Football: Botafogo poised to appoint Artur Jorge as coach: Reports

IANS | March 30, 2024 2:28 PM

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), March 30 (IANS) Portuguese manager Artur Jorge is set to leave Braga to take charge of Brazilian Serie A club Botafogo, according to widespread media reports in the South American country. Jorge has agreed to personal terms with Botafogo and is due to arrive in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract on Tuesday, according to Globo Esporte.

Premier League: Sunday's a big day in title race in English top-flight

IANS | March 29, 2024 6:20 PM

London, March 29 (IANS) The two games that will help decide the destiny of this season's Premier League title will both be played on Sunday, meaning fans of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have to be patient while everyone else battles it out either to qualify for Europe or avoid relegation on Saturday. The meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal promises to have everything, with Arsenal holding a one-point lead over City at the top of the table.

I-League 2023-24: Barboza hat-trick takes Delhi FC past Shillong Lajong

IANS | March 28, 2024 11:40 PM

Sri Bhaini Sahib, March 28 (IANS) Substitute Sergio Barboza’s second-half hat-trick powered Delhi FC to a 3-1 win over Shillong Lajong FC at the Namdhari Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib on Thursday. Barboza opened the scoring in the 65th minute off a penalty and then added two more goals in the 75th and 90+3 minutes to complete his hat trick. Allan Lyngdoh scored the lone consolation in the fifth minute of second half added time.

La Liga: Spanish top flight returns with big game in Bernabeu

IANS | March 28, 2024 11:10 PM

Madrid, March 28 (IANS) La Liga returns to action in Spain following the international break with a round of games that comes a week before another break for the final of the Copa del Rey. La Liga leaders Real Madrid face cup finalists Athletic Bilbao in the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night, with Vinicius Jr out through suspension and Eduardo Camavinga likely to miss out after suffering an ankle injury while playing for France.