La Liga strugglers Granada sack coach Medina with relegation looming

IANS | March 19, 2024 11:06 PM

Madrid, March 19 (IANS) La Liga strugglers Granada sacked coach Alexander Medina on Tuesday following another defeat that leaves them needing a miracle to avoid relegation. Granada announced the decision with a brief communique reading, "The club thanks Medina for his commitment and wishes him and his technical staff the best of luck in their professional career."

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku ruled out of friendly against Ireland due to injury

IANS | March 19, 2024 8:12 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Saturday’s friendly with the Republic of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium due to a groin injury.

Real Madrid file complaint against referee for not reporting racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr

IANS | March 19, 2024 5:21 PM

Madrid, March 19 (IANS) La Liga club Real Madrid have filed a complaint against the referee Juan Martínez Munuera, who took charge of Saturday's game against Osasuna, for omitting from his refereeing report the alleged racist abuse suffered by their forward Vinicius Jr.

La Liga 2023-24: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29 (analysis)

IANS | March 18, 2024 11:41 PM

Madrid (Spain), March 18 (IANS) FC Barcelona blew away Atletico Madrid in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night to climb into second place in La Liga. Here's a look at some things we learned from the action that unfolded this weekend in Spain.

Hoeness expects Bayern to be vital force in Champions League

IANS | March 18, 2024 9:34 AM

Berlin, March 18 (IANS) Uli Hoeness, the former president and board member of Bayern Munich, believes it's premature to dismiss Bayern Munich's chances in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League, despite a challenging season.

IWL 2023-24: Odisha FC move closer to title after victory over East Bengal

IANS | March 17, 2024 7:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 17 (IANS) Two late goals helped Odisha FC take a firm step towards their quest to win the Indian Women's League (IWL) 2023-24 title when they notched up a comfortable 2-0 win over East Bengal FC in their penultimate round match at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The teams were locked goalless at halftime.

I-League 2023-24: Real Kashmir FC surrender a point to Delhi FC on home turf

IANS | March 17, 2024 6:06 PM

Srinagar, March 17 (IANS) An own goal by defender Anwar saved the blushes for a prodigal Real Kashmir FC, who had to settle for their third consecutive draw in the I-League 2023-24 as they were held 1-1 by Delhi FC in a crucial match at the TRC Football Turf here on Sunday. Both goals came in the second half as Delhi FC took the lead through Gurtej Singh in the 52nd minute before they conceded an own goal in the 82nd minute of the match to take home a point.

La Liga: Plenty to play for as Atletico Madrid take on Barcelona in key clash

IANS | March 16, 2024 11:21 PM

Madrid, March 16 (IANS) Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night in a game that is vital for both sides' qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League, as well as the race for this season's La Liga title.

World Cup Qualifiers: Indian senior men aim for an upswing in Saudi mountain city

IANS | March 16, 2024 10:53 PM

Abha (Saudi Arabia), March 16 (IANS) With their chances bright of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, the Indian senior men's football team has travelled to Saudi Arabia to this town, nicknamed the Bride of the Mountain, for an away match against Afghanistan.

IWL 2023-24: Kickstart rally to hold Sethu FC in a four-goal thriller

IANS | March 16, 2024 8:38 PM

Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) Kickstart FC staged a late fightback to secure a 2-2 draw against Sethu FC in a thrilling match of the Indian Women's League (IWL) 2023-24 at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Saturday.

Football

La Liga strugglers Granada sack coach Medina with relegation looming

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku ruled out of friendly against Ireland due to injury

Real Madrid file complaint against referee for not reporting racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr

La Liga 2023-24: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29 (analysis)

Hoeness expects Bayern to be vital force in Champions League

IWL 2023-24: Odisha FC move closer to title after victory over East Bengal

I-League 2023-24: Real Kashmir FC surrender a point to Delhi FC on home turf

La Liga: Plenty to play for as Atletico Madrid take on Barcelona in key clash

World Cup Qualifiers: Indian senior men aim for an upswing in Saudi mountain city

IWL 2023-24: Kickstart rally to hold Sethu FC in a four-goal thriller

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