Pivotal reforms approved by Asian football body's Competitions Committee

IANS | May 24, 2024 11:32 PM

Al Ain (UAE), May 24 (IANS) The Competitions Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) underlined its determination to enhance football activities in the region after approving a host of key decisions given the strategic reforms to be introduced this year. At its third meeting held here on Friday, the Committee commenced proceedings by expressing its best wishes to Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos ahead of their epic showdown in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Final at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday.

La Liga: Barcelona sack Xavi Hernandez as head coach

IANS | May 24, 2024 6:45 PM

Barcelona, May 24 (IANS) Spanish giants Barcelona have confirmed that head coach Xavi Hernandez will leave the side at the end of the ongoing La Liga season. Xavi joined the club in November 2021 and steered Barcelona to La Liga and Supercopa de Espana (Spanish Super Cup) titles in the 2022-23 season.

La Liga: Las Palmas confirm departure of coach Garcia Pimienta

IANS | May 23, 2024 11:34 PM

Madrid (Spain), May 23 (IANS) Spanish club Las Palmas will be looking for a new coach for next season after the La Liga outfit announced on Thursday that Xavier Garcia Pimienta is leaving at the end of the season after two and a half seasons in charge.