La Liga 2023-24: Teenage defender Pau Cubarsi signs new contract with FC Barcelona

IANS | May 9, 2024 10:38 PM

Madrid (Spain), May 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona on Thursday assured the future of teenage central defender Pau Cubarsi after the club and the player signed a new contract. The 17-year-old has signed a new contract until the end of June 2027 with a release clause of 500 million euros (538 million U.S. dollars), which is only half of those of his teammates Lamine Yamal, Gavi and Pedri, but still way beyond the reach of nearly every club in the world.

Champions League 2023-24: Real Madrid midfielder Tchouameni sidelined with a foot injury

IANS | May 9, 2024 10:04 PM

Madrid, May 9 (IANS) Real Madrid's 2-1 win at home to Bayern Munich that booked them a place in the UEFA Champions League final has come at a cost with the confirmation that French international Aurelien Tchouameni has suffered a stress injury to his left foot.

Premier League announces eight nominees For PL Player of the Season

IANS | May 9, 2024 5:25 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Premier League has announced the eight players that have been nominated for the PL Player of the Season award. All football fans can nominate their favourite players who they might believe are worthy of the prestigious award through the official site or app of the Premier League.

La Liga 2023-24: European spots, relegation big issues in Matchday 35 (preview)

IANS | May 9, 2024 4:45 PM

Madrid, May 9 (IANS) Although Real Madrid were crowned as La Liga champions, there are still several issues to be resolved at both ends of the points table and the 35th round of matches this weekend could answer some important questions.

U20 men’s football nationals: Delhi triumph over Kerala on penalties to enter SF

IANS | May 9, 2024 2:15 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Delhi reached the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s National Football Championship when they overcame Kerala via a tie-breaker at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, here on Thursday.

Thomas Tuchel hints he may be open for move back to England amidst Manchester United rumors

IANS | May 8, 2024 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) FC Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel is getting ready for perhaps one of the most important games of his career. The German has been under scrutiny since the beginning of the season and with FC Bayern losing out on their 12th consecutive Bundesliga title, Tuchel is on his way out of Munich at the end of the season.

Europa League semifinals preview: Atalanta to host Marseille at final stop on road to Dublin

IANS | May 8, 2024 5:59 PM

Bergamo, May 8 (IANS) Former French footballing giants, Olympique De Marseille travel to Italy to face first-time European finals aspirants, Atalanta BC in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals.

Europa League semifinal preview: Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen continue hunt for historic treble against Roma

IANS | May 8, 2024 5:53 PM

Leverkusen, May 8 (IANS) Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen are on the cusp of achieving history having not lost a single game so far this season. Their 5-1 win over Frankfurt extended their unbeaten streak to 48 games this season. The 2023/24 Bundesliga winners will be favorites as they already have a 2-0 lead heading into the tie thanks to goals by Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich in the first leg of the semi-finals that took place in Rome last week.

Brazil Football Confederation postpone 3 top-tier clubs' matches following floods

IANS | May 8, 2024 5:39 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Following the devastating flood in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sul, three top-tier clubs-- Internacional, Gremio and Juventude-- had all requested the Brazilian Football Confederation to postpone their games for the next 20 days as they are all based out of the flooded state and in no condition to host football matches at such times.

AIFF executive committee approves PoSH policy with immediate effect

IANS | May 8, 2024 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The All India Football Federation has officially approved the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Policy, to be implemented with immediate effect. The significant decision was arrived at by the AIFF Executive Committee, following thorough deliberations and careful consideration.

Football

La Liga 2023-24: Teenage defender Pau Cubarsi signs new contract with FC Barcelona

Champions League 2023-24: Real Madrid midfielder Tchouameni sidelined with a foot injury

Premier League announces eight nominees For PL Player of the Season

La Liga 2023-24: European spots, relegation big issues in Matchday 35 (preview)

U20 men’s football nationals: Delhi triumph over Kerala on penalties to enter SF

Thomas Tuchel hints he may be open for move back to England amidst Manchester United rumors

Europa League semifinals preview: Atalanta to host Marseille at final stop on road to Dublin

Europa League semifinal preview: Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen continue hunt for historic treble against Roma

Brazil Football Confederation postpone 3 top-tier clubs' matches following floods

AIFF executive committee approves PoSH policy with immediate effect

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