New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) UEFA announced the schedule for the 2024/25 Champions League following the draw that took place on Thursday. This will be the first ever edition of the new format of the premier European club competition which consists of 36 teams as opposed to the previous 32.
Madrid, Aug 31 (IANS) Despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, the team has struggled to get off to a good start in the 2024/25 season having drawn two of their opening three games. Following the criticism that has surrounded the teams’ opening fixtures, head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes that it is ‘normal’ for the 15-times Champions League winners.
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Trevoh Chalobah on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 25-year-old defender, who has also played in midfield in spells of his career, joins the Eagles until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Wolverhampton, Aug 30 (IANS) The Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a four-year deal on Friday. The 31-year-old made more than 350 senior appearances and has been a regular member of Gareth Southgate’s England squad in recent years.
Marseille, Aug 30 (IANS) Olympique de Marseille have signed Everton forward Neal Maupay on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy the forward in 2025. Maupay moves to the Ligue 1 side after spending the 2023/24 campaign on loan with one of his former clubs Brentford, where he scored eight times in 31 games.
Jamshedpur, Aug 29 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC have signed young talented local striker Samir Murmu on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old sensation from Bhagabandh village near Ghatsila has already made a name for himself in the football circuit, impressing with his goal-scoring prowess. His stellar performance in the 2023-24 Santosh Trophy saw him net 10 goals in just 13 appearances, earning him the coveted Player of the Tournament award and his first call-up for the India U-23 squad.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) England defender Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33, closing the chapter on a distinguished career that saw him earn 54 caps. Trippier, who has been a key figure in England’s defense since making his debut in 2017 under former manager Gareth Southgate, took to social media to share his decision.
London, Aug 29 (IANS) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is unpertubed about his future in the club despite being in the final year of his contract at Anfield. The Egyptian just wants to enjoy his final days in the London-based club.
Madrid, Aug 28 (IANS) Athletic Club Bilbao have confirmed the arrival of central defender Unai Nunez on loan from Celta Vigo for the season. The move sees Nunez return to the club where he had spent his career, before joining Celta in 2022 on a two-year loan, with an obligation for Celta to buy him at the end of last season.
Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) A dominant Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya clinched the Sub-Junior Boys title in the 63rd Subroto Cup International Football Tournament with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Major Dhyanchand Sports College, Uttar Pradesh. Prosperwell Ryntong claimed a brace while Namebanlam Nongkseh scored the third goal for the winners in the match played at the Army Service Corps Centre here on Wednesday.
