London, Aug 27 (IANS) Arsenal have signed Spain’s international Mikel Merino from La Liga side Real Sociedad on a long-term deal. The 28-year-old midfielder, who has been a key figure for Sociedad since 2018, joins the Gunners after a successful spell in Spain where he made 242 appearances, scoring 27 goals and providing 30 assists.
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) Kolkata giant and Indian Super League (ISL) Shield winner, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will defend their title on Saturday after they defeated Bengaluru FC 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out in the second semifinal of the 133rd edition of Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Tuesday.
Lucknow, Aug 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation is actively trying to increase footballing interest in India’s most populated state, Uttar Pradesh and have announced a ‘Chief Minister’s Cup’, one-off match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal Football Club at the KD Singh Babu Stadium.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is set to make his long-awaited return to the pitch following a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules, a comeback that manager Eddie Howe believes will be an "incredible release" for the player. The Italian international was handed the suspension by the Italian Football Federation in October for offences committed during his time in Serie A before his 55 million Euros move from AC Milan last summer.
Madrid (Spain), Aug 26 (IANS) The departure of teenage Brazilian forward Vitor Roque on loan to Betis on Monday highlights the failure of FC Barcelona's dealings in the transfer market over the past 12 months. It also shows why the club presided over by Joan Laporta appears to have little coherent plan other than going 'low cost' when it comes to strengthening their first team squad.
Madrid (Spain), Aug 26 (IANS) The second round of games in La Liga saw Kylian Mbappe make his home debut for Real Madrid and impressed everyone, while Robert Lewandowski was decisive for Barcelona as the Catalan club secured their second successive win. Atletico Madrid was also impressed against Girona. All these top contenders won their respective matches in this Matchday 2.
Madrid, Aug 26 (IANS) Spanish La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano have pulled off a summer transfer coup by signing Colombian international James Rodriguez. He joins Rayo after rescinding his contract with Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo to join Rayo on a one-year deal, with the option to extend his stay for a second season.
Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 26 (IANS) The India U20 men’s football team lost to Bangladesh 3-4 on penalties after being held 1-1 in regulation time in the semifinal of the SAFF U20 Championship at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Monday. Bangladesh, who led 1-0 at the breather, will meet hosts Nepal in the final on Wednesday.
Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya will face Major Dhyanchand Sports College, Uttar Pradesh in the summit clash of the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament which will be played on Wednesday here at the Army Service Corps Centre.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Devastating news emerged on Monday as former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson died at the age of 76 following a long battle with Terminal Cancer. This news follows after the former head coach confirmed his battle with cancer in January 2024 and stated that he likely had “at best” about a year to live.
