London, Aug 16 (IANS) The Premier League’s opening weekend delivered a mix of triumph and frustration, as Tottenham Hotspur brushed aside Burnley 3-0, Sunderland marked their top-flight return with an identical 3-0 win over West Ham, and Brighton were pegged back by Fulham in a dramatic 1-1 draw.
Liverpool, Aug 16 (IANS) A man has been arrested after AFC Bournemouth forward Antonie Semenyo reported racial abuse being directed at him from the stands during the game against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium here.
Birmingham, Aug 16 (IANS) Newcastle United were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa in their opening Premier League match of the 2025/26 season at Villa Park on Saturday, despite the hosts going down to ten men in the second half.
Shillong, Aug 16 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to overcome Indian Navy FT 2-1 in the first quarterfinal of the Durand Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday, to secure their second consecutive semifinal appearance. Second-half goals from Damaitphang Lyngdoh and Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah gave the home side the victory after Vijay Marandi had given Indian Navy the lead in the first half.
Liverpool, Aug 16 (IANS) Liverpool manager Arne Slot said that there is no room for racism in football and the abuse faced by Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo at Anfield was "unacceptable".
Liverpool, Aug 16 (IANS) Liverpool star Mo Salah and substitute Federico Chiesa scored late goals as the Premier League champions kicked off their title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on the opening night of the season at Anfield on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has urged Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release the players who have been selected for the ongoing national team camp in Bengaluru, with new head coach Khalid Jamil taking the reins of the side.
Leeds, Aug 15 (IANS) Leeds United have announced the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin who joins the newly promoted side after departing fellow Premier League side Everton earlier this summer, upon the expiration of his contract.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The 134th edition of the Durand Cup shifts into higher gear as quarterfinal action grips Shillong and Kokrajhar, both awaiting high-intensity knockout drama, promising an exhilarating match day and electric stadium atmospheres reminiscent of the passionate crowds from the group stages.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 15 (IANS) As the draw for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 was unveiled at AFC House on Friday, FC Goa have found themselves in the same group as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
