Madrid, March 25 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao continued with their policy of tying down key players with the news on Monday that veteran left-back Yuri Berchiche has signed a new one-year contract.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The India Under-23 men’s national team drew 1-1 with the hosts Malaysia Under-23 team in their second friendly match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Both goals came in the second half. With this, the India U23 side ended their FIFA Window two-match friendly tour of Malaysia. In the first match last week, the Blue Colts lost 1-2 at the same venue.
Madrid, March 25 (IANS) Atletico Madrid legend Koke on Monday agreed to extend his stay with the club until June 2025. The 32-year-old has made 626 first-team appearances for Atletico, his only career club, and has been captain since 2019. During his 14 seasons with Atletico, he has helped them win La Liga titles in 2014 and 2021, as well as the Copa del Rey in 2013 and the UEFA Europa League in 2012.
Berlin, March 25 (IANS) World-class in Barcelona's shirt, world-class in the Germany shirt, but still only the No.2 in the national team: Marc-Andre ter Stegen might feel stuck in endless purgatory. Only a few days ago, the former Borussia Monchengladbach player again received a disappointing message. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann told him that Manuel Neuer would remain as first-choice goalkeeper for UEFA Euro 2024 this summer.
Berlin, March 25 (IANS) The enchanting flow of two genius-like youngsters has triggered hopes of creating a satisfying UEFA Euro 2024 for struggling 2014 World Cup winners Germany. Ahead of Tuesday evening's friendly against the Netherlands, the interplay of Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz has allayed fears of failure.
Madrid, March 25 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will make several changes for his side's friendly against Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium here on Tuesday night. Spain disappointed in a 1-0 defeat to Colombia on Friday night in London, with De la Fuente reserving several key players and handing debuts to Daniel Vivian, Pau Cubarsi and Alex Remiro, with the last two coming on as second-half substitutes.
Kozhikode (Kerala), March 24 (IANS) Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC’s dream of adding a fourth title to their kitty remained unfulfilled despite a commanding 5-1 win over East Bengal FC in their concluding IWL 2023-24 match here on Sunday.
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Canada and Costa Rica have secured berths at this year's Copa America football tournament in the United States by winning their respective CONCACAF playoffs. Canada progressed with a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday night, before Costa Rica recovered from a goal down to overcome Honduras 3-1. Both games were played at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Srinagar, March 23 (IANS) Real Kashmir’s title aspirations were laid to rest after they settled for a goalless draw against Mohammedan Sporting in a crucial I-League match at the TRC Football Turf here on Saturday. It was Real Kashmir’s fourth draw on the trot.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The All-India Football Federation will felicitate the talismanic skipper of the Indian senior men’s team Sunil Chhetri, who is expected to play his 150th senior international match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 encounter against Afghanistan in Guwahati, Assam, on Tuesday.
