I-League 2023-24: Rajasthan United FC toy with hapless NEROCA FC in 5-1 win

IANS | March 12, 2024 12:10 AM

Sri Bhaini Sahib, March 12 (IANS) Marin Mudrazija scored a hat-trick as Rajasthan United FC registered their biggest victory of the I-league 2023-24 season when they routed NEROCA FC 5-1 here on Monday. The winners led 2-1 at half-time. Croatian striker Mudrazija, who joined the team last month, scored in the 28th, 54th and 80th minute while Richardson Denzell (20th) and Sairuatkima (90th) were the other scorers for Rajasthan United FC.

Champions League: Former winner Barcelona take on Napoli in vital game (preview)

IANS | March 11, 2024 8:49 PM

Madrid (Spain), March 11 (IANS) Spanish giants and former winners FC Barcelona play arguably their most important game of the season when they entertain Napoli in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 match in Barcelona on Tuesday night. Not only is the club's pride and image at stake after having failed to reach the knockout stage of the competition in the past two years, but its economic future is also on the line.

Bengaluru United's coach Varela undergoes formation sessions with Sevilla FC

IANS | March 11, 2024 7:32 PM

Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) Bengaluru United coach Fernando Varela has visited Sevilla in Spain to participate in formation sessions to take the partnership between Sevilla FC and Bengaluru United signed between the two clubs in 2021. The Indian club's coach Varela visited Sevilla to learn about the structure and philosophy at Sevilla Fútbol Club.

'Not impossible' to introduce VAR in ISL next season, AIFF AGM informed

IANS | March 10, 2024 10:18 PM

Itanagar, March 10 (IANS) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) was on Sunday told that it was "not impossible" to introduce Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Indian Super League (ISL) from next season with no cost to the federation.

I-League 2023-24: Mohammedan Sporting consolidate position at top with a fluent win

IANS | March 10, 2024 12:10 AM

Naihati (WB), March 10 (IANS) Mohammedan Sporting wrapped up a clinical 3-1 victory over Namdhari FC in their I-League 2023-24 encounter at the Naihati Stadium here on Saturday. Goals from Zodingliana (38’) and Bikash Singh (67’, 78’) in addition to a Namdhari own goal gave the home side a deserved victory. The win gives Mohammedan an eight-point lead over their nearest rivals Real Kashmir and Sreenidi Deccan — both of whom have played a game in hand.