Football: Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen feels burden of hunted leader

IANS | January 30, 2024 12:01 AM

Berlin, Jan 29 (IANS) As it was an inevitable must at this moment, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso talked about his and his team's mental state. "If I get nervous now, I will be wrecked in May," the 42-year-old Spanish star coach said. "We stay positive despite our first game without a goal; there might be more coming," he added for a reason.

India squad for SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship announced

IANS | January 29, 2024 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The U-19 Women’s National Team head coach Sukla Dutta, on Monday, announced a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2024 scheduled to take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh from February 2-8.

Bayern sign French defender Boey from Galatasaray

IANS | January 29, 2024 9:38 AM

Berlin, Jan 29 (IANS) Bayern Munich have reinforced its injury-hit defense after signing right-back Sacha Boey from Turkish champions Galatasaray, the German record champions announced in an official statement on Sunday.

FA Cup: Liverpool breeze through, Man Utd fight hard

IANS | January 29, 2024 9:33 AM

London, Jan 29 (IANS) Manchester United, Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers put their names in the hat for the last-16 of the FA Cup on Sunday, while Watford and Southampton will need a replay.