AIFF league committee recommends inviting bids for new IWL team

IANS | May 28, 2024 7:53 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The League Committee of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday recommended inviting bids for a new team for the Indian Women’s League (IWL). The meeting was chaired by the deputy chairperson of the league committee, Arif Ali. Other members of the committee, including Caitano Fernandes, Anirban Dutta, Sangrang Brahma, and Kiran Chougule, were present along with the AIFF acting secretary general M. Satyanarayan.

Sweet memories flooding back for Dortmund ahead of Bellingham reunion

IANS | May 27, 2024 11:41 PM

Berlin, May 27 (IANS) Meeting Real Madrid in the 2024 UEFA Champions League final at Wembley this Saturday will see the return of a young man who stands for sweet memories in black and yellow. From 2020 to 2023, Madrid's England midfielder Jude Bellingham turned out for Dortmund and soon became the club's talisman and one of football's superstars.

Ancelotti highlights Dortmund's commitment in Champions League final

IANS | May 27, 2024 10:54 PM

Madrid, May 27 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned that Borussia Dortmund will be worthy rivals for the La Liga champions in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final, but highlighted the mentality his side has on big occasions. Real Madrid is the most successful side in Continental competitions and will be vying for their 14th title this season.

La Liga: Four things we learned this season in Spain

IANS | May 27, 2024 9:46 PM

Madrid (Spain), May 27 (IANS) The La Liga season ended this weekend in Spain, with Real Madrid Champions and Almeria, Cadiz and Granada all relegated. With the title in the bag and nothing to play for, Carlo Ancelotti used the game to rotate his side to try and have his players in the best shape for next Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund.

Euro 2024: Dutch midfielder Marten De Roon to miss Euros following injury

IANS | May 27, 2024 9:31 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Marten De Roon has officially announced that he will not be joining the Dutch National team for the upcoming European Championship (Euro 2024). The defensive midfielder was instrumental in Atalata’s season and got injured during the Coppa Italia final loss against Juventus.

David Lalhlansanga: Answer to India's striker dilemma in the future

IANS | May 27, 2024 4:52 PM

Bhubaneshwar, May 27 (IANS) David Lalhlansanga is the newest face in the Indian senior men's national camp. Out of the 27 players named by Igor Stimac for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, he is the only first-timer in the camp. The 22-year-old striker had a sensational 2023-24 season with Mohammedan Sporting Club, winning the I-League and the Calcutta Football League.