La Liga: From one big match to another: El Gran Derbi awaits

IANS | April 26, 2024 9:01 PM

Madrid, April 26 (IANS) The Spanish La Liga awaits another big match this weekend as Sevilla host traditional rivals Real Betis in one of the most exciting games of the season -- El Gran Derbi. Real Betis and Sevilla FC will lock horns in a hard-fought match as one team battles for a place in Europe and the other seeks to put any chance of getting drawn into the relegation dogfight to bed.

SC issues show cause notice to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

IANS | April 26, 2024 5:06 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued a show-cause notice to Kalyan Chaubey asking why he should not be relieved from the post of president of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and the joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This move comes amidst allegations of Chaubey's alleged defiance of court orders and lack of cooperation in ongoing legal proceedings.

La Liga: Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach, to continue till June 2025

IANS | April 25, 2024 6:31 PM

Madrid (Spain), April 25 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has reversed his decision to step down as first-team coach at the end of the current season and will now see out his contract until the end of June 2025. Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed the news late on Wednesday night outside the home of the club's president Joan Laporta following a meeting with Xavi.

Endrick sparks Palmeiras comeback in Copa Libertadores

IANS | April 25, 2024 12:23 PM

Quito, April 25 (IANS) Real Madrid-bound forward Endrick was on target as Palmeiras recovered from two goals down to clinch a 3-2 away victory over Independiente del Valle in their Copa Libertadores group match on Wednesday.

Peru, El Salvador to meet in June friendly

IANS | April 25, 2024 10:57 AM

Lima, April 25 (IANS) Peru will finalize their preparations for this year's Copa America in the United States with a friendly against El Salvador, the South American nation's football federation said on Wednesday.

ISL: Chhangte inspires late comeback as Mumbai City FC stun FC Goa

IANS | April 24, 2024 11:57 PM

Goa, April 24 (IANS) Mumbai City FC inspired a sensational late resurgence to come back from 2-0 down to win the first leg of their semi-final fixture against FC Goa by 3-2 at the Fatorda Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Wednesday.

‘I would love to see more players from my state get opportunities,’ I-League Emerging Player Gyamar Nikum

IANS | April 24, 2024 5:15 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The journey of any footballer is strewn with struggles aplenty. Many have to grind it out in the academies and lower leagues before they get their due opportunities at the professional level. Inter Kashi’s Gyamar Nikum, however, has had a meteoric rise through the ranks in the last three years. The 19-year-old has improved to the point that he was named the Best Emerging Player of the season, after his performance in the I-League.