ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC win first-ever playoff tie, reach semis by beating Kerala Blasters FC

IANS | April 20, 2024 12:16 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) Diego Mauricio and Isak Vanlalruatfela scored a goal each as Odisha FC qualified for the semifinal of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 by beating Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. Accordingly, the Juggernauts have won their first-ever ISL playoffs game and thus made it to the semifinal for the first time in the competition’s history.

FA Cup semifinals give Arsenal, Liverpool chance to do better in league 

IANS | April 19, 2024 9:14 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) The FA Cup semifinals involving Manchester City against Chelsea and Manchester United versus Coventry City mean there is a truncated round of matches in the Premier League this weekend. Manchester City have very little time to recover from 120 minutes of football and the disappointment of a Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on penalties before facing Chelsea.

La Liga: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona meet again in El Clasico on Matchday 32 (preview)

IANS | April 19, 2024 7:02 PM

Madrid, April 19 (IANS) With the season's second El Clasico -- the marquee clash between archrivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona -- on the schedule, Matchday 32 of the La Liga 2023-24 will be a special one. But apart from this interesting clash at the Santiago Bernabeu, there are several other important fixtures too, in addition to this latest duel between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

ISL 2023-24: FC Goa to host Chennaiyin FC in a high-stakes knockout battle

IANS | April 19, 2024 5:54 PM

Margao (Goa), April 19 (IANS) With a direct qualification to the semifinals hanging in the balance, FC Goa will battle it out with Chennaiyin FC in a high-stakes knockout clash at the iconic Fatorda Stadium on Saturday as the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 playoffs reach a fever pitch.

Emirates FA Cup: Man City, Chelsea gear up for semifinal showdown; Man Utd favourites vs Coventry City

IANS | April 18, 2024 5:19 PM

London, April 18 (IANS) The oldest football competition in the world - the Emirates FA Cup, is back to keep fans on the edge of their seats in what promises to be an enthralling semifinal stage. In the first semifinal fixture, the reigning champions Manchester City FC take on London giants Chelsea FC in a clash of heavyweights. On the other hand, Championship side Coventry City face silverware hungry Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.

ISL 2023-24: Attacking talents flourish, defensive stability define league’s best team

IANS | April 17, 2024 8:05 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 league stages rounded off with Mohun Bagan Super Giant becoming the league champions for the first time in the history of the competition. They displaced Mumbai City FC from the top to become the league winners as the Mariners edged past the Islanders by 2-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata with the race for the top spot.

Alejandro Sanchez Lopez named Best Player in I-League 2023-24

IANS | April 17, 2024 6:48 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC Alejandro Sanchez Lopez won the Highest Scorer and the Best Player awards after finishing as the top scorer of the league with 19 goals from 22 appearances. Although his club, Gokulam Kerala FC finished third in the I-League table, Spaniard Alejandro Sanchez Lopez finished as the top scorer in the league.