Ex-Liverpool, Wrexham defender Joey Jones passes away aged 70

IANS | July 22, 2025 6:43 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Former Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a battle with illness. Former Wales international Jones represented Wrexham across three spells with the Club, before a long association with the Club off the pitch – as a first-team coach, youth coach and ambassador, and a brief spell as interim manager, which earned him the nickname, ‘Mr Wrexham’.

Football: Liverpool set to sign striker Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

IANS | July 21, 2025 9:23 PM

London, July 21 (IANS) Liverpool have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth 79 million pounds (106 million U.S. dollars). In a statement released on Monday, the English club confirmed: "The Reds and the German outfit have struck a transfer deal said to be worth 69 million pounds plus 10 million pounds in add-ons."

Oriental Cup 2025 set for kick-off with a full slate of boys’ and girls’ matches

IANS | July 20, 2025 8:58 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The third edition of the Oriental Cup, Delhi’s emerging youth football tournament, is all set to kick off at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium here on Monday with 36 participating teams in the fray. The field includes 24 teams in the boys’ category and 12 in the girls’ category, which, this year’s tournament promises an action-packed week of high-quality school football, spirited competition, and inclusive community engagement.

United in Manchester: Indian cricket team meets Man United footballers

IANS | July 20, 2025 7:55 PM

Manchester, July 20 (IANS) Ahead of their date with destiny against England at the Old Trafford Stadium, the Indian men’s cricket team linked up with the Manchester United football team at their post-match training session here on Sunday. A post by the Indian Cricket team on Instagram, captioned ‘United in Manchester’, showcased both teams in action, indulging in a day of sports with both cricket and football.