Maximo Perrone joins Como FC from Man City on four-year contract

IANS | July 18, 2025 7:20 PM

Como, July 18 (IANS) Maximo Perrone has joined Italian side Como FC on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old has signed a contract with the club until 2029. He spent three years at Manchester City after signing from Argentinian outfit Velez Sarsfield in 2022.

WSL: Sam Kerr joins Liverpool on permanent transfer

IANS | July 18, 2025 6:29 PM

Liverpool, July 18 (IANS) Scotland international Sam Kerr has completed a permanent transfer to Liverpool FC Women from Bayern Munich. The 26-year-old midfielder returns to the club having spent the second half of the last campaign on loan with the Reds.

Durand Cup 2025 returns with prize money boost, new venues — but amid ISL uncertainty

IANS | July 17, 2025 9:12 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, is all set to kick off on July 23 with a significant increase in prize money, fresh venues, and expanded international presence. But while the tournament is poised for another vibrant edition, its build-up has been clouded by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Indian club football — particularly the Indian Super League (ISL).

India U20 women thrash Uzbekistan in second friendly

IANS | July 16, 2025 11:42 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India U20 women’s national team convincingly defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in their second friendly match at the Do’stlik Stadium, in Tashkent, on Wednesday. The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time.