Dortmund's new pragmatism, "less sexy, but successful"

IANS | October 24, 2023 9:51 PM

Berlin, Oct 24 (IANS) Gaining inside knowledge might be part of Borussia Dortmund's newly adopted self-image, coming along as a wave of pragmatism. Or as coach Edin Terzic puts it: "We might act less sexy but more successful."

Beach soccer set to make its debut in National Championships

IANS | October 21, 2023 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The All India Football Federation’s decision to host the first-ever Men’s National Beach Soccer Championships at Dumas Beach, Surat, in January-February early this year has proved to be a game-changer for the sport in the country.

Dortmund edges Bremen to go top in Bundesliga

IANS | October 21, 2023 9:20 AM

Berlin, Oct 21 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen thanks to Julian Brandt's sole goal in the eighth round of Bundesliga on Friday.

La Liga: Ramos in spotlight as he faces Real Madrid for first time in 18 years

IANS | October 20, 2023 11:21 PM

Madrid, Oct 20 (IANS) Real Madrid's visit to Sevilla on Saturday evening sees former Uruguay coach Diego Alonso make his debut in the Sevilla dugout, but the game will hit the headlines for another reason -- it is the first time that former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos has faced the club where he spent nearly all his career.