East Bengal FC sign talented defender Martand Raina on a three-year contract

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:53 PM

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) East Bengal FC have announced the signing of talented defender Martand Raina from Rajasthan United FC on a three-year contract. The Rajasthan-born defender will wear the jersey number 16. Raina, a standout performer in the 2024-25 I-League season, has been roped in to add versatility to EEB’s backline.

Bayern’s Jamal Musiala says there is ‘no one to blame’ for his injury

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) FC Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala posted a video on Instagram thanking fans for his support, after he was critically injured in the quarter-final between FC Bayern and Paris St. Germain, and also stated that ‘there is no one to blame’ after PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was heavily criticised for his injury.

Spanish authorities suggest Diogo Jota was driving at time of fatal crash

IANS | July 8, 2025 9:15 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Following the devastating accident which claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva and left the footballing world in mourning, Spain’s Guardia Civil have revealed that investigations have led them to believe that it was the Liverpool forward who was driving the car.

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic announces retirement

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has announced the decision to hang up his football boots at the age of 37. After spending his final seasons playing in the Saudi Pro League and Hadjuk Split back in Croatia, he called curtains to his playing days, bringing an end to a brilliant career that included spells at Schalke 04, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona.