India U20 women all set for first friendly against Uzbekistan in Tashkent

IANS | July 12, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indian U20 women's team have arrived in Tashkent to play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan U20. The first of them will be played on Sunday at the Do'stlik Stadium. The Young Tigresses, who had been training at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, landed in the Uzbek capital on Friday morning and had a gym session in the evening. On Saturday evening, they had their official training session before the first game.

Malik Tillman joins Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record transfer fee

IANS | July 12, 2025 5:22 PM

Leverkusen, July 12 (IANS) Bayer 04 Leverkusen have announced the signing of USA international Malik Tillman from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in a deal reportedly worth 35 million Euros, a club record fee. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a contract running until June 30, 2030, as he returns to Germany to bolster the Bundesliga champions' squad.

Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's jersey number 20

IANS | July 12, 2025 11:23 AM

Liverpool, July 12 (IANS) Liverpool have announced that jersey number 20 will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last week, across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy.

East Bengal sign Ramsanga Tlaichhun on a three-year deal from Real Kashmir FC

IANS | July 11, 2025 10:34 PM

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Kolkata giants East Bengal FC have added a promising name to their midfield roster, announcing the signing of Ramsanga Tlaichhun from Real Kashmir FC on a three-year deal ahead of the upcoming season. The 25-year-old midfielder from Mizoram is set to wear jersey number 31 for the iconic Red and Gold Brigade.

Nottingham Forest sign Brazil's Jair Cunha on five-year contract

IANS | July 11, 2025 7:45 PM

West Bridgford, July 11 (IANS) Nottingham Forest have signed Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo on a five-year contract which keeps him at the City Ground until at least the summer of 2030. The 20-year-old defender joins having just returned from the FIFA Club World Cup with Botafogo, reaching the Round of 16 and scoring in their opening fixture against Seattle Sounders.