Football: Everton captain Seamus Coleman extends stay till 2026

IANS | June 27, 2025 8:12 PM

Liverpool, June 27 (IANS) Everton captain Seamus Coleman will continue to lead the Club after signing a one-year contract until the end of June 2026. Right-back Coleman will extend his Blues career to a 17th season, having initially moved to Merseyside from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 during manager David Moyes’ first spell as manager for a 60,000-pound fee.

Cristiano Ronaldo extends stay at Al Nassr until 2027

IANS | June 26, 2025 8:01 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has ended months of speculation over his club's future by signing a contract extension with Al Nassr that will keep him at the Saudi Arabian club until 2027.

Luka Modric set to sign for AC Milan after FIFA Club World Cup

IANS | June 25, 2025 9:26 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Luka Modric will join Italian giants AC Milan after the FIFA Club World Cup. The Croatian midfielder had earlier confirmed he will leave Real Madrid after the tournament, which is underway in the United States of America.

FC Barcelona confirm Camp Nou return on August 10

IANS | June 25, 2025 7:21 PM

Madrid, June 25 (IANS) Spanish football giant FC Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed the club will end its two-year exile and return to its old base, Camp Nou Stadium, on August 10. The official Barcelona website announced the club will play its traditional Joan Gamper pre-season opener on the ground, which has been undergoing extensive renovation works over the past two years, as reported by Xinhua.

Ex-England coach Gareth Southgate receives knighthood

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:40 PM

Windsor, June 25 (IANS) Former England men’s senior football manager Sir Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football. After leading England to four major tournaments and overseeing two EURO Finals and a World Cup semifinal appearance, Southgate has been awarded a knighthood, having previously been made an OBE in 2019.