Football: Ashley Young, Begovic & Virginia to leave Everton upon season conclusion

IANS | May 17, 2025 8:11 PM

Liverpool, May 17 (IANS) Everton have confirmed that Ashley Young and goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia will be leaving the Club when their contracts expire at the end of the season next month. Manager David Moyes said, “Since my return to the club, I’ve seen what a great professional Ash is and know the leadership qualities he has brought to the squad during his time at Everton. His versatility, experience, and know-how have also been really beneficial to the team and me.

SAFF U19 C'ship: India aim to entertain crowd in summit clash against Bangladesh

IANS | May 17, 2025 5:17 PM

Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 17 (IANS) Aiming to win their record-extending 10th SAFF age-group men's tournament, India will take on Bangladesh in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U19 Championship 2025 final on Sunday at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, and head coach Bibiano Fernandes hopes his team can entertain the crowds.

Leaving Goodison Park will be sad, but Everton are moving for a bigger and better future, says Moyes

IANS | May 16, 2025 9:29 PM

Liverpool, May 16 (IANS) Everton head coach David Moyes acknowledged that a chapter in the club’s history will end when they play their final game at Goodison Park on Sunday. The Toffees host already-relegated Southampton on Sunday in what promises to be an emotional day for supporters, with the Men's Senior Team set to move to the Club's new world-class waterfront stadium for the start of the 2025/26 season.

Arteta confirms Havertz’s return from injury, lauds striker’s ‘unbelievable work rate’

IANS | May 16, 2025 9:03 PM

London, May 16 (IANS) Kai Havertz returned to training earlier this week in an open session at the Emirates Stadium, and as much as a nice surprise for those in attendance, it was the same for Mikel Arteta who has been without a forward since the German required surgery on a hamstring injury sustained during Arsenal’s warm-weather training camp in Dubai back in January.

UP remain atop Group C in Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC

IANS | May 15, 2025 8:28 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 15 (IANS) Manipur and Punjab won their respective matches against Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim, in Group C of the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 National Football Championship, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Thursday. While Manipur defeated Uttar Pradesh 2-0, Punjab overcame Sikkim 3-2.