Premier League: Liverpool trio among nominees for Player of the Season award

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:24 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) Three stars of Liverpool's title-winning campaign, Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, have been among eight nominees for the Premier League Player of the Season award. Nottingham Forest duo Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice complete the eight-player shortlist for the prestigious accolade.

Football: Jonathan David announces departure from LOSC Lille

IANS | May 14, 2025 9:14 PM

Lille, May 14 (IANS) Canadian striker Jonathan David has announced his decision to leave Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille at the end of the season through an emotional post on Instagram. The 25-year-old will leave as a free agent upon the expiry of his contract.

Punjab FC clinch AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League title with 4-1 win over Jamshedpur FC

IANS | May 14, 2025 7:12 PM

Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) Four first half goals ensured Punjab FC (PFC) ease past Jamshedpur FC 4-1 to clinch the AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League 2024-25 title in the final played here at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Goals from Karish Soram, Ashish Lohar, Vikash Kisku and Usham Thoungamba Singh within a space of 11 minutes ensured they secured the title.

River Plate routs Barracas to reach quarterfinals of Argentine league

IANS | May 13, 2025 2:23 PM

Buenos Aires (Argentina), May 13 (IANS) River Plate advanced to the quarterfinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 3-0 home victory over Barracas Central on Monday. Paulo Diaz opened the scoring when he pounced on a loose ball to fire home from six yards, and Ignacio Fernandez doubled the lead with a first-time strike into the far corner after Franco Mastantuono's cross.

La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 35

IANS | May 12, 2025 11:58 PM

Madrid, May 12 (IANS) FC Barcelona's win at home to Real Madrid leaves the La Liga title just one result away from being definitively resolved. At the other end of the table, everything has still to be decided.