Champions League: Barca-Milan; PSG-Arsenal with all to play for as road to Munich heats up

IANS | May 5, 2025 6:31 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) After a captivating first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion before the road leads to Munich for the grand finale. The mid-week clashes delivered a whirlwind of emotions — Barcelona played out a dramatic 3-3 draw against Inter, while Arsenal fell short at home, losing to a charismatic Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) side. With the second leg approaching, football fans across India are eager to tune in to Sony Sports Network to witness how the drama unfolds.

FC Goa ride Borja's brace to win second Kalinga Super Cup title

IANS | May 3, 2025 10:53 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) FC Goa rode on a brace of goals by Borja Herrera and one by Dejan Drazic to beat Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in the final to claim their second title in the Kalinga Super Cup here on Saturday. As the final whistle blew and rain kept pouring at the Kalinga Stadium, it was as though the heavens joined in to mark FC Goa’s crowning moment.

Former Man United coach Ten Hag likely to succeed Alonso at Leverkusen:' Report

IANS | May 3, 2025 8:31 PM

Berlin (Germany), May 3 (IANS) As the Bundesliga encounter in Freiburg approaches this Sunday, the ongoing speculation surrounding Leverkusen's Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso continues to intensify. While Alonso appeared relaxed and kept his future plans secret during the pre-match press conference, the well-informed sports magazine Kicker reported that "a deal close to being sealed" regarding his successor is underway.

English club Reading F.C agrees to takeover in principle

IANS | May 3, 2025 5:01 PM

Reading, May 3 (IANS) Reading Football Club has announced the sale in principle of the club to Redwood Holdings Limited, which is a subsidiary of Dogwood Football LLC, owned by Rob Couhig and Todd Trosclair of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Soumya Guguloth, Subhasish Bose get top accolades in AIFF Awards 2025

IANS | May 2, 2025 11:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the AIFF Best Men's and Women's Players of the Year 2024-25 on the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Awards Day here on Friday. The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final.

Liverpool deserved to win title, but it's very painful, says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta

IANS | May 2, 2025 7:51 PM

London, May 2 (IANS) Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes Liverpool deserved to win the Premier League 2024-25 title, citing their consistency as the key factor in the side, but admitted that not winning the title, 'is very painful'. Arsenal are on course to finish in second place for the third season in a row as their title drought has now extended to 21 years, with their last league title coming in 2002.