Football: Liverpool set to sign striker Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

IANS | July 21, 2025 9:23 PM

London, July 21 (IANS) Liverpool have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth 79 million pounds (106 million U.S. dollars). In a statement released on Monday, the English club confirmed: "The Reds and the German outfit have struck a transfer deal said to be worth 69 million pounds plus 10 million pounds in add-ons."

Oriental Cup 2025 set for kick-off with a full slate of boys’ and girls’ matches

IANS | July 20, 2025 8:58 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The third edition of the Oriental Cup, Delhi’s emerging youth football tournament, is all set to kick off at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium here on Monday with 36 participating teams in the fray. The field includes 24 teams in the boys’ category and 12 in the girls’ category, which, this year’s tournament promises an action-packed week of high-quality school football, spirited competition, and inclusive community engagement.

United in Manchester: Indian cricket team meets Man United footballers

IANS | July 20, 2025 7:55 PM

Manchester, July 20 (IANS) Ahead of their date with destiny against England at the Old Trafford Stadium, the Indian men’s cricket team linked up with the Manchester United football team at their post-match training session here on Sunday. A post by the Indian Cricket team on Instagram, captioned ‘United in Manchester’, showcased both teams in action, indulging in a day of sports with both cricket and football.

A top-five finish would be a ‘good season’ for Man Utd: Amad

IANS | July 20, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Manchester United forward Amad believes a top-five finish in the Premier League will be a good season for Manchester United in the coming year. Following United’s first pre-season friendly, a goalless draw vs Leeds in Sweden on Sunday, Amad spoke to reporters and asked the fans to be patient with his side, after the club finished 17th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

FC Barcelona make loan offer to Man Utd for Marcus Rashford: Report

IANS | July 19, 2025 8:11 PM

Barcelona, July 19 (IANS) FC Barcelona are in advanced stages of completing the signing of England forward Marcus Rashford on loan. Barcelona, who have actively been scouring the transfer market for a left forward, have made an offer to bring Rashford on board for the 2025-26 season, with a proposal that includes an option to buy. The player is keen on the move, as reported by The Athletic.

Durand Cup 2025: Home favourites hope for strong start to build early advantage

IANS | July 19, 2025 6:42 PM

Kolkata, July 19 (IANS) The 134th Durand Cup, beginning July 23, has 10 matches lined up across the five host cities of Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Kokrajhar and Imphal, in what promises to be an exciting week one of footballing action, particularly with popular home favourites looking to build an early advantage with strong starts.

Kovacevic defeats Rublev again to reach Los Cabos final

IANS | July 19, 2025 6:13 PM

Los Cabos (Mexico), July 19 (IANS) Aleksandar Kovacevic delivered another stunning performance against World No. 10 Andrey Rublev on Friday night, advancing to the final of the Mifel Tennis Open in Los Cabos. The 26-year-old American overcame a slow start to secure a hard-fought 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 semifinal win after two hours and 29 minutes on the Mexican hard courts.