Club WC: Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach semis

IANS | July 5, 2025 10:43 AM

Philadelphia, July 5 (IANS) A late Weverton own-goal saw Chelsea eke out a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in their FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

‘They will never be forgotten’: Mo Salah pays tribute to Diogo Jota and brother Andre

IANS | July 4, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Mohamed Salah took to social media on Friday to send his condolences after his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota’s car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene.

AIFF invites applicants for men’s head coach position following Marquez's departure

IANS | July 4, 2025 4:52 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications for the position of head coach of the men’s national team, with the final day for applying set as July 13. This follows days after the AIFF mutually parted ways with national team head coach Manolo Marquez after his tenure saw India fall to 127 in the FIFA rankings.

Premier League, Liverpool 'devastated' by tragic passing of Diogo Jota at 28

IANS | July 3, 2025 4:33 PM

Liverpool, July 3 (IANS) Premier League and Liverpool said they were "devastated" to hear the news of Portugal and Red's forward Diogo Jota's demise in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday. According to a BBC report, Jota's brother, Andre Silva, who is also a professional footballer with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel, also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.