Football: Heidenheim host Bochum in crucial Bundesliga relegation clash

IANS | May 1, 2025 8:28 PM

Berlin (Germany), May 1 (IANS) All eyes in the Bundesliga this weekend will be on the Voith Arena, the league's smallest stadium with a capacity of just 15,000. The venue will host a crucial match that will decide the fate of a few teams in German football. The tight spaces and unique floodlight atmosphere create a distinctive football experience that some find burdensome, while others see it as the perfect backdrop for the intense battle against relegation.

Kalinga Super Cup: Rei Tachikawa strike takes Jamshedpur FC into maiden final

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Japanese midfielder Rei Tachikawa scored the all-important goal in the 87th minute as Jamshedpur FC made it to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup for the first time, after defeating Mumbai City FC 1-0 at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Wednesday. Jamshedpur FC will take on FC Goa in the final to be played on Saturday.

Athletic Bilbao gearing up for Manchester United in Europa League semifinal

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:19 PM

Madrid (Spain), April 30 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United go head-to-head in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal in the San Mames Stadium on Thursday night. Athletic get into the match with a 100 percent record on its home ground, while Manchester United is unbeaten in the tournament, meaning that something has to give.

Kalinga Super Cup: Strong second-half show helps FC Goa prevail over MBSG, reach final

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:07 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) FC Goa prevailed over Mohun Bagan Super Giant, beating them 3-1 to progress to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup on Wednesday. The scores were tied 1-1 at half-time. Goals from Brison Fernandes (20’), Iker Guarrotxena (51’ p), and Borja Herrera (58’) sealed a comfortable victory for Manolo Márquez's side over Bastab Roy's young guns.

Defending champs India arrive in Itanagar ahead of SAFF U19 Championship

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:54 PM

Itanagar, April 30 (IANS) The India U19 men's team arrived in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Wednesday, ahead of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025, scheduled to take place from May 9 to 18 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia. Kipa Ajay, Treasurer, AIFF, and Honorary Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh Football Association, welcomed the 25-member Indian squad, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, at the Donyi Polo Airport in the Arunachal capital.