Kalinga Super Cup: Mohun Bagan SG sail past Kerala Blasters to seal SF spot

IANS | April 26, 2025 8:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) The young guns of Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 here on Saturday. The ISL Shield and Cup-winning Mariners, fielding an all-Indian squad except for Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, scored once in each half through Sahal Abdul Samad (22') and Suhail Ahmad Bhat (51').

Premier League: Chelsea scrape past Everton through Nicolas Jackson's lone goal

IANS | April 26, 2025 7:52 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) Chelsea edged closer to UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Nicolas Jackson. The victory lifts the Blues into fourth place in the Premier League table, keeping them firmly in the race for Europe’s top competition.

Premier League: Willock starts for Newcastle as Eddie Howe returns to dugout

IANS | April 26, 2025 7:08 PM

Newcastle upon Tyne (England), April 26 (IANS) Joe Willock starts for Newcastle United for Saturday's Premier League clash against Ipswich Town, with head coach Eddie Howe returning to the dugout at St James' Park. The Magpies host the Tractor Boys, targeting a fifth consecutive league win on home soil, and Howe has made one change from the side which suffered a 4-1 away defeat to Aston Villa last weekend as Joe Willock replaces Joelinton, who is missing from Saturday's encounter with a knee injury.

Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City will give their 100% against tricky Inter Kashi, says Nikos Karelis

Aryav Agnihotri | April 26, 2025 5:15 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) ‘The magic of the cup’ is a saying as old as time, which signifies the unpredictable and inspiring nature of a knockout tournament, where underdog teams can defy expectations. With I-League runners-up Inter Kashi having defeated Indian Super League (ISL) runners-up Bengaluru FC in the Round of 16 of the Kalinga Super Cup, Mumbai City is ready to give their 100% in their quarterfinal against the UP-based franchise.

Kalinga Super Cup: We have learned from our mistakes, says MCFC's Chhangte ahead of Inter Kashi clash

Aryav Agnihotri | April 25, 2025 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Within a span of two weeks, Mumbai City FC went from losing 0-5 in the Indian Super League (ISL) Playoffs against Bengaluru FC to slotting four goals past Chennaiyin FC to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup, where they will take on Inter Kashi. Mumbai had a lacklustre season throughout the 2024-25 campaign, after having entered as defending champions, but were not up to their typical dangerous attacking self.

Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC: SAI sink Nagaland on penalties to seal semis spot

IANS | April 25, 2025 5:28 PM

Narainpur, April 25 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) entered the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship (NFC) 2025, as they beat Nagaland in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Friday.