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Football: Piquerez, Martinez fire Palmeiras to Brazil's Serie A summit

IANS | April 13, 2025 11:40 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 13 (IANS) Uruguayan midfielders Joaquin Piquerez and Emiliano Martinez scored first-half goals as Palmeiras moved to the top of Brazil's Serie A standings with a 2-0 home win over Corinthians. Piquerez gave the visitors the lead with a long-range drive after combining with Colombian midfielder Richard Rios, and Martinez doubled the advantage with another shot from distance following Facundo Torres' layoff.

Football: Boca Juniors extend Group A lead in Argentina's Primera Division

IANS | April 13, 2025 10:08 AM

Buenos Aires (Argentina), April 13 (IANS) Boca Juniors extended their lead at the top of Argentina's Primera Division Group A standings on Saturday with a 3-1 away win over Belgrano. Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo gave his side the lead in the 38th minute with a first-time effort from 12 yards before Lucas Menossi equalized with a close-range header.

La Liga: Barca scrape home in Leganes to move seven points clear in La Liga

IANS | April 13, 2025 9:28 AM

Madrid (Spain), April 13 (IANS) FC Barcelona was made to dig deep for a 1-0 win away to struggling Leganes that opens a seven-point lead over archrivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga standings. It took an own goal to give Barca all three points against a side that won in Barcelona earlier this season.

Maclaren’s extra-time winner crowns Mohun Bagan champions with 2-1 victory over BFC

IANS | April 12, 2025 10:31 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged winners of the Indian Super League (ISL) once again, crowning themselves as champions with a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC in the final of the 2024-25 edition at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium here on Saturday. Jamie Maclaren’s extra-time winner proved to be the difference in the game after Jason Cummings equalised following Alberto Rodriguez’s own goal.

Real Madrid need to get back the ‘good feeling’ before Arsenal clash, says Ancelotti

IANS | April 12, 2025 9:42 PM

Madrid, April 12 (IANS) With Real Madrid on the hinges of both their La Liga and UEFA Champions League charge, head coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to get back their ‘good feeling’ against Alaves on Sunday. Madrid are now four points behind rivals FC Barcelona in La Liga and were handed a shocking 0-3 loss against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European competition.

Govt extends strong support to AIFF over Asia Cup 2031 bid, says Sports Min Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | April 12, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally submitted a bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031, a move that would bring the football royalty of the continent to India. India’s bid to bring the AFC Asian Cup 2031 to the subcontinent was recognised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in its Annual General Body meeting at the 35th AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Kevin De Bruyne aiming to secure Champions League qualification before City departure

IANS | April 12, 2025 8:38 PM

Manchester, April 12 (IANS) Kevin De Bruyne wants to leave Manchester City, having helped the side secure a Champions League spot for next season. The City skipper was at his talismanic best in Saturday’s crucial 5-2 victory against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, both scoring and setting up an assist for Mateo Kovacic.

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