Celtic sign Japanese forward Shin Yamada on four-year deal

IANS | July 19, 2025 5:07 PM

Glasgow, July 19 (IANS) Celtic Football Club have signed Japanese forward Shin Yamada on a four-year deal from J League side Kawasaki Frontale. The 25-year-old forward is the latest addition to Brendan Rodgers’ squad, along with fellow countryman Hyato Inamura, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand, and Ross Doohan.

Man Utd announce 29-man squad for first pre-season friendly in Sweden

IANS | July 18, 2025 8:00 PM

Manchester, July 18 (IANS) Manchester United's squad for the first pre-season fixture of summer 2025 has been confirmed. The Reds take on Leeds United in Stockholm on Saturday and Ruben Amorim has named a 29-man travelling group, with the players and staff departing for Sweden earlier on Friday afternoon.

Maximo Perrone joins Como FC from Man City on four-year contract

IANS | July 18, 2025 7:20 PM

Como, July 18 (IANS) Maximo Perrone has joined Italian side Como FC on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old has signed a contract with the club until 2029. He spent three years at Manchester City after signing from Argentinian outfit Velez Sarsfield in 2022.

WSL: Sam Kerr joins Liverpool on permanent transfer

IANS | July 18, 2025 6:29 PM

Liverpool, July 18 (IANS) Scotland international Sam Kerr has completed a permanent transfer to Liverpool FC Women from Bayern Munich. The 26-year-old midfielder returns to the club having spent the second half of the last campaign on loan with the Reds.

Durand Cup 2025 returns with prize money boost, new venues — but amid ISL uncertainty

IANS | July 17, 2025 9:12 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, is all set to kick off on July 23 with a significant increase in prize money, fresh venues, and expanded international presence. But while the tournament is poised for another vibrant edition, its build-up has been clouded by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Indian club football — particularly the Indian Super League (ISL).