Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:42 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year. The 23-year-old came on as a 66th-minute substitute in Tuesday's 2-1 win at home to Fulham and needed just seven minutes before netting Arsenal's second goal of the night.

RFDL 2024-25: Dempo SC, Classic FA keep National Championship dreams alive with wins

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Dempo SC and Classic FA registered crucial wins to keep Group B alive till the final matchday of the National Group Stage in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 at the Reliance Corporate Ground here on Wednesday. Before the game against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Dempo SC direly needed the three points to stay in contention for the RFDL National Championship and left their all on the pitch to register a much-needed win.

ISL Playoffs: Jamshedpur FC look to overturn poor record against Mohun Bagan in SF first leg

IANS | April 2, 2025 7:05 PM

Jamshedpur, April 2 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture on Thursday. This will be the first time that these two sides meet in the playoffs, with MBSG reaching the last-four courtesy of winning the ISL League Shield, whereas the Red Miners defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in the one-legged eliminator.

3 ISL teams to face off against two-time FA Cup winners in DSC U-17 National Finals

IANS | April 2, 2025 2:47 PM

Goa, April 2 (IANS) The highly anticipated National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 will kick off in Goa on April 8. In a major development, renowned English football team Norwich City FC’s Youth Team will be participating in the tournament's second edition, where football legends Bhaichung Bhutia and Subrata Paul will grace the occasion.

Man City manager Guardiola confirms Haaland is out for up to seven weeks

IANS | April 1, 2025 8:17 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star striker Erling Haaland is expected to be sidelined for "five, six, seven weeks" due to an ankle injury. If Haaland returns after five weeks, he could be fit in time for City's Premier League fixture against Southampton on May 10. However, if his recovery takes the full seven weeks, he could be in danger of missing the FA Cup final on May 17—should City overcome Nottingham Forest in the semi-final.

Newcastle United have 10 games to make this season a memorable one, says head coach Howe

IANS | April 1, 2025 4:47 PM

Newcastle, April 1 (IANS) With the Carabao Cup in the bag, Newcastle United turn their attention towards the remaining 10 games in the league as they hope to make a dash into the top four of the table with Champions League qualification on stake. The Toons are currently sixth in the Premier League table but sit only three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.