Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) A strike by Edgar Mendez and an own-goal by Sandesh Jhingan helped Bengaluru FC defeat FC Goa 2-0 in the first leg of their semifinal tie of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday night.
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.
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.
London, April 2 (IANS) Tottenham Head coach Ange Postecoglou acknowledged the comments made by former coach Mauricio Pochettino, who recently admitted he wanted to return to the team.
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.
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.
London, April 2 (IANS) Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has said that Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes is "not going anywhere" after recent reports suggesting that Real Madrid are interested in signing the 30-year-old playmaker.
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, 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.
Chennai, March 31 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC forward Irfan Yadwad has been named the Emerging Player of the Month for March 2025 for his commanding performances, which included two goals against Jamshedpur FC.
