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FIFA announces first-ever half-time show for 2026 World Cup final

IANS | March 5, 2025 5:39 PM

Dallas (USA), March 5 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see the first-ever halftime show take place at the Metlife Stadium during the final of the tournament. The decision to add the half-time show, alongside separate events at Times Square during the final weekend of the tournament, was announced at the FIFA Commercial & Media Partners Convention in Dallas on Wednesday.

ISL 2024-25: Poor execution under pressure blamed for Punjab FC’s lack of goals

IANS | March 5, 2025 5:24 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to secure all three points as they take on Hyderabad FC in their penultimate fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign, which will be played at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. Head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis believes a lack of quality up front and the pressure on a young squad has led to a difficulty in the execution of their plans.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa seal semis berth with 2-0 win over Mohammedan SC

IANS | March 4, 2025 11:44 PM

Margao (Goa), March 4 (IANS) A goal by Iker Guarrotxena and an own-goal by Padam Chhetri helped FC Goa defeat Mohammedan SC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday night. The Gaurs confirmed a second-placed finish as a result of this win, as they have now moved to 48 points in 23 games, winning 14 games and drawing on six instances.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United beat Chennaiyin 3-0, qualify for playoffs

IANS | March 3, 2025 10:22 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Nestor Albiach, Jithin MS, and Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a goal each as NorthEast United FC returned to winning ways with a 3-0 thumping of Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday night.

Fulham open investigation over racist and homophobic comments against defender Calvin Bassey

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:39 PM

London, March 3 (IANS) Fulham FC have opened investigations, alongside relevant authorities, after defender Calvin Bassey received racist and homophobic abuse on social media following their win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Nigerian defender had scored the opening goal during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford and suffered the alleged abuse after the game.

I-League 2024-25: Aizawl FC comeback to end Sporting Club Bengaluru's five-game unbeaten streak

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:19 PM

Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) Aizawl FC rallied to beat Sporting Club Bengaluru 2-1 in the I-League 2024-25 at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Monday. The victory also ended SC Bengaluru’s five-match unbeaten run in the league. Lalawmpuia Sailo and Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia were the scorers in what was a hard-fought win for the visitors. Henry Kisseka had given SC Bengaluru the lead in the first half from the penalty spot.

UCL: All you need to know ahead of Round of 16 first leg

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has set the stage for an intense knockout phase as 16 teams compete for Europe's most coveted club trophy. The draw promises high-stakes drama in the last 16 with Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and FC Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen, two domestic clashes, headlining the action.

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