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Amorim defends skipper Bruno, says ‘My opinion is more important than Roy Keane's’

IANS | February 28, 2025 8:49 PM

Manchester, Feb 28 (IANS) Following the debate that has sparked over the importance of skipper Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United, with legend Roy Keane calling the Portuguese midfielder an ‘impostor’, head coach Ruben Amorim has jumped to his captain’s defence. Bruno rallied separate comebacks for Manchester United in the 2-2 draw vs Everton, where the Red Devils were trailing 0-2 at half-time, and in their 3-2 win over Ipswich Town.

ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters begin quest for three straight wins against playoff-bound Jamshedpur FC

IANS | February 28, 2025 7:33 PM

Kochi, Feb 28 (IANS) Chasing their third straight win, Kerala Blasters FC will host Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. The qualification scenario for Kerala Blasters FC is complicated since they bank on a spate of other results. However, the straightforward equation for them is that they need to win all of their remaining games. So far, they have 24 points from 21 games on the back of seven wins and three draws.

We will make fans proud but can’t promise a title, says Brighton head coach Hurzeler

IANS | February 28, 2025 5:15 PM

Brighton, Feb 28 (IANS) Brighton & Hove Albion face a stern test in the fifth round of the FA Cup when they travel to St. James Park on Sunday to face Newcastle United. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has promised the Seagulls' fanbase that his side will give everything on the pitch but can’t guarantee a title. Brighton’s last, and only, major trophy came more than a century ago when they defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in the 1910 FA Charity Shield (later known as FA Community Shield).

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa edge past Punjab FC 1-0 to bolster second-place hopes

IANS | February 27, 2025 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Carl McHugh scored the lone goal as FC Goa secured a 1-0 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday, cementing their claim on the second spot in the standings. The Gaurs moved to 45 points in 22 games as a consequence of this win, solidifying their grip on the second spot, which could guarantee them a straight semifinal berth.

Echeverri joins Guardiola's squad after brilliant show in U20 South American Championship

IANS | February 27, 2025 7:51 PM

Manchester, Feb 27 (IANS) Claudio Echeverri has joined up with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad for the first time. The Argentine attacking midfielder signed for the club in January 2024 but remained on loan at River Plate until last month. The 19-year-old arrives in Manchester off the back of a spectacular campaign in the Under-20 South American Championship, where he captained his nation to a runners-up finish.

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal keep playoffs dream alive with third straight win

IANS | February 26, 2025 10:18 PM

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) A late strike by Raphael Messi Bouli and an own goal by Manoj Mohammed helped East Bengal FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, here on Wednesday. The Red and Gold Brigade have thus won thrice in a row for the first time in the ISL.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa one win away from securing second spot, Punjab FC’s fate out of their hands

IANS | February 26, 2025 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) FC Goa will travel to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to take on Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, hoping to win the match and secure their second spot in the standings. The Gaurs have 42 points in 21 games and are in promising form with four victories in their last five encounters. Their target would be to secure the second spot, currently leading the third-placed Jamshedpur FC (37) by five points, since a top-two finish guarantees a semifinal place.

‘How can my 'dad' be racist?’: Drogba jumps to Mourinho’s defence amidst allegations by Turkish club

IANS | February 26, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Legendary striker Didier Drogba, best known for his time with English football club Chelsea, has spoken in support of his former manager Jose Mourinho after the Fenerbahce head coach was accused of making racist comments by Galatasaray. The derby between arch-rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce took place on Monday, and the former accused the Portuguese head coach of making racist comments after he claimed that the match would have been a 'disaster' had a Turkish referee been officiating the game.

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