Girona coach focuses on match, not on Real's campaign against referees

IANS | February 22, 2025 11:01 PM

Madrid, Feb 22 (IANS) Girona coach Michel Sanchez says he would rather not focus on referees ahead of his side's La Liga visit to play Real Madrid on Sunday. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is likely to have a pressure cooker atmosphere against referee Cuadra Fernandez after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw away to Osasuna last weekend.

Premier League: Late comeback helps Man Utd draw 2-2 at Everton

IANS | February 22, 2025 9:02 PM

Liverpool, Feb 22 (IANS) A dramatic late equalizer by Manuel Ugarte ensured Manchester United avoided a third consecutive Premier League defeat, as they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The Toffees were in control for much of the match, with Beto firing them ahead in the 19th minute. A deft touch from Abdoulaye Doucoure doubled their lead just 14 minutes later, as his close-range header capped off a parried shot from Jack Harrison.

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal end Punjab FC's playoff hopes with 3-1 victory

IANS | February 22, 2025 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Punjab FC's hopes of reaching the playoffs stage of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 were dashed as they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. Dimitrios Diamantakos, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Lalchungnunga struck for the winners while Ezequiel Pulga Vidal scored the consolation goal for Punjab FC.