Tottenham Hotspur to face Newcastle Utd in South Korea

IANS | May 27, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur have announced that their men’s first team will face Newcastle United in Korea this summer as part of the 2025 Coupang Play Series. The North London club announced last week that they will be visiting Korea during their pre-season tour of Asia, where they’ll be participating in the Coupang Play Series for a third time.

Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC: Delhi come back from two goals down to defend title

IANS | May 27, 2025 8:54 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 27 (IANS) From two goals down to lifting the trophy for the second consecutive time, Delhi U20 scripted a sensational comeback to defeat Mizoram U20 4-2 after extra time in the final of the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U-20 National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Tuesday.

Setbacks at Asian Cup 2024 shaped our character, says Chhangte

IANS | May 27, 2025 6:02 PM

Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) Despite things not going India's way as they suffered three defeats, Lallianzuala Chhangte proclaimed how big of a learning curve the AFC Asian Cup 2024 was for him and the entire squad, and how the Blue Tigers are taking those learnings forward as they battle for qualification for the 2027 edition.

Qualifying for Asia Cup is the 'bare minimum' for India, says Chhetri

IANS | May 25, 2025 4:52 PM

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Sunil Chhetri is the only Indian player to record an appearance in three AFC Asian Cups. The path to reach Asia's showpiece event is always a gruelling one. From scoring that unforgettable hat-trick way back in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup final, which led India to the 2011 Asian Cup, to now battling for qualification for the 2027 edition in Saudi Arabia, Chhetri's longevity in the national team is unmatched.

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere leaves Norwich City

IANS | May 24, 2025 9:03 PM

Norwich, May 24 (IANS) Norwich City have confirmed that their first-team coach Jack Wilshere has left his role at the club by mutual agreement. The former Arsenal midfielder joined the club's coaching staff in October 2024, leaving the north London side where he had been head coach of their Under-18s.