FA Cup: Wolves brush past Blackburn Rovers with 2-0 victory

IANS | February 9, 2025 8:48 PM

Blackburn, Feb 9 (IANS) Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a commanding performance to progress to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup, defeating Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park on Sunday. Two quick-fire goals just before halftime sealed the win, with Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha both finding the net in under two minutes.

ISL 2024-25: Playoffs contenders Odisha FC, Punjab FC look to avoid consecutive losses

IANS | February 9, 2025 4:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS) Odisha FC will host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The Juggernauts will pursue recovering from their 2-1 setback to FC Goa in their previous match, whereas Punjab FC will have their sights set on a league double over the opponents, since they had clinched a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on September 20, 2024.

Hansi Flick ‘not under pressure’ for contract extension with FC Barcelona

IANS | February 8, 2025 8:20 PM

Barcelona, Feb 8 (IANS)Ahead of Barcelona’s trip to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to face Sevilla in the league on Monday (IST), head coach Hansi Flick was asked whether a contract extension for the German was in the pipeline. Flick joined the Catalan giants in May 2024 and his current contract at the club will expire in June, 2026.

ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru head coach Zaragoza issues rallying cry as Kanteerava playoff race heats up

IANS | February 8, 2025 5:03 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 8 (IANS) Gerard Zaragoza issued a rallying cry to the city as his Bengaluru FC get ready to take on Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Sunday. The Blues, who have slipped to fifth on the table, will be eager to remain in contention for a spot in the playoffs with a positive result against third-placed Red Miners.