We won in first 10 minutes: Maresca explains Chelsea’s tactics in FIFA CWC victory

IANS | July 14, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca revealed the game plan his players used in their 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. Maresca revealed why Chelsea opted to press the European champions high up the pitch and how he believes the London club won the game in the first 10 minutes of the match.

Manchester United appoint Fletcher as U-18s lead coach

IANS | July 14, 2025 4:28 PM

Manchester, July 14 (IANS) Manchester United have appointed Darren Fletcher as lead coach of the Under-18s squad. Fletcher returned to United in 2021, having previously spent 20 years at the club as a player, making over 340 appearances.

FIFA Club WC final loss is not easy but that's sport at the highest level: Luis Enrique

IANS | July 14, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Paris Saint Germain head coach Luis Enrique reflected on the missed chance of ending their historic season with yet another trophy. By winning the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League title, they became the first French club to win the continental treble but the 3-0 defeat by the hands of Chelsea at FIFA Club World Cup final saw them miss out on the chance to extend their season’s trophy tally to four.

India U20 women all set for first friendly against Uzbekistan in Tashkent

IANS | July 12, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indian U20 women's team have arrived in Tashkent to play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan U20. The first of them will be played on Sunday at the Do'stlik Stadium. The Young Tigresses, who had been training at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, landed in the Uzbek capital on Friday morning and had a gym session in the evening. On Saturday evening, they had their official training session before the first game.

Malik Tillman joins Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record transfer fee

IANS | July 12, 2025 5:22 PM

Leverkusen, July 12 (IANS) Bayer 04 Leverkusen have announced the signing of USA international Malik Tillman from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in a deal reportedly worth 35 million Euros, a club record fee. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a contract running until June 30, 2030, as he returns to Germany to bolster the Bundesliga champions' squad.