River Plate routs Barracas to reach quarterfinals of Argentine league

IANS | May 13, 2025 2:23 PM

Buenos Aires (Argentina), May 13 (IANS) River Plate advanced to the quarterfinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 3-0 home victory over Barracas Central on Monday. Paulo Diaz opened the scoring when he pounced on a loose ball to fire home from six yards, and Ignacio Fernandez doubled the lead with a first-time strike into the far corner after Franco Mastantuono's cross.

Alonso now or later? Ancelotti's departure sets up Real Madrid conundrum

IANS | May 13, 2025 10:48 AM

Madrid (Spain), May 13 (IANS) The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Monday that Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will be the new Brazil national team coach, which gives his current club a logistical problem.

La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 35

IANS | May 12, 2025 11:58 PM

Madrid, May 12 (IANS) FC Barcelona's win at home to Real Madrid leaves the La Liga title just one result away from being definitively resolved. At the other end of the table, everything has still to be decided.

Real Madrid confirm Vinicius Jr, Lucas Vazquez out with injuries

IANS | May 12, 2025 10:12 PM

Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Real Madrid have announced that Vinícius Jr and Lucas Vazquez have suffered an ankle sprain and injury to the petincus muscle respectively with no timeline for their return. Real won't be too worried about the injuries and will hope for quick recovery by Vinicius given the club are almost confirmed a trophyless season after their defeat against FC Barcelona on Sunday.

Carlo Ancelotti set to join Brazil national team till 2026 FIFA World Cup

IANS | May 12, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), on Tuesday announced the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach till the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC: Maharashtra, Tripura start campaign with wins

IANS | May 12, 2025 7:41 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 12 (IANS) Maharashtra and Tripura tasted victories against Himachal Pradesh and Jharkhand, respectively, as Group D of the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 National Football Championship commenced at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Monday.