Football: Freiburg's steady rise continues under new coach

IANS | May 8, 2025 11:53 PM

Berlin (Germany), May 8 (IANS) Things have always been a little different at SC Freiburg. Far from the intense pressure that defines much of professional football, the club has grown steadily in a calm environment, rooted in youth development and community spirit.

Bundesliga: Wirtz era looms as Bayern prepare to bid farewell to Muller

IANS | May 8, 2025 10:51 PM

Berlin (Germany), May 8 (IANS) A change of superstars appears to be on the horizon in Munich. As the 2024-25 Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich prepare for Thomas Muller's final home appearance against Borussia Monchengladbach, his record-setting 750th match, fans are not only anticipating an emotional send-off but also the presentation of the league trophy.

La Liga 2024-25: Title-deciding Clasico big game in Spain

IANS | May 8, 2025 10:11 PM

Madrid (Spain), May 8 (IANS) A title-deciding 'Clasico' between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is the standout game in La Liga 2024-25 season this weekend, but there are also vital matchups with regard to the race for Europe and the struggle to avoid relegation.

Naorem Roshan Singh extends contract with Bengaluru FC until end of 2028-29 campaign

IANS | May 7, 2025 6:06 PM

Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) Bengaluru FC, on Wednesday, announced that full-back Naorem Roshan Singh has signed a new four-year deal with the club, committing his future to the Blues until the end of the 2028-29 season. Roshan, who joined the club as a teenager in 2017, progressed through the side’s Reserve Team before making his Indian Super League (ISL) debut in 2020.

SAFF U19 is a good platform to start preparing for AFC U20 Qualifiers: Bibiano Fernandes

IANS | May 7, 2025 5:34 PM

Yupia Arunachal Pradesh), May 7 (IANS) Bibiano Fernandes, one of the most successful coaches in Indian men's youth teams’ history, having qualified the Blue Colts to three successive AFC U16/17 Asian Cups from 2018 to 2023, is now set to begin a new cycle with a new batch of players. It all starts with the SAFF U19 Championship that will kick off on May 9 in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.

Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s NFC: Karnataka deal 10-goal thrashing to Andaman & Nicobar, Gujarat emerge victorious

IANS | May 6, 2025 8:25 PM

Narainpur, May 6 (IANS) Gujarat and Karnataka came out victorious in their respective Group B matches against hosts Chhattisgarh and Andaman & Nicobar, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Tuesday. While Gujarat defeated hosts Chhattisgarh 3-2, Karnataka won 10-0 against Andaman & Nicobar in the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship.