I-League 2024-25: Delhi FC’s winless run extends to five with loss vs Dempo SC

IANS | January 29, 2025 7:17 PM

Margao (Goa), Jan 29 (IANS) Substitute Nestor Dias emerged as the hero for Dempo Sports Club as he scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute to help his side clinch a 1-0 victory over Delhi FC in the I-League 2024-25 encounter at the Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. This win snapped a five-game winless streak for Dempo and allowed them to climb to seventh place in the standings. The five-time champions now have 14 points from 11 games with four wins, two draws and five losses.

UCL 2024-25: Matty Cash hoping for special night at Villa Park against Celtic

IANS | January 29, 2025 7:10 PM

Birmingham, Jan 29 (IANS) Matty Cash is ready for a big night under the lights at Villa Park when Aston Villa host Celtic in the UEFA Champions League. The home side are chasing a victory in their final league phase match to give them the best chance of finishing in the top eight and earning automatic passage to the round of 16.

ISL 2024-25: Gritty Jamshedpur see off Punjab FC 2-1, move to third spot

IANS | January 28, 2025 10:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Pratik Chaudhuri and Javi Hernandez scored a goal each as Jamshedpur FC edged past Punjab FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday. The Men of Steel are now placed third in the standings, with 31 points from 17 games courtesy of 10 wins and a draw - trailing the second-placed FC Goa (33) by just two points.

India U20 women to play three friendlies in Turkiye in February

IANS | January 28, 2025 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India U20 women's team will play three friendly matches during the FIFA international match window in February in Antalya, Turkiye. Led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses, who are currently camping in Bengaluru, will face Jordan (February 19), Hong Kong (Feb 22) and Russia (Feb 25) in Antalya.

Barca defender Andreas Christensen out for three weeks with injured calf

IANS | January 28, 2025 4:44 PM

Barcelona, Jan 28 (ANS) Barcelona FC defender Andreas Christensen will be out of action for around three weeks after suffering an injury to his right calf during Monday's training session, the La Liga club announced on Tuesday. Last week, Christensen was medically cleared to return after missing over five months with persistent Achilles issues that have plagued him for the better part of two years.

Champions League: Interim coach Tullberg creates siege mentality amid Dortmund's struggles

IANS | January 27, 2025 11:46 PM

Berlin (Germany), Jan 27 (IANS) With one notable exception, things seem to be business as usual for Mike Tullberg. While the 39-year-old Dane used to typically prepare Borussia Dortmund's under-19 side for the Youth League, he now finds himself coaching the senior team in its upcoming clash against Shakhtar - an interim solution after Nuri Sahin's dismissal.

ISL 2024-25: Liston Colaco on target as Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC, extend lead

IANS | January 27, 2025 10:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Liston Colaco struck the lone goal as defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Bengaluru FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Monday night. It was an extremely cagey affair with both teams not getting enough openings in front of the goal. However, Liston Colaco’s sensational volley in the 74th minute helped the hosts bag all three points from the crucial clash.