Athletic Bilbao gearing up for Manchester United in Europa League semifinal

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:19 PM

Madrid (Spain), April 30 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United go head-to-head in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal in the San Mames Stadium on Thursday night. Athletic get into the match with a 100 percent record on its home ground, while Manchester United is unbeaten in the tournament, meaning that something has to give.

Kalinga Super Cup: Strong second-half show helps FC Goa prevail over MBSG, reach final

IANS | April 30, 2025 8:07 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) FC Goa prevailed over Mohun Bagan Super Giant, beating them 3-1 to progress to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup on Wednesday. The scores were tied 1-1 at half-time. Goals from Brison Fernandes (20’), Iker Guarrotxena (51’ p), and Borja Herrera (58’) sealed a comfortable victory for Manolo Márquez's side over Bastab Roy's young guns.

Defending champs India arrive in Itanagar ahead of SAFF U19 Championship

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:54 PM

Itanagar, April 30 (IANS) The India U19 men's team arrived in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Wednesday, ahead of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025, scheduled to take place from May 9 to 18 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia. Kipa Ajay, Treasurer, AIFF, and Honorary Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh Football Association, welcomed the 25-member Indian squad, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, at the Donyi Polo Airport in the Arunachal capital.

Manchester Utd to face Fiorentina in final pre-season friendly on August 9

IANS | April 30, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Manchester United will complete their preparations for the 2025/26 season with a final pre-season fixture against Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 9. The Red Devils' friendly against the Serie A club is the fifth and final fixture of Tour 2025, following confirmation of the clash against Leeds United in Stockholm, and the club’s participation in the Premier League Summer Series in the US.

Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s NFC: Kerala, Meghalaya kick off Group A campaigns in style

IANS | April 29, 2025 9:04 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), April 29 (IANS) Kerala began their Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 campaign with a massive 8-1 victory over Bihar, in Group A of the competition, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Tuesday. The other game in the group between Meghalaya and Rajasthan ended 4-0 in the former’s favour.

Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City, Jamshedpur eye first trip to final

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Both Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC bowed out of the Kalinga Super Cup at the semifinal stage in the preceding Super Cup, but this season presents them a chance to make the final for the first time ever when they face off at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.