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Stuttgart eyeing Champions League progress ahead of crucial Bratislava showdown

IANS | January 20, 2025 11:42 PM

Berlin (Germany), Jan 20 (IANS) Riding high in the national league, last season's Bundesliga runner-up VfB Stuttgart now face a decisive clash against Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. With hopes of advancing to the tournament's playoff round hanging in the balance, sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth emphasised the pressure on the team.

It is ‘far too early’ to be calling Liverpool the best in the world, says Slot

IANS | January 20, 2025 10:14 PM

Liverpool, Jan 20 (IANS) After a 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday, courtesy of an injury-time brace by substitute Darwin Nunez, head coach Thomas Frank labelled Liverpool as the best team in the world at the moment. Arne Slot on the other hand believes it is ‘far too early’ in the season to be calling his team the best in the world.

Vital Champions League games ahead for Barcelona, Atletico Madrid

IANS | January 20, 2025 9:20 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will play vital games in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Tuesday night, which could go a long way towards determining their workload next month. Barcelona travel to Benfica looking to ensure a top-eight finish, which would mean Hansi Flick's side would avoid the extra play-off round between the sides that finish between ninth and 24th in the group, giving the team two weeks in February without a midweek match to allow for some vital recovery time.

Chennaiyin FC, Norwich City FC start inter-school football event for TN kids

IANS | January 20, 2025 8:55 PM

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) club Chennaiyin FC and England's Norwich City FC have come together to host an inter-school football championship focused on advancing grassroots football in Tamil Nadu. The CFC-NCFC Inter-School Football Championship 2025 starts on Friday (January 24) and will feature a total of 64 teams competing in the Under-12 and Under-14 categories; also providing the players a platform to showcase their skills to club academy scouts.

Spurs recall forward Dane Scarlett from Oxford loan amidst injury crisis

IANS | January 20, 2025 7:15 PM

London, Jan 20 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur have recalled forward Dane Scarlett from his loan at Oxford United amidst the severe injury crisis that the side has been facing in recent times. The striker joined the Championship side on loan in August and made 22 appearances for them in all competitions, scoring four goals. A product of the Tottenham Academy, Dane made his senior debut for the North London club in November 2020 and has made 17 appearances to date.

Manchester Utd worse now than they were under Ten Hag, says Alan Shearer

IANS | January 20, 2025 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Manchester United’s 1-3 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday was just another in a series of disappointing results for the club. It has seen them sit in 13th place in the Premier League table. Whilst speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Alan Shearer claimed the Manchester United side under new head coach Ruben Amorim are ‘worse than they were under Ten Hag’.

Another fascinating Premier League weekend ahead as Liverpool face Brentford

IANS | January 18, 2025 12:00 AM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) The Premier League title race could take another turn this weekend as teams head straight into another round of games following the midweek fixtures. Liverpool, held to a 1-1 draw by high-flying Nottingham Forest earlier this week, face another challenging away match against Brentford. Brentford, known for their attacking style, will look to make the most of playing in front of their home fans.

ISL 2024-25: Eze's equaliser gets Jamshedpur FC to hold table toppers Mohun Bagan

IANS | January 17, 2025 10:21 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 17 (IANS) Stephen Eze scored in the second half as Jamshedpur FC held defending champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-1 and shared the spoils in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Friday night. Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the league leaders, took the lead in the first half courtesy of a goal from Subhasish Bose whereas Jamshedpur FC clawed their way into the game when Eze found the equaliser at the hour mark.

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