Neymar, Endrick overlooked for Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

IANS | November 2, 2024 9:21 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 2 (IANS) Veteran forward Neymar and Real Madrid teenager Endrick have been left out of Brazil's squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday.

Maresca confirms full Chelsea squad fit for Man United clash, barring Ill Sancho

IANS | November 1, 2024 10:06 PM

London, Nov 1 (IANS) Enzo Maresca has revealed he has a fully fit squad to choose from to face Manchester United this weekend, with the exception of Jadon Sancho. The winger has been suffering with illness in the past few days, although is ineligible to face his parent club anyway, while the rest of the squad are all fit and available according to Maresca.

Rio Ferdinand backs new head coach Ruben Amorim to succeed at Man Utd

IANS | November 1, 2024 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Manchester United have announced the appointment of highly sought after manager, Ruben Amorim as the side’s new head coach on a two and a half year contract which has tied him at Old Trafford till June 2027. Former team captain, Rio Ferdinand has backed the Portuguese head coach to succeed at the club.

Bundesliga 2024-25: Struggling Dortmund stuck in fatal vicious circle

IANS | October 30, 2024 9:42 PM

Berlin (Germany), Oct 30 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund's current season has been marked by turmoil, with a string of losses, mounting pressure on head coach Nuri Sahin, and persistent injuries impacting team morale and consistency. However, amidst this challenging period, Serhou Guirassy's nomination as one of the ten candidates for Africa's Footballer of the Year has emerged as a rare bright spot.

ISL 2024-25: Punjab FC look to be back on winning ways after narrow defeat

IANS | October 30, 2024 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to get back to winning ways in the Indian Super League as they face Chennaiyin FC tomorrow at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Shers aim to rebound after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bengaluru FC in their last fixture, having previously won their first three matches of the season.

Actions speak louder than words as Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony

IANS | October 30, 2024 12:12 AM

Madrid (Spain), Oct 30 (IANS): Spanish football giant Real Madrid likes to define itself as a 'Club Senor'—literally a gentleman who represents the most sporting behaviour—but events on Monday have shown that words are one thing, and actions are another. The club decided at the last minute to boycott the Ballon d'Or award ceremony held in Paris after learning that Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. would not be given the prestigious award, which would instead go to Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.