I knew winning is going to make me emotional rather than losing: Mandhana

IANS | November 5, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana opened up on her emotions after winning a maiden World Cup trophy and reaching a significant milestone in her career. She said that losing games didn’t make her emotional but instead motivated her to improve, as she knew that a major victory would be the moment when she would get emotional, as had happened after the World Cup win.

Champions League: Three Spanish clubs face tests on the road

IANS | November 4, 2025 11:14 PM

Madrid (Spain), Nov 4 (IANS) Three Spanish clubs are on the road for Wednesday's Champions League matches, with FC Barcelona travelling to Belgium to face Club Brugge, Athletic Club Bilbao visiting the site of a legendary comeback, and Villarreal eyeing a strong opportunity for an away win in Cyprus.