Football: Liverpool complete signing of Frankfurt forward Ekitike

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:21 AM

London, July 24 (IANS) Premier League champion Liverpool continued a big-spending summer with the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of 79 million pounds (106 million US dollars). "We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, subject to international clearance," announced Liverpool's social media sites on Wednesday.

4th Test: Pant taken for scans after leaving the field due to right foot injury (Ld)

IANS | July 24, 2025 12:20 AM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been taken for scans from the Old Trafford Stadium after he was hit on his right foot while batting on Day 1 of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in Manchester on Wednesday. The medical team of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is monitoring his progress, the board has informed in a statement released on social media.

St. Francis teams shine on Day 3 of Oriental Cup 2025 with wins in both categories

IANS | July 23, 2025 11:58 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Despite a delayed start due to heavy morning showers, Day 3 of the Oriental Cup 2025 delivered thrilling action at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium here on Wednesday, as St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School, Janakpuri stamped their authority in both the boys’ and girls’ categories with clinical victories.

AIFF Technical Committee shortlists three for men's football team head coach role

IANS | July 23, 2025 11:07 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee (TC) met virtually on Wednesday to shortlist the applicants for the Senior Men’s Indian Football Team head coach role. The TC carefully reviewed 170 applications received earlier this month and narrowed it down to three candidates – Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Štefan Tarkovič.

Football: Valencia's Mosquera joins Arsenal squad ahead of closing transfer

IANS | July 23, 2025 10:43 PM

Singapore, July 23 (IANS) Valencia's Spain Under-21 defender Cristhian Mosquera is on the verge of signing for Arsenal after joining up with the squad on the club's Asian tour in Singapore on Wednesday. Mosquera has reportedly agreed a five-year contract, with an option to extend his stay for a further year, with Arsenal paying Valencia an initial fee of 13 million pounds (17.6 million US dollars).