FC Barcelona confirm Camp Nou return on August 10

IANS | June 25, 2025 7:21 PM

Madrid, June 25 (IANS) Spanish football giant FC Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed the club will end its two-year exile and return to its old base, Camp Nou Stadium, on August 10. The official Barcelona website announced the club will play its traditional Joan Gamper pre-season opener on the ground, which has been undergoing extensive renovation works over the past two years, as reported by Xinhua.

Indian junior men’s hockey team overcomes Australia 2-1 in 4-Nation Tournament

IANS | June 25, 2025 6:55 PM

Berlin, June 25 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team defeated Australia 2-1 in the battle for third place at the ongoing 4 Nations Tournament here on Wednesday. Rohit (45’) provided the equaliser for India before Ajeet Yadav’s (52’) fourth-quarter goal sealed the win. Earlier, captain Toby Mallon had given Australia the lead in the second half.

Ex-England coach Gareth Southgate receives knighthood

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:40 PM

Windsor, June 25 (IANS) Former England men’s senior football manager Sir Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football. After leading England to four major tournaments and overseeing two EURO Finals and a World Cup semifinal appearance, Southgate has been awarded a knighthood, having previously been made an OBE in 2019.

Gill didn’t quite have that on-field aura of Rohit and Kohli, says Nasser Hussain

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill is under the spotlight after his leadership in the series opener against England came under criticism from former England skipper Nasser Hussain, who said Gill “didn’t quite have the on-field aura” of his predecessors, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.