Pep reacts to Man City vs Real Madrid UCL draw, says ‘It feels like a derby already’

IANS | January 31, 2025 7:04 PM

Manchester, Jan 31 (IANS) Manchester City and Real Madrid, two clubs that have dominated European football in the past decade, have once again been drawn to meet in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League. Man City head coach Pep Guardiola labelled the clash between the two giants as a derby after the two clubs have faced off four years in a row.

ISL 2024-25: Punjab FC need 'warriors and fighters' if they hope to qualify for playoff, says defender Ivan

IANS | January 31, 2025 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to turn their season around with a positive result against Bengaluru FC and bolster their chances of a playoff spot when both teams face each other in the Indian Super League fixture which will be played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Both teams are going through a lean patch of form, with ninth-placed Punjab FC winless in their last seven matches and Bengaluru FC, who are fifth in the table have lost four out of their last five matches and drawn the other.

ISL 2024-25: Punjab FC, Bengaluru aim for season resurgence with JLN clash

IANS | January 31, 2025 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Punjab FC will host Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. The Panagiotis Dilmperis-coached team will have its task cut out in improving its home form since it has not won any of its last four encounters at this venue.

WPBL 2025: Bengaluru Jawans beat Mumbai Pickle Power to secure top spot

IANS | January 30, 2025 11:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bengaluru Jawans sealed their place at the top of the standings with a 4-1 victory over Mumbai Pickle Power in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2025 at the Cricket Club of India-Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday. The tie saw a mix of high-intensity clashes and standout individual performances.