Football

I-League 2024-25: Angel Orelien, David Castaneda power Sreenidi Deccan to 2-1 win over Rajasthan United

David Castaneda Munoz (73’) continued his fine form, scoring his 10th goal of the season to become the joint second-highest scorer in the league Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rajasthan United FC, ending the latter’s 10-match unbeaten streak in the I-League 2024-25 at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur on Wednesday. David Castaneda Munoz (73’) continued his fine form, scoring his 10th goal of the season to become the joint second-highest scorer in the league. Angel Gabriel Orelien (43’) had earlier given the visitors the lead with a well-taken goal. Rajasthan United pulled one back through Maicol Cabrera (75’), but it wasn’t enough to salvage a point. Despite the victory, the Deccan Warriors remain in ninth place…

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ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC hold Mumbai City FC to goalless draw

Mumbai City FC have made a progression to the fifth spot as they now have 32 points from 21 games, whereas Hyderabad FC have not lost at home in their last three matches (W2 D1) Hyderabad: Hyderabad FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad on Wednesday. The result extended the Islanders’ unbeaten away streak to eight games, but they would have hoped to find the back of the net after holding 64.6% possession of the ball and hitting eight shots on target. Mumbai City FC have made a progression to the fifth spot as they now have 32 points from 21 games, whereas Hyderabad FC have…

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ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC look to bounce back at home against Mumbai City FC

Hyderabad FC are at the penultimate spot, with 16 points from 20 encounters on the back of four wins and draws each – with two of those victories coming in their last four games Hyderabad: Mumbai City FC will look to continue their promising form away from home when they take on hosts Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League match here on Wednesday. Mumbai City FC are currently positioned at the sixth place in the points table. They have 31 points to their name from 20 games, on the back of two victories and draws each in their previous five matches. Hyderabad FC are at the penultimate spot, with 16 points from 20 encounters on the back of four wins…

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Real Madrid host Man City in high-stakes Champions League clash

City coach Pep Guardiola has never failed in 16 seasons of coaching — four at Barcelona, three at Bayern and nine in Manchester — to take his team to the round of 16 in the Champions League London: Now the jeopardy really kicks in for the Champions League with a title chase, pride and hard cash on the line. At least four former European champions will be among eight teams eliminated when the new knockout playoff round ends this week. Real Madrid or Manchester City, Bayern Munich or Celtic, AC Milan or Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven or Juventus. Their European seasons will be over in February before even reaching the round of 16 that teams like Madrid and Man City,…

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Salah’s penalty proves decisive as Liverpool battles past Wolverhampton

First-half strikes from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured the win for Liverpool and ensured it maintained its advantage over second-placed Arsenal London: Liverpool restored its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton on Sunday. But Arne Slot’s team had to hold off a fightback from relegation-threatened Wolves at Anfield, which included a brilliant long-range goal from Matheus Cunha. First-half strikes from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured the win for Liverpool and ensured it maintained its advantage over second-placed Arsenal. Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target after the break as Wolves dominated the chances. Diaz bundled the ball over the line from close range in the 15th minute…

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WPL 2025: Gardner’s all-round show powers Gujarat Giants to win over UP Warriorz

Gardner (2/39) claimed two wickets and then scored a stylish 32-ball 52, her second consecutive fifty, as Gujarat registered their first win of the third edition of the tournament Vadodara: Skipper Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball, leading Gujarat Giants to a comprehensive six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women’s Premier League match here on Sunday. Gardner (2/39) claimed two wickets and then scored a stylish 32-ball 52, her second consecutive fifty, as Gujarat registered their first win of the third edition of the tournament, following a loss in the opening game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Opting to bowl, Gujarat produced a clinical effort with young spinner Priya Mishra returning impressive figures of 4-0-25-3. Skipper Gardner, Deandra…

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Juventus edges Inter Milan 1-0 to reclaim top four spot in Serie A

Juventus sought their fourth consecutive victory, but Inter Milan started with intent, determined to halt their momentum. The Nerazzurri controlled the early proceedings and came close to scoring in the 19th minute, only for Michele Di Gregorio to produce a brilliant save to deny Mehdi Taremi. Turin: Juventus stunned Inter Milan with a 1-0 victory to move back into the top four of the Serie A table thanks to a late winner from Francisco Conceicao. Juventus were aiming for a fourth consecutive win, but Inter Milan began determined to disrupt their momentum. The Nerazzurri dominated the early stages and nearly took the lead in the 19th minute, but Mehdi Taremi was denied superbly by Michele Di Gregorio. Three minutes later,…

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Telangana Football Association chairman KT Mahi honoured as TFA prepares to launch U-13 and U-15 Youth League

Dr Mahi has pledged to provide boarding and lodging for teams participating in the Telangana State Youth Football League, ensuring smooth participation for players Hyderabad: The Telangana Football Association (TFA) felicitated its chairman, Dr KT Mahi, for his significant contributions to the development of football in the state. As part of its efforts to promote the sport, TFA will host the Telangana State Youth Football League for U-13 and U-15 categories. Dr Mahi has pledged to provide boarding and lodging for teams participating in the league, ensuring smooth participation for players. The tournament, likely to begin in the second week of March, will be held at Sreenidi Deccan’s Deccan Arena. Over 60 teams from the twin cities and one team from…

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International football in Shillong: Indian men’s team to play two matches in March

The announcement came just a few days after the same venue hosted NorthEast United’s home match of the Indian Super League (ISL), the first in Meghalaya, against Mumbai City on February 7 New Delhi: Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the Indian senior men’s national team’s two matches that they will play during the FIFA international window in March, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday. The announcement came just a few days after the same venue hosted NorthEast United’s home match of the Indian Super League (ISL), the first in Meghalaya, against Mumbai City on February 7. “This is the first time that JLN Shillong will (host) senior men’s international matches after the stadium was refurbished last year,”…

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Brazilian striker Neymar back to boyhood club Santos

Neymar, who left Santos nearly 12 years ago to join Barcelona, says he now aims to recharge his career ahead of 2026 World Cup Sao Paulo: Neymar has confirmed he will sign what is expected to be a short-term contract with his boyhood club, Santos, as the Brazil striker aims to recharge his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 32-year-old Neymar said on Thursday that he’s returning to the Sao Paulo club, and local media reported that the deal will extend only to June 30. “Only Santos can give me the love that I need to prepare for the challenges I have in the next few years. All of you, no matter who you support, know well what I am talking…

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