India U23 men’s national team head coach Naushad Moosa on Thursday named a 29-member probable squad for the friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, next month. The India U23 side will face the Tajikistan U23 and Kyrgyzstan U23 teams in two matches on June 18 and 21, respectively, as part of the federation’s long-term…
Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third in the Premier League heading into Sunday’s final round of matches….
Ange Postecoglou can end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United, but even victory in Bilbao on Wednesday might not be enough to save him from the sack. Beating United to break the silverware curse and earn a place in next season’s Champions League would be a…
Francesco Farioli resigned as coach of Dutch giants Ajax on Monday, a day after the crushing disappointment of finishing runners-up in the title race. The club’s technical director described the resignation as “incredibly disappointing”. PSV Eindhoven were crowned champions on Sunday, benefitting from the collapse in form of Ajax, who having led by…
Nice romped to a six-goal win to secure Champions League qualification on the final night of the French season on Saturday, as Saint-Etienne were condemned to relegation back to the second tier. Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain had already clinched the title while Marseille and Monaco wrapped up qualification for Europe’s elite club…
Real Madrid signed defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for approx. Rs 569 crore.© AFP Real Madrid signed Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth on Saturday after agreeing to pay his £50 million (approx. Rs 569 crore) release fee. The 20-year-old centre-back has impressed in his one season in the Premier League after joining…
Bruno Fernandes in action.© AFP Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for a record-equalling fourth time. Fernandes is the third player to complete a quadruple of wins, after former teammates David De Gea and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Sir Matt Busby Player of the…
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi is out of an induced coma after having urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City. The 27-year-old was injured when he collided with a goal post in the 2-2 draw against Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday and was taken to…
Sunderland reached the Championship play-off final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard’s goal in the final seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory against Coventry on Tuesday. Regis Le Bris’ side trailed to Ephron Mason-Clark’s goal late in the second half of the semi-final second leg. But, with a penalty…
Son Heung-min has vowed to “complete” his Tottenham career by leading the troubled team to Europa League glory in the final against Manchester United. Spurs captain Son has scored 173 goals in 451 appearances across 10 seasons in north London but failed to end the club’s 17-year trophy drought. The South Korea forward…
