Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Football

La Liga 2023-24: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29 (analysis)
LEARNED

La Liga 2023-24: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29 (analysis)

MADRID (SPAIN):FC Barcelona blew away Atletico Madrid in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night to climb into second place in La Liga. Here's a look at some things we learned from the action that unfolded this weekend in Spain.

Organisers start ticket refund process for Messi's no-show in Hong Kong game
REFUND PROCESS

Organisers start ticket refund process for Messi's no-show in Hong Kong game

HONG KONG: Organisers of a football friendly in Hong Kong that triggered huge outrage due to Lionel Messi's absence have started ticket refunds six weeks after the controversial game.

Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury
RULED OUT OF FRIENDLIES

Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring strain, the South American country's football association said.

I-League 2023-24: Real Kashmir FC surrender a point to Delhi FC on home turf
GOAL BY DEFENDER

I-League 2023-24: Real Kashmir FC surrender a point to Delhi FC on home turf

SRINAGAR: An own goal by defender Anwar saved the blushes for a prodigal Real Kashmir FC, who had to settle for their third consecutive draw in the I-League 2023-24 as they were held 1-1 by Delhi FC in a crucial match at the TRC Football Turf here on Sunday. Both goals came in the second half as Delhi FC took the lead through Gurtej Singh in the 52nd minute before they conceded an own goal in the 82nd minute of the match to take home a point.

IWL 2023-24: Odisha FC move closer to title after victory over East Bengal
QUEST TO WIN

IWL 2023-24: Odisha FC move closer to title after victory over East Bengal

BHUBANESWAR: Two late goals helped Odisha FC take a firm step towards their quest to win the Indian Women's League (IWL) 2023-24 title when they notched up a comfortable 2-0 win over East Bengal FC in their penultimate round match at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The teams were locked goalless at halftime.

Hoeness expects Bayern to be vital force in Champions League
THE FORMER PRESIDENT

Hoeness expects Bayern to be vital force in Champions League

BERLIN: Uli Hoeness, the former president and board member of Bayern Munich, believes it's premature to dismiss Bayern Munich's chances in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League, despite a challenging season.

AIFF Mess: Will submit all proof to AFC soon, says ousted legal head Bhattacharjee
PROOF

AIFF Mess: Will submit all proof to AFC soon, says ousted legal head Bhattacharjee

NEW DELHI: Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, the recently-ousted legal head of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has come out all guns blazing against AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, calling him the head of the ‘corrupt’ body.

Villarreal close to fightback but Marseille into Europa League quarters
QUALIFIED

Villarreal close to fightback but Marseille into Europa League quarters

MADRID: Olympique Marseille qualified for the quarterfinal of the Europa League despite suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Villarreal on Thursday evening as the Spanish side went close to a historic European fightback.

Indian men’s senior team leaves for Saudi Arabia to play Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifiers
TEAM LEAVES FOR SAUDI ARABIA

Indian men’s senior team leaves for Saudi Arabia to play Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifiers

NEW DELHI: A 25-member Indian Senior Men’s Team left for Abha, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, March 15, 2024, to play the away tie against Afghanistan in the Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification.

World Cup qualifiers: With clear mindset, India eye maximum points against Afghanistan
THE HEAD COACH

World Cup qualifiers: With clear mindset, India eye maximum points against Afghanistan

BHUBAMESWAR: Igor Stimac, the head coach of India's senior men's football team, is quite optimistic as his squad prepares for back-to-back matches against Afghanistan in Round 2 of the Joint Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027.

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