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La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona, Real Madrid renew title duel after midweek Cup semis
Madrid, April 3: The demands of the intense season have already kicked in with the race for the title reduced to a head-to-head between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of whom qualified for the final of the Copa del Rey after two intense semifinals this week. After winning their semifinal return leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, FC Barcelona have very little recovery time before defending their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga at home to Real Betis on Saturday.
Barcelona set Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid
Madrid, April 3: FC Barcelona won 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid to secure a Copa del Rey final spot against Real Madrid
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legends set for epic 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai on April 6
Mumbai, April 2: The entire squads for the highly anticipated 'Legends Faceoff' fixture between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are announced, as per The Sports Front press release.
Puyol to lead Barcelona, Figo named Real Madrid captain for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai
Mumbai, April 2: Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luis Figo has been announced as the captain of the Real Madrid Legends as the squads for the 'Legends Faceoff' between the two Spanish giants have been announced on Wednesday.
Thrills assured as Atletico host Barca for Copa del Rey final spot
Madrid, April 1: Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona face off in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium, aiming for a spot in the grand final on April 26.
La Liga: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 29
Madrid (Spain), March 28: La Liga goes into the final 10 weeks of the season with everything to play for in the title race, the battle to qualify for Europe, and the struggle to avoid relegation. Arch-rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a close race for the title, with Barca enjoying a three-point lead over Real Madrid (60).
JioStar shatters viewership records on historic opening weekend as IPL 2025 celebrates its 18th edition
New Delhi, March 28: In a record-breaking opening weekend, the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed unprecedented viewership across JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. With a cumulative watch time of 4,956 crore minutes, JioStar Network has set new benchmarks, delivering an unparalleled cricketing experience across TV and digital platforms.
'I am unhappy with the situation': Hansi Flick criticises scheduling of Barcelona's fixtures
Barcelona, March 26: FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has criticised the scheduling of fixtures as his side will be playing against Osasuna on Friday (IST), just one day after the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers took place, rendering important players unavailable for the clash.
Defenders missing for Barca as international break threatens to take toll on key players
Madrid, March 25: FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is likely to have only two central defenders available for his side's rescheduled La Liga game at home to Osasuna on Thursday night.
Xavi, Rivaldo, Owen, Pepe among others to join legends faceoff at Mumbai in April
Mumbai, March 24: The anticipation for the 'Legends Faceoff' has just hit a whole new level! As the countdown intensifies. Eight football legends, namely Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Javier Saviola, Michael Owen, Pepe, Phillip Cocu, and Christian Karembeu, are set to join the historic showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends on April 6, 2025, at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as per The Sports Front press release.
Football greats Xavi, Rivaldo, Owen and others to join Legends Faceoff on April 6
Mumbai, March 24: As the countdown intensifies for the 'Legends Faceoff', eight more football greats, including the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Michael Owen, are set to join the historic showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends, scheduled for April 6 at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Indian Para Swimming Team gears up for 2025 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
New Delhi, March 20: A 27-member Indian contingent, comprising 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious 2025 Para Swimming World Series, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23.
'First thing is for Barca to win titles, and everything else will follow': Lamine Yamal on hopes of winning Ballon d'Or
Madrid, March 19: FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal doesn't hide his ambition to win the coveted Balon d'Or award for the best player in the world, but says his first ambition is to help his club win titles.
Barca fights back against Atletico to stay top in La Liga
Madrid, March 17: Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scored injury-time goals as FC Barcelona came back from two goals down away to Atletico Madrid to win 4-2 and return to the top of La Liga on Sunday.
La Liga: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona go head-to-head with title in play
Madrid (Spain), March 15: Spanish giants Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head on Sunday night in a game that will have a huge bearing on the outcome of this season's title race. The teams will kick off the game with Barca a point ahead of Atletico in the table, but with a game in hand after Atletico lost 2-1 in Getafe last weekend, while Barca's match at home to Osasuna was postponed following the death of club doctor Carles Minarro.
Simon back for Spain national team as Asencio gets debut call-up
Madrid, March 15: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday called Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon back into the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinal games against the Netherlands.
La Liga 2024-25: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 28
Madrid (Spain), March 14: La Liga goes into its last round of matches before the first international break of 2025.
Dortmund eyeing Champions League glory amid Bundesliga struggles
Berlin, March 14: Borussia Dortmund players and coaches quickly shifted their focus to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, looking ahead as a way to escape the uncertainties of their domestic campaign.
Champions League drama likely to affect La Liga with big games this weekend
Madrid (Spain), March 13: The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.
Football legends Figo, Puyol, Morientes, Quaresma to star in 'Legends face-off' in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 12: On April 6 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, the legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle in Legends Faceoff, an electrifying spectacle featuring some of the most celebrated names in world football, as per The Sports Front press release.
Barca, Madrid greats 'can't wait to bring the magic to Mumbai' in Legends faceoff
Mumbai, March 12: As the football's greatest rivalries coming to Indian soil with legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona reigniting their iconic battle, Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma are among the football greats excited to bring the magic on the pitch in 'Legends Faceoff'.
Champions League: PSG stun Liverpool on penalties to reach QF; Barcelona, Bayern & Inter also prevail
Liverpool, March 12: Paris won 1-0 at Anfield before more Gianluigi Donnarumma shoot-out heroics helped them to overcome Liverpool on penalties and reach the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Scientist Elina Mishra highlights PM Modi's social media outreach, urges women to explore careers in science, tech
Mumbai, March 8: Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai expressed her gratitude for being featured and able to share her journey through Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media platform 'X' on International Women's Day.
Barcelona match postponed after feath of club doctor; Celta, Alaves, Valencia win
Madrid, March 9: FC Barcelona's La Liga game at home to Osasuna that was scheduled to be played on Saturday night was postponed after a member of the FC Barcelona medical team Carles Minarro died.
La Liga: Team changes likely for big three with Europe a huge factor in weekend games
Madrid, March 6: La Liga leader FC Barcelona, second-placed Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid will all have to make some squad rotations for their respective games in the top-tier Spanish football league, with the return leg of their vital Champions League ties on the horizon.
Champions League: Ten-man Barcelona beat Benfica, Liverpool stun PSG
Lisbon, March 6: Raphinha scored the only goal as FC Barcelona played for 70 minutes with a player less to win 1-0 at Benfica in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie after being under pressure for virtually the entire 90 minutes.
Champions League: Benfica and Barca meet again just 6 weeks after 9-goal thriller
Madrid (Spain), March 4: Spanish giant FC Barcelona will visit Lisbon on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 away match against Benfica for another clash between two former champions.
La Liga 2024-25: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 26
Madrid, March 3: Former winners FC Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga, while Atletico Madrid overtook Real Madrid in a weekend of football that had some teams looking ahead to European competitions.
La Liga: FC Barcelona reclaim top position with four goal win over ten-man Real Sociedad
Barcelona, March 3: FC Barcelona regained the top spot in La Liga with a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olimpic on Sunday. The match, which saw the visitors reduced to ten men in the 17th minute due to a red card for Aritz Elustondo, was never in doubt after Barcelona capitalized on their numerical advantage.
Football's greatest rivalry comes to India as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona legends clash in April
Mumbai, February 28: India is about to witness one of the greatest rivalries in world football. On April 6, 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle - Legends Faceoff - in a spectacle that promises to electrify fans like never before, as per The Sports Front press release.
Barca Legends returning to India for El Classico against Real Madrid Leyendas on April 6
Mumbai, Feb 28: One of the greatest rivalries in world football is coming to Indian soil for the first time as the legends of Real Madrid and Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle, 'Legends Faceoff'.
Coaches in danger of sack, big games at top in La Liga's matchday 26
Madrid, Feb 27: The 26th round of La Liga this weekend could bring changes at the top of the table with Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid fighting for the lead and putting several coaches under pressure.
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid share eight goals in Copa de Rey thriller
Barcelona, Feb 26: FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal at Montjuic, featuring a dramatic back-and-forth scoring spree that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Spanish ports monitor Trump's tariff threats
Barcelona, Feb 26: Spanish ports are closely monitoring the potential impact of tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump this month on international trade.
CAG flags barcode authentication issues in Delhi's liquor supply chain; results in Rs 24.23cr loss
New Delhi, Feb 25: A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has raised concerns over financial irregularities in the Excise Supply Chain Information Management System (ESCIMS), revealing that an undue benefit of Rs 24.23 crore was provided to the implementing agency (IA).
South Korean telcos set to showcase AI techs at upcoming MWC 2025
Seoul, Feb 24: South Korea's three major mobile carriers are set to bring their latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the upcoming global mobile technology trade fair in Spain next month, the companies said on Monday.
La Liga: Barca stay on top after win over Las Palmas, Atletico beat Valencia
Madrid, Feb 23: Second-half goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres gave Barcelona a 2-0 win away over Las Palmas that keeps them top of La Liga.
Champions League: PSG seal last-16 sport with historic aggregate win over Brest, PSV beat Juventus
Paris, Feb 20: Paris Saint-Germain recorded a historic 7-0 victory over Stade Brestois 29 in the second leg of their play-off to sail into into the last-16 of the Champions League.
Barcelona back on top of La Liga after win over Rayo Vallecano
Madrid, Feb 18: FC Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga on goal difference with a 1-0 win at home over Rayo Vallecano, in a game that had more than its share of controversy, with Barca scoring the only goal from the penalty spot, while Rayo had a very good penalty appeal rejected and a goal ruled out after a questionable offside decision.
La Liga: Real Madrid's non-stop fixture list gives Barca, Atletico hope on Matchday 24
Madrid, Feb 13: Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona are both looking to capitalise on Real Madrid's jam-packed fixture schedule to maintain pressure in the La Liga title race this weekend. While Atletico and Barca enjoyed a week free of midweek matches, Real Madrid endured a draining Champions League clash against Manchester City on Tuesday night.