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Gabonese forward Aaron Bupenza passes away aged 28 after falling from 11th floor
Hangzhou, April 16: Gabonese forward Aaron Bupenza has passed away after falling from the 11th floor of his residence in China, as revealed by the Gabonese Football Federation, FEGAFOOT, on Wednesday. The forward, playing for China Super League side Zhejiang FC, featured for his country a total of 35 times and made his mark at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Cameroon.
Playing for Man Utd demands trophies, so winning Europa League would be special: Harry Maguire
Manchester, April 16: Manchester United defender Harry Maguire spoke on the importance of winning trophies at the club and claimed a potential Europa League triumph would be special. United are currently in 14th place in the Premier League and have been eliminated from all domestic competitions.
Amorim confirms Onana to return in goal vs Lyon, Zirkzee ruled out for season
Manchester, April 16: Manchester United head coach has confirmed that Andrey Onana will return in between the goal posts for the side for the game against Lyon, after being dropped for the 1-4 loss against Newcastle United. Striker Joshua Zirkzee has also been ruled out for the season after picking up what looked like a hamstring injury against the Toons.
IWL 2024-25: Defending champions Odisha FC relegated with 0-3 defeat against Sreebhumi
Bhubaneswar, April 16: Sreebhumi FC ended the defending champions, Odisha FC’s time in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) with a 3-0 victory at the Kalinga Stadium that condemned the hosts to relegation. Odisha needed to eke out a result to even stand a chance at staying up, and within the first half an hour their fate was sealed, courtesy of a Nongmeikapam Shibani Devi (10’, 18’, 32’) hat-trick.
Mbappe's one-match ban sets bad example, says Barca VP of Sports Rafael Yuste
Barcelona, April 16: Rafa Yuste, FC Barcelona’s vice president of sport, has harshly criticised a decision by La Liga’s Disciplinary Committee to give Kylian Mbappe a one-game ban after his horror challenge in the game against Alaves. Mbappe was sent off for a lunge on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco. The referee's report stated Mbappe was sent off for violent conduct, which results in a punishment of between one to three matches.
Jharkhand, Punjab FC crowned champions of Dream Sports Championship Football 2025
Panaji, April 16: On Tuesday, the renowned RAIA Sports Ground in Goa hosted the grand finale of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals, witnessing remarkable talent and competitive spirit from young footballers across the country. The tournament saw Jharkhand FA triumph in the girls' category while Punjab FC successfully defended their title in the boys' category.
Manchester United get a boost as Jonny Evans returns ahead of season-defining clash
Manchester, April 16: The second leg clash in Europa League quarterfinals with French side Lyon is the biggest match of Manchester United's season to date, with the tie level at 2-2 and the prize of a last-four duel with Athletic Club or Rangers at stake.
Europa League: Man Utd & Spurs face elimination with season on the line in QF second leg (preview)
New Delhi, April 16: With all four Europa League quarterfinal ties still hanging in the balance, the spotlight will be on Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, whose entire season hinges on the second leg.
Portuguese side Estoril Praia to honour late F1 legend Ayrton Senna with limited edition fourth kit
Estoril , April 16 : Portuguese side Estoril Praia, in the game against SC Braga on April 19, will wear a new fourth kit, inspired by one of the greatest legends in world sport, the late Ayrton Senna at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium.
Jharkhand, Punjab FC crowned DSC 2025 champions
Goa, April 16: RAIA Sports Ground played host to the grand finale of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Final. The tournament saw Jharkhand FA triumph in the girls' category while Punjab FC successfully defended their title in the boys' category.
Champions League: Barca through to semis despite Serhou Guirassy treble
Dortmund, April 16: Serhou Guirassy's instinctive hat-trick in a 3-1 victory was not enough for Borussia Dortmund to seal a memorable comeback as Barcelona FC progressed to the last four for the first time since 2019 despite sustaining their first defeat across all competitions of 20
Champions League: PSG book semis spot despite QF second leg defeat to Villa
Birmingham, April 16: Early goals by Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes sent Paris Saint-Germain to the UEFA Champions League semifinals 5-4 on aggregate despite losing the quarterfinals second leg 3-2 to Aston Villa.
Betis defender Diego Llorente to undergo surgery, will miss rest of season
Madrid, April 15: Betis has suffered a serious setback with the confirmation central defender Diego Llorente needs an operation and will miss the rest of the season.
'It's a night made for Real Madrid': Bellingham on high-stake clash vs Arsenal at Bernabeu
Madrid, April 15: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham believes the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter final against Arsenal, after having lost 0-3 in the first game, is a night made for Los Blancos to shine.
Real Madrid look for another Bernabeu miracle to overturn Champions League deficit
Madrid, April 15: Real Madrid need another Santiago Bernabeu miracle on Thursday (IST) to overturn its Champions League first-leg defeat to Arsenal and progress to the semi-finals of the competition.
Lothar Matthaus braces for emotional Champions League QF clash between Bayern and Inter
Berlin, April 15: Lothar Matthaus is bracing for an emotional Champions League night. The German football legend acknowledged the personal weight of Wednesday's quarterfinal second leg between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
Delhi enter Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC quarterfinal
Narainpur, April 15: Defending champions Delhi registered a 6-0 win against Andhra Pradesh in Group F of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025 here at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Tuesday to enter the quarterfinal of the tournament.
Bengaluru FC file complaint after firecracker incident during ISL final injures fan, club owner
New Delhi, April 15: Bengaluru FC have condemned the "reckless and cowardly" act of hurling live firecracker into the stands during Saturday's Indian Super League (ISL) final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata and filed a formal complaint with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) .
Bournemouth beat Fulham to end six-match winless run
Bournemouth, April 15: Antoine Semenyo's first-minute goal proved decisive as AFC Bournemouth boosted their European hopes with a 1-0 victory over Fulham at the Vitality Stadium.
Real Madrid icon Luka Madrid joins Swansea City as co-owner
Swansea, April 14: Swansea City has announced that Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric has joined the club as an investor and co-owner.
Dominant Mohun Bagan Super Giant sail past Classic FA to clinch RFDL 2024-25 title
Mumbai, April 14: Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 title after sailing past Classic Football Academy 3-0 in the final, held at the Reliance Corporate Park in Mumbai on Monday. Pasang Dorjee Tamang scored a magnificent hat-trick to hand the Mariners the triumph in the ultimate fixture.
ISL final loss hurt will only end when we win it, says Sunil Chhetri
New Delhi, April 14: Nobody has a way with words like India's all-time top scorer Sunil Chhetri. The 40-year-old Bengaluru FC striker, after losing the ISL final against Mohun Bagan Super Giants, took to social media to raise the spirits of his fans.
'If anyone's going to turn it around, it's us': Villa's Rogers full of belief ahead of PSG clash
Birmingham, April 14: Midfielder Morgan Rogers attended the media duties alongside head coach Unai Emery and claimed Aston Villa has 'massive belief' of overturning the 3-1 deficit against Paris Saint Germain in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Villa Park
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC : Chandigarh become first team to qualify for QF's
Narainpur, April 14: Chandigarh qualified for the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship quarter-finals after a 1-0 win over Telangana at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday.
We want to write history with Aston Villa: Emery on UCL QF second leg vs PSG
Birmingham, April 14: Unai Emery is hoping to write history as Aston Villa host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Villa Park, marking the first time a European top-tier quarter-final is hosted there since 1983.
Punjab FC wins ISL award for Best Elite Youth Program
Mohali, April 14: Punjab FC has been awarded the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Program for the 2024-25 season, in recognition of the club's outstanding contribution to youth development and its successful integration of academy players into the senior team.
Dortmund 'want to show completely different face' vs FC Barcelona in second leg, says Kovac
Dortmund, April 14: FC Barcelona ran through the Borussia Dortmund lineup on their way to a comprehensive victory in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Head coach Niko Kovac wants his side to show a completely different face when they host Hansi Flick’s side in the second leg at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday (IST).
Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund, Villa face do-or-die situations in UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals Leg 2
New Delhi, April 14: After a thrilling first leg filled with goals and some nerve-wracking fixtures, the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals now head into the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results against their respective oppositions.
IWL 2024-25: Rampaging Fazila keeps Nita FA in relegation battle
Kozhikode, April 14: Fazila Ikwaput reaffirmed her dominance in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League with a dazzling four-goal performance as Gokulam Kerala FC defeated Nita FA 4-1 in their last home game of the campaign at the EMS Corporation Stadium, on Sunday.
Andhra Pradesh win comfortably in Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC
Narainpur, April 14: Andhra Pradesh registered a 4-1 win against Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in Group F of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday.
Van Dijk hints at 'big summer' transfer window for Liverpool
Liverpool, April 14: Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk believes the club will be making some solid additions in the summer transfer window in preparation of the next season.
ISL 2024-25: Punjab FC win award for best elite youth program
Mohali, April 14: Punjab FC have been awarded the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Program for the 2024–25 season in recognition of the club’s outstanding contribution to youth development and its successful integration of academy players into the senior team.
West Bengal CM Mamata hails Mohun Bagan Super Giants' 'remarkable' ISL triumph
New Delhi, April 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter addressed to Debashish Dutta, the general secretary of Mohun Bagan Super Giants, congratulating the Kolkata-based club for completing the ISL double.
Joaquin Caparros signs in as Sevilla head coach till end of season
Seville, April 14: Joaquin Caparros signed in as the new coach of Sevilla FC on Monday, after his return to the Nervion dugout was officially announced after the sacking of head coach Xavier Pimienta on Sunday.
Academy forward Ceadach O'Neill signs first pro contract with Arsenal
London, April 14: Academy forward Ceadach O'Neill has signed his first professional contract at Arsenal. The 17-year-old put pen to paper on the deal at Sobha Realty Training Centre last week, which was announced on Monday.
Do-or-die for Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund & Villa in UEFA Champions League QF leg 2
New Delhi, April 14: Following a thrilling first leg filled with goals, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals now head into the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results.
La Liga: Mbappe sent off but Madrid hold on for crucial win at Alaves
Vitoria-Gasteiz, April 13: Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Alaves at Mendizorroza to claim three crucial points in La Liga, thanks to a first-half strike from Eduardo Camavinga. Carlo Ancelotti's side played over half an hour with ten men after Kylian Mbappe was shown a red card, but held firm to see out the victory.
PL: Sancho rescues point for Chelsea in 2-2 draw vs Ipswich Town
London, April 13: Chelsea were forced to settle for a point at Stamford Bridge after fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ipswich Town in an entertaining Premier League clash.
PL: Spurs beaten 4-2 by ruthless Wolves at Molineux
London, April 13: Tottenham Hotspur endured a tough afternoon as Wolverhampton Wanderers ran out 4-2 winners at Molineux, extending their unbeaten run against Spurs to five matches and closing the gap to just two points in the Premier League table.
IWL 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala's Fazila Ikwaput slots four goals past Nita FA
Kozhikode, April 13: Fazila Ikwaput reaffirmed her dominance in the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League with a dazzling four-goal performance as Gokulam Kerala FC defeated Nita FA 4–1 in their last home game of the campaign at the EMS Corporation Stadium, on Sunday.