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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.
ISL semi-finals: A look at incredible second-leg comebacks of all time
New Delhi, April 6: 'La Remontada,' a Spanish phrase meaning 'the comeback,' is often popular among football fans. To replicate such a job in the field is one of the toughest tasks to accomplish, but perseverance, resilience, and grit combine to make things happen, as per the official website of ISL.
ISL 2024-25: FC Goa fight two-goal deficit against Bengaluru in SF second leg
Fatorda: , April 5 (IANS) Trailing by a two-goal deficit, FC Goa will hope to overcome that margin when they host Bengaluru FC in the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on April 6. The Blues clinched a comfortable 2-0 victory in the previous game, and the Gaurs will have to overcome that deficit to find a place in the final.
Yuva All Stars Championship: Yuva Yoddhas beat Warriorz KC by 15 points in semis; to meet Jaipur Pink Cubs in ultimate showdown
Haridwar, April 4: Yuva Yoddhas registered a comfortable 15-point victory against Warriorz KC in the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 semifinal to set up a final clash against Jaipur Pink Cubs.
We are confident: Zaragoza on Bengaluru FC's mentality and the second leg in Goa
Bengaluru, April 3: Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza voiced his pleasure after securing a clinical 2-0 victory against FC Goa in the opening leg of the first semi-final in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant look to bank on strong away form in semi-final first leg clash against upbeat Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur, April 2: Jamshedpur FC (JFC) are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-final fixture on April 3 at 7:30 pm IST.
ISL Playoffs: Jamshedpur FC look to overturn poor record against Mohun Bagan in SF first leg
Jamshedpur, April 2: Jamshedpur FC are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture on Thursday. This will be the first time that these two sides meet in the playoffs, with MBSG reaching the last-four courtesy of winning the ISL League Shield, whereas the Red Miners defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in the one-legged eliminator.
YASC: Yuva Mumba set up eliminator clash against Yuva Yoddhas; Sonipat to face Warriorz KC in another knock-out match
Haridwar, April 1: The Super 6 and head-to-head round of the Yuva All-Stars Championship concluded on Tuesday with the top three teams from the Super 6 round and the loser of the head-to-head round qualifying for the playoffs.
Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Yuva Mumba set up Eliminator clash with Yuva Yoddhas; Sonipat to face Warriorz K.C
Haridwar, April 1: The Super 6 and head-to-head round of the Yuva All-Stars Championship kabaddi competition concluded on Tuesday, with the top three teams from the Super 6 round and the loser of the head-to-head round qualifying for the playoffs. Yuva Mumba, Sonipat Spartans, and Warriorz K.C.
ISL Playoffs: BFC players are hungry for more, says Zaragoza on eve of SF vs Goa
Bengaluru, April 1: Bengaluru FC will look to carry the momentum from their emphatic 5-0 playoff win against Mumbai City as they take on FC Goa in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.
NBA: Finney-Smith, Vincent combine for 40 points in Lakers' win over Houston Rockets
Los Angeles, April 1: Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent combined for 20 points each as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated a feisty Houston Rockets side 104-98 at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday (IST).
Bengaluru FC register biggest win in ISL playoffs history to defeat Mumbai City FC 5-0, move into semi-finals
Bengaluru, March 29: Bengaluru FC (BFC) beat Mumbai City FC (MCFC) by 5-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight to qualify for the semi-finals. The Blues have set up a last-four fixture with FC Goa now, whereas the Islanders' season wraps up with this defeat. Mumbai City FC held 59.5% of the possession but were overwhelmed by the home side's offensive efficiency, with the Gerard Zaragoza-coached team converting five out of their six on-target shots into goals, according to a release from ISL.
ISL: NorthEast United FC set to play Jamshedpur FC in playoffs
Shillong, March 29: NorthEast United FC will play Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in the second one-legged knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs on Sunday, at 7:30 pm IST.
ISL: Semi-final berth at stake as Mumbai City FC look to further strong playoffs record against hosts Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru, March 28: Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST in the first single-legged knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs, as per the ISL press release.
It's team effort always: Mumbai City head coach Kratky ahead of playoff match against BFC
Mumbai, March 28: Mumbai City FC will take on Bengaluru FC in a must-win encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.
Brison Fernandes: Goa's rising star set to shine in ISL Playoffs
Goa, March 26: FC Goa’s 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season has been marked by standout performances, but one name has truly risen above the rest—Brison Fernandes. As the Gaurs gear up for the semi-finals, on April 2, after securing a second-place finish in the league stage, all eyes will be on the 23-year-old midfielder, who has been rewriting record books with his attacking prowess.
IPL 2025: Riyan Parag to captain Rajasthan Royals in first three games
Jaipur, March 20: Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team for the first three matches of IPL 2025 as the regular skipper Sanju Samson will take up his leadership duties once he's fully fit.
Mumbai City FC's rocky road to playoffs: Season of ups, downs
New Delhi, March 18: The road to the playoffs was anything but smooth for the reigning ISL Cup winners. Expected to dominate, Mumbai City FC instead endured an inconsistent campaign, finishing with nine wins, nine draws, and six defeats, according to the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Jamshedpur FC enters Indian Super League playoffs after a rough 2023-34 season
New Delhi March 16: A season ago, Jamshedpur FC found itself struggling in 11th place in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings, going through a season that supporters would prefer to erase from memory. Now, and they are preparing for the ISL 2024-25 playoffs, as per the league's official website.
Battling the odds: How Bengaluru FC fought their way into ISL playoffs
Bengaluru, March 15: Bengaluru FC are back in the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs!
ISL 2024-25 Playoffs: Dates for knockouts, semi-finals, final announced
New Delhi, March 15: The dates for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Playoffs are announced with the League stage concluded on March 12. The Knockouts will be played on March 29 and 30, followed by the two-legged semi-finals on April 2-3 & 6-7. The much-anticipated Final of the 2024-25 season will be played on Saturday, April 12, as per the official website of ISL.
ISL announces dates for 2024-25 season playoffs, final to be played on April 12
Mumbai, March 15: The Indian Super League (ISL) announced the dates for the 2024-25 playoffs on Saturday, with the league stage concluding on March 12. The knockouts will be played on March 29 & 30 followed by the two-legged semi-finals on April 2-3 & 6-7. The much-anticipated final of the 2024-25 season will be played on April 12.
WPL 2025: Hayley picks three as MI beat GG by 47 runs, setting up title clash with DC
Mumbai, March 13: Hayley Matthews followed up her knock of 77 by picking 3-31 as Mumbai Indians set up a title clash in Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 with the Delhi Capitals after beating Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the Eliminator at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
WPL 2025: Gibson, Ishaque come in as GG elect to bowl first against MI
Mumbai, March 13: Saika Ishaque and Danielle Gibson have come in for the crucial clash as the Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
With maiden WPL final in sight, Gujarat Giants gear up take on Mumbai Indians in Eliminator clash
Mumbai, March 13: After putting up a remarkable show in the league stage, the Gujarat Giants will leave no stone unturned to make it to their maiden Women's Premier League final when they take on the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator on Thursday at Brabourne Stadium.
WPL 2025: Have prepared ourselves accordingly for fantastic CCI wicket, says MI coach
Mumbai, March 9: Ahead of the start of the Mumbai leg of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians batting coach Devieka Palshikaar said the hosts' have started to prepare themselves to adjust their game as per the fantastic batting friendly pitch at CCI Brabourne Stadium.
ISL 2025-25: Playoffs-bound NorthEast United target first win in Shillong vs East Bengal
Shillong, March 7: East Bengal FC will face NorthEast United FC, who have already qualified for the playoffs, in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday. The Highlanders have qualified for the playoffs with 35 points from 23 games, on the back of nine wins and eight draws. They will want to enter the playoffs with a victory on their back.
ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC stay alive in playoffs race with 3-2 win over Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur, March 5: Hugo Boumous scored a brace as Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Wednesday night. With this win, the Juggernauts have climbed to the sixth spot with 33 points now, but their league campaign has wrapped up.
ISL: NorthEast United FC secure playoff spot with 3-0 win over Chennaiyin FC
Chennai, March 3: NorthEast United FC returned to winning ways with a 3-0 thumping over Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Monday.
ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United look to secure playoffs berth against Chennaiyin FC
Chennai, March 2: Chennaiyin FC will play NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Monday.
ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC's playoff hopes take a hit in stalemate vs Mohammedan SC
Bhubaneswar, Feb 28: Mohammedan SC played out a 0-0 stalemate against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. With this result, Odisha FC's hopes of making it to the playoffs took a massive hit.
ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC eye three points against Mohammedan SC to stay alive in playoffs race
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27: Odisha FC will play Mohammedan SC at the Kalinga Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday.
ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru FC will qualify for playoffs with a win, Chennaiyin FC need a win & luck
Bengaluru, Feb 24: Bengaluru FC will host Chennaiyin FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Tuesday.
Champions League: Davies' last-gasp equaliser sends Bayern to last-16
Munich, Feb 19: Alphonso Davies' dramatic last-minute equalizer earned Bayern Munich a 3-2 aggregate victory over Celtic in Tuesday's Champions League playoff.
ISL 2024-25: Playoffs spots, League Shield scenarios
New Delhi, February 18: The Indian Super League (ISL) is closing in on the final stages of the league campaign and battles for the League Shield and playoff spots are tightening with every game, according to the official website of ISL.
ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin, Punjab strive hard to sustain playoffs challenge in mid-table encounter
Chennai, Feb 14: Chennaiyin FC will host Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday.
ISL: NorthEast United FC target fifth straight unbeaten away game as Jamshedpur FC aim for second spot
Jamshedpur, February 12: NorthEast United FC will take on Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Thursday.
Champions League: Real Madrid edge Man City in five-goal thriller in play-off first leg
Manchester, Feb 12: Jude Bellingham's late goal completed a stunning comeback from Real Madrid, who twice came from behind to clinch a narrow 3-2 first-leg advantage against Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs.
Robin Singh sheds light on City vs Real UCL clash, says 'Madrid will cause damage in attacking sector'
New Delhi, February 11: Ahead of the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) Knockout phase play-offs, former India footballer Robin Singh shed light on the Manchester City vs Real Madrid encounter and said that the Los Blancos will cause damage in the attacking sector.
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape's title hat-trick hopes remain alive with win over Joburg Super Kings in eliminator
Centurion, February 6: Sunrisers Eastern Cape's hopes for a hat-trick of SA20 titles remained alive as skipper Aiden Markram's half-century helped them secure a 32-run win over Joburg Super Kings in the eliminator at Centurion on Thursday.