Last-place Bochum beats Bundesliga leader Union Berlin 2-1

Last-place Bochum beats Bundesliga leader Union Berlin 2-1 Philipp Hofmann and Gerrit Holtmann scored, and Bochum goalkeeper Manuel Riemann also saved a penalty, as the home team claimed just its second win of the season Struggling Bochum defeated Bundesliga leader Union Berlin 2-1 on Sunday to move off the bottom of the table and end the visitors’ five-game winning run across all competitions. Philipp Hofmann and Gerrit Holtmann scored, and Bochum goalkeeper Manuel Riemann also saved a penalty, as the home team claimed just its second win of the season…

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ISL 2022-23: East Bengal snap winless run against NorthEast United with a 3-1 win

ISL 2022-23: East Bengal snap winless run against NorthEast United with a 3-1 win East Bengal snapped their winless run against NorthEast United in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a comfortable 3-1 victory at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. East Bengal snapped their winless run against NorthEast United in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a comfortable 3-1 victory at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. A first-half goal from Cleiton Silva (11th minute) and second-half strikes from Charis Kyriakou (53rd) and Jordan O’Doherty…

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Steven Gerrard sacked as manager of Premier League club Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard sacked as manager of Premier League club Aston Villa The announcement came shortly after the former Liverpool and England midfielder vowed to fight on, despite the club’s fans calling for him to be fired. Steven Gerrard’s tenure as Aston Villa manager ended after a 3-0 loss to Fulham on Thursday. Villa said Gerrard “left the club with immediate effect” following the defeat at Craven Cottage. The announcement came shortly after the former Liverpool and England midfielder vowed to fight on, despite the club’s fans calling for him to…

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ISL 2022-23: Petratos hat-trick helps ATK Mohun Bagan stun Kerala Blasters in seven-goal thriller

ISL 2022-23: Petratos hat-trick helps ATK Mohun Bagan stun Kerala Blasters in seven-goal thriller The win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ensured that the Mariners extend their undefeated streak against the Blasters to five games in the ISL. Australian forward Dimitri Petratos scored the ongoing Indian Super League season’s first hat-trick as ATK Mohun Bagan ran riot against Kerala Blasters to emerge 5-2 victorious in a high-scoring thriller here on Sunday. The win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ensured that the Mariners extend their undefeated streak against the Blasters to…

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Manchester United held to draw by Newcastle, lose ground on Premier League’s top four

Manchester United held to draw by Newcastle, lose ground on Premier League’s top four With fourth-place Chelsea winning 2-0 at Aston Villa, the London club moved three points clear of United in fifth, with Erik ten Hag drawing for the first time since taking charge at Old Trafford. Manchester United lost ground in the race for the top four of the Premier League after being held by Newcastle in a 0-0 draw on Sunday. With fourth-place Chelsea winning 2-0 at Aston Villa, the London club moved three points clear of…

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Premier League: Liverpool and Manchester City bitter rivalry boils over at Anfield

Premier League: Liverpool and Manchester City bitter rivalry boils over at Anfield Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Liverpool fans needed to improve their aim after coins were allegedly thrown at him — and missed — during his team’s 1-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Liverpool fans needed to improve their aim after coins were allegedly thrown at him — and missed — during his team’s 1-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool, meanwhile, said City fans must behave better. “We are deeply disappointed…

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ISL 2022-23: Islanders seal season’s first win in cagey affair with Odisha FC

ISL 2022-23: Islanders seal season’s first win in cagey affair with Odisha FC A Shubam Sarangi own goal and a 94th-minute Bipin Singh strike were enough to secure all three points for the Islanders. Mumbai City FC notched up a 2-0 win over Odisha FC in a tightly contested affair in the Indian Super League here on Saturday. A Shubam Sarangi own goal and a 94th-minute Bipin Singh strike were enough to secure all three points for the Islanders. In a lacklustre first half, neither side posed a threat in…

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ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters Preview: Mariners fancy their chances against stern Blasters challenge

ATK Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters Preview: Mariners fancy their chances against stern Blasters challenge Kerala Blasters FC will look to build on their impressive start to the season when they take on hosts ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League here on Sunday. Kerala Blasters FC will look to build on their impressive start to the season when they take on hosts ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League here on Sunday. Kerala Blasters eased past East Bengal FC on the opening day of the new season,…

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Team India eye good start against Iraq in AFC U-20 Qualifiers

Team India eye good start against Iraq in AFC U-20 Qualifiers India will be looking to take every opportunity to qualify for the AFC U-20 Asain Cup Uzbekistan 2023, when they begin their qualification campaign against Iraq here on Friday. India will be looking to take every opportunity to qualify for the AFC U-20 Asain Cup Uzbekistan 2023, when they begin their qualification campaign against Iraq here on Friday. India have been placed in Group H, alongside Iraq, Australia, and hosts Kuwait, and head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh believes that it…

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ISL 2022-23: Defending champions Hyderabad FC edge past NorthEast United in a three-goal thriller

ISL 2022-23: Defending champions Hyderabad FC edge past NorthEast United in a three-goal thriller Defending champions Hyderabad FC opened their account in the ongoing ISL with a thumping 3-0 win over NorthEast United FC here on Thursday. Defending champions Hyderabad FC opened their account in the ongoing ISL with a thumping 3-0 win over NorthEast United FC here on Thursday. The visitors dominated the game and it was one-way traffic throughout at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, leaving the hosts demoralised. Bartholomew Ogbeche opened the scoring in the 13th minute,…

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