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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
Barcelona open La Liga title defence strolling past nine-man Mallorca
MADRID: Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca. Barcelona's second-half stroll did not please coach Hansi Flick. "They're three important points, but I didn't like the match," he told broadcaster Movistar. "After going two goals up and following Mallorca's two red cards, I think the team only gave 50 per cent and I didn't like that." "Playing at 50 or 60 per cent is not possible against nine players." Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in. Yamal played a key role in the second goal after 23 minutes. Mallorca defender Antonio Raillo headed away the teenager's shot and then fell to the ground. As the referee waved play on and Mallorca failed to clear, the ball fell to Ferran Torres. He fired home from the edge of the box. "If I would be on the other side of the decision I also would be not happy but I always say to my team until the referee stops the match we have to continue," said Flick speaking in English at the post-match press conference. "The referee didn't stop the match so there you go. That they are unhappy with that decision I can also imagine."
NDTV
3 hours ago
- NDTV
East Bengal And Mohun Bagan Lock Horns In Durand Cup Quarterfinals
The 134th Durand Cup enters the knockout stage with a quarter-final on Sunday, as the footballing capital braces for its biggest spectacle. At the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Emami East Bengal take on arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the legendary Kolkata Derby, a match that transcends sport and resonates with the very heartbeat of the city, according to a release from Durand Cup. Both teams have stormed through the group stage unbeaten, ensuring an unforgettable evening of football drama. Just as Shillong and Kokrajhar turned into carnivals during the group rounds, Kolkata is set to surpass them all with its electrifying Derby atmosphere. Emami East Bengal topped Group A with a perfect nine points, while Mohun Bagan mirrored the feat in Group B, setting the stage for an epic clash where only one will march into the semifinals. When the Salt Lake floodlights blaze on Sunday night, two titans of Indian football will collide in a battle for the ages. East Bengal, rejuvenated under Spanish tactician Oscar Bruzon, arrives in red-hot form after topping their group with a 100% record. Their campaign included a resounding 5-0 win over South United FC, a narrow but gritty 1-0 triumph over Namdhari FC, and a sensational 6-1 demolition of Indian Air Force FT. New signings have transformed the Red and Gold Brigade. Moroccan striker Hamid Ahadad, Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira, and Palestinian international Mohammed Rashid have blended seamlessly with experienced campaigners Saul Crespo and Bipin Singh. Greek forward Dimitrios Diamantakos has led the line with authority, making East Bengal look every bit the champions in waiting. Coach Bruzon struck a confident note ahead of the derby: "We must control emotions and focus on the pitch. Derby can make you a hero or a villain depending on the result. We want to stay cool. We know the weight of this derby--it's everything to our fans. We've prepared intensely, and the boys are buzzing to deliver on this massive stage." Mohun Bagan Super Giants, led by Spanish coach Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez, have been equally dominant. The Mariners launched their campaign with a 3-1 win over Mohammedan SC, followed by a 4-0 dismantling of BSF FT, and capped their group with a ruthless 5-1 rout of Diamond Harbour FC. Liston Colaco has been the tournament's standout star, netting five goals in three matches to become joint-top scorer. With creative spark Sahal Abdul Samad and sharp finishers Jamie Maclaren and Jason Cummings in support, the Mariners' attack looks lethal. However, injuries to Manvir Singh and Kiyan Nassiri may force tactical tweaks. Fearless East Bengal or Confident Mohun Bagan? East Bengal's high-pressing attack, spearheaded by Ahadad, Diamantakos, Bipin Singh, and David Lalhlansanga, will test a Bagan defence that has looked occasionally fragile. Mohun Bagan, meanwhile, will rely on their clinical finishing and big-game temperament, with Colaco and Sahal at the heart of their creativity. The stakes are monumental: progression to the semifinals, bragging rights in a century-old rivalry, and the chance to add to their Durand Cup legacy. Mohun Bagan edge the historical tally with 17 titles, while East Bengal have 16, setting up another chapter in this age-old battle. With the city's coffee houses, tram rides, and markets already buzzing with Derby talk, the Salt Lake Stadium will transform into a cauldron of emotion on Sunday night. Fans snapped up tickets within hours of release, some even camping overnight, underlining the magnitude of this clash. All roads will lead to one destination, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where tradition, rivalry, and passion collide. Kolkata Derby: The Mother of All Battles The Kolkata Derby, first played in 1925, marks a century of fierce competition. More than a game, it is a cultural phenomenon dividing loyalties between East Bengal's Red-and-Gold faithful and Mohun Bagan's Green-and-Maroon army. Salt Lake Stadium, with its record of 131,781 fans for the 1997 Federation Cup semi-final between these two giants, is no stranger to Derby madness. This quarter-final promises a similar spectacle, with a sea of flags, chants, and colours turning Kolkata into a festival long before kick-off. For East Bengal, it's a chance to prove their resurgence is genuine. For Mohun Bagan, it's about asserting their dominance and chasing another piece of silverware. Either way, the 134th Durand Cup is about to witness a derby destined to enter football folklore.
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First Post
3 hours ago
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Lionel Messi scores on return as Inter Miami beat LA Galaxy 3-1 in MLS
Lionel Messi returned from injury to score for Inter Miami in a 3-1 win over LA Galaxy in MLS. The Argentine superstar came on at halftime and netted with help from Rodrigo de Paul. Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS for third straight year. Image: Reuters FORT LAUDERDALE: Lionel Messi returned from injury for Inter Miami to chants of 'Messi! Messi! Messi!' in a 3-1 win over the LA Galaxy on Saturday. It was the magic defender Maximiliano Falcón said the team has come to expect. 'We're used to this. You saw what he did, got the ball with a clear look at goal and scored,' Falcón said in Spanish. Even after a two game absence it was no surprise that Messi, MLS' top goal scorer, led Inter Miami to victory. He had been training with the team since midweek and coach Javier Mascherano confirmed he would be available for the weekend match. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Argentine superstar put in a 45 minute shift and his countryman Rodrigo de Paul assisted him as they beat the worst team in MLS. The two world champions did not participate in pregame warmups, but they did warm up before they entered the game at halftime to the raucous cheers of Miami fans. More from Football Messi injured his hamstring on Aug. 2 against Necaxa in a Leagues Cup match. Inter Miami reached the Leagues Cup quarterfinals without him, but were defeated by instate rivals Orlando City 4-1 in MLS action. Besides his ability, it's Messi's competitive attitude that transcends this Miami squad according to Mascherano. 'He wants to play every single game. He wanted to play in Orlando also. You have to understand why Leo is Leo, because he always wants to be on the pitch,' Mascherano said after the win over Galaxy. Messi's return comes at an important time, before his squad takes on eight-time Mexican champions Tigres UANL in South Florida on Wednesday. LA Galaxy, the reigning 2024 MLS Cup Champions, also looked at this Saturday's game as a chance to rotate their squad ahead of their Leagues Cup quarterfinal match against C.F. Pachuca.
