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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Borja, Iker set to stay with FC Goa for another year
Borja Herrera (left) and Iker Guarrotxena impressed FC Goa with their performances all through the season Panaji: FC Goa have started building their squad for next season with Borja Herrera and Iker Guarrotxena among the two foreign players the club is set to retain. Borja and Guarrotxena were out of contracts at the end of last season. The two Spanish players impressed the club with their performances all through the season and have now been rewarded with contract extensions. You Can Also Check: Goa AQI | Weather in Goa | Bank Holidays in Goa | Public Holidays in Goa 'Goa have agreed deals with both Borja and Iker,' a source told TOI on Tuesday. 'There was some hesitancy due to the prevalent situation in Indian football, but regardless of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), these two players were always going to be a part of the squad. They know the club, the league and the conditions in India. It wasn't a difficult decision.' Borja and Guarrotxena were important members of Manolo Marquez's squad last season. Besides striker Armando Sadiku in the early stages of the league, the coach relied heavily on the two players to get the goals, both in the ISL and Super Cup, which Goa won to qualify for continental championships for the first time since 2020. Borja had six goals and four assists in the ISL last season with his hat-trick against his former club, East Bengal, the highlight. He started in 16 of the 22 games that he featured in the league. The Spanish midfielder's big goal contribution though came in the Super Cup when his brilliant brace slayed Jamshedpur FC in the final. Borja also had a significant role to play in Goa's Bandodkar Memorial Trophy triumph earlier in the season. Nursing a long-term injury, Guarrotxena missed the early part of the season but his importance to Goa cannot be understated. Just like Borja, he had 10-goal contributions in the ISL, scoring seven. The Spaniard – now into his second stint at the club – made 21 appearances overall and accumulated 1,411 minutes of playing time. This season's ISL was expected to kick off on Sept 14, as per the calendar approved by the AIFF League Committee last month. However, there is now growing suspense over the future of the league after several club owners were told by FSDL that the league will not kick off, unless there's clarity on the Master Rights Agreement (MRA). FSDL, a joint venture between Reliance and Star which runs the league, are commercial partners of AIFF, with whom they signed a 15-year MRA in 2010. The agreement ends in December this year. Several meetings have been held between FSDL and AIFF over renewal of the agreement. Rather than an all-cash deal that gave the marketing partners rights to all federation properties, they have now suggested formation of a new holding company that governs, operates, commercialises and funds ISL, with clubs (60%, equal across all clubs), FSDL (26%) and AIFF (14%) as the shareholders.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 River sweep aside Monterrey, Fluminense🤯 let lead slip but snatch victory
River wastes a huge chance to qualify for the round of 16 and is stopped by Monterrey. In the other match, Fluminense puts on a show. Here's how the matches went tonight. 🛑 River, wasted opportunity! River Plate's evening was marked by missed opportunities and decisive interventions by Monterrey's Argentine goalkeeper, Esteban Andrada, ex Boca Juniors. The Millionaires were unable to overcome him, missing the three points that would have guaranteed passage to the round of 16 from Group E. The match, in front of 57,393 spectators at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, heated up in the first minutes, with Monterrey being more proactive. Sergio Canales put Armani in difficulty after a nice incursion, but the match then slipped onto fragmented tracks, with 23 fouls already in the first half (at the end of the match, there will be 10 yellow cards and 40 fouls). In the second half, River continued to push without finding the goal: Mastantuono, a future talent of Real Madrid, was stopped by Andrada at 67'. At 76', Borja wasted another great opportunity, kicking the ball at the goalkeeper after a filtered pass by Colidio. The final blow came in the recovery: Kevin Castano received his second yellow card and was sent off. 🤯 Crazy Fluminense: gets caught up then scores four! Fluminense wins 4-2 against Ulsan, thus conquering the first three points of the group. After the draw with Al-Ittihad, the Brazilian team rises to four points and will now play for first place against Manchester City. The Asians, on the other hand, remain at zero points and are eliminated. The match is literally crazy: it opens with a lightning-fast goal by Arias after just two minutes, followed by a goal from Nonato at 17' that puts the score at 2-0. Ulsan tries to react by narrowing the gap with a goal from Kim, but before the interval, Freytes signs the third goal for Flu. In the second half, Keno scores the fourth goal, making the second Korean goal useless. Advertisement Fluminense confirms itself as a solid and cynical team in front of goal, taking advantage of the defensive distractions of the opponents. With the success against the Korean club, the Brazilians will need at least a draw in the last match to reach the round of 16. For Ulsan, on the other hand, the defeat sanctions the exit from the tournament. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Harry How - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Goals galore as Club World Cup big guns survive scares
River Plate have ended a thrilling day at the Club World Cup in the United States with a surprising stalemate against Monterrey. Despite the draw in California, the Argentine giants lead Group E on goal difference from Inter Milan, who are also on four points from two matches ahead of their clash on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Esteban Andrada made vital second-half saves from Franco Mastantuono and Miguel Borja to secure a point for Mexican side Monterrey. Earlier on Saturday, Valentin Carboni scored in the second minute of second-half added time to complete Inter's 2-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle. Carboni's strike rescued all three points 14 minutes after Lautaro Martinez's brilliant 78th-minute equaliser from a corner kick. Inter led their Japanese foes 26-5 in total shots, though their first on target didn't come until Martinez levelled the affair with his 24th goal in all competitions this season. Against the run of play, Ryoma Watanabe had put Red Diamonds, who are now eliminated, in front on 11 minutes. In Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund held off a spirited comeback from Mamelodi Sundowns to secure a 4-3 victory. Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham scored for the German Bundesliga club who also profited from an own goal. Lucas Ribeiro had given the South African champions the lead while Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba scored in the second half as they looked to rally from 4-1 down, but fell just short. 🍿 @BVB won a thriller in Cincinnati!#FIFACWC — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 21, 2025 Fluminense came from behind at halftime to beat Ulsan HD 4-2 in New Jersey to join Dortmund atop of Group F on four points and eliminate the South Koreans. Juan Freytes put the Brazilians in front in the 83rd minute and Keno's second-half added-time header sealed the three points. Freytes' winner - his first goal for Fluminense - came 17 minutes after teammate Nonato levelled during a contest where the lead twice changed hands. John Arias also scored from an early free kick before Jinhyun Lee and Um Won-Sang netted for Ulsan.
United News of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
FC Goa strolls to Kalinga Super Cup title with 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (UNI) As the final whistle blew and rain kept pouring at the Kalinga Stadium, it was as though the heavens joined in to mark FC Goa's crowning moment. With the players singing and dancing in the rainstorm, the Gaurs lifted the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 in style, storming past Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in a commanding final performance on Saturday night. Borja Herrera led the charge with a brilliant brace, while Dejan Dražić added the finishing touch on a night that blended grit, glory, and a touch of cinematic flair. The victory marked FC Goa's first trophy under head coach Manolo Márquez, whose chapter at the club came to an end in the perfect manner. It was Goa's second Super Cup title overall, making them the first club to win the tournament twice. The result also secured their qualification for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 as they will return to an Asian club competition after four years. The match was billed as a battle between FC Goa's attacking firepower and Jamshedpur's unbreached defence, yet by full-time, it was clear which side had stamped its authority. Jamshedpur, known for their compact shape and counter-attacking style, and having not conceded a single goal until the final, simply couldn't cope with Goa's expansive play. While Jamshedpur did show some early promise, Javier Hernández forcing a sharp save from Hrithik Tiwari in the third minute, the momentum quickly swung in Goa's favour. With Aakash Sangwan and Dejan Dražić tearing down the wings and Carl McHugh and Borja pulling the strings in midfield, Goa dominated both possession and territory. The opener arrived in the 23rd minute. Sangwan made a blistering run down the left and unleashed a powerful drive that Albino Gomes could only parry. Borja was first to the rebound — his first shot was blocked, but he coolly slotted the second into the roof of the net. Jamshedpur's best chance came late in the first half when Lazar Ćirković's header rattled the crossbar, but their lack of attacking thrust was evident throughout. FC Goa doubled their lead in the 51st minute with a moment of brilliance. Borja, picking the ball up near midfield, surged forward and unleashed a ferocious 25-yard strike that arrowed into the top corner, leaving Gomes helpless. Khalid Jamil's men tried to claw their way back, with Jordan Murray setting up Javier Siverio, but the forward blasted over from close range. The third and final goal came in the 71st minute and showcased Goa's poise and precision. McHugh dissected the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, and Dražić latched on, rounded the keeper, and tapped home into an empty net. As the match wound down and rain began to fall, the mood turned celebratory as FC Goa's players danced to cap off a wonderful performance and embrace their moment in history. Borja was presented the Kalinga Player of the Match by Sonali Chand, Officer on Special Duty, Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha. UNI BM ARN
Mint
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
FC Goa wins Kalinga Super Cup title, defeats Jamshedpur FC 3-0
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 4 (ANI): FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC with a 3-0 win to clinch the 2025 Super Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Borja Herrera led the charge with a brilliant brace, while Dejan Drazic added the finishing touch on a night. The victory marked FC Goa's first trophy under head coach Manolo Marquez, whose chapter at the club came to an end in the perfect manner. It was Goa's second Super Cup title overall, making them the first club to win the tournament twice. The result also secured their qualification for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 as they will return to an Asian club competition after four years, an AIFF release read. The match was billed as a battle between FC Goa's attacking firepower and Jamshedpur's unbreached defence, yet by full-time, it was clear which side had stamped its authority. Jamshedpur, known for their compact shape and counter-attacking style, and having not conceded a single goal until the final, simply couldn't cope with Goa's expansive play, it added. While Jamshedpur did show some early promise, Javier Hernandez forcing a sharp save from Hrithik Tiwari in the third minute, the momentum quickly swung in Goa's favour. With Aakash Sangwan and Dejan Drazic tearing down the wings and Carl McHugh and Borja pulling the strings in midfield, Goa dominated both possession and territory, the release stated. The opener arrived in the 23rd minute. Sangwan made a blistering run down the left and unleashed a powerful drive that Albino Gomes could only parry. Borja was first to the rebound -- his first shot was blocked, but he coolly slotted the second into the roof of the net. Jamshedpur's best chance came late in the first half when Lazar Cirkovic's header rattled the crossbar, but their lack of attacking thrust was evident throughout, it added. FC Goa doubled their lead in the 51st minute with a moment of brilliance. Borja, picking the ball up near midfield, surged forward and unleashed a ferocious 25-yard strike that arrowed into the top corner, leaving Gomes helpless. Khalid Jamil's men tried to claw their way back, with Jordan Murray setting up Javier Siverio, but the forward blasted over from close range, AIFF statement said. The third and final goal came in the 71st minute and showcased Goa's poise and precision. McHugh dissected the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, and Drazic latched on, rounded the keeper, and tapped home into an empty net, the release stated. (ANI) First Published: 4 May 2025, 05:01 AM IST
