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East Bengal FC qualify for AFC Challenge League QFs

East Bengal FC qualify for AFC Challenge League QFs

Thimphu (Bhutan) Nov 1 (UNI) India's East Bengal FC booked their place in the quarterfinals of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25 following a thrilling 3-2 win over Lebanon's Nejmeh SC in their final Group A match at Changlimithang Stadium on Friday.
The victory cemented East Bengal's position at the top of Group A, securing a direct path to the quarterfinals in March.
East Bengal set an early pace, taking a 2-0 lead through an own goal from Nejmeh’s Baba Musah in the eighth minute, followed by Dimitrios Diamantakos’ close-range strike seven minutes later. However, Nejmeh SC quickly retaliated, with Collins Opare finding the net in the 18th minute and Hussain Monther equalising with a free-kick just before half-time.

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Delhi issues traffic advisory for Lionel Messi GOAT Tour

15 Dec 2025 | 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a traffic advisory in view of the “Lionel Messi G.O.A.T India Tour – Delhi Leg” event scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla ground, from 1 pm to 4 pm on December 15.
According to the advisory, traffic movement is expected to remain slow and regulated in and around the stadium due to diversions, restrictions, and heavy spectator movement during the event hours.

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Injury-plagued 2025 could push Boca’s Ander Herrera toward retirement

15 Dec 2025 | 10:19 AM

Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (UNI) Veteran Boca Juniors midfielder Ander Herrera could retire from football after an injury-wracked 2025, according to media reports in Argentina.

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Hooda, Kiran George clinch singles crowns at Odisha Masters

15 Dec 2025 | 9:47 AM

Cuttack, Dec 15 (UNI) India’s Unnati Hooda and Kiran George emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s singles events, respectively, at the Odisha Masters 2025 badminton tournament, which concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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Manchester City, Aston Villa win to chase Arsenal lead

15 Dec 2025 | 9:02 AM

London, Dec 15 (UNI) Manchester City and Aston Villa both claimed victory to stay within striking distance of Premier League leader Arsenal.
After Arsenal's home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, the two sides responded with important wins of their own.

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Ajay Devgn meets Lionel Messi during GOAT India Tour 2025

15 Dec 2025 | 8:52 AM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (UNI) Bollywood star Ajay Devgn met Argentina football legend Lionel Messi on Sunday during the latter’s visit to Mumbai as part of his ‘GOAT India Tour’ 2025. Messi was accompanied by fellow Argentina internationals Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul.
Devgn greeted the football stars with a handshake before being welcomed at the venue by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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