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  AFC Champions League (East) to be played in Doha from November 18

  October 09, 2020 15:08 IST

  The league, which was suspended in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will resume from the group stage.

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  Serbia oust Norway, advance to Euro 2020 playoff finals

  October 09, 2020 7:00 IST

  Serbia kept Norway’s feared forward Erling Haaland quiet and found its own unlikely threat in the Lazio midfielder who had not previously scored for the national team.

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  Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads trio of 1st-time England scorers against Wales

  October 09, 2020 6:57 IST

  It was the least experienced lineup deployed by England in four decades, with only 54 international appearances among the starting XI and Calvert-Lewin one of two players making their debuts.

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  Rio judge ends Neymar's cybercrime probe linked to rape case

  October 08, 2020 15:33 IST

  Neymar was under investigation by the cybercrimes division of the Rio state police for posting images and messages of the accuser without her authorization in possible violation of her online privacy.

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  European Friendlies: France, Italy secure big wins; Germany held at 3-3 by Turkey

  October 08, 2020 10:16 IST

  While France put 7 goals past Ukraine, Italy secured a 6-0 win over Moldova. Germany, however, were left disappointed as they were held at 3-3 by Turkey.

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  FIFA president praises Qatar's World Cup preparations

  October 07, 2020 23:21 IST

  Infantino met with tournament organisers and took part in a seven-a-side match at Al Bayt Stadium, a 60,000-capacity venue designed to resemble a traditional Arab tent.

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  Arsenal's Kieran Tierney and two others out of Scotland squad for Euro playoff

  October 07, 2020 20:29 IST

  The Scottish football federation says midfielder Stuart Armstrong tested positive, and Tierney plus Ryan Christie are classed as “close contacts” and must self-isolate.

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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Spain's Oyarzabal won't travel because of COVID-19

  October 07, 2020 18:37 IST

  Real Sociedad forward's diagnostic test for the virus came back negative but that he was shown to have antibodies for SARS-CoV-2.

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  English FA bans player for two years in doping case

  October 07, 2020 18:22 IST

  Barnsley defender Bambo Diaby cannot play until January 2022 after testing positive for the banned substance higenamine.

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  Messi, Neymar aim for World Cup qualifying amid COVID-19 pandemic

  October 07, 2020 18:06 IST

  Lionel Messi and Neymar return to national team duty this week to launch World Cup qualifying campaigns that the South American superstars hope will lead to glory in Qatar in 2022.

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  I-League Qualifiers: Revamped Mohammedan Sporting firm favourites as sporting action resumes in coun

  October 07, 2020 16:51 IST

  Bhawanipore FC play FC Bengaluru United at Saltlake Stadium in the opener of the tournament, followed by the match between city-based Mohammedan Sporting and Garhwal FC of Delhi at Kalyani stadium on Thursday.

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  German football federation raided on suspicion of tax evasion

  October 07, 2020 15:20 IST

  The German federation is suspected of avoiding paying taxes of about 4.7 million euros ($5.5 million) for the period.

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  Liverpool's Marko Grujic joins FC Porto

  October 07, 2020 15:07 IST

  The 24-year-old completed a move to the reigning Portuguese champions on Tuesday evening, ahead of the Primeira Liga's transfer deadline.

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  Mesut Ozil wants to help unwanted Arsenal mascot by paying wages

  October 06, 2020 20:44 IST

  Mesut Ozil expressed sadness on Tuesday after discovering that Jerry Quy — the man who fills the Arsenal dinosaur mascot — was made redundant by the London club after 27 years.

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  Media will not be allowed to cover I-League Qualifiers from venues due to COVID-19 protocols

  October 06, 2020 15:14 IST

  The I-League Qualifiers, to be held at two West Bengal venues from October 8 to 19, will kick off the football season.

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  Liverpool's Swiss forward Xherdan Shaqiri tests positive for COVID-19

  October 06, 2020 14:54 IST

  Shaqiri was in isolation and soccer officials were consulting with health authorities in Switzerland about his case, the federation said.

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  Atlético Madrid lose Thomas Partey; Barcelona unable to boost squad

  October 06, 2020 6:46 IST

  Barcelona, coming off its first season without a title since 2007-08, was not able to add a striker to boost its squad. The Catalan club was negotiating with Memphis Depay of Lyon but couldn’t seal the deal. 

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  Manchester United sign Edinson Cavani, Arsenal add Thomas Partey on deadline day

  October 06, 2020 6:38 IST

  The 33-year-old Cavani is prolific — scoring 200 goals in 301 games during seven years at Paris Saint-Germain but he was released at the end of his contract in June. 

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  Defenders on move: Manchester United add Telles; Everton sign Godfrey

  October 06, 2020 0:09 IST

  United already agreed to a deal with Porto ahead of Sunday's humiliation but it was completed on Monday at a cost of 15 million euros ($18 million) plus potentially another 2 million euros depending on the 27-year-old Brazilian’s success with the club.

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  Barcelona say coronavirus pandemic impact cost the club $238 million

  October 05, 2020 21:03 IST

  Barcelona reported losses of 97 million euros ($113 million) for the 2019-20 season, blaming the deficit on “the effects of COVID-19.”

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  Bayern Munich sign Douglas Costa, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to add depth

  October 05, 2020 20:46 IST

  Costa returns to Bayern on a season-long loan from Juventus for his second stint with the club. He gives Bayern coach Hansi Flick more options on the wings in a shortened season with a congested calendar.

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  Gareth Southgate given another off-field issue before England games

  October 05, 2020 17:15 IST

  Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has apologized after a party was held at his house over the weekend in contravention of the British government’s coronavirus guidelines

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  Premier League leader Everton sign Ben Godfrey from Norwich to bolster defense

  October 05, 2020 15:12 IST

  The 22-year-old Godfrey was part of the Norwich team that was relegated from the Premier League last season, but is regarded as a top prospect and was captain of England's under-21 side last year.

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  We have taken first step to restart football activities: AIFF president Praful Patel

  October 05, 2020 14:58 IST

  The cash-rich Indian Super League (ISL) backed by the AIFF, in all likelihood, will be the first sporting competition in the country after a phased opening of the lockdown. The event starts October 20 and will be held in Goa.

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  PSG sign Moise Kean on season-long loan from Everton

  October 05, 2020 14:20 IST

  Moise Kean came through the ranks at Torino FC and then Juventus FC where he turned professional in 2017.

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  Premier League: Aston Villa thrash defending champions Liverpool 7-2 in incredible PL day

  October 05, 2020 8:41 IST

  Champions Liverpool fell apart to lose 7-2 to an Aston Villa side that only avoided relegation on the final day of last season and is now one of only two sides with 100% starts.

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  Premier League: Tottenham humiliate Manchester United with 6-1 win

  October 04, 2020 23:49 IST

  Only once since 1930 has United conceded six at home — to Manchester City nine years ago. Not since 1986 has United opened the league season with back-to-back home losses.

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  Vinícius and Thibaut Courtois lead Real Madrid to 2-0 win at Levante

  October 04, 2020 22:04 IST

  For a second straight game, Vinícius once again led his team in attack by scoring in the first half.