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  ISL organisers invite bids for a new team this season, decks cleared for East Bengal

  September 04, 2020 20:53 IST

  East Bengal on Wednesday got an investor in Kolkata-based Shree Cements and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who played a big role in the negotiations, made a strong pitch for the century-old club's inclusion in the ISL.

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  Messi's father tells La Liga his son is free to leave Barcelona

  September 04, 2020 19:40 IST

  The letter comes a few days after the league said Messi was still under contract until June 2021 and could not leave without paying the penalty.

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  Gareth Southgate to recall Harry Maguire for England's Nation League games in October

  September 04, 2020 19:33 IST

  The Manchester United captain has since filed an appeal against his conviction and will get a retrial in a more senior court on a date yet to be announced.

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  Premier League: Liverpool dominate shortlist for player of the year award

  September 04, 2020 17:47 IST

  Virgil van Dijk, the center back who won the award last season, was joined on the list by teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mané.

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  Kai Havertz leaves Germany training camp to complete transfer to Chelsea

  September 04, 2020 16:45 IST

  Kai Havertz has left the Germany national team training camp to complete a potential move to Chelsea.

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  Don't want to see Lionel Messi in Premier League, says Liverpool's Andy Robertson

  September 04, 2020 16:15 IST

  Liverpool defender Andy Robertson had a hilarious response to the rumours linking Lionel Messi to a Premier League move.

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  Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa tests positive for COVID-19

  September 04, 2020 15:55 IST

  Diego Costa has tested positive for coronavirus, Atletico Madrid confirmed on Friday.

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  Three more PSG players test positive for COVID-19; Total tally rises to six

  September 04, 2020 15:01 IST

  Earlier, Neymar and Angel di Maria were among the players who tested positive for coronavirus.

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  Nations League: Spain snatch draw with late equaliser against Germany

  September 04, 2020 9:01 IST

  Jose Luis Gaya scored a late equaliser after Timo Werner put Germany in the lead against Spain in the Nations League group game.

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  Bundesliga to keep 5 substitutions for new season

  September 03, 2020 23:09 IST

  FIFA and rule-making panel IFAB allowed leagues to use up to five substitutions in May as a way to reduce fatigue for players during a busy run of rescheduled games.

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  Staying with Barcelona not completely ruled out by Lionel Messi

  September 03, 2020 20:20 IST

  A day after the Spanish club reaffirmed its position not to facilitate a transfer, Messi’s father-agent did not dismiss the possibility of his son reconsidering his decision to leave.

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  Premier League ends deal with Chinese broadcast partner

  September 03, 2020 19:03 IST

  The league did not give a reason on Thursday for the termination of its agreement with streaming service PPTV after one season of a three-year contract through 2022, reportedly worth 550 million pounds ($718 million).

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  Manchester City ownership adds French club Troyes to worldwide portfolio

  September 03, 2020 16:55 IST

  Troyes, which was founded in 1986 and is located in northeastern France, was in fourth place — one point off the promotion positions — when France’s Ligue 2 was called off last season because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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  East Bengal have enough time to build team for ISL, says Bhaichung Bhutia

  September 03, 2020 15:50 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made the announcement on Wednesday, saying "all problems are solved, East Bengal will now play in the ISL".

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  Brazil ends gender pay gap in national football team

  September 03, 2020 11:44 IST

  Australia, Norway and New Zealand are among other countries and regions to provide equal pay to their men's and women's teams.

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  Manchester United complete signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek

  September 03, 2020 10:26 IST

  The deal for the 23-year-old Netherlands international is worth 39 million euros, plus an additional 5 million euros in add-ons, Ajax said.

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  East Bengal bags investor, to push for ISL entry this season

  September 02, 2020 21:10 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a joint venture between the century-old club with the city-based Shree Cement company.

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  Neymar, Angel Di Maria among three PSG stars to test positive for coronavirus

  September 02, 2020 20:59 IST

  PSG has not played since losing to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final last month. It will start its French league campaign on Sept. 10.

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  Lionel Messi set to earn 700 million euro in five years with Manchester City deal: Report

  September 02, 2020 16:58 IST

  The report also suggested that the Barcelona talisman been offered an equity stake in City Football Group but he has demanded payment instead.

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  Lionel Messi’s father arrives in Barcelona to discuss son’s future

  September 02, 2020 15:20 IST

  Jorge Messi, who is also Lionel Messi’s agent, landed in Barcelona from Argentina. He is expected to meet with club president Josep Bartomeu and other team officials, but it's unclear when then meeting will take place.

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  Nations League offers late start in 2020 for national teams

  September 02, 2020 13:57 IST

  Kicking off with a meeting between recent World Cup winners Germany and Spain on Thursday, and ending next Tuesday with a rematch of the 2018 final between France and Croatia, there is plenty of high-quality matchups on the program.

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  Lionel Messi unlikely to change decision: Font feels focus should be on making the transition smooth

  September 02, 2020 11:20 IST

  Barcelona presidential candidate in the next election Victor Font gave his opinion on the Messi's transfer saga and feels it seems unlikely that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner reverses his decision but said until it's over there is always hope.

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  Mason Greenwood deals with hype as English football's next superstar

  September 02, 2020 10:20 IST

  In his breakthrough year at United last season, Greenwood made 50 appearances and scored 18 goals.

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  Nations League offers late start in 2020 for national teams

  September 01, 2020 22:30 IST

  Kicking off with a meeting between recent World Cup winners Germany and Spain on Thursday, and ending next Tuesday with a rematch of the 2018 final between France and Croatia, there is plenty of high-quality matchups on the program.

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  Barcelona wants face-to-face meeting to change Lionel Messi’s mind

  September 01, 2020 22:26 IST

  Talks with Messi’s father, who is also his agent, are expected this week in Barcelona, but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself.

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  Ivan Rakitic leaves Barcelona to re-sign for Sevilla on two-year deal

  September 01, 2020 18:30 IST

  Ivan Rakitic has left Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla on a two-year deal.

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  'Have to start from scratch, prove you are good enough': Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on playing abroad

  September 01, 2020 18:09 IST

  Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talked about the challenges while playing abroad.

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  Salzburg get path to Champions League via Israel or Belarus

  September 01, 2020 17:18 IST

  The Austrian champions will first play in either Israel or Belarus on Sept. 22 or 23, when the competition returns to a two-leg format.