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  Rescheduling of FIFA U17 Women's WC will not affect preparations, approves foreign player rule: AIFF

  May 13, 2020 22:27 IST

  The women's age group showpiece was earlier to be held in five venues of the country from November 2-21 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The world body on Tuesday rescheduled the tournament between February 17 and March 7.

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  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has his say on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

  May 13, 2020 18:31 IST

  Over the years, the two have broken multiple scoring records and set new ones and have set unbelievable standards for others to follow.

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  Norwich City against Premier League relegation if Championship season stops

  May 13, 2020 18:02 IST

  Norwich are bottom of the Premier League table at the moment, six points from safety with nine games to play.

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  Portuguese top-flight football league to resume on June 4

  May 13, 2020 16:42 IST

  Each club has 10 fixtures left to play with Porto a point clear of Benfica at the top of the table.

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  Solskjaer finds similarities between 1990s Manchester United and Jordan's Chicago Bulls

  May 13, 2020 16:07 IST

  Manchester United took English football by storm in the 90s Premier League era and at the same time, in a different country and a different sport, Chicago Bulls were starting to dominate NBA with Jordan leading their charge.

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  Difficult for Real Madrid to bring in Kylian Mbappe from PSG, feels Fabio Cannavaro

  May 13, 2020 13:28 IST

  Mbappe has been linked with a move away from PSG in recent times with Santiago Bernabeu being a possible destination considering his high market value.

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  Premier League clubs could play at home stadiums after police soften stance

  May 13, 2020 9:15 IST

  The league's leadership held talks with police on Monday night after being told by the 20 clubs that they wanted to be able to play at home, even though fans will not be allowed inside.

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  Mohun Bagan players want dues to be cleared at earliest, club says wait till restrictions are lifted

  May 12, 2020 19:26 IST

  Unable to pay salaries to their players, including foreign recruits, Indian club football heavyweights Mohun Bagan have asked them to wait till the restrictions imposed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted.

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  AIFF nominates consistent Sandesh Jhingan, path-breaking Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

  May 12, 2020 17:00 IST

  The 26-year-old Jhingan, who has spent his formative years playing alongside the great Bhaichung Bhutia and set-piece specialist Rennedy Singh in Sikkim United, has over the years established himself as one of the most important players in the Indian team behind only Sunil Chhetri.

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  Not scared but reserved: Raheem Sterling on plans to resume Premier League

  May 12, 2020 16:22 IST

  Sterling stated that he isn't scared about the prospect of returning to the field during such unprecedented times.

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  FIFA announces new dates for U-17 Women's World Cup in India

  May 12, 2020 15:54 IST

  The U-17 Women's World Cup had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament will now be held from February 17 till March 7, 2021.

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  Premier League seeks answers on fears concerning players' health during training

  May 12, 2020 14:23 IST

  The government is planning to release a strategy later this week on the road map to players being allowed to resume group training.

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  Arsenal legend Ian Wright subjected to racial abuse on social media

  May 12, 2020 12:45 IST

  Former Arsenal star Ian Wright received vile racial abuse on his official Instagram profile.

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  Premier League to reconsider neutral venues for season restart

  May 12, 2020 10:17 IST

  Following Monday's meeting with the 20 clubs, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said there was "a really strong collective will to complete the season remains."

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  Lionel Messi donates half-a-million euros to aid Argentina hospitals in COVID-19 fight

  May 12, 2020 8:17 IST

  Barcelona star Lionel Messi has donated half-a-million euros to help hospitals buy protective equipment for health professionals.

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  Premier League mulls early end even as UK government clears path to resuming

  May 11, 2020 23:36 IST

  While spectators will not be allowed into stadiums for some time, the British government embraced the return of professional sports in contrast to rulings by French and Dutch authorities who have banned any events until September.

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  Premier League can restart in June as UK government gives green light to sport returning

  May 11, 2020 19:41 IST

  Premier League has been suspended since March 13 with 92 matches yet to be played. Liverpool still stands atop with 82 points from 29 games, 25 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. 

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  You are always tempted little bit more by a player like him: Wenger on Messi vs Ronaldo debate

  May 11, 2020 18:12 IST

  The 70-year-old said that Messi is a more creative player than Ronaldo, as he rates the Juventus forward as more of a finisher.

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  Spain needs football as economic support and people need it as distraction: Sergio Ramos

  May 11, 2020 16:48 IST

  All football in Spain has been suspended since March as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19 and Ramos stated he is itching to get back on the field and compete again.

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  Chinese men's football team starts training in Shanghai

  May 11, 2020 16:33 IST

  China head coach Li Tie also revealed that Alan Douglas Borges de Carvalho from Guangzhou Evergrande was also scheduled to be included in the training list, but the plan was cancelled as the player is stuck outside China in Brazil.

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  COVID-19: Odisha FC contribute to Chief Minister's relief fund

  May 11, 2020 16:00 IST

  Odisha FC, the state's very own ISL football club, made its debut in the league in 2019. The state has fostered the growth of multiple sports organizations.

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  Football legend IM Vijayan calls on young footballers to idolise Chhetri, follow his work ethic

  May 11, 2020 15:37 IST

  Vijayan, who turned 51 last month, lauded Chhetri for his longevity and urged the youngsters to idolise the 35-year-old's work ethic.

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  Kyle Walker apologises to Pep Guardiola for flouting lockdown rules: Report

  May 11, 2020 14:55 IST

  Walker had earlier issued a statement taking 'full responsibility' for his actions but he also added that he is being harassed for being a public figure.

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  Internacional, Gremio halt training as health fears linger

  May 11, 2020 14:42 IST

  In almost identical statements issued late on Sunday, Gremio and Internacional said they had cancelled training sessions scheduled for Monday and would hold meetings to "re-adjust" their plans.

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  Maybe Ligue 1 was cancelled a little too soon, says Cesc Fabregas

  May 11, 2020 13:32 IST

  AS Monaco midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes that the Ligue 1 were a little too quick in cancelling the season.

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  Coronavirus: Three players from Portuguese club Vitoria test positive

  May 11, 2020 9:59 IST

  The cases were confirmed amid a screening test on Friday of all the club's staff, coaches and players.  

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  No date confirmed for Champions League clash against Juventus, say Lyon

  May 11, 2020 9:47 IST

  This clarification from Lyon comes after their President Jean-Michel Aulas had said that the match will take place on August 7.

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  La Liga: No change in plan to resume league from June 12, says league president

  May 11, 2020 9:02 IST

  Even as five players from La Liga and Spain's second division were tested positive for COVID-19, La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that there are no changes in the plan.