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  Barcelona held by Sociedad ahead of 'clásico' against Real Madrid

  December 14, 2019 23:32 IST

  Real Madrid can enter Wednesday's match at Camp Nou Stadium with a two-point lead over Barcelona if it beats Valencia on Sunday.

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  ISL 2019/20: FC Goa beat ATK 2-1 to go on top

  December 14, 2019 23:28 IST

  With 15 points from eight matches, Sergio Lobera's team displaced ATK at the top of the table. Antonio Habas' men are second with 14 points.

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  Need to get used to playing quality opposition: India U-17 coach Thomas Dennerby

  December 14, 2019 15:46 IST

  Taking charge of his first international game since his appointment in November, he stated that despite the 0-3 scoreline on Friday, he was "proud" of the team.

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  ISL: Odisha FC to play home matches in Bhubaneswar from December 27

  December 14, 2019 15:08 IST

  Odisha FC had to shift their first three games to Pune due to the upgradation work at the Kalinga Stadium for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2020.

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  FIFA to consider four bids to host 2023 Women's World Cup

  December 14, 2019 13:53 IST

  The four bids received by FIFA for the 2023 Women's World Cup are from Brazil, Japan, Colombia and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand.

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  Former Argentina international Ezequiel Lavezzi announces retirement

  December 14, 2019 9:55 IST

  Ezequiel Lavezzi made the announcement with a post on Twitter in which he expressed his gratefulness for those who helped him during his career.

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  Andreas Pereira thrilled to be part of Manchester United's 4,000-game milestone

  December 14, 2019 8:44 IST

  Manchester United would complete 4000 straight games with an academy graduate on Sunday when they play Everton at Old Trafford.

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  Raphael Messi Bouli's brilliance salvages the day for Kerala Blasters

  December 13, 2019 22:29 IST

  Kerala had the better chances to score but it was a Piti (38') penalty that broke the deadlock. CK Vineeth (71') added the visitor's second before Raphael Messi Bouli scored a brace (75', 87') to pull his team level.

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  ISL's attacking forces collide in Goa as ATK come calling

  December 13, 2019 21:08 IST

  The Gaurs find themselves third on the table with 12 points from seven games. Their opponents, ATK, have been brilliant ever since their opening day loss against Kerala Blasters FC.

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  Jurgen Klopp extends contract at Liverpool until 2024

  December 13, 2019 18:03 IST

  Klopp joined Liverpool in October 2015 and led the team to the Champions League title last season.

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  Lionel Messi special, Maradona from another planet: Hernan Crespo

  December 13, 2019 15:26 IST

  The 44-year old is Argentina's fourth-highest goalscorer behind only Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Batistuta and Messi. He is in the city as the international brand ambassador of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K slated to take place on Sunday.

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  Igor Stimac cannot turn wood into gold, says ATK assistant coach Sanjoy Sen

  December 13, 2019 15:08 IST

  The former Mohun Bagan coach made it clear that while he would not wish to argue against the comments of the technical committee, it is unfair to judge Stimac after just nine games at the top level.

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  Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori pens new 5-year deal

  December 13, 2019 13:05 IST

  Fikayo Tomori made 16 appearances for Chelsea this season as well as making his debut in the Champions League and at senior international level for England.

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  Christian Pulisic named US Soccer male player of year for 2nd time

  December 13, 2019 12:32 IST

  Christian Pulisic received 38% of votes in totals announced Thursday, followed by forward Jordan Morris (35%) and Weston McKennie (13%).

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  Australia, New Zealand confirm joint bid for 2023 Women's World Cup

  December 13, 2019 9:03 IST

  Other bids are expected from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Japan and South Korea, which could be a joint project with North Korea.

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  Europa League: Arsenal, United enter last 32 as group leaders

  December 13, 2019 8:30 IST

  Arsenal managed to draw 2-2 against Standard Liege while Manchester United beat AZ Alkmaar 4-0 in their respective group games.

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  Neymar and Kylian Mbappé's partnership could take PSG far in Europe

  December 12, 2019 22:27 IST

  On the field, they have a harmony which could take Paris Saint-Germain far in the Champions League after three straight seasons of failing to even reach the quarterfinals.

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  Barcelona ready to activate Martínez's release clause from Inter

  December 12, 2019 22:24 IST

  Martínez ran the Barcelona defense ragged, set up Romelu Lukaku’s equalizer and also had two goals ruled out for offside. He also scored when the two clubs faced each other in October.

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  Kerala Blasters look to end winless run as Jamshedpur FC eye top spot

  December 12, 2019 22:08 IST

  The Kerala side, after their opening matchday win over ATK, are winless for six games now. With three draws and as many losses in these six matches, the Blasters find themselves at the wrong end of the table in the eighth position.

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  India U-17 eves take on Sweden in Thomas Dennerby's debut game

  December 12, 2019 20:46 IST

  The match will mark India U-17 head coach Thomas Dennerby's debut on the touchline since his appointment in November.

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  Premier League: Liverpool in talks to sign Japanese midfielder Takumi Minamino

  December 12, 2019 19:42 IST

  Current European champions Liverpool are eyeing a move for Japanese midfielder Takumi Minamino, who currently plays for Salzburg.

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  Bayern Munich hope to make up lost ground with only 13 fit players

  December 12, 2019 19:35 IST

  The Bavarian club ended a run of two league losses with a 3-1 win over Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday, but has few options ahead of three Bundesliga games in a week.

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  Liverpool in talks to sign Japan midfielder Takumi Minamino

  December 12, 2019 19:32 IST

  Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund said  his club is in talks with Liverpool over the transfer of Minamino, who impressed in two games between the teams in the group stage of the Champions League this season.

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  ISL match in Guwahati uncertain due to curfew in wake of CAB protests

  December 12, 2019 11:34 IST

  The ISL game between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC is slated to be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati.

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  Champions League: Bayern Munich beat Spurs 3-1 to clinch sixth straight win

  December 12, 2019 11:06 IST

  Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Philippe Coutinho scored for Bayern Munich while Ryan Sessegnon scored for Tottenham Hotspur.

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  Champions League: Gabriel Jesus nets hat-trick as Manchester City eliminate Dinamo

  December 12, 2019 9:52 IST

  With Shakhtar Donetsk losing 3-0 to Atalanta in a match being played at the same time, Dinamo would have secured a runner-up finish behind City with a win at Stadion Maksimir.

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  Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo strikes as Juventus beat Bayer Leverkusen

  December 12, 2019 8:41 IST

  Juventus were already assured of topping Group D and seemed sluggish at times in Germany, before Ronaldo scored from close range off substitute Paulo Dybala's cross in the 75th minute.

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  Champions League: Neymar shines as PSG thrash Galatasaray 5-0

  December 12, 2019 8:32 IST

  Neymar scored one goal and helped create three more as Paris Saint-Germain completed their Champions League group stage with a 5-0 rout of Galatasaray on Wednesday.