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  FIFA asks I-League clubs to work closely with AIFF to resolve issues

  August 07, 2019 15:02 IST

  FIFA's Acting Deputy Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom has written to Minerva Punjab FC Director Ranjit Bajaj and asked the other I-League clubs to also work in tandem with the AIFF.

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  Wayne Rooney signs for Derby County as player-coach, to join squad in January

  August 07, 2019 10:26 IST

  Wayne Rooney has signed an 18-month contract with Derby County that can be extended until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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  Unfazed by situation at home, Real Kashmir players focus on Durand Cup opener

  August 06, 2019 20:25 IST

  The players of Real Kashmir may not be able to contact their families, but that doesn't stop them on the field, as they prepare to take on Chennai City FC in their Durand Cup opener.

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  Wayne Rooney set for England return, could land role as player-coach at Derby County

  August 06, 2019 18:40 IST

  Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney could land his first coaching role, as he has arrived in England over a potential move to Derby County.

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  Halicharan Narzary gets call-up as Stimac names probables for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

  August 05, 2019 19:05 IST

  India begin their campaign against Oman on September 5 in Guwahati followed by an away game against Asian champions Qatar in Doha on September 10.

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  Harry Maguire becomes most expensive defender with move to Manchester United

  August 05, 2019 18:19 IST

  The fee eclipses the deals for Matthijs de Ligt to leave Ajax for Juventus last month for 75 million euros (then $85 million), and for Virgil van Dijk to join Liverpool from Southampton for up to 75 million pounds in 2018.

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  La Liga: Lionel Messi strains calf, will miss Barcelona's US trip

  August 05, 2019 16:38 IST

  The Spanish champion says Messi withdrew from Monday's training session because of "discomfort in his right leg."

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  'If one day there is a Neymar case, we will talk,': Barcelona's vice-president rules out transfer

  August 05, 2019 9:49 IST

  Amidst a series of speculations surrounding Neymar's transfer, Barcelona's vice-president Jordi Cardoner confirmed that the club has no intentions to bring the Brazilian star back this summer.

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  'I don't regret anything, I repeat what I said last season,' Lionel Messi tells Barcelona fans

  August 05, 2019 9:40 IST

  Barcelona star Lionel Messi addressed the club's fans during the squad presentation for the upcoming season at Camp Nou.

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  Community Shield: Manchester City beat Liverpool on penalties to start on high note

  August 04, 2019 23:18 IST

  Manchester City netted all five penalties — the last by Gabriel Jesus — and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo made a key save to deny Georginio Wijnaldum's attempt in a 5-4 shootout win.

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  La Liga: Barcelona sign left-back Junior Firpo from Real Betis

  August 04, 2019 17:37 IST

  Barcelona said that the 22-year-old Firpo has agreed to sign a five-year contract and will have a buyout clause of 200 million euros.  

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  Borussia Dortmund lift German Supercup, end Bayern Munich's streak with 2-0 victory

  August 04, 2019 12:47 IST

  Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich to end their winning streak in the German Supercup, as goals from Jadon Sancho and Paco Alcacer ensured a 2-0 win for Lucien Favre's side.

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  Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms the signing of Harry Maguire

  August 04, 2019 15:51 IST

  Harry Maguire is set to become the most expensive defender in football with his transfer to Manchester United.

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  Lionel Messi handed three-month ban from international football

  August 03, 2019 12:16 IST

  Argentina footballer Lionel Messi has been banned from international football for three months and will miss games against Chile, Mexico and Germany.

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  'I want Neymar to stay', says Kylian Mbappe amid speculations over Barcelona transfer

  August 03, 2019 11:24 IST

  PSG star Kylian Mbappe has said that he wants teammate Neymar to stay at the club, amidst strong rumours that he could rejoin Barcelona this summer.

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  Manchester United to pay $97M for Leicester City's defender Harry Maguire: Reports

  August 02, 2019 21:10 IST

  Manchester United has been pursuing the center back for more than a year since his standout performances at the 2018 World Cup.

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  La Liga: Barcelona sell Brazilian forward Malcom to Zenit for 40 million euros

  August 02, 2019 19:44 IST

  Barcelona said that the deal also includes add-ons of another 5 million euros if certain unspecified conditions are met, and a sell-on clause.

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  FC Goa co-owner Virat Kohli wants to invest further in Indian football

  August 02, 2019 15:30 IST

  Kohli feels football has a lot of potential in the country and can actually reach the next level. And he wants to help in this endeavour once he hangs his boots.

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  Free-agent Dani Alves signs for boyhood team Sao Paulo FC

  August 02, 2019 14:46 IST

  Brazilian media reports the deal is valid until the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Virat Kohli makes his decision

  August 02, 2019 18:53 IST

  Indian skipper Virat Kohli revealed his favourite among Ronaldo and Messi, and also broke silence on who can take over their legacy in the future.

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  Nicolas Pepe completes Arsenal move to become most expensive buy for Gunners

  August 02, 2019 9:52 IST

  The 24-year-old Nicolas Pepe is moving to the Premier League in a transfer deal worth a reported 80 million euros ($89 million).

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  Llorente, Felix and Costa on target as Atletico beat MLS All-Stars 3-0

  August 01, 2019 16:16 IST

  The loss was the fourth straight for MLS in its annual All-Star game, which matches the league's top players against international competition.

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  FIFA expands Women's World Cup from 24 teams to 32 for 2023

  August 01, 2019 10:35 IST

  Under the new timetable, any national association has until December to make a bid. FIFA expects a bid evaluation report next April and a decision the following month.

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  FIFA Best Awards: Ronaldo and Messi nominated for men's player award, Rapinoe and Morgan for women's

  August 01, 2019 13:31 IST

  Other contenders among the men were Eden Hazard, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe while USA's Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle also made the cut among the women.

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  US Women's coach Jill Ellis steps down after winning 2 World Cup titles

  July 31, 2019 11:01 IST

  Jill Ellis was named coach of the team in 2014 and has led it to eight overall tournament titles, including victories at the World Cup in 2015 and 2019.

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  Lionel Scaloni appointed as Argentine coach at least till 2022 World Cup

  July 31, 2019 9:19 IST

  Lionel Scaloni replaced Jorge Sampaoli after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where the Albiceleste were eliminated in the last 16 by eventual champions France.

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  Premier League Transfer Rumours: Pepe to Arsenal; United target Maguire, Savic

  July 30, 2019 23:29 IST

  While Arsenal look to make their third and a record signing, Manchester United are finally cashing in on improving their defence and midfield for the new season.

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  Indian football has progressed but still lot of catch-up to do: Sunil Chhetri

  July 30, 2019 15:31 IST

  Chhetri said the country still needs to do a lot of work to narrow the gap with the Asian powers and reach the top 10 in the continent.