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  Manvir Singh's brace takes Indian football team to SAFF Cup final

  September 12, 2018 21:52 IST

  Manvir Singh struck twice in the second half before Sumeet Passi headed home a clinical pass as defending champions India breezed past Pakistan 3-1 to sail into the final.

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  Marcus Rashford secures England win over Switzerland to halt slump

  September 12, 2018 15:02 IST

  The forward's close-range volley in the 54th minute gave England a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a friendly on Tuesday.

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  Neymar gets goal, yellow card for diving as Brazil thrash El Salvador 5-0

  September 12, 2018 13:28 IST

  Neymar converted a penalty kick for the second straight game and assisted on three goals before a crowd of 28,511 at FedEx Field.

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  Spain rout World Cup finalists Croatia 6-0 in UEFA Nations League

  September 12, 2018 13:05 IST

  It was the biggest defeat ever for Croatia, who were playing their first competitive game since reaching the World Cup final in Russia.

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  Portugal adds to Italy's struggles with Nations League win

  September 11, 2018 9:04 IST

  Portugal did not need Ronaldo - who skipped international duty to recharge after a busy summer - to beat Italy 1-0 in Europe's newest soccer competition.

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  UEFA Nations League: Giroud, Mbappe help France sink Netherlands 2-1

  September 10, 2018 9:42 IST

  Mbappe, who was the first teenager to score in a World Cup final since Pele in 1958, netted his ninth goal for France.

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  Mohamed Salah guides Egypt to dominate Niger in Africa Cup qualifier

  September 09, 2018 11:49 IST

  Salah was the hero, even after the penalty he earned 60 seconds in and took himself was saved by Niger goalkeeper Kassaly Daouda.

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  Virat Kohli overtakes Brian Lara to become fastest batsman in history to complete 18000 international runs

  September 09, 2018 11:17 IST

  Kohli has also joined the elite list of Indian players to complete 18000 international runs which only include 'Trinity' of former cricketers; Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly.

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  UEFA Nations League: England World Cup glee punctured by homecoming loss to Spain

  September 09, 2018 9:37 IST

  The football fervor that swept through England during June and July was punctured by a 2-1 loss to Spain.

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  After World Cup failure, Italy start UEFA Nations League with a draw against Poland

  September 08, 2018 10:28 IST

  Brazilian-born midfielder Jorginho converted the spot-kick after substitute Federico Chiesa earned the late penalty for Italy.

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  Neymar, Roberto Firmino lead Brazil over US 2-0 in exhibition match

  September 08, 2018 12:55 IST

  Roberto Firmino scored in the 11th minute off a cross from Douglas Costa, later Neymar added a penalty kick in the 44th minute.

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  Mesut Ozil's absence casts shadow over German national team

  September 07, 2018 18:46 IST

  The 29-year-old Ozil quit the national team in July after being made a scapegoat for Germany's early World Cup exit and a target for racist abuse.

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  Giorgio Chiellini keen to help Italy after international retirement U-turn

  September 07, 2018 11:19 IST

  Chiellini was one of a number of players who announced they were quitting the national team after November's playoff loss to Sweden saw Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup. 

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  Diego Maradona hired as coach of second-tier Mexican team

  September 07, 2018 9:55 IST

  As a coach, Maradona guided Argentina to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2010. He has also coached clubs in Argentina and abroad.

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  UEFA Nations League starts in drab style with Germany-France draw

  September 07, 2018 9:44 IST

  Germany and France headlined the opening night of the UEFA Nations League, it was the 2014 world champion against this year's winner but the upshot was a 0-0 draw.

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  Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe handed 3-match ban for red card

  September 06, 2018 8:26 IST

  The 19-year-old striker, a member of the France squad which won the World Cup in July, received a red card in stoppage time during PSG's 4-2 win over Nimes.  

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  SAFF Cup: Ashique Kuruniyan, Lalianzuala Chhangte on target as India beat Sri Lanka 2-0

  September 05, 2018 22:46 IST

  India comfortably beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in their opening encounter of the SAFF Cup football tournament on Wednesday.

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  Real Madrid in draw for 7-team FIFA Club World Cup

  September 04, 2018 15:44 IST

  Real Madrid will face either the champions of Asia or Mexican club Guadalajara in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals.

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  Brazil legend Ronaldo takes over La Liga club Valladolid

  September 03, 2018 21:11 IST

  Valladolid, which is based in a city of about 300,000 people, is playing in Spain's top division for the 41st time in its 90-year history.

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  Ronaldo, Salah, Modric make FIFA shortlist, Messi misses out

  September 03, 2018 19:41 IST

  Modric made the FIFA Best shortlist after helping Real Madrid to a third straight Champions League title in May and then leading Croatia to the World Cup final.

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  Jordi Alba, Iago Aspas respond to Spain slight with goals in La Liga wins

  September 03, 2018 10:51 IST

  Alba scored once, provoked an own-goal and set up two more goals to fuel Barcelona's 8-2 demolition of Huesca on Sunday.

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  Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe scores and gets sent off as PSG win 4-2 against Nimes

  September 02, 2018 9:25 IST

  With seconds remaining, Mbappe reacted to a late challenge from midfielder Teji Savanier and shoved the player forcefully to the ground.

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  La Liga: Karim Benzema brace, VAR help Real Madrid beat Leganes, Atletico lose

  September 02, 2018 9:12 IST

  At 1-1 in the 48th minute and with Leganes holding their own, Benzema skillfully headed in an out-swerving cross from Marco Asensio despite tussling with defender Jonathan Silva.

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  Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo still scoreless as Juventus extend perfect start

  September 02, 2018 8:27 IST

  Ronaldo was also visibly upset when Mandzukic prevented the Portugal captain from connecting on a volley early on by getting there first, prompting an apology from Mandzukic.

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  EPL: Liverpool, Chelsea continue dream run; West Ham slump to fourth straight defeat

  September 01, 2018 23:27 IST

  Big-spending West Ham slumped to its fourth straight defeat to open the English Premier League after conceding an injury-time goal to Wolverhampton Wanderers. 

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  Tottenham's Son avoids military duty as South Korea defeat Japan to win Asiad gold

  September 01, 2018 21:44 IST

  Military service is compulsory for South Korean males, and the 26-year-old Son would have faced at least 21 months of service and the loss of millions in income.

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  Luka Modric beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah for 'UEFA Player of the Year' title

  August 31, 2018 8:42 IST

  Modric helped Real Madrid to win a third straight Champions League title, and fourth in five seasons, before leading Croatia to the World Cup final.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus drawn with Manchester United in Champions League

  August 30, 2018 23:47 IST

  After winning four titles at Real Madrid, and one with United, Ronaldo aims to end Juventus' 23-year wait for a third European title.