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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Firmino arrives early and gets tested in Brazil training

  May 30, 2018 13:48 IST

  Firmino lined up with Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar and Chelsea's Willian in an open session at Tottenham's training center.

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  FIFA promises help for human rights activists, media

  May 30, 2018 13:34 IST

  FIFA has invited human rights activists and media to make formal complaints if they cannot work freely at international soccer events.

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  Mexico opens World Cup prep with scoreless draw vs Wales

  May 30, 2018 13:28 IST

  Mexico took 17 shots and attempted 12 corners as it kept the pressure on a Welsh side mostly lacking in experience at the international level.

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  Balotelli praised for reacting to racist Italy fans' banner

  May 30, 2018 13:13 IST

  The slogan "My captain is of Italian blood" in Italian was draped on a pitch-side wall during Italy's 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in Switzerland.

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  Russian hooligans in World Cup crackdown after 2016 rampage

  May 30, 2018 12:59 IST

  Russian authorities are cracking down on the hooligan culture in football. Groups which wreaked havoc two years ago report surveillance and threats from law enforcement.

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  No action against Ramos for clash with Karius, says UEFA

  May 30, 2018 12:46 IST

  Ramos has also angered fans of Liverpool and Egypt for his earlier challenge that ended Mohamed Salah's game due to an injured left shoulder.

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  Giroud joins Zidane on 31 goals as France beats Ireland 2-0

  May 30, 2018 12:38 IST

   It took Olivier Giroud to 31 international goals on his 72nd appearance — fourth with Zidane on France's all-time list.  

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain finally ditch underachievers tag

  May 30, 2018 12:35 IST

  Spain's reputation as the great underachiever in world football was a characteristic they desperately wanted to ditch.

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  Messi wants Argentina to stay calm ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

  May 30, 2018 15:24 IST

  The Argentinian scored a hat-trick and a beautiful assist to Sergio Aguero that led his team to a 4-0 victory against Haiti in an International friendly.

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  Not just going to make up numbers in Asian Cup: India coach Constantine

  May 29, 2018 16:05 IST

  India will play Thailand in the opening match in Abu Dhabi on January 6 followed by matches against UAE on January 10  and against Bahrain on January 14.

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  Where's Messi? Tributes missing in his native Argentina city

  May 28, 2018 16:05 IST

  Why does Rosario, a city that lives and breathes soccer, seem to have an ambivalent relationship with Lionel Messi - the world's most famous footballer?

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  Neymar admits not being 100 percent fit ahead of World Cup

  May 28, 2018 13:12 IST

  Neymar has not played a match since February but hopes to be on the pitch again in Brazil's friendly against Croatia on June 3 in Liverpool.

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  Real Madrid to continue Champions League victory party with fans

  May 27, 2018 22:03 IST

  Some 80,000 supporters reveled in their team's third straight Champions League triumph on Saturday night after watching Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the final.

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  Future unclear for Ronaldo, Bale after Champions League win

  May 27, 2018 21:50 IST

  Real Madrid's biggest star, Cristiano Ronaldo, hinted he was unsure he would stay with the club.

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  Bale, Ronaldo cast doubts over Real Madrid future moments after Champions League win

  May 27, 2018 9:31 IST

  Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-1 to win their third straight Champions League final and record-extending 13th European title overall.

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  Liverpool's Loris Karius earns unwelcome spot in soccer infamy

  May 27, 2018 9:21 IST

  Loris Karius letting Gareth Bale's swerving shot squirm through his hands at chest height gave the Liverpool goalkeeper his place in European soccer infamy.

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  Mohamed Salah's World Cup in doubt after injury in Champions League final

  May 27, 2018 9:13 IST

  Liverpool's Mohamed Salah was hurt when he tangled with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and had to go off in the 30th minute. 

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  Liverpool coach Klopp unhappy with Ramos 'wrestling' Salah

  May 27, 2018 9:06 IST

  Liverpool's Mohamed Salah left the field in tears at 0-0 in the 30th minute, unable to continue due to the pains in his left shoulder. Ramos held on to Salah's right arm and helped pull him in a hard fall to the ground.

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  Real Madrid clinch 3rd straight Champions League title with 3-1 victory over Liverpool

  May 27, 2018 8:54 IST

  Gareth Bale struck twice as Real Madrid thrashed Liverpool 3-1 to claim their third straight Champions League trophy.

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  UCL final: Real Madrid aim to make it three in a row; Liverpool look to revive past

  May 25, 2018 20:55 IST

  While Madrid and Liverpool are contesting the biggest prize in club football, they were far off the pace in their home leagues.

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  Pochettino signs new 5-year deal with Tottenham

  May 25, 2018 12:02 IST

  Pochettino, who has coached Tottenham since 2014, extended his contract for five more years on Thursday.

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  Iniesta starts new journey across Europe, joins Japan's Vissel Kobe

  May 24, 2018 14:57 IST

  After 16 years of illustrious career at FC Barcelona, Spanish legend Andres Iniesta joined Japanese club Vissel Kobe.

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  EPL: 5 ways Unai Emery can improve Arsenal after Wenger's 22-year reign

  May 24, 2018 10:10 IST

  Emery will have to overcome some problems that developed both on and off the field during the final part of Wenger's long tenure.

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  Serie A: Napoli sack Maurizio Sarri, appoint Carlo Ancelotti as coach

  May 24, 2018 8:52 IST

  The 58-year-old Ancelotti, who was sacked by Bayern Munich in September, has won league titles in four different countries — Italy, England, France and Germany.

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  Unai Emery appointed as new Arsenal coach

  May 23, 2018 15:51 IST

  After 22 years of reign by Arsene Wenger, Arsenal appointed Unai Emery as the new head coach.

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  Real Madrid more motivated for UCL final after La Liga failure, says Zidane

  May 24, 2018 13:19 IST

  Zidane thinks their experience doesn't mean anything in the Champions League final as it's will be another game for them and they have to go out and show that they want to win it.

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  Neymar Jr back in training with Brazil ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018

  May 23, 2018 11:58 IST

   Neymar was back in training to give Brazilian team a big boost ahead of the upcoming World Cup. He has been sidelined since February after having surgery on his right foot.

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  Harry Kane to lead England at 2018 FIFA World Cup

  May 22, 2018 16:37 IST

  The coach informed his squad of the decision at a meeting and believes that the star striker can make an impact on the team as England go with high hopes to Russia.