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  India should take FIFA U-17 World Cup as "a first step for future", says coach Norton de Matos

  September 30, 2017 19:04 IST

  The coach dropped enough hints that his side may not reach the knock-out stage of the competition, beginning on October 6.

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  EPL: Paul Pogba's injury 'long term', says Jose Mourinho

  September 30, 2017 15:36 IST

  Mourinho bracketed Pogba's absence with those of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo, who have been sidelined since April with knee-ligament damage.

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  Maradona's 'Match of Unity' trip postponed again, to appear during FIFA U-17 World Cup

  September 30, 2017 14:34 IST

  Maradona's visit was originally scheduled on September 19 before being postponed to October 2 and then deferred till October 5.

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  Indian football team qualify for 2018 AFC U-16 Championships

  September 29, 2017 22:03 IST

  India beat Palestine (3-0), drew against Nepal (2-2) and group toppers Iraq (0-0) to collect five points and finished second in the group qualifying round.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo takes 'coolness' quotient to another level with his new beast

  September 29, 2017 16:39 IST

  The Real Madrid winger shows off his monster on social media as he takes his son Cristiano junior for a spin in the Bugatti Chiron.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: Amarjit Singh surprised on being named as captain

  September 29, 2017 16:09 IST

  Amarjit said India will dish out a performance worthy of a side hosting a prestigious FIFA event.

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  EPL: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero injured in road accident

  September 29, 2017 13:56 IST

  City did not disclose the nature of 29-year-old Aguero's injuries but as media reports suggest the forward was involved in a car crash.

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  EPL: Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy suffers ruptured knee ligament

  September 29, 2017 13:01 IST

  It is a major blow for City's hopes of success domestically and in Europe this season, with Mendy the only recognized left back in its squad.

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  Bundesliga: Bayern Munich's Carlo Ancelotti sacked after team's deteriorating form

  September 29, 2017 10:25 IST

  Ancelotti acknowledged he would face criticism for his lineup but remained defiant after the game against PSG in the Champions League.

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  Europa League: Olivier Giroud's 100th goal seals win for Arsenal over BATE 4-2

  September 29, 2017 9:46 IST

  Within 25 minutes, Arsenal was a decisive 3-0 up through two goals by Theo Walcott and Rob Holding.

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  The boys know the sentiment of wearing a national jersey, says India's U-17 football coach

  September 28, 2017 16:44 IST

  Matos was appointed head coach in March this year and in a short span of time, he has tried to build a team ready to fight the best, and the Portuguese is now optimistic.

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  We need to make the most of this opportunity, says India's senior goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu

  September 28, 2017 16:10 IST

  The senior national team custodian thinks that India has to use the FIFA World Cup for the betterment of football.

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  Home advantage can count for India in FIFA U-17 World Cup

  September 28, 2017 13:31 IST

  India are drawn with USA, Colombia and Ghana in Group A and head coach Luis Norton de Matos has been stating all along that a knock-out spot could be difficult for the home side if not impossible.

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  Champions League: Late screamer clinches win for Chelsea over Atletico Madrid 2-1

  September 28, 2017 9:43 IST

  Alvaro Morata had added to his impressive start with Chelsea by scoring a second-half equalizer after Atletico had taken the lead before halftime with a penalty converted by Antoine Griezmann.

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  Champions League: PSG attack proves too much for Bayern Munich in 3-0 win

  September 28, 2017 9:33 IST

  Mbappe, who was hired alongside Neymar this summer, did not score but tormented the Bayern defence throughout with his dribbling ability and frenetic pace. He was decisive in setting up Neymar's goal.

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  Champions League: Own goal helps FC Barcelona seal victory against Sporting Lisbon 1-0

  September 28, 2017 9:15 IST

  The ugly slog of a match was interrupted in the 90th minute when a fan invaded the pitch to approach Messi, before being escorted off.

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  Champions League: Romelu Lukaku's brace helps Manchester United thrash CSKA Moscow 4-1

  September 28, 2017 9:03 IST

  United's second win in two Champions League games leaves it top of Group A.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo surprised by increasing criticism

  September 27, 2017 23:41 IST

  The ace striker was criticized by many after a poor performance in a 1-0 home loss (Real Madrid) against Real Betis in the Spanish league.

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  Champions League: Harry Kane scores 6th hat-trick of 2017 in Spurs' 3-0 win at Apoel

  September 27, 2017 11:55 IST

  Tottenham, which beat the German side 3-1 in their opener at Wembley Stadium, defeated APOEL with a Harry Kane hat trick, his sixth of the year.

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  Champions League: De Bruyne, Sterling score as Manchester City beat Shakhtar 2-0

  September 27, 2017 11:50 IST

  Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling scored as Manchester City beat Shakhtar Donetsk to take the group's lead with six points.

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  Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo brace helps Real Madrid win 3-1 at Dortmund

  September 27, 2017 11:45 IST

  Ronaldo, yet to score in the Spanish league where he sat out a five-game suspension for shoving a referee, took his tally in Europe's premier competition this season to four goals in two games as he sent Dortmund to its second straight defeat.

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  Champions League: Misfiring Liverpool held to 1-1 draw by Spartak Moscow

  September 27, 2017 11:43 IST

  Liverpool dominated the attack but Firmino and substitute Daniel Sturridge missed good chances, while Mohamed Salah had a header saved deep into injury time.

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  Neymar who? FC Barcelona off to a rampant start in La Liga

  September 26, 2017 17:43 IST

  The Spanish giants don't seem to miss their winger as it has been Lionel Messi who has been netting in goals consistently since the Brazilian's departure.

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  EPL: Arsenal present West Bromwich Albion a loss on Gareth Barry's record appearance

  September 26, 2017 16:45 IST

  It was a disappointing way for West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry to celebrate making a record 633rd Premier League appearance.

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  Brazil eyeing to reclaim U-17 World Cup title at majestic Salt Lake

  September 26, 2017 16:17 IST

  Brazil have won the title thrice in the past as the South American country is just behind title holders and four-time champions Nigeria, who have failed to qualify for the upcoming edition.

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  We're not afraid of facing tough opponents: India U-17 captain

  September 26, 2017 16:02 IST

  The hosts will face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to family of boy killed in Mexico earthquake

  September 26, 2017 13:49 IST

  Spanish media said the message written on the jersey was in reference to Santiago Flores, the boy killed in a school crushed by Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

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  AIFF is doing terrific work over the years, says India U-16 head coach

  September 25, 2017 17:51 IST

  The India U-16 team who are now unbeaten in 12 matches (including practice matches and official matches) are in a favourable position to qualify for the AFC U-16 Championship 2018.