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  French football team plays England in defiance against terrorism

  November 16, 2015 18:52 IST

  London: The Wembley Arch will be illuminated in the red, white and blue of the French flag. The French motto, "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" will be projected onto the front of the stadium. The words of

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  Explosions heard during France-Germany match in Paris

  November 14, 2015 12:12 IST

  Paris: As news of bloodshed filtered through the crowd and police sirens wailed outside, thousands of soccer fans milled around the Stade de France, reluctant to leave the seemingly safe stadium.The spectators didn't panic, despite

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  Robin Singh's strike helps India beat Guam 1-0

  November 13, 2015 10:59 IST

  Bengaluru: A 10th minute strike from forward Robin Singh and some heroics under the bar from goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu ensured India's 1-0 win against Guam in a World Cup qualifier group D encounter here

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  Benzema to take legal action in shocking sex tape scandal

  November 12, 2015 14:22 IST

  Paris: Karim Benzema's lawyer will take legal action against a radio station that published a transcript of a conversation between the France striker and a friend which was recorded as part of the investigation into

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  Watch Video: Special Diwali wishes from these English Premier League Football Clubs

  November 12, 2015 12:41 IST

  New Delhi: Diwali fever has gripped English Premier League (EPL) teams as well.Arsenal and Manchester United clubs released videos on Wednesday to wish their fans, especially in India, on the occasion of Diwali.In the video,

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  Neymar better than Messi or Ronaldo: Brazil coach Dunga

  November 12, 2015 11:55 IST

  Sao Paulo: Brazilian coach, Carlos Verri, better known as Dunga, says Neymar is the best footballer in the world in 2015, and is better than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo."If we compare numbers, Neymar has

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  I am an admirer of Indian culture: Arsenal manager Wenger

  November 12, 2015 11:24 IST

  London: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said he admires India's "special culture", as the country celebrated Diwali.Wenger, who admitted that he was an admirer of Mahatma Gandhi, also said he always had "big respect" for

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  ISL: NorthEast United edge past Chennaiyin FC 2-1

  November 11, 2015 23:04 IST

  Chennai: A spirited NorthEast United came back from behind to edge past Chennaiyin FC 2-1 in a closely contested Indian Super League football match here today.This was Chennaiyin's third home loss at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

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  India hunt for first win in match against Guam

  November 11, 2015 14:49 IST

  Bangalore: Virtually out of contention for a final round berth, India would look to register their first win in their 2018 football World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Guam in a group match

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  ISL: ATK overcome Kerala Blasters 3-2

  November 10, 2015 23:01 IST

  Kochi: Substitute Arata Izumi rose to the occasion and struck two late goals to lead Atletico de Kolkata to a 3-2 victory over Kerala Blasters in an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) football match here

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  Ronaldo to visit India next year to watch ISL

  November 10, 2015 17:37 IST

  Macau: Football fans in India will have to wait for another year to get a glimpse of former Brazilian legend Ronaldo as he would be able to accept his long-time friend and ex-teammate Roberto Carlos'

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  Shocking! Wayne Rooney slaps WWE superstar Wade Barrett (Watch Video)

  November 10, 2015 17:05 IST

  England and Manchester United football captain Wayne Rooney had a nasty fight with a WWE superstar at the Manchester Arena.Rooney was provoked after Wade Barrett insulted him in front of his six-year-old son.The incident occurred

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  Ronaldo's biggest fan is himself, suggests new film

  November 10, 2015 14:21 IST

  London: The most important date of the year for Cristiano Ronaldo has nothing to do with Real Madrid's big "clasico" games against Barcelona. Or crucial Champions League matches. Or representing Portugal on international duty.According to

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  ISL: ATK go down to NorthEast at home

  November 07, 2015 23:24 IST

  Kolkata: Bottom-placed NorthEast United FC struck through a Simao Sabrosa penalty to shock reigning champions Atletico de Kolkata 1-0 in an Indian Super League football match at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan here today.This was the

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  David Beckham plays soccer with Nepalese children

  November 06, 2015 18:55 IST

  Kathmandu, Nepal: David Beckham played soccer with Nepalese children on Friday and visited a school in Bhaktapur that was damaged in April's devastating earthquake.Beckham visited the Shree Padma Higher Secondary School, where classes are being

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  Goa down Chennai to top ISL table

  November 06, 2015 0:07 IST

  Chennai: Leo Moura and Jonatan Lucca fired home from the penalty spot as FC Goa notched up a 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter here on Thursday to jump

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  I-League, Indian Super League may be merged: AIFF

  November 03, 2015 18:21 IST

  Jamshedpur: The I-League and the Indian Super League (ISL) could be merged in a couple of years to improve the standard of the game in the country, a senior All India Football Federation (AIFF) official

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  Tata Motors ropes in Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador

  November 02, 2015 19:59 IST

  New Delhi: In a major marketing initiative, auto major Tata Motors has roped in soccer superstar Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador for its passenger vehicles portfolio.The company has signed up the four-time winner of

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  I think I am better than Messi: Ronaldo

  November 02, 2015 11:36 IST

  Madrid: Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo said he believed he was a better player than FC Barcelona's Leo Messi in an interview published in Spanish sports paper, Marca on Sunday.Ronaldo was giving one of his

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  ISL: Hume's hat-trick powers Atletico past Mumbai

  November 02, 2015 0:11 IST

  Mumbai: Canadian striker Ian Hume made light of a bandaged head to score a fine hat-trick and help defending champions Atletico de Kolkata drub Mumbai City FC 4-1 in a fast-paced Indian Super League football

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  ISL: Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC settle for 1-1 draw

  October 31, 2015 22:43 IST

  Kochi: Kerala Blasters missed a crucial second-half penalty kick and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against rivals Chennaiyin FC in the Hero Indian Super League football here today.Chennaiyin FC had taken the lead

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  Is Sunil Chhetri ready to play in a top European league?

  October 31, 2015 13:52 IST

  Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has made a spectacular start to his ISL career. Despite missing Mumbai City FC's first two games, Chhetri is the joint top scorer in the ISL so far with six

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  ISL: Injury-time goal gives Delhi 1-0 win over Kolkata

  October 29, 2015 23:18 IST

  Kolkata: Brazilian striker Gustavo dos Santos struck an injury-time goal as Delhi Dynamos beat defending champions Atletico de Kolkata by a solitary goal in a closely-fought Indian Super League football match here today.Delhi substitute Santos

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  ISL: Coach Taylor parts ways with Kerala Blasters after dismal show

  October 28, 2015 18:29 IST

  Kochi: Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Kerala Blasters on Wednesday announced that head coach Peter Taylor has left the side and Trevor Morgan will replace him for the rest of the ongoing edition."Peter Taylor has

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  FIFA presidential race: Including Michel Platini, 7 in fray

  October 28, 2015 16:25 IST

  Geneva: Seven men are in the running to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, with Michel Platini's candidature pending because of his suspension from soccer.FIFA published the list of valid applications "proposed in due time

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  ISL:Pune City beat Kerala Blasters 3-2, move to top of table

  October 27, 2015 21:48 IST

  Pune: Former Turkish international Tuncay Sanli continued his good form as his powerful header in the 72nd minute enabled FC Pune City register a thrilling 3-2 victory over Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League

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  Will win ISL for Goa this year: Zico

  October 27, 2015 17:50 IST

  Panaji: FC Goa coach Zico on Tuesday promised to win the Indian Super League (ISL) trophy for the state, while also reminiscing about the tough challenges in the football tourney's maiden edition last year.Former Brazilian superstar Zico was

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  Luis Suarez scores hat trick as Barcelona keeps pace with Real Madrid

  October 26, 2015 19:31 IST

  Madrid: Luis Suarez scored a hat trick as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Eibar 3-1 on Sunday, joining Real Madrid atop the Spanish league standings.Eibar surprised early at the Camp Nou with a goal