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  Karim Benzema extends contract with Real Madrid through 2023

  August 20, 2021 20:37 IST

  His new contract comes amid speculation that Madrid wants to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.

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  Christian Pulisic tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of World Cup qualifiers

  August 20, 2021 18:52 IST

  Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that the 22-year-old American had tested positive and was in self-isolation, ruling him out of Saturday's game against Arsenal.

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  Jhingan's India teammates hoping his Croatia move opens up new avenues

  August 20, 2021 15:17 IST

  Jhingan will become the first India international footballer to play in the Croatian top-tier league Prva HNL after completing a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik.

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  Arsenal sign midfielder Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid

  August 20, 2021 14:56 IST

  Odegaard scored two goals in 20 appearances for the north London club last season. The team did not disclose details but it was reported to be a five-year contract.

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  Kevin De Bruyne, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante shortlisted for UEFA Men's Player of the Year

  August 19, 2021 22:26 IST

  The winner will be named during the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Istanbul on August 26.

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  I would be tested to the limit, always wanted to stay outside comfort zone: Jhingan on Croatia move

  August 19, 2021 18:13 IST

  Jhingan will become the first India international footballer to play in the Croatian top-tier league after completing a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik.

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  La Liga: Without Messi, Griezmann gets chance to shine at Barcelona

  August 19, 2021 17:17 IST

  As Barcelona continues adjusting to life without Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann gets his best chance yet to take a leading role at the Catalan club.

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  Premier League: Leicester extend contract of winger Harvey Barnes to 2025

  August 19, 2021 16:23 IST

  Barnes had been one of Leicester's best players in 2020-21, scoring 13 goals in all competitions before undergoing knee surgery that ruled him out of Euro 2020.

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  Defender Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC

  August 19, 2021 16:11 IST

  Bheke is also a seasoned campaigner in the ISL having featured for sides like Kerala Blasters, FC Pune City and most recently Bengaluru FC, making 92 appearances over the last six seasons.

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  Watford sign Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan from Fenerbahce

  August 19, 2021 15:42 IST

  The 26-year-old Tufan has played his whole professional career in Turkey and has made 63 appearances for his country.

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  Juventus sign Italian midfielder Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo

  August 19, 2021 10:37 IST

  The 23-year-old Locatelli has joined initially on a two-year loan deal and the move will then be made permanent for a fee of up to 35.5 million euros, Juventus said.

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  Arsenal reportedly reach agreement with Real Madrid for Odegaard transfer

  August 19, 2021 10:14 IST

  The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at the Emirates Stadium, scoring two goals in 20 appearances for the north London club.

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  Serie A preview: Mourinho, Allegri, Inzaghi lead battle of coaches in Italy

  August 18, 2021 19:43 IST

  It has been an offseason of change at other top Serie A clubs with all Italian giants undergoing major reshuffles ahead of the kick-off.

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  ATK Mohun Bagan defeat Bengaluru FC 2-0 in AFC Cup group match

  August 18, 2021 18:55 IST

  Captain Roy Krishna struck in the 39th minute before Subhasish Bose added another goal in the 46th minute to give the Kolkata-based side a head start.

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  Sandesh Jhingan joins HNK Sibenik, to play in Croatia's top tier league

  August 18, 2021 17:18 IST

  The defender has two ISL runners-up medals with Kerala Blasters FC where he spent six years and moved to ATK Mohun Bagan in 2020 after missing the previous season due to injury. 

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  AFC Cup: Ahead of ATK Mohun Bagan game, Bengaluru FC coach asks team to 'play sharp'

  August 18, 2021 11:00 IST

  Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli wants his team to be sharp against fellow Indian Super League (ISL) outfit ATK Mohun Bagan when the teams clash in the AFC Cup Group D South Zone opener at the National Football Stadium in here later on Wednesday.

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  Louis van Gaal's goal: Make the Netherlands World Cup champion

  August 18, 2021 9:33 IST

  Van Gaal was put in charge of the Dutch national team after Frank de Boer quit after the Netherlands was knocked out of Euro 2020 in the round of 16 by the Czech Republic.

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  Robert Lewandowski leads Bayern Munich to German Super Cup win in Borussia Dortmund

  August 18, 2021 8:39 IST

  Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 41st minute and got the decisive third goal in the 74th after Marco Reus had pulled one back for Dortmund.

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  My story at Real Madrid has been written: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on his transfer rumors

  August 18, 2021 7:06 IST

  The 36-year-old Ronaldo is under contract with Juventus through next June, but Spanish media has speculated about a return to Madrid, where he thrived from 2009-18.

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  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rules out signing Cristiano Ronaldo

  August 17, 2021 20:47 IST

  Ronaldo and Ancelotti were together at Real Madrid between 2013 and 2015 and formed part of the squad that won the club's 10th Champions League final.

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  Italian club Roma signs forward Tammy Abraham from Chelsea

  August 17, 2021 17:26 IST

  Abraham replaces Edin Dzeko, who moved to Serie A champion Inter Milan last week.

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  Igor Stimac 'may consider' releasing Jhingan for club football in Croatia

  August 17, 2021 16:27 IST

   The Indian team's defensive mainstay Jhingan is expected to join Croatian top division club HNK Sibenik, making use of a clause that allows him to leave his current club ATK Mohun Bagan.

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  Thibaut Courtois extends contract with Real Madrid

  August 17, 2021 15:34 IST

  The Belgian goalkeeper is now signed by the Spanish giants for the next five years with the new contract running out in June 2026.

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  Villarreal held to 0-0 draw in La Liga opener

  August 17, 2021 10:47 IST

  It was the seventh consecutive winless opening match for Villarreal in the league, and it hasn't started the season with a win at home in six attempts.

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  Afghanistan female footballers make tearful calls for help

  August 17, 2021 10:07 IST

  Afghan women footballers are advised to flee their homes, escape from neighbours who know them as pioneering players, and try to erase their history — particularly activism against the Taliban.

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  Super League rebels back in European soccer's top club body

  August 16, 2021 19:36 IST

  Six English clubs — Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham — will be members of European Club Association again along with AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.

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  Barcelona's president says club's debt now at $1.6 billion

  August 16, 2021 18:39 IST

  Joan Laporta blamed the previous administration of Josep Bartomeu for the club’s “dramatic” situation that ultimately led to Lionel Messi’s departure.

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  Four keypoints from the opening weekend in La Liga

  August 16, 2021 17:22 IST

  Barcelona live without Messi; Real Madrid rely on old guards to pull them through while Atletico Madrid remain clinical in new season.