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  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti 'surprised' by Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona

  August 14, 2021 9:42 IST

  Ancelotti added that 42 years of experience in football taught him that anything can happen.

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  Newcomer Brentford open Premier League by beating Arsenal

  August 14, 2021 6:13 IST

  Brentford's last game in England's top division was a 1-0 loss to Arsenal, in May 1947. Now the team is top of the league for at least an evening, ahead of the rest of the weekend's games.

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  Jurgen Klopp defends Liverpool's spending after splurge by rivals

  August 13, 2021 19:17 IST

  Van Dijk has signed a new deal until 2025, a huge vote of confidence by Liverpool in a player who has not featured in a competitive match for 10 months because of a serious knee injury sustained early last season.

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  Harry Kane back in training at Tottenham, could play against Manchester City

  August 13, 2021 18:29 IST

  Kane failed to report for preseason fitness checks at Tottenham last week, angering fans amid his apparent interest in joining City.

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  Thomas Dennerby to take charge as head coach of India's senior women's football team

  August 13, 2021 15:03 IST

  The 62-year-old Dennerby, who was earlier in charge of the Indian U-17 women's World Cup squad, has been roped in to help the team prepare for the AFC Asian Cup.

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  Long-time rivals Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos meet as PSG teammates | Watch

  August 13, 2021 9:08 IST

  Lionel Messi attended his first training session since signing for Paris Saint-German on Thursday.

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  Romelu Lukaku seals return to Chelsea for club-record $135 million

  August 12, 2021 23:43 IST

  Lukaku is back at the London club where he spent three seasons from 2011, though he was out on loan for two of those years before being sold for 28 million pounds (now $39 million) to Everton.

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  French season marches on as fans await Lionel Messi debut at PSG

  August 12, 2021 22:35 IST

  Messi told a news conference on Wednesday that it's up to PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino when he plays, but noted he's had “no real training sessions" for a month.

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  Bundesliga contenders: A look at Bayern, Leipzig, Dortmund

  August 12, 2021 20:02 IST

  Bayern begins its bid for a record-extending 10th consecutive German championship at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday. 

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  India remain 105th in FIFA Ranking

  August 12, 2021 16:21 IST

  The points gained in their last two qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup helping them remain in position.

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  EPL: Harry Kane transfer saga could define season

  August 12, 2021 9:41 IST

  Harry Kane's 'will-he, won't he?' move to Manchester City from Tottenham remains in the balance and may only be decided in the final days.

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  Spanish federation opposes league's deal worth $3.2 billion

  August 12, 2021 9:29 IST

  Real Madrid and Barcelona had already opposed the deal, saying that although it would ultimately hurt the teams' broadcast rights in the long term.

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  Late sub Kepa Arrizabalaga helps Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup on penalties

  August 12, 2021 8:42 IST

  Less than 10 weeks after Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final in Porto, Cesar Azpilicueta once again lifted a European trophy to the backdrop of fireworks and tickertape.

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  WATCH: Crazy scenes outside Parc des Princes as PSG fans welcome Lionel Messi

  August 11, 2021 22:45 IST

  Securing an elusive first triumph in Europe's elite club competition will be the immediate target for the Argentina forward

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  Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure

  August 11, 2021 20:04 IST

  Pérez released a statement denying any connection with Messi’s departure after being linked to it by a former Barcelona official who resigned because of the club’s failure to keep the star player.

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  PSG boss says Lionel Messi is 'big asset' for the club commercially

  August 11, 2021 18:02 IST

  The 34-year-old Argentina star joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option for a third season after leaving Barcelona and was unveiled at a news conference at Parc des Princes stadium.

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  Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG

  August 11, 2021 16:09 IST

  Qatari-backed PSG has been desperate to win the Champions League, falling just short when it lost the 2020 final to Bayern Munich. Messi helped Barcelona win four Champions League trophies.

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  Lionel Messi gone but wage ceiling still massive problem for Barcelona as new season looms

  August 11, 2021 15:48 IST

  Although Messi's considerable wage bill is no longer an issue for the club, Barca have not been able to register any of their summer signings into their squad to compete in La Liga.

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  Lionel Messi says he's 'very happy' since arrival to PSG

  August 11, 2021 15:23 IST

  Messi spoke Wednesday at his introductory news conference at Parc des Princes stadium.

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  Red Star Belgrade, Rangers, Slavia Prague eliminated in Champions League qualifying round

  August 11, 2021 10:12 IST

  All the three sides faced surprising exits from the European competition in the third qualifying round.

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  After 17 years, post-Messi era begins in La Liga

  August 11, 2021 8:54 IST

  For the first time since 2004, Barcelona will be without Messi because it couldn’t sign the Argentina star to a new contract due to its troubled financial situation.

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  Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

  August 11, 2021 8:43 IST

  The French club said in a statement that the 34-year-old Argentina star signed a two-year deal with the option for a third season.

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  Lionel Messi flies in to complete move to Paris Saint-Germain

  August 10, 2021 20:37 IST

  Dozens of PSG fans gathered at Le Bourget Airport in Paris to welcome Messi, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring “Ici c’est Paris” — “Here is Paris.”

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  Lionel Messi agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain

  August 10, 2021 16:14 IST

  The 34-year-old Argentina star is set to agree a two-year contract with the option for a further season

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  Premier League looks to be a four-team title fight

  August 10, 2021 15:48 IST

  For very different reasons, each of the Premier League's top four teams from last season appear to be in a healthy position heading into a 2021-22 campaign.

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  Low-cost signings look good, but how will Barca fare without Lionel Messi?

  August 10, 2021 11:56 IST

  Messi's departure is a massive blow to Barca's morale, but if coach Ronald Koeman is able to organise his team well and the team is not badly affected by injuries, it may not be a fatal one.

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  Jack Grealish 'teared up' after Aston Villa exit, targets Champions League with Manchester City

  August 10, 2021 9:57 IST

  Grealish, who had been with Villa since the age of 6, was presented as a City player on Monday, four days after he officially became British soccer’s most expensive player.

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  More bad news: Barcelona without injured Sergio Aguero for 10 weeks

  August 09, 2021 20:23 IST

  Barcelona said medical tests showed that Aguero has a tendon injury in his right calf and will be sidelined for about 10 weeks.