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  Juventus to train in 'larger groups' as all players test coronavirus negative

  May 22, 2020 11:15 IST

  On Tuesday, star forward Cristiano Ronaldo had also turned up for training as clubs in Italy look to get the players up and running before the potential resumption of football in the country.

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  Coronavirus impact: Udinese and Watford owners wary of restart

  May 22, 2020 8:46 IST

  Last week, Udinese owner Pozzo angered Serie A officials when he wrote a letter to Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora asking the government to step in and slow the league’s restart.

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  Need a few weeks more of training before getting back: Frenkie de Jong

  May 22, 2020 8:20 IST

  De Jong said that he was missing training in the unusually long break that had come due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

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  Kerala Blasters to retire Sandesh Jhingan's no. 21 jersey

  May 21, 2020 22:32 IST

  Jhingan joined Blasters in the inaugural 2014 season of the ISL and has been a mainstay in defence for them ever since.

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  Santi Cazorla the most talented player I have ever played with: Robert Pires

  May 21, 2020 21:26 IST

  Arsenal great Robert Pires said that he could see Villareal and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla's potential early on in the latter's career.

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  Dimitar Berbatov never spoke to teammates at Fulham and Spurs, says Darren Bent

  May 21, 2020 20:28 IST

  Berbatov spent two years at Spurs before joining Manchester United where he won two Premier League titles and reached the final of the Champions League.

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  It's a safe environment and we are following all protocols, says Maguire on training return

  May 21, 2020 16:28 IST

  Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said that the environment feels safe and that he enjoyed his first day upon return to training.

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  Serie A set August 20 finish date, to begin new season on September 1

  May 21, 2020 14:24 IST

  On Wednesday, a Federal Council meeting took place between Italian Football Federation (FIGC) chief Gabriele Gravina, Lega Serie A President Paolo Dal Pino and major stakeholders.

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  Olivier Giroud, Willy Caballero sign one-year contract extensions at Chelsea

  May 21, 2020 12:40 IST

  Most of the Premier League players have returned to individual training sessions at the club facilities.

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  Women's Bundesliga to resume on May 29, confirms DFB

  May 21, 2020 10:24 IST

  Women's Bundesliga will return on May 29, with the match between VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Koln. The season finale has been scheduled for June 28.

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  My body has said 'enough': Spain striker Aritz Aduriz announces retirement

  May 21, 2020 8:53 IST

  Spain's oldest goalscorer and Athletic Bilbao's 'charismatic' striker Artiz Aduriz announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.

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  COVID-19: Organizers assure 'affordable' FIFA World Cup despite Qatar facing recession

  May 21, 2020 8:36 IST

  Qatar's economy is hit by the coronavirus pandemic but the FIFA World Cup organizers assure an 'affordable' tournament for fans.

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  Happy to be back with players: Zidane enjoys 'very good' week of training at Real Madrid

  May 21, 2020 8:14 IST

  Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said that the team looks better this week and hopes for a full squad training soon.

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  South Korea's FC Seoul facing sanctions after putting sex dolls on seats during match

  May 20, 2020 23:11 IST

  FC Seoul is now facing penalties -- including expulsion from their own stadium for putting sex dolls on empty seats during a match last weekend.

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  Manuel Neuer signs two-year contract extension at Bayern Munich

  May 20, 2020 20:09 IST

  Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has signed a two-year extension contract at the club which goes till June 2023.

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  Ronaldo created most problems for me at Real Madrid, says Fabio Capello

  May 20, 2020 16:20 IST

  Capello revealed that Ronaldo's love for parties and alcohol created a big problem for him in the Real Madrid dressing room.

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  Star defender Jhingan and Kerala Blasters decide to part ways

  May 20, 2020 15:16 IST

  Centre-back Jhingan has spent six seasons with Kerala Blasters, helping them reach the ISL final in the first season.

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  'Over the moon': Jurgen Klopp ecstatic ahead of Premier League training return

  May 20, 2020 13:34 IST

  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also gave an insight as to how the players will be approaching training initially.

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  From playing UNO to jumping on Trampoline: Lionel Messi enjoys quality time with family

  May 20, 2020 9:59 IST

  In the viral clip, Lionel Messi is seen playing UNO with family, jumping on a trampoline in the garden at his residence in Barcelona.

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  Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan to co-host 'European Solidarity Cup'

  May 20, 2020 9:25 IST

  The three European giants will stage a European Solidarity Cup in 2021, aiming to send a message of solidarity and use the proceeds to support medical infrastructures in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Watford player and staff members among 6 positive for coronavirus in Premier League testing

  May 20, 2020 8:46 IST

  Burnley said assistant manager Ian Woan was also among the six positive COVID-19 tests announced on Tuesday by the Premier League, which did not identify any individuals.

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  Just want to be ready for next game, says Eden Hazard

  May 20, 2020 8:25 IST

  Hazard stated he will need to put in a lot of physical work in order to get back to full fitness before the season resumes.

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  Italian government gives go-ahead for Serie A teams to resume full team training

  May 19, 2020 23:49 IST

  Sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora added that he has called a meeting with soccer officials for May 28 to decide when the Serie A season can resume. 

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  Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Manchester City’s appeal against 2-year ban in June

  May 19, 2020 23:44 IST

  CAS set aside June 8-10 for the case. It is unclear if a hearing will be held by video link or in person at the court in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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  Premier League confirms 6 coronavirus positive cases from 3 clubs ahead of training resumption

  May 19, 2020 21:47 IST

  The league has not disclosed the names of the individuals who tested positive. They must self-isolate for seven days.

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  Sunil Chhetri faces racial abuse during Instagram Live chat with Virat Kohli, fans defend footballer

  May 19, 2020 20:48 IST

  This is not the first time that Chhetri has been subjected to such comments. In fact, in an interview, he had spoken about the same saying, "The people who are doing it, and who understand the difference, are just ignorant. It's just not right. You shouldn't do it."

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  Man Utd to refund season ticket holders, urge fans to stay away from behind-closed-doors fixtures

  May 19, 2020 15:59 IST

  The Premier League season was suspended in March with United fifth in the standings. United has four home games left.

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  Football will still survive behind closed doors, going to be difficult for cricket: Bhaichung Bhutia

  May 19, 2020 15:41 IST

  The ace striker from Sikkim opined that cricket might suffer behind closed doors, but due to the nature of football it will remain attractive.