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  Unable to receive FIFA financial support due to sanctions, says Iran

  April 27, 2020 9:54 IST

  FFIRI has serious problems with regard to receiving financial assistance from FIFA, as broad US restrictions on Iran's banking system are still in force.

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  No football 'before summer': Spain's health minister

  April 27, 2020 9:44 IST

  Spain has been without football since March 12, two days before the nation went into a strict lockdown under a state of emergency to battle its savage coronavirus outbreak that has claimed more than 22,000 lives.

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  Serie A to resume training from May 18: Italian government

  April 27, 2020 9:31 IST

  The move means that the Serie A league could resume playing games in June — albeit without any fans in the stadiums.

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  Everton miffed as Moise Kean holds house party amid coronavirus outbreak

  April 27, 2020 8:54 IST

  Everton said it is "appalled" as local media reported that striker Moise Kean hosted a house party in the midst of coronavirus lockdown.

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  East Bengal prematurely terminate contracts of players, citing COVID-19 pandemic

  April 26, 2020 21:47 IST

  The 2019-20 season of I-League was concluded by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with Mohun Bagan declared as champions as remaining matches could not be completed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande begin work on world's biggest soccer stadium worth $1.7 billion

  April 26, 2020 19:16 IST

  The new venue will have a seating capacity of 100,000 seats, 16 VVIP private areas, 152 VIP private areas, a FIFA area and is slated to be opened by the end of 2022.

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  Expect Chinese football league to begin in June, says Shanghai Shenhua coach

  April 26, 2020 18:24 IST

  With the Covid-19 pandemic petering out in China, all CSL sides have began to prepare for the 2020 campaign though its beginning date remains undecided.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic among my idols growing up: Erling Haaland

  April 26, 2020 17:29 IST

  Borussia Dortmund youngster Erling Haaland named Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his footballing idols growing up.

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  Could've sent off Maradona during anthems: 1990 WC final referee

  April 26, 2020 15:48 IST

  Edgardo Codesal claimed that Maradona was abusing 'profusely' while the national anthems were going on and he thought about showing him the red card even before the actual start of the blockbuster clash.

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  Everton ‘appalled’ by Moise Kean’s coronavirus lockdown breach

  April 26, 2020 15:33 IST

  The northwest England club says it has been stressing to staff the importance of following government rules to help the National Health Service deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.

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  Former Man Utd defender Rafael expresses desire to end career at Botafogo with brother Fabio

  April 26, 2020 14:30 IST

  Former Manchester United defender Rafael Da Silva has said that he would like to end his career alongside brother Fabio at Botafogo.

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  Arsenal to resume individual training soon amidst coronavirus outbreak

  April 26, 2020 12:28 IST

  Arsenal, who are currently placed ninth in the top division, announced they will allow players to return to training but they will have to follow government's social distancing protocols.

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  Polish football league targets resuming the season on May 29

  April 26, 2020 11:39 IST

  Poland's football federation became the first in Europe to set a date for the resumption of the league amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Diego Maradona eager for football to return

  April 26, 2020 11:20 IST

  Argentinian football has been suspended since March 16 amid the global COVID-19 pandemic and officials have yet to indicate when local competitions might resume.

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  Premier League giant Chelsea to not impose pay cut on players

  April 26, 2020 8:46 IST

  Chelsea also said they will not be furloughing any full-time staff, casual workers and match day employees are being compensated by the club through to June 30.

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  Coronavirus impact: Aston Villa players, coaches agree to take 25 per cent pay cut for 4 months

  April 26, 2020 8:29 IST

  It was also announced that a National Health Service trust is to offer maternity care at Villa’s home ground in Birmingham following the success of a similar tie-up with nearby West Bromwich Albion.

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  Lionel Messi's shirt is the only one I want: Raheem Sterling

  April 25, 2020 22:40 IST

  Manchester City's Raheem Sterling has said that he likes collecting shirts, and that he would like to have Lionel Messi's jersey.

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  Dutch club prepares for legal action after federation cancels season due to COVID-19 pandemic

  April 25, 2020 21:59 IST

  Anger swelled up in Dutch football clubs after the federation cancelled the remainder of the season, awarding places in European competition on the basis of positions when play was halted.

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  French Ligue 1 players to undergo full medical checkups starting May 11

  April 25, 2020 18:20 IST

  The league, in a statement, said that there remains an option to resume the Ligue 1 in mid-June.

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  Premier League aiming for restart in June, targets season's conclusion by July 27

  April 25, 2020 18:09 IST

  The Premier League is reportedly eyeing a June restart as it hopes to finish the season by July 27.

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  Philippe Coutinho undergoes ankle surgery, to be sidelined for two weeks

  April 25, 2020 12:40 IST

  Coutinho is on a season-long loan at Bayern from Barcelona and has contributed nine goals and eight assists in 32 appearances.

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  Coronavirus impact: FIFA to distribute USD 150 million to member associations

  April 25, 2020 10:03 IST

  Each member association will receive USD 500,000, along with any other remaining funds they were due to receive.

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  Manchester United's Ed Woodward says coronavirus will hit transfer spending

  April 25, 2020 9:55 IST

  One of the biggest pieces of transfer speculation during the lockdown period without live sport has been over whether United can sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane.

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  Iniesta opens up on struggle with depression months before 2010 World Cup

  April 25, 2020 9:03 IST

  Iniesta spoke about the mental struggles that came with suffering an injury during the 2009 Champions League and the death of his close friend Daniel Jarque.

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  Coronavirus: Roy Keane supports Mesut Ozil's decision to not take pay cut

  April 25, 2020 8:28 IST

  Keane said that while smaller clubs may need to be saved by players by taking salary cuts, those playing for big clubs are under no obligation to do so.

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  Coronavirus sees 2019-20 Dutch season cancelled with leaders Ajax denied title

  April 24, 2020 23:44 IST

  Ajax were in fact level on points with AZ Alkmaar with nine rounds of matches yet to go, but ahead in terms of goal difference. However, both the teams will qualify for the next season's UEFA Champions League. 

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  German Cup final postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus pandemic

  April 24, 2020 17:27 IST

  The final of DFB-Pokal, which was scheduled to take place on May 23, has now been postponed indefinitely.

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  Phil Neville to leave role as England women's coach in July 2021

  April 24, 2020 16:31 IST

  Neville has confirmed he will step down from his role after seeing out his contract in July 2021 following the decision to postpone the UEFA Women's EURO 2021 to 2022.