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  UEFA to pay $2.28B prize fund to 32 Champions League teams

  June 06, 2018 13:58 IST

  The 32 Champions League teams kicking off in the group stage in September will share a prize fund of 1.95 billion euros ($2.28 billion), up from 1.4 billion euros ($1.6 billion) this season, UEFA confirmed on Tuesday.

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  Intercontinental Cup: New Zealand coach Fritz Schmid feels India will pose tough challenge

  June 06, 2018 13:09 IST

  NZ coach Schmid admitted that it will be a big challenge for his boys to face India in their bid to keep their hopes for final alive.

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  Russia extend winless run against Turkey ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018

  June 06, 2018 10:13 IST

  Russia will go into its home World Cup without a win in seven games after drawing 1-1 with an under-strength Turkey team on Tuesday.

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  UEFA bans Gianluigi Buffon for rants at Champions League referee

  June 06, 2018 9:13 IST

  Buffon, who has since left Juventus, will serve the ban next season if he signs for a club which plays in the Champions League or Europa League.

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  Manchester United reach deal to sign Brazil midfielder Fred

  June 05, 2018 23:04 IST

  United only said that "a further announcement will be made in due course" about the club's first signing of the transfer window.

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  Intercontinental Cup: Rathore, Tendulkar hail Chhetri for 'super achievement' in 100th game

  June 05, 2018 19:01 IST

  It was a memorable match for Chhetri, who turns 34 in August, as he scored twice in India's 3-0 win over the African side in front of a packed crowd at the Mumbai Football Arena.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Complete guide to 12 stadiums across Russia

  June 05, 2018 16:50 IST

  Legacy is an issue as only five stadiums hosted top-level clubs this season, and the government will need to cover the upkeep with subsidies after the tournament.

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  I don't consider myself the best, says Lionel Messi ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018

  June 05, 2018 16:32 IST

  Argentina have been grouped against Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria for the showpiece event in Russia, and Messi admitted that Jorge Sampaoli's side need to pull up their socks.

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  Coach Stephen Constantine says Indian football team should not beg to merit good turnout

  June 05, 2018 15:57 IST

  Stephen Constantine says the Indian football team has done enough in the last few years to merit a decent crowd turnout, and begging was one thing it did not deserve. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Who are the top title contenders?

  June 05, 2018 14:12 IST

  With the biggest sporting event in the world around the corner, we take a look at some of the teams which can dominate in the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

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  "We will give our lives on the pitch", says captain Sunil Chhetri thanks fans after win over Kenya

  June 05, 2018 13:20 IST

  Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri thanked his fans after win over Kenya while saying that the "Indian team would give their lives on the pitch in every match, if they get same support."

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  Cristiano Ronaldo begins World Cup preparations amid Madrid doubts

  June 05, 2018 12:46 IST

  Ronaldo joined Portugal later than the other players because of the Champions League final.

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  Liverpool's Loris Karius had concussion in Champions League final

  June 05, 2018 11:40 IST

  Karius was injured in collision with Sergio Ramos while defending a corner kick in the second half of Liverpool's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid on May 26

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  Five football stars who might retire after FIFA World Cup 2018

  June 05, 2018 10:54 IST

  FIFA World Cup 2018 will start from 14th June and it might be the last chance for many star players who want to achieve this ultimate glory.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny head Poland's squad

  June 04, 2018 23:51 IST

  Poland are preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 2006, meaning Lewandowski and Szczesny will be making their debuts.

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  Intercontinental Cup: Skipper Sunil Chhetri scores twice in 100th game as India crush Kenya 3-0

  June 04, 2018 22:53 IST

  Sunil Chhetri made it a fairytale 100th international game with a double strike as India recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic headline Croatia's squad

  June 04, 2018 21:05 IST

  With their clubs duties behind them, it's time for Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic to focus on the FIFA World Cup 2018. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Injured Mohamed Salah unsurprisingly put in Egypt's squad

  June 04, 2018 20:30 IST

  Mohamed Salah, the Premier League's top scorer, almost singlehandedly led Egypt to their first World Cup since 1990. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018, Team Profile: Nothing impossible for Germany

  June 04, 2018 18:08 IST

  The backbone of the world champions is still there as Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels, Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil, Thomas Mueller and Toni Kroos will use their experience and chemistry to carry on the team in Russia.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Injured Nicklas Bendtner fails to make to Denmark's squad

  June 04, 2018 16:57 IST

  Christian Eriksen, Lasse Schone and William Kvist were named in the team, which will play in Group C against France, Peru and Australia. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Leroy Sane excluded from Germany squad; Manuel Neuer included

  June 04, 2018 18:18 IST

  In a sign of Germany's depth of talent, Leroy Sane was left out of the defending champion's final World Cup squad on Monday.

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  Intercontinental Cup: India vs Kenya clash tickets sold out after Sunil Chhetri's plea

  June 04, 2018 16:03 IST

  Hot on the heels of skipper Sunil Chhetri's emotional plea seeking support from fans, tickets for India's second Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya were sold out in Mumbai.​

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Kompany in Belgium's World Cup squad despite injury

  June 04, 2018 15:36 IST

  The 32-year-old Manchester City center-back, whose career has been blighted by injuries, walked off the field early in the second half of Belgium's 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday.

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  Brazil fans relieved after Neymar's return before World Cup

  June 04, 2018 12:28 IST

  Making a comeback after injury, star forward Neymar inspired Brazil to a clinical 2-0 win over Croatia in an international friendly on Sunday.

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  Spain held by Switzerland ahead of World Cup

  June 04, 2018 9:06 IST

  Spain was in control from the start but failed to capitalize on its chances and paid the prize after a second-half blunder by goalkeeper David de Gea.

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  Neymar makes spectacular return as Brazil sink Croatia 2-0

  June 03, 2018 23:11 IST

  Neymar had replaced midfielder Fernandinho at halftime with the score at 0-0 and needed less than 25 minutes to make his mark and raise hopes of Brazilian fans for the World Cup.

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  Intercontinental Cup: All eyes on Chhetri's 100th appearance as India take on Kenya

  June 06, 2018 16:44 IST

  Another win at the Mumbai Football Arena will ensure the home team's passage to the final of the tournament, which is being used as preparation for next year's Asian Cup.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018, Team Profile: Croatia look to emulate heroes of 1998

  June 03, 2018 16:33 IST

  Drawn into a tough Group D with Iceland, Nigeria and Argentina, Croatia will have to be at their best if they are to progress to the knockout stages.