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  Yearender 2017: Indian football moves a step forward in the big boy's league

  December 28, 2017 20:51 IST

  With a rise in following of the sport, the Indian football saw people enjoying tournaments like Indian Super League (ISL), I-League and FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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  Manchester City beat Newcastle to move 15 points clear in EPL

  December 28, 2017 11:39 IST

  Newcastle's game-plan was predictably cautious as all 11 men not only got behind the ball, but within 35 yards of their own goal for much of the first half.

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  Liverpool seal Virgil Van Dijk in most expensive deal for defender

  December 28, 2017 11:18 IST

  The transfer fee of 70 million pounds ($94 million) could reach 75 million pounds ($100 million) depending on Van Dijk's achievements at Liverpool.

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  End of an era: Football legends who hung up their boots in 2017

  December 27, 2017 19:45 IST

  Football has seen the best come and go and the year 2017 saw some legends of the game bid adieu to one of the greatest sports of all time.

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  EPL: Harry Kane scripts history in Tottenham Hotspur's 5-2 win against Southampton

  December 26, 2017 20:50 IST

  A fourth victory in five league games moved Spurs back into the top four, above Liverpool which played Swansea in the day's late game.

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  Good pay will attract people towards sports: Bhaichung Bhutia

  December 26, 2017 17:01 IST

  Bhutia also emphasised on the importance of having health insurance for national-level athletes.

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  Matter of when Manchester City win title and how many records fall

  December 25, 2017 12:24 IST

  There seems little doubt Pep Guardiola will be raising the Premier League trophy for the first time in May.

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  Paulinho key to FC Barcelona's big win at Madrid and Liga lead

  December 24, 2017 20:08 IST

  Paulinho is a big reason why Barcelona has quickly turned the page four months after Neymar left them in the lurch to open up a commanding lead in the Spanish league.

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  The 'Guardiola' effect: Manchester City first club in EPL to score over 100 goals since 1982

  December 24, 2017 18:25 IST

  City continued their dominant ways as they routed Bournemouth 4-0 with Sergio Aguero's brace and goals from Sterling and new signing Danilo.

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  ISL: Robbie Keane strikes winner as Atletico de Kolkata beat Delhi Dynamos 1-0

  December 24, 2017 12:43 IST

  The former Ireland and Spurs player injected life into the game with a spectacular finish in the 78th minute to score his first goal of the season.

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  EPL: Manchester United drop points after Leicester draw, City cruise through

  December 24, 2017 11:44 IST

  Chelsea's title defense faltered again in a 0-0 draw at resurgent Everton. The third-place champion fell 16 points adrift of City.

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  ISL: Pune City storm into top four with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

  December 23, 2017 21:46 IST

  The game had to come to life at some point as Goa looked out of ideas going forward, allowing Pune to hit them on the break and take a valuable three away points.

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  La Liga: Messi and Suarez shine as FC Barcelona rout Real Madrid 3-0 to win El Clasico

  December 23, 2017 21:26 IST

  The victory by Ernesto Valverde's team put Barcelona 14 points clear of Madrid, which remained in fourth place with a game in hand.

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  EPL: 4 goals in 6 minutes sees Arsenal draw Liverpool 3-3 in thriller

  December 23, 2017 14:01 IST

  The draw kept Liverpool in the fourth and final Champions League qualification place, 17 points behind City.

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  ISL: With an eye on pole position, confident FC Goa host FC Pune City

  December 22, 2017 19:14 IST

  FC Goa have played attacking football, scoring a staggering 10 goals in their last two matches.

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  Good to see youngsters play professional football, says Bengaluru FC brand ambassador Rahul Dravid

  December 22, 2017 17:20 IST

  The 44-year-old Dravid was roped in as Bengaluru FC's brand ambassador attended his first ISL match and was impressed with the fan following the club and the league has generated, terming it as ‘fantastic' for Indian football.

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  Champions League: Want to eliminate Real Madrid, says Neymar

  December 22, 2017 16:42 IST

  The 25-year-old said the fixture depends upon the performance of the whole team and not just him as an individual.

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  ISL: Eyeing momentum, ATK face bottom-placed Delhi Dynamos FC

  December 22, 2017 16:30 IST

  With ATK struggling with their star Irish forward Robbie Keane, Taylor's inspirational show will be a big boost for the ISL club.

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  ISL: Injury time penalty gives Jamshedpur FC 1-0 win over Bengaluru FC

  December 21, 2017 23:29 IST

  Brazillian Matheus Trindade Goncalves of Jameshdpur sent Bengaluru goalkeeper in the wrong direction in the first minute of the stoppage time to score the only goal of the match to the stunning silence of the home crowd at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

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  New year delight: FC Barcelona agree to sign Philippe Coutinho for 133 Million Pounds

  December 21, 2017 19:13 IST

  The Brazilian playmaker is set to make a switch to Camp Nou next month in the new year after his representatives thrashed out terms with the Catalan giants.

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  India remain stagnant at 105th spot in FIFA rankings

  December 21, 2017 16:16 IST

  The Sunil Chhetri-led side retained their spot with 320 points.

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  El Clasico: Ronaldo put to test by Messi as Real Madrid host FC Barcelona

  December 23, 2017 13:32 IST

  Ronaldo and Messi both have four Champions League titles, but Messi's eight Spanish league titles double Ronaldo's tally for Madrid and Manchester United.

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  EPL: Swansea City part ways with manager Paul Clement after dreadful start

  December 21, 2017 13:07 IST

  Clement's departure comes with the South Wales team bottom of the standings, approaching the midway point of the season.

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  Bayern Munich knockout defending champions Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in German Cup

  December 21, 2017 12:52 IST

  The German Clasico saw the league leaders Bayern Munich knockout arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund as Muller and Boateng shined in goal.

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  Manchester United League Cup defense ended by 2nd-tier Bristol City

  December 21, 2017 12:45 IST

  Revenge was 108 years in the making for Bristol City, which lost to United in its only major final in the 1909 FA Cup.

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  ISL: Mumbai City FC beat NorthEast FC 2-0

  December 21, 2017 0:01 IST

  Balwant Singh scored on either side of half-time to ensure a 2-0 win for the Mumbai outfit over the unlucky hosts NorthEast United FC.

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  Have to win El Clasico in order to stay in title race: Toni Kroos

  December 20, 2017 20:16 IST

  Real Madrid are fourth in the points table with just 31 points in their bag to Barcelona's 42.

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  ISL: Bengaluru FC eye pole position ahead of Jamshedpur FC clash

  December 20, 2017 17:35 IST

  Having placed second in the points table, Bengaluru are locked with FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC with 12 points each.