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  FIFA, AFC officials to visit Kolkata for ISL, I-League merger

  September 10, 2017 20:38 IST

  The two-member team of Nic Coward, a consultant to FIFA, and Alex Phillips, Head of AFC-UEFA Affairs, is expected to meet the two Maidan heavyweights Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

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  EPL: Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy and Kevin De Bruyne take to twitter after embarassing Liverpool

  September 10, 2017 18:51 IST

  The two midfielders took to twitter to troll their teammates in an amusing way after City's complete annihilation over the Merseyside club.

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  El Clasico exhibition match in Mumbai postponed

  September 10, 2017 17:47 IST

  Legends of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were to play an exhibition match in memory of Dutch legend and Barcelona star Johan Cruyff.

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  La Liga: Benzema hurt, Marcelo sent off as Real Madrid draw Levante

  September 10, 2017 17:10 IST

  With Cristiano Ronaldo serving the third of a four-match suspension, for pushing a referee, Zidane gave starts to newcomer Theo Hernandez and midfielder Marcos Llorente.

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  Bundesliga: Hoffenheim stun Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund draw Freiburg

  September 10, 2017 17:04 IST

  Counterpart Carlo Ancelotti was left pondering how his side lost after 23 efforts at goal.

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  Messi hat trick puts Barcelona in Liga lead as Real Madrid draw

  September 10, 2017 11:42 IST

  Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against crosstown rival Espanyol on Saturday, making Barcelona the only side so far to win its first three games in La Liga.

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  Manchester City rout Liverpool 5-0, perfect United start ends

  September 10, 2017 11:28 IST

  Four of City's goals against Liverpool came after Sadio Mane was sent off for a high challenge that forced goalkeeper Ederson off injured in Manchester.

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  EPL: Manchester City humiliate Liverpool 5-0 as Pep Guardiola's spending pays off

  September 09, 2017 23:53 IST

  While City remains unbeaten, only Manchester United has a perfect record heading into its fourth match of the season at Stoke later Saturday.

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  EPL: Arsenal recover from losses by beating Bournemouth 3-0

  September 09, 2017 23:40 IST

  Gunners managed to claim three points after their heavy losses to Stoke City and Liverpool.

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  EPL: Chelsea defeat Leicester City as N'Golo Kante scores against former club

  September 09, 2017 23:35 IST

  Jamie Vardy smashed one back for the hosts from the penalty spot, but Antonio Conte's team held on for the three points.

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  3rd Test: James Anderson evergreen as England clinch series vs West Indies

  September 09, 2017 23:08 IST

  On day three, ultimately the final day, England took control through Anderson's 7-42, the best innings return for the veteran seamer in his 129th test.

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  EPL: Tell Jose Mourinho I'm coming, says Zlatan Ibrahimovic

  September 09, 2017 17:17 IST

  A devastating knee injury earlier on this year won't stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic from playing as the speedy recovery continues.

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  French League: Kylian Mbappe scores on debut as PSG thrash Metz 5-1

  September 09, 2017 16:32 IST

  The 18-year-old striker started the game in a PSG attack also featuring Edinson Cavani and Brazil star Neymar, who joined this summer from Barcelona for a world record 222 million euros ($262 million).

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  Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal franchise

  September 08, 2017 18:35 IST

  The inaugural edition of the five-a-side event featured soccer legends Luis Figo, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Hernan Crespo, Michel Salgado, Falcao and Ronaldhino, who is all set to return for this season.

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  Bibiana Steinhaus making history as Bundesliga's 1st female referee

  September 08, 2017 0:28 IST

  Steinhaus has already spent a decade refereeing in Germany's second division and she has plenty of experience with many of the country's top stars from taking charge of German Cup games as well.

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  Impact of FIFA U-17 World Cup already felt in India, Bhaichung Bhutia

  September 07, 2017 19:13 IST

  Former India football captain Bhutia, who retired in 2011 agreed with the view of the football officials and the experts that the first ever FIFA tournament in the country, will be a "game changer".

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  ISL: Chennaiyin FC sign Nigerian forward Jude Nworuh

  September 06, 2017 23:36 IST

  The 28-year-old joins the 2015 ISL champions on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract at Finnish outfit FC Ilves.

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  Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez hits back at critics after Chile defeat

  September 06, 2017 19:09 IST

  After suffering back to back defeats in the World Cup qualifiers to Bolivia and Paraguay and a thumping defeat to Liverpool in the EPL, Sanchez bashes the Pundits for their criticism.

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  Indian colts must use Under-17 World Cup to shine, say FIFA legends

  September 06, 2017 17:11 IST

  "If you want to go to Real Madrid, then this is your opportunity. All the big scouts and agents will be watching, so enjoy and grab this opportunity", says Carlos Valderrama.

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  Colombia level 1-1 with Brazil; Argentina draw Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers

  September 06, 2017 16:22 IST

  In other matches in South America: Bolivia edged Chile 1-0, Peru beat Ecuador 2-1 and Uruguay defeated Paraguay 2-1.

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  PSG hope Kylian Mbappe is last link to Champions League success

  September 06, 2017 15:53 IST

  Mbappe has been added to a glittering assembly of attacking talent that includes Brazil star Neymar, striker Edinson Cavani, and wingers Angel Di Maria and Julian Draxler.

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  Spain and Serbia close in on World Cup spots

  September 06, 2017 12:45 IST

  Spain followed up Saturday's 3-0 win over Italy by crushing Liechtenstein 8-0 to remain top of Group G, three points ahead of the Azzurri, who labored to a 1-0 win over Israel.

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  Balwant Singh could have scored 4 but I will take 2, says Stephen Constantine

  September 06, 2017 0:01 IST

  Constantine termed it a "valuable win" considering the ultra-defensive tactic employed by the home team.

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  Balwant Singh's brace helps India beat Macau 2-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

  September 05, 2017 19:54 IST

  With nine points from three games, India are now firmly in contention to seal a berth for the 2019 edition of the tournament.

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  La Liga: Diego Simeone signs a 2-year contract with Atletico Madrid

  September 05, 2017 19:03 IST

  Simeone has won five titles with Atletico since his arrival, including the UEFA Europa League and the European Super Cup in 2012.

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  I am not affected by criticism, says Juventus veteran Gianluigi Buffon

  September 05, 2017 18:39 IST

  Italy lost 0-3 to Spain in a World Cup qualifying game which effectively ended Italy's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup directly as group winners.

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  Marcus Rashford puts England on brink of World Cup qualification after edging Slovakia 2-1

  September 05, 2017 16:12 IST

  By beating its nearest challenger for the one automatic qualification spot, England moved five points clear in Group F of the European zone with two rounds remaining.

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  Germany display dominant performance after thrashing Norway 6-0 in World Cup qualifiers

  September 05, 2017 16:01 IST

  Defending World Cup champions Germany were back to their normal ways as Müller, Özil and Werner netted in four goals before half time.