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Serbia beat Brazil to claim FIFA Under 20 World Cup
June 20, 2015 14:41 ISTWellington: Serbia left it late to win their first FIFA Under-20 World Cup title, with Nemanja Maksimovic grabbing a dramatic extra time winner to seala 2-1 victory here on Saturday.He had earlier set up Stanisa
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Mali are third at FIFA Under-20 World Cup
June 20, 2015 14:24 ISTWellington: Mali clinched the third spot at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup with a 3-1 win over 10-man Senegal at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium.He Malians enjoyed a better opening with several threatening shots on Saturday.
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No probe, no rebidding on soccer World Cup, says Putin
June 20, 2015 10:42 ISTSt Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the need for a probe by his country against FIFA, the governing body of global football, because of corruption allegation in the award of 2018 World Cup
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Neymar in danger of missing Copa America quarterfinals
June 19, 2015 23:01 ISTSao Paulo: Neymar could be banned for more than a game because of the red card received after Brazil's 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America.Neymar will miss the final group match against Venezuela
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Elano signs new loan deal with Chennaiyin FC
June 18, 2015 13:17 ISTRio de Janeiro: Former Brazil international midfielder Elano will rejoin Chennaiyin FC on loan for the 2015 Indian Super League season, the club said."We are delighted to have retained Elano as our marquee player for
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Bhaichuing Bhutia opposes merging I-League and ISL
June 18, 2015 9:11 ISTKolkata: Former Indian soccer capatain Bhaichuing Bhutia on Wednesday opposed any move to merge the I-League with the Indian Super League, saying if such a step was taken, the latter would lose its charm."I doubt
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India had less time for preparation for World Cup qualifying: Bhaichung Bhutia
June 17, 2015 23:03 ISTKolkata: A day after India suffered a humiliating defeat to Guam in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia said that the team had less time for preparation."You always have bad
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Chelsea to start English Premier League title defence against Swansea
June 17, 2015 18:51 ISTLondon: Chelsea football Club will begin their English Premier League title defence in 2015-16 season with a home game against Swansea on August 8.Manchester City, who finished eight points adrift of Chelsea in the last
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India humbled 1-2 by Guam in World Cup qualifiers
June 16, 2015 17:02 ISTTamuning (Guam): India suffered an embarrassing 1-2 defeat to tiny pacific island side Guam, ranked 33 places below them in the FIFA rankings, in their 2018 football World Cup qualifying group match here today.Sunil Chhetri
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Barcelona secure option to buy Brazilian player
June 16, 2015 12:28 ISTRio de Janeiro: Barcelona have paid 3,000,000 euros for the option to buy Brazilian footballer Gerson, according to media reports.Gerson's agent, Jorge Machado, on Monday said the agreement paved the way for the 18-year-old to
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'Neymar ahead of the teams' says James Rodriguez
June 16, 2015 11:09 ISTSantiago: Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez has lavished praise on Brazil captain Neymar ahead of the teams' Copa America Group C clash on Wednesday.The fixture at Santiago's Estadio Monumental is a repeat of last year's World
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Positive India aim for win against Guam
June 16, 2015 10:21 ISTGuam: The Indian football team will renew its quest to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a qualifying game against Guam at the Guam National Football Stadium here on Tuesday.This will be India's
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FIFA calls off Uganda, Kazakhstan friendly
June 15, 2015 12:56 ISTKampala: The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has blocked an international friendly between Uganda and Kazakhstan."Our national team was meant to travel today to Kazakhstan, but FIFA has called off the match because they
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Argentina concedes late goal, draws Paraguay in Copa America
June 14, 2015 9:00 ISTRancagua: Argentina conceded a last-minute equalizer to open its Copa America participation with a disappointing 2-2 draw with Paraguay on Saturday.Substitute striker Lucas Barrios scored in the 90th-minute to cap Paraguay's comeback after Argentina had
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Lionel Messi is in unbeatable shape: Argentina coach Gerardo Martino
June 13, 2015 16:39 ISTSantiago: Argentina coach Gerardo Martino on Saturday said his star striker Lionel Messi is in unbeatable shape for the Copa America.Messi is fresh after playing a instrumental role for Barcelona in winning the treble --
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India go down 1-2 against Oman in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier
June 11, 2015 21:16 ISTBengaluru: An inexperienced Indian football side gave a good fight before going down 1-2 against Oman in the home leg match of the 2018 World Cup Preliminary Qualification round here today.Oman, ranked 40 places above
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USA upsets Germany 2-1 in International Friendly
June 11, 2015 21:10 ISTCologne: Juergen Klinsmann-coached US upset reigning world champions Germany with a 2-1 comeback win, thanks to a late decider by Bobby Wood in an international football friendly here.Wasteful Germans gave away a 1-0 lead as
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Bidding for 2026 World Cup to be postponed:Jerome Valcke
June 10, 2015 20:39 ISTSamara (Russia): On another day of turmoil for FIFA and the World Cup, the bidding contest for the 2026 tournament was put on hold.FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Wednesday it would be "nonsense" to
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Oman test awaits India in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
June 10, 2015 14:24 ISTBengaluru: An acid test awaits the Indian football team as it gets ready to host higher ranked Oman in the second round opening match of AFC qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup here tomorrow.Though
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In better form than I was at World Cup says Messi
June 10, 2015 10:31 ISTLa Serena (Chile): Barcelona star footballer Lionel Messi says he is in better form than last year and expects Argentina to win the 2015 Copa America after the disappointment of losing the World Cup final
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Argentine media executive wanted in FIFA case surrenders
June 10, 2015 10:08 ISTRome: Alejandro Burzaco, an Argentine media executive who was indicted by US prosecutors in connection with an alleged bribery scheme involving former and current FIFA officials, surrendered to the Italian police on Tuesday. He was
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Brazil is clean on winning World Cup bid: President Rousseff
June 09, 2015 13:43 ISTRio de Janeiro Brazil President Dilma Rousseff has said there was "no reason" to suspect kickbacks were used to secure the country's right to stage the 2014 FIFA World Cup."There is no reason to begin
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FIFA Corruption: US wants to ensure Fifa operates with integrity, says Barack Obama
June 09, 2015 8:30 ISTELMAU,Germany: President Barack Obama says soccer fans around the world want to ensure FIFA operates with integrity.Obama weighed in on the FIFA corruption scandal during a visit to Germany. He says in conversations with people
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Manchester United 'most valuable football brand'
June 08, 2015 17:55 ISTLONDON: English football club Manchester United was on Monday named the world's most valuable football brand, replacing German club Bayern Munich, according to a report from consultancy Brand Finance.Despite a season without any silverware, United
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Rosario Central, Independiente draw in Argentina's football league
June 08, 2015 14:38 ISTRosario (Argentina): Rosario Central and Independiente drew 1-1 in the 15th matchday of Argentina's First Division tournament.Emanuel Aguilera opened the scoring for Independiente in the 37th minute of the match played in Gigante del Arroyito
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Qatar may be stripped of 2022 World Cup: FIFA whistleblower
June 15, 2015 13:16 ISTLondon: Qatar is likely be stripped of its chance to host the 2022 World Cup, according to a FIFA whistleblower who was a former senior figure in the country's bid team.Phaedra Almajid, who turned whistleblower
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Indian football can do without below-par foreign coaches says Mohun Bagan coach
June 07, 2015 8:00 ISTKolkata: Mohun Bagan coach Sanjay Sen, who guided the team to its first national league title in 13 years, believes Indian football does not need over-hyped and below-par foreign coaches as there is no dearth
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Barcelona beat Juventus 3-1 to win UEFA Champions League
June 07, 2015 6:19 ISTBerlin: Barcelona overcame resilient Juventus 3-1 thanks to the goals of Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Neymar who wrapped up the treble winning season for the "Blaugrana", following the UEFA Champions League final at outsold
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