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  Romuald Boco confirmed as Bharat FC's marquee signing

  January 20, 2015 19:20 IST

  New Delhi: Bharat FC bolstered their squad for the 2014-15 I-League football season by signing Romuald Boco as the marquee player.The 29-year-old Boco joins Bharat FC from English League One side Chesterfield FC. Boco is

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  Cruyff calls Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or win 'absurd'

  January 20, 2015 14:47 IST

  Barcelona: Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff has described Cristiano Ronaldo's two back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards as "absurd".The former Barcelona star argued that Real Madrid's Portuguese striker did not perform well in the Brazil FIFA 2014

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  C. Ronaldo rumoured to be dating Spanish TV reporter

  January 20, 2015 14:16 IST

  Madrid: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo seems to have quickly moved on following his break-up with Russian model Irina Shayk with rumours linking him to Spanish TV reporter Lucia Villalon.The pair were pictured celebrating the

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  Ronaldo can overtake Messi to win more Ballon d'Or: Zidane

  January 20, 2015 7:32 IST

  Paris: Zinedine Zidane insists that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has more to give in the future and will end up winning more Ballon d'Or titles than rival Barcelona star Lionel Messi."Ronaldo will win more

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  We need to improve, both attack and defence: Luis Enrique

  January 20, 2015 7:07 IST

  Barcelona: Barcelona boss Luis Enrique Monday said his side needs to put up an improved display to remain in contention for the Spanish title."There are still things we need to improve, both in attack and

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  Everton held to 0-0 draw by West Brom in Premier League

  January 20, 2015 6:48 IST

  Liverpool, England: Kevin Mirallas missed a penalty he wasn't supposed to take as Everton was held to a 0-0 draw by West Bromwich Albion on Monday in the Premier League.Everton was awarded a penalty just

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  Zulu-speaking South African coach creates controversy in Afcon

  January 19, 2015 18:32 IST

  Mongomo (Equatorial Guinea): South African football head coach Ephraim Mashaba courted controversy Monday by refusing to answer questions in any other language other than his native Zulu as a mark of protest against the treatment

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  Asian Cup's 85-year no-draw record broken

  January 19, 2015 18:21 IST

  Sydney: The 2015 Asian Cup has broken an 85-year record, posting the highest number of matches without a draw at a major football tournament.Each of the Asian Cup's group games, 20 so far, has produced

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  Asia Cup: Iran beats UAE 1-0

  January 19, 2015 17:01 IST

  Brisbane, Australia: Substitute Reza Ghoochannejhad scored a controversial injury-time goal to lift Iran to a 1-0 win over UAE and top spot in Group C at the Asian Cup on Monday.Despite a free-flowing game, and

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  Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk part ways (watch pics)

  January 19, 2015 16:50 IST

  New Delhi: Football super star and FIFA footballer of 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo and his long time girl friend and model Irina Shayk have ended their relationship.According to the New York Post, Shayk's representative is reported

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  I-League: Wahingdoh put it across Shillong Lajong 2-1

  January 19, 2015 11:18 IST

  Shillong: Royal Wahingdoh FC rallied from a one goal deficit to get past Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in an I-League game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Sunday.Bekay Bawar and Seityasen Singh found the mark

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  I-League: Sporting Clube de Goa score late equaliser against East Bengal

  January 19, 2015 11:11 IST

  Margao, Goa: East Bengal conceded a late goal to finish with a 1-1 draw against Sporting Clube de Goa in their opening I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda Sunday.The renowned Kolkata side took

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  Barcelona smashes Deportivo La Coruna 4-0

  January 19, 2015 10:50 IST

  Madrid: Barcelona swept to an overwhelming 4-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in Riazor stadium here Sunday, led to victory by an unstoppable and brilliant Lionel Messi, who found the twine three times.Although there has

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  Bagan begin I-League campaign with 3-1 win over Mumbai FC

  January 18, 2015 21:16 IST

  Kolkata: Cash-strapped Mohun Bagan had a perfect start to their I-League football season as Katsumi Yusa and Sony Norde inspired them to a 3-1 victory over Mumbai FC at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan here

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  Real Madrid register easy win against Getafe

  January 18, 2015 21:09 IST

  Madrid: A Cristiano Ronaldo brace and a Gareth Bale flick helped Real Madrid defeat Getafe 3-0 Sunday in the Spanish La Liga.Real Madrid were struggling to break down a well-organised Getafe side until the 62nd

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  Ronaldo scores 2 as Madrid wins 3-0 at Getafe to keep lead

  January 18, 2015 18:36 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half of a 3-0 win at Getafe on Sunday as Real Madrid stayed top of the Spanish league at the halfway point.Madrid started slowly three days

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  China beat North Korea to enter Asian Cup quarters

  January 18, 2015 17:49 IST

  Canberra: Midfielder Sun Ke scored twice to help China beat North Korea 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a best-ever three straight wins as Group B leaders here Sunday.China will challenge hosts

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  Uzbekistan beats Saudi Arabia 3-1 to advance at Asian Cup

  January 18, 2015 17:40 IST

  Melbourne, Australia: Midfielder Sardor Rashidov scored a goal in each half to give Uzbekistan a 3-1 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday and a spot in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.Uzbekistan will next face South Korea

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  Real Sociedad lose 0-1 to Rayo

  January 18, 2015 13:32 IST

  Madrid: A late goal by Angolan striker Manucho gave Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 victory over hosts Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga.Rayo were true to their promise of playing an open, attacking style, offering

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  Southampton beats Newcastle 2-1 in Premier League

  January 18, 2015 10:58 IST

  Newcastle,England: Eljero Elia scored twice as third-place Southampton survived a late penalty appeal to beat Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday in the Premier League.The Dutchman, on loan from Werder Bremen, scored his first goal for the

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  Liverpool beats Aston Villa 2-0 in Premier League

  January 18, 2015 7:21 IST

  Birmingham, England: Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert scored to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday that kept the team in touch with the European places in the Premier League.Borini volleyed in

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  Chelsea thrashes Swansea 5-0 in Premier League

  January 18, 2015 7:01 IST

  Swansea, Wales: Chelsea scored four goals in the opening 36 minutes in its 5-0 demolition of Swansea in the Premier League on Saturday.Oscar struck first within the first minute at the Liberty Stadium. Diego Costa

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  Man United beats struggling QPR 2-0 in Premier League

  January 18, 2015 6:57 IST

  London: Marouane Fellaini and James Wilson came off the bench to end Manchester United's three-game winless run in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring second-half goals in a 2-0 victory against a struggling but spirited

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  Putin reassures Blatter that Russia can host 2018 World Cup

  January 17, 2015 7:54 IST

  St. Petersburg, Russia: FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday he has received personal assurances from Russian President Vladimir Putin that the country's economic problems will not affect its ability to host the 2018 World Cup.Blatter

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  Big guns ready to fire as La Liga reaches halfway point

  January 16, 2015 18:26 IST

  Madrid: The Spanish football season reaches its halfway point this weekend with a crucial set of matches that could prove to be important tests for the top three teams in the La Liga points table.Due

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  Aussie goalie Ryan welcomes Liverpool speculation

  January 16, 2015 14:30 IST

  Canberra: Australian goalkeeper Mat Ryan Friday said he is flattered to be linked with English Premier League club Liverpool, but feels his primary focus remains on the 2015 Asian Cup.Reports out of England during the

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  Constantine appointed Indian men's football head coach

  January 16, 2015 12:02 IST

  New Delhi: Englishman Stephen Constantine was today appointed head coach of Indian men's football team, paving the way for his return at the helm of affairs for the second time.52-year-old Constantine, who is also be

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  Barcelona president says Messi committed to staying at club

  January 15, 2015 18:13 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona's president says Lionel Messi wants to stay at the Spanish club amid speculation about his future. Josep Bartomeu tells Catalunya Radio that Messi "told me that he wants to finish his career at