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  Rio Ferdinand plans to retire at end of season

  October 24, 2014 23:29 IST

  London:  Former England captain Rio Ferdinand plans to retire from football at the end of the season. After being released by Manchester United at the end of last season, the 35-year-old defender has struggled to

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  ISL: NorthEast United stun 9-man Mumbai 2-0

  October 24, 2014 23:09 IST

  Mumbai:  NorthEast United struck twice in the second half in a remarkable turnaround to stun Mumbai City FC 2-0 in a Hero Indian Super League match which saw the home side reduced to nine men

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  Luis Suarez to return in clasico after biting ban

  October 24, 2014 21:56 IST

  Barcelona, Spain:  Luis Suarez's long wait is almost over. The much-maligned forward will play his first minutes on Saturday against Real Madrid after completing his ban for biting an opponent four months ago at the

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  ISL: Kerala Blasters FC counting on Morgan's fan base in Bengal

  October 24, 2014 21:38 IST

  Kolkata:  Atletico de Kolkata may be high on home support but their Sunday opponents Kerala Blasters FC would not find themselves too out-of-place either with the X-factor in Trevor James Morgan, the highly successful former

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  Mohammedan Sporting makes U-turn, decides to play

  October 24, 2014 20:44 IST

  Kolkata: Just days after shocking the football fraternity by declaring they were shutting down for the season due to acute funds crunch, the city's 123-year-old club Mohammedan Sporting today announced that they would play in

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  ISL: Dynamos eye maiden victory as they face Chennaiyin test

  October 25, 2014 16:45 IST

  New Delhi:  An impressive show against table toppers Atletico de Kolkata boosting their morale, Delhi Dynamos take on another high-flying team Channaiyin FC in what promises to be a high-voltage clash in the Hero Indian

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  Lamela's outrageous goal illuminates Europa League

  October 24, 2014 7:30 IST

  Erik Lamela's outrageous goal in a big win for Tottenham illuminated the third round of Europa League group-stage matches, in which Fiorentina and Dynamo Moscow maintained their perfect starts to the competition.   In what will

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  Brazil players told not to wear hats, earrings

  October 24, 2014 7:29 IST

  Sao Paulo: Brazil players are being told not to wear hats, earrings or flip-flops while serving the national football team under the command of coach Dunga.    They also can't use mobile phones or tablets at

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  Champions League: Arsenal beats Anderlecht 2-1 to stay 2nd in group

  October 23, 2014 18:54 IST

  Brussels:  Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski scored in the final minutes to give Arsenal 2-1 victory over Anderlecht and a thrilling Champions League birthday present for manager Arsene Wenger.   With defeat seeming assured, Gibbs brought

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  ISL: Atletico de Kolkata buoyant after return of Borja Fernandes

  October 23, 2014 17:32 IST

  Kolkata: Atletico de Kolkata will be bolstered by the return of Borja Fernandes, even as their marquee signing and Liverpool star Luis Garcia is all set to miss their ISL away fixture against FC Goa

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  Ronaldo scores 70th as Real beats Liverpool 3-0

  October 23, 2014 8:14 IST

  Paris: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 70th Champions League goal and Mario Balotelli again failed to deliver as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 win at Liverpool on Wednesday to take complete control of Group B

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  Minev's late goal gives Ludogorets win over Basel

  October 23, 2014 7:19 IST

  Sofia, Bulgaria: Yordan Minev scored a stoppage-time winner to give Champions League newcomer Ludogorets a 1-0 victory over 10-man Basel in Group B on Wednesday.   Minev struck a right-footed shot from outside the box into

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  Olympiakos beats Juventus 1-0 in Champions League

  October 23, 2014 7:16 IST

  Piraeus, Greece: Olympiakos pulled off another Champions League upset by beating Juventus 1-0 on Wednesday to go level on points with Group A leader Atletico Madrid.   Swiss midfielder Pajtim Kasami fired the winner past Gianluigi

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  Arsenal beats Anderlecht 2-1 to stay 2nd in group

  October 23, 2014 7:12 IST

  Brussels: Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski scored in the final minutes to give Arsenal 2-1 victory over Anderlecht and a thrilling Champions League birthday present for manager Arsene Wenger.   With defeat seeming assured, Gibbs brought

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  Bhaichung Bhutia inducted in AFC's Hall of Fame

  October 22, 2014 18:24 IST

  New Delhi: Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted into the AFC's Hall of Fame, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said today. The AIFF said it got a letter from Dato Alex Soosay, General

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  Know how Champions League resumed with a flurry of goals

  October 23, 2014 11:29 IST

  Frankfurt, Germany : The Champions League returned on Tuesday with a 40-goal bonanza as Bayern Munich thrashed Roma 7-1 for its biggest victory on the road and Luiz Adriano scored five as Shakhtar put seven

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  4 months after bite, Suarez to face Real Madrid

  October 22, 2014 15:16 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: Few might remember his knee surgery just three weeks before the World Cup, or the two goals he scored in a 2-1 victory over England in his first match in the tournament.    The

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  Russia has no major racism problem, says minister

  October 22, 2014 15:12 IST

  Moscow: Russia has no particular problem with racism in football as it prepares to host the 2018 World Cup-- despite a series of recent incidents, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said Wednesday.   Russian champion CSKA Moscow

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  Mexico tops Jamaica, to face US in WCup qualifying

  October 22, 2014 13:20 IST

  Washington: Mexico advanced in Women's World Cup qualifying Tuesday night with a 3-1 win over Jamaica, setting up a semifinal match against the United States in similar circumstances to four years ago -- when the

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  Champions League: CSKA rallies to draw 2-2 with Manchester City

  October 21, 2014 23:58 IST

  Moscow:  Manchester City was left struggling in the Champions League on Tuesday after squandering a two-goal lead and conceding a late penalty to draw 2-2 at CSKA Moscow.   Goals from Sergio Aguero and James Milner

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  Barcelona club member to drop suit against Neymar

  October 21, 2014 22:44 IST

  Barcelona, Spain: The Barcelona club member who filed a lawsuit over the cost of Neymar's transfer fee says he has asked his lawyers to withdraw the suit.   Jordi Cases writes in a letter the Catalan

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  ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters 2-1

  October 21, 2014 22:18 IST

  Chennai:  Former Hull City wingback Bernard Mendy scored through a stunning bicycle kick as hosts Chennayin FC beat Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a Hero Indian Super League match here on tuesday.     Chennayin FC now have

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  Michel Platini says he won't support Blatter in FIFA vote

  October 21, 2014 21:17 IST

  Rome: UEFA president Michel Platini says he will not support Sepp Blatter in his bid for a fifth term as FIFA president.Platini tells Italian state TV "I wish him well but four years ago he

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  ISL: We are raring to go for first home match, says Materazzi

  October 20, 2014 23:12 IST

  Chennai: Chennaiyin FC manager Marco Materazzi today said that his players were raring to go for their first home match against Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League here tomorrow, even though weathermen predicted heavy

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  Luis Suarez will do big things in Barcelona: Neymar

  October 20, 2014 21:19 IST

  Madrid:  Barcelona striker Neymar said Monday that Luis Suarez, who is set to play against Real Madrid Saturday, is working hard to leave his mark in Barcelona, who also have maestro Lionel Messi in their

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  Mohammedan Sporting opt out of national football scene due to fund crunch

  October 20, 2014 20:19 IST

  Kolkata:  Mohammedan Sporting, one of India's oldest clubs with a rich legacy, today decided to leave the national football scene for this season due to severe financial crisis.     The 123-year-old Maidan-based club was to play

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  ISL: Chennaiyin FC take on Kerala Blasters in first home match

  October 21, 2014 17:28 IST

  Chennai: Chennaiyin FC will look to consolidate their position in the points table while Kerala Blasters FC will be seeking to open their account when they take on each other in a Indian Super League

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  Champions League: Gareth Bale doubtful as Real Madrid face Liverpool

  October 20, 2014 17:05 IST

  Madrid:  Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale is doubtful for Wednesday's Champions League away match against Liverpool FC at Anfield as he is struggling to shake off a muscle injury picked up on international duty with