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  ISL: Capital awaits Del Piero, Trezeguet as Delhi Dynamos take on FC Pune City

  October 14, 2014 8:01 IST

  New Delhi: It will be a reunion of sorts for the cynosure of all eyes Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet as the Capital gears up to host the star-studded Indian Super League (ISL) with

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  Neymar took time out to celebrate Brazil's recent win over Argentina

  October 13, 2014 13:27 IST

  Neymar, recently installed as captain of the Selecao, was pictured alongside Gil, David Luiz, Kaka, Robinho, Everton Ribeiro, Elias and Diego Tardelli as the squad enjoyed a day out together.The squad, who have made a

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  Spain rebounds with 4-0 win at Luxembourg

  October 13, 2014 12:36 IST

  Luxembourg: Diego Costa scored his first goal for Spain in seven appearances to help the defending European champion ease to a 4-0 win at Luxembourg and rebound from its first qualifying loss in eight years

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  Moldova holds Russia to draw in Euro qualifying

  October 13, 2014 12:31 IST

  Moscow: Alexandru Epureanu's header earned Moldova a surprise 1-1 draw with Russia in Moscow on Sunday, paving the way for Austria to take the top spot in their European Championship qualifying group.   Russia struggled to

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  ISL: Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters face NorthEast United

  October 13, 2014 16:32 IST

  Guwahati: A humdinger of a contest is on the cards as NorthEast United FC take on Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Kerala Blasters FC in the second match of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) here on

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  ISL: Syed Rahim Nabi doubtful of Mumbai City FC's second fixture

  October 12, 2014 23:50 IST

  Kolkata: Mumbai City FC captain Syed Rahim Nabi is doubtful for their next ISL fixture against Pune City FC after sustaining an ankle injury during the lung opener against Atletico de Kolkata here on Sunday.Nabi

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  ISL: Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular opening night

  October 12, 2014 21:51 IST

  Kolkata: Atletico de Kolkata gave the football-crazy city fans a night to remember in their 3-0 drubbing of Mumbai City FC as the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion

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  ISL will strengthen football at grassroot level: Mamata

  October 12, 2014 20:11 IST

  Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the Indian Super League will strengthen football at the grass-root level and give Indian players international exposure."ISL indeed is starting of a new football era. It

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  Tendulkar the centre of attraction in ISL opening

  October 12, 2014 19:52 IST

  Kolkata: The presence of biggies from Bollywood, sports and business world notwithstanding, it was Sachin Tendulkar who stole the show at the gala opening ceremony of the Indian Super League. As he walked into the grounds

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  An event to remember: ISL kicks off with glittering ceremony

  October 12, 2014 19:17 IST

  Kolkata: It was an evening to remember for the people residing in ‘Mecca of Indian Football' as a riot of colours lit the Salt Lake skyline with much awaited Indian Super League (ISL) doing everything

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  Success of ISL important for Indian football: John Abraham

  October 12, 2014 16:10 IST

  New Delhi: Northeast United FC, the team from the land that loves its football, is ready to launch its ISL campaign tomorrow against Kerala Blasters and the club's co-owner, Bollywood star John Abraham, is finding

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  Indian Super League begins today

  October 12, 2014 10:37 IST

  New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) is all set to kick-off today. Eight franchise teams from all over the country are participating in the two-month long event.The teams are Atlético de Kolkata, Chennaiyin FC,

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  ISL: Tendulkar, Ranbir, Hrithik star attraction at opening ceremony

  October 11, 2014 23:42 IST

  Kolkata: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar along with his one-time opening partner Sourav Ganguly will be once again seen together along with Bollywood A Listers like Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and some of the other prominent actors

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  Renewed hope for Indian football as ISL kicks off

  October 11, 2014 19:34 IST

  New Delhi: After weeks of unprecedented promotional blitzkrieg generating an initial awareness about football in a cricket-dominated country, the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) begins Sunday with a potential of awakening a 'sleeping giant' from

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  Morocco wants to postpone 2015 Africa Cup over Ebola

  October 11, 2014 15:49 IST

  Raba:The Moroccan government has urged the African Football Confederation (CAF) to postpone the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations because of the Ebola epidemic, a government statement said.The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for

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  Italy stays perfect without Balotelli, Czechs win

  October 11, 2014 12:14 IST

  Rome: Italy remained perfect without Mario Balotelli. The Netherlands, meanwhile, still appears to be in a post-World Cup slump.   Giorgio Chiellini accounted for all three goals in Italy's 2-1 win over Azerbaijan in European Championship

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  Mumbai City FC signs Brazilian-born Moritz ahead of ISL match

  October 10, 2014 22:11 IST

  Mumbai: Mumbai City FC has signed up attacking midfielder Andre Moritz ahead of its Hero Indian Super League (ISL) lung opener against Atletico de Kolkata on October 12 at the Salt Lake Stadium. The 28-year-old Brazilian-born

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  ISL Opening Ceremony: Eight rhythms of India to represent teams

  October 10, 2014 21:10 IST

  Kolkata: Going beyond Bollywood music, eight soccer teams of the Indian Super League (ISL) will be represented by eight types of 'desi' rhythms at the gala opening ceremony on Sunday. Eminent musician Salim Merchant of the

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  ISL will make football No.1 sport in India: Friedrich

  October 10, 2014 18:44 IST

  Kolkata: Mumbai City FC's German import Manuel Friedrich today said the much-anticipated Indian Super League is the country to make football the number one sport in India.Impressed with the tanelt of the Indian players, the

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  ISL will take Indian football to next level: Davide Colomba

  October 09, 2014 16:17 IST

  Pune: Italian football professional Davide Colomba, who is midfielder for Indian Super League (ISL) franchise FC Pune City, believes that the inaugural tournament will be a step towards improving the quality of football in the

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  Neymar, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique star in jeans advert

  October 09, 2014 12:45 IST

  Luis Suarez might still not be able to play competitive football for his new club Barcelona, but the Uruguayan striker is still getting in on the action with his teammates.The former Liverpool star joined up

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  Mumbai FC to start grassroots programme

  October 08, 2014 19:44 IST

  Mumbai: I-League outfit Mumbai FC has inked a deal with a sports management firm to kickstart its grassroots football project by setting up training centres at various locations in the city and its periphery.The joint

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  Cheapest Mumbai ISL ticket to cost Rs.125

  October 08, 2014 18:14 IST

  Mumba: The cheapest Indian Super League (ISL) ticket for Mumbai matches at the D.Y. Patil Stadium here will cost Rs.125 while the most expensive one can be purchased for Rs.2,500.The home team -- Mumbai City

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  World Cup bids inspector mulls Blatter challenge

  October 08, 2014 15:13 IST

  London: The official who led FIFA's inspection of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding nations is considering a challenge to Sepp Blatter for president.   Former Chilean football federation president Harold Mayne-Nicholls has until late

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  Italy coach Conte plays down dropping Balotelli

  October 07, 2014 11:39 IST

  Florence, Italy: Italy coach Antonio Conte has played down his exclusion of Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli for upcoming European Championship qualifying matches.   Since transferring to Liverpool from AC Milan after the World Cup, Balotelli has

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  MS Dhoni becomes co-owner of Chennaiyin FC

  October 07, 2014 7:31 IST

  Chennai: Chennaiyin FC on Monday named India cricket captain and football fanatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its co-owner.The announcement was made by Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani, who said: "It is an absolute honour to

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  ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in Dhoni as co-owner

  October 06, 2014 18:09 IST

  Chenna: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fourth cricketer - after Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli - to formally associate himself with the forthcoming Indian Super League (ISL) Monday, as he was

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  Real Madrid cruises, Chelsea beats Arsenal

  October 06, 2014 11:34 IST

  London: Cristiano Ronaldo can't stop scoring in Spain. Paris Saint-Germain can't hold on to a lead in France. And Arsene Wenger still can't beat Jose Mourinho in England.   Ronaldo scored yet another hat trick on