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  Premier League: Fernandes scores hat-trick, Pogba sets up 4 as Manchester United rout Leeds 5-1

  August 14, 2021 19:22 IST

  Sancho, signed from Borussia Dortmund for $100 million, was also given the final 15 minutes as a substitute to soak in the Old Trafford atmosphere in front of 72,722 fans.

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  Manchester United complete signing of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid

  August 14, 2021 17:08 IST

  The 28-year-old defender joins from Real Madrid, where he spent 10 seasons and helped the club win 18 trophies, including four Champions League titles.

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  AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC, Club Eagles of Maldives face off for group stage slot

  August 14, 2021 15:00 IST

  The winners of the playoff, initially scheduled to be played in May but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will advance to Group D of the 2021 AFC Cup.

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  Bayern Munich held 1-1 by Borussia Mönchengladbach in Bundesliga season opener

  August 14, 2021 10:00 IST

  Some 23,000 supporters were allowed at the game under new regulations that permit up to 25,000 or half capacity, whichever is greater.

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  Valencia overcome early red card to win against Getafe in La Liga opener

  August 14, 2021 10:00 IST

  Nearly 10,000 fans were at Mestalla Stadium as Spanish health authorities allowed the league to restart with crowds of up to 40% of the venues' capacity.

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  Premier League: Man Utd showcase Old Trafford upgrades ahead of Leeds United match

  August 14, 2021 9:44 IST

  Old Trafford now also boasts 1,500 rail seats for fans in the north east quadrant and the club's 'atmosphere section' in the Stretford End has been expanded by around 50 per cent to 2,500 seats.

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  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti 'surprised' by Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona

  August 14, 2021 9:42 IST

  Ancelotti added that 42 years of experience in football taught him that anything can happen.

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  Newcomer Brentford open Premier League by beating Arsenal

  August 14, 2021 6:13 IST

  Brentford's last game in England's top division was a 1-0 loss to Arsenal, in May 1947. Now the team is top of the league for at least an evening, ahead of the rest of the weekend's games.

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  Jurgen Klopp defends Liverpool's spending after splurge by rivals

  August 13, 2021 19:17 IST

  Van Dijk has signed a new deal until 2025, a huge vote of confidence by Liverpool in a player who has not featured in a competitive match for 10 months because of a serious knee injury sustained early last season.

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  Harry Kane back in training at Tottenham, could play against Manchester City

  August 13, 2021 18:29 IST

  Kane failed to report for preseason fitness checks at Tottenham last week, angering fans amid his apparent interest in joining City.

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  Thomas Dennerby to take charge as head coach of India's senior women's football team

  August 13, 2021 15:03 IST

  The 62-year-old Dennerby, who was earlier in charge of the Indian U-17 women's World Cup squad, has been roped in to help the team prepare for the AFC Asian Cup.

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  Long-time rivals Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos meet as PSG teammates | Watch

  August 13, 2021 9:08 IST

  Lionel Messi attended his first training session since signing for Paris Saint-German on Thursday.

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  Romelu Lukaku seals return to Chelsea for club-record $135 million

  August 12, 2021 23:43 IST

  Lukaku is back at the London club where he spent three seasons from 2011, though he was out on loan for two of those years before being sold for 28 million pounds (now $39 million) to Everton.

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  French season marches on as fans await Lionel Messi debut at PSG

  August 12, 2021 22:35 IST

  Messi told a news conference on Wednesday that it's up to PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino when he plays, but noted he's had “no real training sessions" for a month.

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  Bundesliga contenders: A look at Bayern, Leipzig, Dortmund

  August 12, 2021 20:02 IST

  Bayern begins its bid for a record-extending 10th consecutive German championship at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday. 

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  India remain 105th in FIFA Ranking

  August 12, 2021 16:21 IST

  The points gained in their last two qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup helping them remain in position.

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  EPL: Harry Kane transfer saga could define season

  August 12, 2021 9:41 IST

  Harry Kane's 'will-he, won't he?' move to Manchester City from Tottenham remains in the balance and may only be decided in the final days.

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  Spanish federation opposes league's deal worth $3.2 billion

  August 12, 2021 9:29 IST

  Real Madrid and Barcelona had already opposed the deal, saying that although it would ultimately hurt the teams' broadcast rights in the long term.

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  Late sub Kepa Arrizabalaga helps Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup on penalties

  August 12, 2021 8:42 IST

  Less than 10 weeks after Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final in Porto, Cesar Azpilicueta once again lifted a European trophy to the backdrop of fireworks and tickertape.

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  WATCH: Crazy scenes outside Parc des Princes as PSG fans welcome Lionel Messi

  August 11, 2021 22:45 IST

  Securing an elusive first triumph in Europe's elite club competition will be the immediate target for the Argentina forward

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  Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure

  August 11, 2021 20:04 IST

  Pérez released a statement denying any connection with Messi’s departure after being linked to it by a former Barcelona official who resigned because of the club’s failure to keep the star player.

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  PSG boss says Lionel Messi is 'big asset' for the club commercially

  August 11, 2021 18:02 IST

  The 34-year-old Argentina star joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option for a third season after leaving Barcelona and was unveiled at a news conference at Parc des Princes stadium.

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  Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG

  August 11, 2021 16:09 IST

  Qatari-backed PSG has been desperate to win the Champions League, falling just short when it lost the 2020 final to Bayern Munich. Messi helped Barcelona win four Champions League trophies.

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  Lionel Messi gone but wage ceiling still massive problem for Barcelona as new season looms

  August 11, 2021 15:48 IST

  Although Messi's considerable wage bill is no longer an issue for the club, Barca have not been able to register any of their summer signings into their squad to compete in La Liga.

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  Lionel Messi says he's 'very happy' since arrival to PSG

  August 11, 2021 15:23 IST

  Messi spoke Wednesday at his introductory news conference at Parc des Princes stadium.

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  Red Star Belgrade, Rangers, Slavia Prague eliminated in Champions League qualifying round

  August 11, 2021 10:12 IST

  All the three sides faced surprising exits from the European competition in the third qualifying round.

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  After 17 years, post-Messi era begins in La Liga

  August 11, 2021 8:54 IST

  For the first time since 2004, Barcelona will be without Messi because it couldn’t sign the Argentina star to a new contract due to its troubled financial situation.

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  Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

  August 11, 2021 8:43 IST

  The French club said in a statement that the 34-year-old Argentina star signed a two-year deal with the option for a third season.