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  ISL: Chennaiyin FC extends Raphael Augusto's stay

  Football | July 20, 2017 16:18 IST

  The 26-year-old is currently on loan from Chennaiyin to Brazilian fourth tier outfit Bangu Atletico Clube but he will be back for the 2017-18 ISL season.

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  ISL: North East United appoints Joao de Deus as head coach

  Football | July 18, 2017 10:39 IST

  The 40-year-old takes over from Nelo Vingada, who guided the team to fifth position in the eight-team tournament last season.

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  Alexandre Guimaraes to continue as Mumbai City FC head coach

  Football | July 14, 2017 15:05 IST

  Former Costa Rica midfielder Guimaraes led Mumbai City FC to top the group standings at the end of the league stage in ISL last year.

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  India can win FIFA Under-17 World Cup, says Sunil Chettri

  Football | July 08, 2017 16:09 IST

  Sunil Chettri is confident that India can create an impact as being the host nation and is highly impressed with the boy's attitude and confidence level.

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  India rise to 96th spot in latest FIFA rankings

  Football | July 06, 2017 18:18 IST

  Indians have now won 13 of their last 15 matches and are unbeaten in the last eight matches - including an unofficial match against Bhutan.

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  Lionel Messi to extend contract with Barcelona until 2021

  Football | July 05, 2017 19:50 IST

  The 30-year old Messi has repeatedly said he wanted to play the best years of his career at his beloved club - Barcelona.

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  Under-17 World Cup: FIFA reopens Rs 48 World Cup tickets sales

  Football | July 05, 2017 16:15 IST

  The Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata will host 10 matches including the final of the October 6-28 tournament as the football-crazy city showed maximum interest with tickets in Phase-1.

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  India shows interest in hosting FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019

  Football | July 04, 2017 19:12 IST

  Bracing up to organise the U-17 World Cup later this year, AIFF president Praful Patel stated that this would be the next "logical step for the development of football in India".

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  Chennaiyin FC appoint John Gregory as head coach

  Football | July 03, 2017 17:31 IST

  Gregory will succeed former Italy defender Marco Materazzi who guided the Chennai franchise to the coveted ISL title in 2015 as a player-manager.

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  Germany beats Chile 1-0 in bruising Confederations Cup final

  Football | July 03, 2017 12:15 IST

  The only goal of the match came in the 20th minute from the 28-year-old German Lars Stindl, who tapped into an empty net after a defensive blunder.

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  FIFA shifts India's U-17 World Cup group matches to Delhi

  Football | July 02, 2017 16:21 IST

  All India Football Federation (AIFF) initially wanted Mumbai to host India's matches but later asked FIFA to shift them to New Delhi under pressure from the sports ministry.

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  ISL gets recognition from AFC, India to have two national leagues now

  Football | June 29, 2017 20:57 IST

  Asian Football Confederation (AFC) grant official recognition to franchise-based Indian Super League (ISL).

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  With a year remaining, FIFA World Cup in Russia faces challenges

  Football | June 27, 2017 18:06 IST

  "The project is very big and there are some delays or operational questions, minor questions, but nothing critical," says Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko who oversees World Cup preparations.

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  Lionel Messi could have played for Real Madrid: Former agent

  Football | June 24, 2017 20:16 IST

  Lionel Messi's former agent said that the Argentine superstar was slated to join arch-rivals, Real Madrid when he was just 13 years old.

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  Dani Alves hints at Manchester City transfer

  Football | June 24, 2017 16:29 IST

  Full-back Dani Alves admitted he could leave Juventus during the summer transfer window to shift his base to Manchester City.

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  Asian Cup qualifier: Chhetri strike seals India's 1-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic

  Football | June 14, 2017 18:44 IST

  Sunil Chhetri's magnificent strike off a fine pass from Lalpekhlua lead India to a crucial win by 1-0 over Kyrgyz Republic in Asian Cup qualifier.

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  Manchester United F.C. reach agreement to sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof

  Football | June 11, 2017 15:40 IST

  The Red Devils have agreed a deal to sign 22-year old Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m.

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  Zlatan Ibrahimovic released by Manchester United after knee injury

  Football | June 10, 2017 11:10 IST

  Talismanic footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic was released by Manchester United despite his impressive first season in English soccer. He scored 28 goals in 46 appearances for the Red Devils.

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  Santosh Trophy: Bengal beat Goa in a thrilling encounter, clinch 32nd title

  Football | March 26, 2017 23:14 IST

  Manvir Singh's 119th-minute left-footer helped Bengal to beat Goa in the final of the national football Championship for the Santosh Trophy here on Sunday. Manvir's strike following a pass from Shaikhom Ronald Singh gave Bengal

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  India beat Cambodia 3-2 in international football friendly

  Football | March 22, 2017 20:24 IST

  The Indian football team today defeated lower-ranked Cambodia 3-2 in a FIFA international football friendly at the Olympic Stadium. India will play Myanmar in their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers opener on March 28, and