Ukraine’s Khacheridi doubtful for England qualifier
September 9th, 2012 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Kiev, Sep 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine defender Yevhen Khacheridi may miss his country's World Cup qualifier against England Tuesday after catching a virus, his team Dynamo Kiev announced.The 25-year-old centre-back ... Read more...
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Swedish striker Ibrahimovic joins Paris Saint-Germain
July 18th, 2012 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Paris, July 18 (IANS) French top league club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has reportedly signed Italy-based striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the second main face recruited after the Brazilian defender Thiago Silva.Citing Leonardo, ... Read more...
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Paris Saint-Germain signs Brazilian defender Silva
July 15th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, July 15 (IANS) French Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced the signing of Brazilian centre back Thiago Silva from Italian club AC Milan."Silva has been transferred ... Read more...
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India out of AFC U-22 Championship
July 4th, 2012 - 1:32 am ICT by IANS
Muscat, July 3 (IANS) India failed to qualify for the final round of the under-22 AFC Championship as they were thrashed 0-4 by Oman in their last match of the ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Germany can’t let Italy dictate, says Loew
June 28th, 2012 - 7:33 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) German coach Joachim Loew has warned his side will go all out to prevent Italy from dominating the ball in their Euro 2012 semifinal in ... Read more...
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Worries for England despite beating Belgium
June 3rd, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 3 (IANS) England beat Belgium 1-0 for their second win in warm-up games ahead of the European Champions Cup but there was worrying news for the team with ... Read more...
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I-League: Lajong take on Prayag United
April 14th, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, April 14 (IANS) Under pressure from their loyal fans, Shillong Lajong FC will host Prayag United SC in a 25th round I-League encounter at JN Sports Complex here Sunday.Lajong ... Read more...
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Enrique: Ibrahimovic was decisive
March 25th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, March 25 (IANS) AS Roma head coach Luis Enrique said Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a decisive role in AC Milan's 2-1 win over his side.Roma were 1-0 up at ... Read more...
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Milan beat Roma to extend lead
March 25th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, March 25 (IANS) Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a brace as AC Milan beat Roma 2-1 at home to extend their lead in the Italian Serie A to ... Read more...
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Real Madrid face Valencia test in La Liga
November 18th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 18 (IANS) Real Madrid will look to overcome the effects of jetlag and tired legs when they travel to play third placed Valencia in the Spanish La Liga ... Read more...
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Mourinho confirms Sahin’s return to fitness
November 6th, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 6 (IANS) Real Madrid football coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that summer signing Nuri Sahin has been included in the squad for Sunday's La Liga match at home ... Read more...
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Chelsea squad was not good enough this season: Ancelotti
April 20th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 20(ANI): Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that his team was too weak this season.The defending Premier League and Champions League champions are confronting the prospect of finishing this ... Read more...
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Wadoo, Pereira strike as India beat Namibia 2-0 (Lead)
September 15th, 2010 - 11:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Amid the disappointment of dropping 22 places to 160th in the FIFA rankings, there was finally some good news as India won 2-0 against higher ranked Namibia ... Read more...
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Capello delighted about Rooney’s current form
September 3rd, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 3 (ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has expressed delight over England striker Wayne Rooney's form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.The Manchester United forward ended a ... Read more...
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Eto’o scores brace in Inter Milan’s rally against Roma
August 22nd, 2010 - 4:20 am ICT by IANS
Milan, Aug 22 (DPA) Samuel Eto's scored a second-half brace Saturday to complete Inter Milan's rally as they beat Roma 3-1 to win the Italian Supercup.
Norwegian John Riise put Roma ahead ... Read more...
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India lose 0-1 to Mafra on Portugal tour
August 20th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Lisbon, Aug 20 (IANS) The Indian football team went down 0-1 to second division Portuguese side Clube Desportivo de Mafra in their practice match at the Mafra ground here.
The only ... Read more...
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Santosh Trophy: Bengal finish 1-1 with Delhi
July 30th, 2010 - 11:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 30 (IANS) Twenty nine-time champions Bengal avoided the ignominy of a defeat with a late strike to finish 1-1 with an in-form Delhi in a quarter final B group game ... Read more...
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Spain has World Cup final in its sights: Del Bosque
July 6th, 2010 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Potchefstroom, South Africa, July 6 (DPA) Â He is about to take charge of the most important game of his life, but Vicente del Bosque feels his team are the favorites ... Read more...
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Groin injury forces Leadley King out of World Cup
June 14th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 14 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King's World Cup appears to be over after he damaged an adductor muscle in his groin almost immediately after kick-off in the 1-1 draw ... Read more...
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Another fresh start for Maradona
June 11th, 2010 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 11 (DPA) If there is anyone who has the ability to get knocked down and then get straight up again, it is Diego Maradona.
Controversial, confrontational, contradictory, the genius who is ... Read more...
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Four-goal Bayern crush Juve; joy for Real, AC Milan, CSKA
December 9th, 2009 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, Dec 9 (DPA) Bayern Munich hit four goals to send Juventus crashing out of the Champions League, while Michael Owen struck a hat-trick for Manchester United to end the hopes ... Read more...
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Rooney has all qualities to become Manchester United, England captain: Ferguson
November 21st, 2009 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Ace striker Wayne Rooney has been hailed as a future permanent captain for Manchester United and England by the club's manager Sir Alex Ferguson.Rooney led England in ... Read more...
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Gerrard still devastated by Xabi Alonso’s loss to Real Madrid
November 5th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 5 (ANI): Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has admitted that he is still devastated by the sale of Xabi Alonso, who went to Real Madrid for 30 million pounds.The ... Read more...
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Ferguson confident of Ferdinand’s ability and experience to get him over rough patch
October 17th, 2009 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 17(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reckons that defender Rio Ferdinand, who is experiencing a rough period after seven years at Old Trafford, will fight back his way ... Read more...
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Mohun Bagan held by 10-man East Bengal in I-League
October 25th, 2008 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Mohun Bagan failed to get the better of a 10-man East Bengal as the archrivals finished 1-1 in an I-league encounter here Saturday.Mohun Bagan went ahead in the ... Read more...
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Churchill coach slams defenders for Durand title loss
September 7th, 2008 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Churchill Brothers coach Emeka Ezugo blasted his two central defenders Gourmangi Singh and Govin Singh for the team's 2-3 loss to Mahindra United in the final of ... Read more...
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India gave its best when mattered, says Houghton
August 3rd, 2008 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) India coach Bob Houghton Sunday termed his team's win against Turkmenistan as one of the best performances in tough conditions that helped them book a semi-final ... Read more...
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Bhutia brace guides India to AFC Challenge Cup semis
August 3rd, 2008 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Abhishek Roy
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) A brace from skipper Bhaichung Bhutia helped India move into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge Cup football after they defeated Turkmenistan 2-1 in their last ... Read more...
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