FIFA 2018 World Cup: Germany reaches an agreement with its players over performance-related pay scheme
Germany`s football federation DFB on Wednesday announced that each of their 2018 World Cup players will get a bonus of 350,000 euros ($410,847) if they manage to defend their title in Russia.
Dec 13, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Ligue 1: Fabinho expecting to leave Monaco next year
The 24-year-old was linked with a transfer in the close season after a stellar campaign in which he helped the principality club win the Ligue 1 title and reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Dec 13, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
Football Federation Australia silent on Luiz Felipe Scolari claims
Scolari told Reuters he would be happy to discuss a role with the Australians, but would want it to be long-term, not only for the 2018 tournament in June and July.
Dec 13, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
ISL 2017-18: Fourth season sees scoring records tumble
Apart from the high scoring rate, sloppy goalkeeping has also been a focus of this year's tournament.
Dec 13, 2017, 21:20 PM IST
I-League: Aizawl FC beat Churchill Brothers in a convincing 1-0 win
The defending champions are now fifth in the 10-team I-League table with four points from two matches. They had played out a 2-2 draw with East Bengal in the first match of their campaign.
Dec 13, 2017, 18:54 PM IST
EPL: Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp careful about Mohamed Salah's workload during festive period
Salah, who has scored 13 league goals, was substituted after 67 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Everton and is contention for Wednesday's fixture against West Bromwich Albion. Klopp, however, is keen to manage his resources with six games coming up in the next 18 days.
Dec 13, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
I-League: Mohun Bagan vs Shillong Lajong, the Mariners look to continue winning momentum
Action returns to the Salt Lake Stadium and head coach Sanjoy Sen did not deem changing home grounds will be much of an issue. "For us every ground is challenging. Our record in Barasat is good. We are always prepared wherever we play. We have to be consistent."
Dec 13, 2017, 18:03 PM IST
EPL: Julian Speroni all smiles after win in 400th Crystal Palace game
The Argentine veteran looked set for a forgettable milestone, only for Palace to end the night equalising in the 89th minute and scoring a stoppage-time winner in a dramatic late turnaround that lifted them out of the relegation zone.
Dec 13, 2017, 17:49 PM IST
I hope football does end up paying me in FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: Lionel Messi
After the Albicelestes won a do-or-die clash against Ecuador, riding on a magnificent Messi hat-trick, to make the cut for Russia 2018, coach Jorge Sampaoli went on to say that football owed him a World Cup.
Dec 13, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
EPL: Chelsea give Antonio Conte hope, Burnley go up to fourth
Upwardly mobile, Burnley are one place below Chelsea in fourth after edging Stoke City 1-0, while Crystal Palace hauled themselves off the foot of the table with two late goals in a dramatic 2-1 defeat of Watford.
Dec 13, 2017, 17:15 PM IST
The Manchester Derby: Jose Mourinho defiant, Pep Guardiola sorry for derby ruckus
Mourinho had a carton of milk thrown at him before a melee ensued involving players and staff in which City coach Mikel Arteta was left with a cut below his eye after being hit by a plastic bottle.
Dec 13, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Chelsea vs Barcelona: A walk down the memory lane
Chelsea meet Barcelona again, who will be looking for revenge due to a nostalgic Fernando Torres goal.
Dec 13, 2017, 00:56 AM IST
UEFA and UN to stage 'Match for Solidarity' in April
Two star-studded teams, managed by Champions League winner Carlo Ancelotti and France coach Didier Deschamps and captained by Luis Figo and Ronaldinho, will take to the field at the Stade de Geneve in a match whose proceeds UEFA says will help "finance international humanitarian and development projects".
Dec 12, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Rafa Benitez keen to bolster Newcastle squad, unsure of funds available
Former Real Madrid manager Benitez was unhappy with the club`s lack of transfer activity before the season began and Newcastle are on a run of seven league games without a win, which has left them 16th in the table.
Dec 12, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
FIFA 2018 World Cup: Australia approach Luiz Felipe Scolari
Scolari said he was happy to discuss a role with the Australians, but would want it to be long-term, not just for the June-July 2018 tournament.
Dec 12, 2017, 22:59 PM IST
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld out until February
Alderweireld, 28, sustained the injury against Real Madrid on November 1 and the Belgian is expected to miss another eight weeks of competitive action.
Dec 12, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
Colombia's Edwin Cardona gets five-game ban for racist gesture
FIFA said the suspension would be "served during the upcoming friendly matches of the Colombian representative team" and includes a stadium ban for those five matches and a fine of 20,000 Swiss Francs.
Dec 12, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
Nigeria forfeit Algeria match but World Cup qualification not affected
The fixture on Nov. 10 ended 1-1 and FIFA added that the decision did not affect the final standings in African Group B, nor Nigeria's qualification for next year's World Cup in Russia, as they had finished six points clear of Zambia.
Dec 12, 2017, 22:00 PM IST
Manchester City celebrations not excessive, says Pep Guardiola
Guardiola refused to comment on reports that Mourinho had entered the City dressing-room.
Dec 12, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
Unsure about the duration of Alberto Moreno's absence: Jurgen Klopp
Moreno is ruled out of Wednesday's home game against West Bromwich Albion, while midfielder Adam Lallana is still working his up to match fitness and centre back Joel Matip is running again after suffering an adductor issue.
Dec 12, 2017, 20:57 PM IST
