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La Liga: Barcelona held 2-2 by Celta Vigo, despite Lionel Messi ending goal drought

Barca still lead the standings with 36 points but second-placed Valencia can cut their deficit on the leaders down to two if they beat Getafe on Sunday.

Dec 02, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas pens down a new contract

The Greece centre-back joined Roma in the summer of 2014, and has gone on to make 144 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring four goals.

Dec 02, 2017, 19:37 PM IST

FIFA 2018 World Cup: Russia breathe sigh of relief after drawing 'ideal' group

Russia should face a sterner test in Luis Suarez's Uruguay -- the two-time World Cup winners who also have Paris Saint-Germain's danger man Edinson Cavani.

Dec 02, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

WATCH: Wayne Rooney wonder goal saves ices Everton revival win

With Sam Allardyce watching from the stands ahead of his expected appointment as Everton manager, Rooney found the net for the first time in five games by heading in on the rebound in the 18th minute after his penalty was saved by Joe Hart.

Dec 02, 2017, 00:33 AM IST

Arsene Wenger vs Jose Mourinho – Origins of a blood feud

The acrimony between Wenger and Mourinho stretches back to the arrival of the Portuguese coach in England 13 years ago.

Dec 02, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Tennis great Bjorn Borg inspires Jose Mourinho's pursuit of Manchester City

City have dropped just two points in 14 matches this season, and have developed a recent habit of grinding out late wins.

Dec 01, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

ISL 2017-18: Delhi Dynamos seek winning start at home against NorthEast United

The Dynamos began their ISL season on a winning note with a 3-2 victory over FC Pune City but suffered a 1-4 drubbing at the hands of tournament new-comers Bengaluru FC in their second away match on November 26.

Dec 01, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

I-League: Minerva beat newcomers NEROCA 2-1

With this victory, Minerva went atop the league table with four points from two matches.

Dec 01, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

FIFA 2018 World Cup: Spain, Portugal drawn in same group

Russia will face Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener on June 14 in Moscow.

Dec 01, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

Russia ready for 2018 FIFA World Cup draw with Spain the team to avoid

President Vladimir Putin is expected to address the footballing world that has descended upon Moscow, in the midst of a freezing Russian winter, to find out who will play who, when and where at the competition next year.

Dec 01, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

I-League: Young sides Neroca, Minerva to battle for three points

Minerva Punjab held Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan to a draw at home last time and will now host the newly promoted Neroca, which is also the first ever club from Manipur to take part in the top division of Indian football.

Nov 30, 2017, 21:08 PM IST

EXPLAINED: 2018 FIFA World Cup Draw

No teams from the same confederation, with the exception of UEFA, cannot be drawn in the same Group. Then again, a maximum of two European teams can be in any Group.

Nov 30, 2017, 21:02 PM IST

Russia 2018: Kremlin the grand setting for FIFA World Cup draw

After beating Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final at the Maracana in Rio to lift the World Cup in 2014, the aim for Joachim Loew's side now is to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy.

Nov 30, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

EPL Report: Raheem Sterling rescues Manchester City, Wayne Rooney lifts Everton

Pep Guardiola`s side looked set to drop points after Oriol Romeu cancelled out Kevin De Bruyne`s opener, only for Sterling to give City a 19th straight win in all competitions and a club-record 12th successive win in the league.

Nov 30, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

FIFA 2018 World Cup Factbox: 12 venues and 11 cities in Russia

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup finals in 12 venues spread across 11 cities. Here is a look at all the venues:

Nov 30, 2017, 00:19 AM IST

Luka Modric latest Real Madrid star accused of tax fraud

Modric, 32, joined Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £30 million ($40 million) in 2012.

Nov 30, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cuppers Indian Arrows begin I-League campaign with 3-0 win over Chennai City

Defender Boris Thangjam, who, like Aniket, was also a part of India's U-17 FIFA World Cup side, added to the tally by scoring in the 90th minute.

Nov 29, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

ISL 2017-18: Last-gasp goal helps Pune beat Mumbai 2-1 in Maharashtrian derby

The visitors managed to maintain the lead till the 29- year-old Alfaro found the net in the 74th minute. Much to Mumbai's disappointment, Alfaro struck again (90+3) to eke out a thrilling win and give his team three points.

Nov 29, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

Antonio Conte remains patient over Chelsea's January transfers

Chelsea are third in the league, six points behind second-placed Manchester United who have played one game more, and Conte believes his team must focus on catching United before they can square up to City.

Nov 29, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

West Brom Albion appoint Alan Pardew as new coach

Pulis was sacked last week after a miserable run of form even though he boasted a proud record of never being relegated as a manager.

Nov 29, 2017, 18:59 PM IST