Category: Football

Simeone hails Atletico players after knocking out Barcelona

Madrid, April 14 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone applauded his players' spirit after knocking defending champions FC Barcelona out…

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Lahm equals Kahn record with 103 Champions League appearances

Munich, April 14 (IANS) Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm made his 103rd Champions League appearance to equal Oliver Kahn's record…

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Coach Enrique regrets Barcelona’s exit from Champions League

Madrid, April 14 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique regretted his side's elimination from the Champions League quarter-finals after their…

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Van Gaal heaps praise on striker Rashford

London, April 14 (IANS) Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after the young striker…

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Guardiola says ‘sorry’ to Ronaldo after Bayern knock out Benfica

Lisbon, April 14 (IANS) Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said he felt sorry for Cristiano Ronaldo as Bayern Munich progressed…

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Benzema ruled out of France’s Euro 2016 squad

Paris, April 14 (IANS) Striker Karim Benzema will not be called to play for his country when they host the…

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Bayern Munich battle to advance against spirited Benfica 3-2

Lisbon, April 14 (IANS) Bayern Munich and Benfica battled to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the Champions…

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Atletico Madrid eliminate champs Barcelona from Champions League

Madrid, April 14 (IANS) Atletico Madrid are headed to the Champions League semi-finals for the second time in three years…

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Sao Paulo beat River Plate in Copa Libertadores

Sao Paulo, April 14 (IANS) Jonathan Calleri scored either side of halftime as Sao Paulo overcame defending champions River Plate…

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Referees don’t favour Barcelona: Ancelotti

Milan, April 13 (IANS) Veteran football manager Carlo Ancelotti said Barcelona are not subconsciously favoured by referees in the wake…

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East Bengal rope in Trevor Morgan as coach

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) City football giants East Bengal on Wednesday confirmed Trevor James as their new head coach for…

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Mohun Bagan held 1-1 by Yangon United in AFC Cup

Yangon, April 13 (IANS) Yangon United ended Mohun Bagan’s winning streak in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup after three…

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Spanish press salute Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘superhero’

Madrid, April 13 (IANS) The Spanish media described Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo as a "superhero" after the Portuguese…

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Sevilla favourites to progress to Europa League semis

Madrid, April 13 (IANS) Spanish football clubs Sevilla, Athletic Club Bilbao and Villarreal are in Europa League action on Thursday…

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Real Madrid captain Ramos hails Ronaldo’s superb show

Madrid, April 13 (IANS) Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos praised his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star forward's hat-trick…

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Kohli’s consistency, adaptability is phenomenal: Laxman

Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Indian batting legend V.V.S. Laxman heaped praise on star batsman Virat Kohli for his consistency in…

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Manchester City can win Champions League: Pellegrini

Manchester, April 13 (IANS) Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini feels that his team cam win the Champions League after overcoming…

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Ronaldo hits back at critics after hat-trick against Wolfsburg

Madrid, April 13 (IANS) Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after his stunning hat-trick boosted Real Madrid…

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Colombia’s Atletico Nacional continue Libertadores winning run

Lima, April 13 (IANS) Colombia's Atletico Nacional moved eight points clear at the top of their Copa Libertadores group and…

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Nigeria risks football ban due to interference: FIFA

Abuja, April 13 (IANS) World football's governing body FIFA has said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is likely to be…

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