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Arteta hopes Arsenal have learned from Ozil, Sokratis exits
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 23, 2021 10:12 AM IST
"You don't want to get into this position again, that's for sure. Not for the player, not for the club. But it's happening more and more at every club," Arteta told reporters ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash at Southampton.
Wolverhampton edges past 6th-tier Chorley 1-0 in FA Cup
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 23, 2021 08:19 AM IST
- The Premier League millionaires also only managed a single shot — the goal — against the part-timers from the sixth tier.
Mbappe brace as PSG routs Montpellier 4-0, Pochettino back
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 23, 2021 07:46 AM IST
- PSG moved three points clear of second-place Lille, which can move level on points by winning at fifth-place Rennes on Sunday but has a vastly inferior goal difference.
Mumbai pip East Bengal, open up five-point lead at top in ISL
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 11:08 PM IST
The Kolkata giants displayed a fine passing game, played with intent but a momentary lapse in defence in the 27th minute cost them three points at the Tilak Maidan Stadium.
De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 08:49 PM IST
De Bruyne, 29, sustained what appeared to be a hamstring injury and was replaced on the hour mark at the Etihad Stadium in Wednesday's 2-0 Premier League win at home to Aston Villa.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has coronavirus
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 07:07 PM IST
The announcement came two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey.
Man City to use Cheltenham Town bar as changing room
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 03:57 PM IST
Asked what City's expensively assembled side would think of the Whaddon Road facilities, Duff told reporters: "I don't know, probably not a lot with the stadiums they play in every week.
Fernandes and Cavani have made Manchester United contenders: Rooney
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 01:28 PM IST
The pair, who arrived last year, had also taken some of the pressure off Paul Pogba, allowing the French midfielder to play to his full potential, he added.
Lampard deserves more time at Chelsea, says Arsenal's Arteta
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 01:23 PM IST
Lampard is under huge pressure at Chelsea after Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Leicester City saw them slip to eighth. They have now lost five of their last eight in the Premier League.
Carragher fears league title 'slipping away' from Liverpool
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 12:32 PM IST
The champions suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by Burnley on Thursday, their first loss at Anfield in the league in almost four years.
Barca edge past minnows Cornella despite missing two penalties
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 08:40 AM IST
Barcelona missed two penalties in normal time, with midfielder Miralem Pjanic being thwarted late in the first half by Cornella keeper Ramon Juan before Dembele hit straight at the feet of the 21-year-old in the 80th minute from yet another spot-kick.
Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten EPL home run ended by Burnley
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 08:03 AM IST
- Ashley Barnes scored from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute after the forward was brought down by goalkeeper Alisson Becker as Burnley became the first team to win in the league at Anfield since April 2017.
There will be lots of changes to the national team: Igor Stimac
By Dhiman Sarkar, Bhargab Sarmah
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 07:59 AM IST
- Before he starts work with a preparatory camp likely to be in Dubai from March, Stimac spoke about why he is happy with what he has seen in ISL this season and more in this exclusive interview.
Ronaldo yet to break all-time scoring record, Czech FA claims
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 21, 2021 09:18 PM IST
- The Czech Football Association has disputed claims that Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time goal-scoring record, insisting he needs another 62 to surpass Josef Bican’s tally.
Man City striker Sergio Aguero tests positive for Covid-19
AP, Manchester, England
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 08:30 PM IST
- Sergio Aguero had already been self-isolating after being identified as a close contact of someone infected.
AC Milan means business with Mario Mandžukić signing
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:37 PM IST
Mario Mandžukić's signing this week is tantamount to a statement of title intentions. Hitherto having maintained that its goal was returning to the Champions League after a seven-year absence by securing only a top-four finish, Milan now appears firmly set on winning Serie A.
'Demanding' Ibrahimovic boosts Dalot at Milan
AP, Madrid
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:21 PM IST
- Dalot, 21, is at the heart of the defense of an AC Milan side which has been propelled to the top of the Italian league by the 39-year-old Ibrahimovic.
Zidane under fire as Real Madrid loses again
AP, Madrid
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:15 PM IST
- The embarrassing 2-1 loss in the round of 32 added to Madrid’s recent struggles and left Zidane under increased pressure.
Football Delhi announces scholarship of U-16 players for college admission in US
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 03:04 PM IST
Each year, two talented footballers -- a junior boy and a girl -- will be identified based on their football and academic achievements for a scholarship.
UEFA considering switch to single host for this summer's Euros: Rummenigge
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 02:59 PM IST
The 24-nation tournament, a major revenue generator for European football's governing body and the national federations, was postponed by 12 months due to the pandemic.
Manchester United's Pogba one of the best when in form, says Ferdinand
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 02:24 PM IST
Pogba scored with a blistering left-foot shot as United defeated Fulham 2-1 on Wednesday to return to the top of the Premier League table. He also scored the winner against Burnley last week.
Lewandowski's penalty keeps Bayern 4 points clear of Leipzig
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 09:53 AM IST
Lewandowski scored his 22nd goal of the season – a league record after 17 games – from the spot after a foul from Augsburg midfielder Rani Khedira on Lucas Hernández.
City breaks down Villa's resistance to win 2-0 in EPL
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 09:37 AM IST
An end-to-end match in which City lost Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker to injuries looked to be heading for a draw, despite the home team's dominance, when Silva received a pass from Rodri and smashed home a shot from the edge of the area in the 79th minute.
In-form Pogba keeping Man United in front in EPL title race
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 07:38 AM IST
Pogba twisted and turned, maneuvering himself into a pocket of space before unleashing a powerful left-foot shot that curled into the far corner and secured another win for United.
Ronaldo helps Juventus beat Napoli to win Italian Super Cup
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 07:27 AM IST
It was Juve’s ninth Super Cup title, taking it two above AC Milan, which is the team with the second most victories in the competition.
Real Madrid knocked of Copa del Rey by 3rd-division club Alcoyano
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 07:22 AM IST
Small Spanish club Alcoyano came from behind to eliminate Real Madrid 2-1 in the round of 32 in Copa Del Rey on Wednesday.
Neroca FC defeat Indian Arrows in Kalyani
By hindustantimes.com, Kalyani
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 11:55 PM IST
- A brace by Judah Garcia and a goal apiece by Varney Kallon and Khaiminthang Lhungdim proved enough for Neroca FC to sink the Indian Arrows.
Malsawmzuala, Lalrammawia strikes hand Aizawl 3 points against Gokulam Kerala FC
By hindustantimes.com, Kolkata
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 11:50 PM IST
- Strikes by Malsawmzuala and Lalrammawia were enough to hand Aizawl the three points.
Premier League to trial permanent concussion substitutes
Reuters, London
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 09:25 PM IST
- The decision comes after the game's rule-making body IFAB last month gave the go-ahead for trials of additional "concussion subs".
Laliga grew 15% in sponsorship despite Covid-19
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 02:45 PM IST
In order to ensure the safety of around 3,300 staff members and 1000 players, LaLiga adhered to the strict protocols laid down by authorities.