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Lionel Scaloni receiving a Mallorca jersey with his name and number five imprint as a memento at San Moix. (La Liga on Twitter)

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni gets hero’s reception at La Liga club Mallorca

January 8, 2023 19:40 IST

Scaloni was invited back by the club he was loaned to for an official pre-match ceremony at the San Moix ahead of the home team's La Liga match.

Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, right, and Chelsea's Conor Gallagher challenge for the ball. (AP)

Kalvin Phillips learns lesson on keeping fit: Pep Guardiola

January 8, 2023 19:20 IST

Guardiola said Phillips, who has made five substitute appearances in all competitions so far, could get his first start against Southampton in Thursday's League Cup quarter-final.

Dropping Marcus Rashford was necessary to maintain discipline: Erik Ten Hag

January 8, 2023 22:30 IST

Rashford, who later said he had overslept and was late for a team meeting, started as a substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers on New Year's Eve as punishment.

"I try to do my best for this football club, to defend it, to promote it, to play with the passion I believe the game has to be played with," Arteta told reporters on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Arteta defends touchline behaviour amid criticism

January 8, 2023 17:56 IST

Arteta repeatedly approached the fourth official and had an angry exchange with Howe after referee Andrew Madley rejected appeals from Arsenal players for a stoppage-time penalty as the Premier League leaders dropped points for only the third time this season.

Aboubakar has mutually agreed to terminate his contract and will be compensated by the club, according to reports in France.

Al Nassr terminate Vincent Aboubakar’s contract to register Cristiano Ronaldo: Reports

January 9, 2023 00:30 IST

In order to include Ronaldo in the squad, the club would have had to release one of their existing foreign players and they were aware of it while signing the Portuguese talisman, the report stated.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr FC, Al Nassr FC Ronaldo, Saudi Arabia FIFA world cup bid

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first residence in Saudi Arabia grab eyeballs on social media

January 8, 2023 17:12 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo said he turned down “many clubs” around the world to complete his move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

The Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 defeat at Villarreal after a goal and assist from striker Gerard Moreno, giving leaders Barcelona a chance to move ahead in the title race.(Twitter/Real Madrid CF)

Real Madrid break unique 4,435-match streak in 2-1 loss to Villareal

January 9, 2023 07:39 IST

Lucas Vazquez, Marco Asensio, Dani Ceballos, Nacho Fernandez, Jesus Vallejo and Luis Lopez were the six Spanish players named on the bench by coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Wolves' Toti Gomes (right) scoring his team's third goal against Liverpool, only to be ruled out for offside. (Screengrab: beIN sports)

Toti Gomes’s disallowed goal sparks a VAR controversy during Liverpool-Wolves FA Cup match

January 8, 2023 13:45 IST

"The offside that we had. We have seen it, the offside doesn't exist, I'm sorry. It's impossible. Someone has told him it's offside, but we've seen the images, it doesn't exist," Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui said post-match.

Udinese's Walace, right, fights for the ball with Juventus' Weston McKennie during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Udinese, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Saturday Jan. 7, 2023 (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)

Juventus extends winning run to 8 with win over Udinese

January 8, 2023 13:26 IST

Danilo scored four minutes from time thanks to a fabulous assist from Federico Chiesa.

Papu Gomez tatto of Emi Martinez on the left. (Screengrab). Martinez's final minutes save in the World Cup final on the left. (Twitter)

Argentina’s Papu Gomez gets tattoo of Emi Martínez’s World Cup final save

January 8, 2023 11:08 IST

In the Instagram post Papu Gomez posted a picture of his tattoo with Martinez making the saving with the number 122'43" underneath. The 122'43" is the time at which the Argentinan goalie made the match-saving effort.

Wrexham fans celebrate after their win over Coventry in the third round of the FA Cup. (Twitter/Wrexham)

Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham’s dream English football story continues

January 8, 2023 10:21 IST

Wrexham stunned Coventry 4-3 in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Ronaldo's presentation at Al-Nassr on left(FILE) and Lionel Messi with the World Cup on right. (Reuters)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr unveiling got more views than 2022 Football World Cup final

January 8, 2023 09:08 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo's presentation reached 3 billion views on 40 channels around the world.

Gianluca Vialli of Chelsea appeals during the match. (Reuters File)

Gianluca Vialli: A nimble-footed artist, an affable prankster and a billionaire everymanSubscriber Only

January 9, 2023 07:39 IST

The legendary Italian, who lost his battle with cancer barely a week after Pele passed away, will be remembered for the person he was as much as the footballer he had been.

While You Were Asleep: Sheffield Wednesday stun Newcastle, Burnley beat Bournemouth, Southampton pip Crystal Palace

January 8, 2023 08:28 IST

Sheffield Wednesday beat Newcastle by 2-1, Burnley beat Bournemouth by 2-4, and Southampton after falling behind beat Crystal Palace 1-2.

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester. (File)

Manchester United set to introduce ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’ rule to limit player salaries

January 8, 2023 07:42 IST

Dubbed as the 'Ronaldo rule', the club will cap earnings to £200,000 a week.

Villarreal's Raul Albiol applauds after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villareal and Real Madrid at Estadio De La Ceramica in Villareal, eastern Spain, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Villareal won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Real Madrid lose 2-1 at Villarreal as Moreno shines

January 7, 2023 23:30 IST

Real stay second, level on 38 points with Barca who visit fourth-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday, while Villarreal's third straight league win moves them up to fifth spot.

Tottenham's Son Heung-min runs during the English FA Cup soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Mask makes it difficult for me to see ball but I wear it because my parents are worried: Son Heung-min

January 7, 2023 23:03 IST

Son has to wear the mask after undergoing surgery to stabilise a fracture around his left eye due to an injury he had sustained in Tottenham’s 2-1 Champions League tie at Olympique de Marseille in November following an aerial clash.

Barcelona had taken Konstantelias on trial as a 15-year-old but failed to agree on a €1million deal. The teenager, now, is valued close to £10m, according to reports. (Twitter)

Arsenal to send scouts to monitor ‘Lionel Messi clone’ Giannis Konstantelias: Reports

January 7, 2023 22:28 IST

Konstantelias, who is earmarked for a senior Greece cap in the next international break, has featured in 13 games for PAOK this season, providing four assists.

Manchester United’s Antony attributes his dip in form due to ‘personal issue’

January 7, 2023 21:39 IST

Antony had a good start for United after transferring from Ajax in the summer, scoring against Arsenal in his very first match. Since then, his impact had dwindled with a lot of fans criticising his offensive contributions.

Tottenham's Harry Kane acknowledges the fans at the end of the English FA Cup soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Kane sends Tottenham into FA Cup fourth round

January 7, 2023 21:17 IST

Kane had hardly been in the game in a dull opening half but curled home a superb effort five minutes into the second period to take his Tottenham tally to 265 goals.

Messi with his Argentine teammates. (Instagram/Lionel Messi)

How are they going to convince me that magic doesn’t exist: Lionel Messi posts photo with World Cup

January 7, 2023 20:29 IST

Messi on Saturday posted a photo of himself and his Argentine teammates with the World Cup trophy.

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January 8, 2023 07:08 IST

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, and secretary-general Shaji Prabhakaran unveil strategic plan for Indian football but the challenge remains in its implementation.

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