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While You Were Asleep: Harry Kane bounces back with 2 more goals, Forest beat Southampton 1-0 and Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes

January 5, 2023 08:02 IST

It's now three goals in three Premier League games for Tottenham since returning from Qatar after his double in a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia but says he has come to ‘South Africa’

January 5, 2023 00:42 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to play in the Saudi Pro League and will reportedly earn up to $200 million a year.

Robert Lewandowski’s 3-game suspension upheld by sports court

January 5, 2023 00:11 IST

The suspension had been lifted by a court of disputes after an appeal by Barcelona. The Poland striker had been allowed to play in last weekend's 1-1 league draw against Espanyol.

Milan's Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring to 0-2 during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Salernitana and Milan, at Arechi stadium in Salerno, Italy. (AP)

AC Milan win 2-1 at Salernitana as Serie A returns

January 5, 2023 02:18 IST

Rafael Leao and Tonali struck in the first half as second-placed Milan moved to 36 points, five behind league leaders Napoli who play away to Inter Milan later.

Arsenal could reach 100 points, says Pep Guardiola

January 5, 2023 02:16 IST

Arsenal, bidding for a first title since 2004, sit top with 44 points from 17 games played with City 36 from 16.

More to come from Sterling, says Chelsea manager Potter

January 4, 2023 20:34 IST

"It's been a challenge for him but it's been a challenging period for everybody," Potter told reporters on Wednesday, as his team sit 10th in the table, 11 points behind second-placed City.

Messi chosen as best footballer of 2022 by International Football Federation History and Statistics, Mbappe second in the tally

January 4, 2023 19:53 IST

Messi finished the year with 55 goal contributions in the 2022, including 35 goals and 30 assists for club and country, and won the World Cup and La Finalissima with the national side.

Aguero followed Argentina's campaign at Qatar 2022 and was invited by the AFA to accompany Messi as his roommate ahead of the final. (Reuters)

‘How (do I) stop? We are world champions, so happy’: What Sergio Aguero said after Lionel Messi got angry with him for drinking too much post World Cup win

January 4, 2023 18:57 IST

“I drank a lot but I didn’t eat. We were world champions. If something were to happen to me, let it be there,” Aguero told TyC Sports.

Lionel Messi on Wednesday received a guard of honour from his Paris Saint Germain teammates and staff. (Screengrab/PSG_inside)

WATCH: PSG players, staff and Mbappe’s brother give Lionel Messi a guard of honour after returning as world champion

January 4, 2023 19:00 IST

Messi spent Christmas and New Year's in his family house in Rosario, Argentina. The 35-year-old therefore missed the first two Ligue 1 matches with PSG after the World Cup.

Argentina’s defender Lisandro Martinez (Twitter/UtdPlug)

Post his World Cup triumph, Lisandro Martinez misses friend’s wedding to return to Manchester United

January 4, 2023 15:30 IST

The 24-year-old was invited to Nicolas Tagliafico's wedding to girlfriend Carolina Calvagni back in their native Argentina. Nicolas Tagliafico is a La Albiceleste teammate and former Ajax teammate.

Arsenal penalty incident against Newcastle. (Reuters)

Gabriel Magalhaes expresses anger on Twitter after a penalty was not given to Arsenal

January 4, 2023 15:19 IST

Near the hour mark, Dan Burn dragged Gabriel's shirt to pull him down in the box during an Arsenal free kick.

Lionel Messi on the left. (AP) and PSG fans greet Messi at the Paris airport on right. (Screengrab)

Watch: Messi gets grand reception from the PSG fans at the Paris airport

January 4, 2023 12:11 IST

Earlier this week Racing Club de Lens handed PSG their first defeat of the season. A 3-1 battering in Ligue 1. However, PSG remains top of Ligue 1 with 44 points and Lens is four points behind them in second place.

Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe has come forward and addressed rumours regarding Ronaldo's potential move. (AP)

Newcastle’s head coach Eddie Howe addresses Ronaldo’s potential move rumours, shuts down all talk

January 4, 2023 14:53 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday. It also gives the 37-year-old Ronaldo a massive payday in what could be the final contract of his career.

After Qatar, Saudi Arabia attempts to bring the world to its shores using sport and its biggest icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and the game’s biggest symbol – the World Cup. (AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo, Newcastle United, World Cup 2030: Saudi Arabia ready to take over football from QatarSubscriber Only

January 4, 2023 17:25 IST

After Qatar, Saudi Arabia attempts to bring the world to its shores using sport and its biggest icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and the game’s biggest symbol – the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo says says he is global. (Screengrab)

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo wins over fans with a shout in Arabic: ‘I’m global!’

January 4, 2023 11:35 IST

Al Nassr is known to its fans as "Al Alamy", which means "global club". The expression is uttered by Al Nassr fans to refer to the fact that it was the first Asian club to enter the Club World Cup in 2000.

Sprint legend Michael Johnson praises Neeraj Chopra’s movement

January 4, 2023 11:52 IST

4-time Olympic gold winner Michael Johnson says Neeraj Chopra is a javelin thrower with the movement of a sprinter/jumper.

Arteta's brawl with Eddie Howe during the game. (Screengrab)

Watch: Mikel Arteta gets into a brawl with Eddie Howe during Arsenal vs Newcastle game

January 4, 2023 10:57 IST

Mikel Arteta was seen as infuriated and was having an intense conversation with Eddie Howe. The referee and staff from the Arsenal dugout came and pulled him back.

Watch: Pele’s lookalike pays final respects to the late soccer legend in Santos

January 4, 2023 10:36 IST

Ribeiro took on the mantle of Pele lookalike in 2002 after being confused for the soccer star in the U.S.

Wayne Rooney on the left and Frank Lampard on the right. (FILE)

Wayne Rooney favourite to take over the Everton job from Frank Lampard

January 4, 2023 10:13 IST

Everton after taking a point from Man City in their previous game looked lacklustre against Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton. If not for Demarai Gray's penalty in the added time things would have looked a lot darker for the Merseyside club.

The United States Men’s football team, coach Gregg Berhalter, Gregg Berhalter

USA Football coach under investigation for domestic assault charge, alleges attempt made to blackmail

January 4, 2023 09:55 IST

Gregg Berhalter was instrumental in leading USA to the round-of-16 of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. During the World Cup, the coach was sent a cryptic message of an incident that took place in 1991.

Can Arsenal do a Leicester City? If the young side keeps cool, they canSubscriber Only

January 4, 2023 09:43 IST

No team with the current haul of points at this stage of the season has failed to win the title

Cristiano Ronaldo after passing medical test on the left.(Screengrab) and Ronaldo being presented with Al-Nassr on the right. (Reuters)

Cristiano Ronaldo passes the medical test for Al-Nassr FC, takes part in training

January 4, 2023 09:27 IST

The 37-year-old posted a picture of himself on his social media accounts with tests being done on him. Ronaldo on his social media posted a picture of him with a smile and thumbs up on the treadmill with nodes attached to him monitoring his output.

Gianni Infantino taking a selfie with Pele's former teammates at Pele's funeral. (Screengrab)

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says he’s ‘dismayed’ after the criticism for taking a selfie in front of Pele’s coffin

January 4, 2023 08:49 IST

Infantino came under intense scrutiny by netizens after seeing the selfie. Netizens called the FIFA boss "classless", "disgrace" and "horrible"

While You Were Asleep: Erik ten Hag says Man United are not a title contender yet, Rodrygo pays honours to Pele, Mikel Arteta unhappy with referring decisions

January 4, 2023 08:19 IST

Man United have beaten Bournemouth 3-0, Real Madrid won the tie 1-0 to advance to the round of 16 of Copa Del Rey and Arsenal 0-0 draw against Newcastle

After the press conference, Ronaldo finally made his way to the middle of the pitch as the whole stadium reverberated with the sound of his name and his trademark "Siuu" celebration.

My work in Europe is done: Cristiano Ronaldo after Al Nassr unveiling

January 4, 2023 08:03 IST

After the official unveiling, Ronaldo said in a press conference that he is 'feeling very good and very proud to make this big decision' and insisted his work is done and has played in the 'most important club in Europe and is ready for a new challenge'.