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YoungStars 2021: Wonderkids who took the football world by storm

December 24, 2021 19:26 IST

It’s not easy to have sustained success in the cutthroat world of professional football but those who do, occupy a place in sporting lore as some of the greatest players to ever lace up their boots.

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Juventus lost their DNA after Ronaldo’s arrival, says Buffon

December 24, 2021 11:52 IST

Ronaldo scored 101 goals in 135 appearances for Juventus and won Serie A twice.

Ralf Rangnick will not take up his role as a consultant at Manchester United. (File)

Manchester United need to make sure players are vaccinated: Ralf Rangnick

December 24, 2021 10:42 IST

Manchester United have nearly their full squad available for a trip to Newcastle United on Monday.

Pele released from hospital, will continue tumor treatment

December 24, 2021 09:52 IST

Pele, 81, was hospitalized at the start of December for sessions of chemotherapy.

Arsenal, fourth in the Premier League, take on bottom side Norwich City at Carrow Road on Sunday. (File)

Mikel Arteta demands ‘respect and commitment’ at Arsenal

December 24, 2021 09:34 IST

Arteta's comments come after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was removed as captain last week following a disciplinary breach.

Wilfried Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for Africa Cup of Nations

December 24, 2021 09:19 IST

Zaha has scored five goals in 16 appearances for Palace in the Premier League this season

East Bengal and Hyderabad FC play out a 1-1 draw. (Twitter/ Indian Super League)

SC East Bengal’s winless streak continues, draw 1-1 against Hyderabad

December 24, 2021 00:25 IST

The draw helped the Nizams to jump into second place on the points table and extend their unbeaten run to six matches. The Red & Gold Brigade, however, remained winless in eight matches.

Aston Villa player reluctant to get out of car due to COVID-19 anxiety: Steven Gerrard

December 23, 2021 11:25 IST

Due to a recent COVID-19 outbreak at the club, tenth-placed Aston Villa's home fixture against Burnley last Saturday was postponed at short notice.

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Premier League: Fear and falsehoods fill COVID-19 vaccination gapSubscriber Only

December 23, 2021 10:52 IST

These are not easy weeks for the Premier League, which is enduring a surge in COVID-19 cases, a glut of postponements and calls even from within its ranks to take a temporary pause in the season.

PSG's Mauro Icardi in action. (Twitter/PSG)

Ligue 1: Mauro Icardi salvages a point for 10-man PSG at Lorient

December 23, 2021 10:02 IST

PSG, who had Sergio Ramos sent off in their 1-1 draw at lowly Lorient, have 46 points from 19 matches.

AC Milans Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring a goal against Empoli. (Twitter/ACMilan)

Serie A: Franck Kessie helps AC Milan beat Empoli to take hold of second spot

December 23, 2021 09:57 IST

AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie played a starring role by scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Empoli on Wednesday, leaving the Rossoneri second in Serie A at the midway stage of the season.

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal. (Reuters)

La Liga: Karim Benzema brace hands Real Madrid 2-1 win against Athletic

December 23, 2021 09:50 IST

Karim Benzema broke the 400-goal mark in his professional career with a stunning strike from just outside the box in the fourth minute before adding another just three minutes later.

Liverpool players celebrate after beating Leicester City on penalty shootout. (Twitter/LFC)

EFL Cup: Liverpool oust Leicester in thriller; Chelsea, Tottenham into semi-finals

December 23, 2021 09:44 IST

In a thriller at Anfield, a weakened Liverpool side came back from the brink to beat Leicester City on penalties after a 3-3 draw, setting up a semi-final against Arsenal.

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ISL: Kerala Blasters sweep aside Chennaiyin to breach top-four places

December 23, 2021 00:00 IST

The Yellow Army rose to the third place in the points table while handing the Marina Machans their second defeat of the season, which saw them drop to sixth.

David Alaba joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. (Reuters)

Real Madrid outbreak grows after David Alaba, Isco test positive for COVID-19

December 22, 2021 09:17 IST

Real Madrid added David Alaba and Isco to the list that already includes Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Rodrygo, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Andriy Lunin.

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (R) celebrates scoring a goal with teammates against Sunderland. (Twitter/CarabaoCup)

EFL Cup: Eddie Nketiah hat-trick against Sunderland fires Arsenal into semi-finals

December 22, 2021 09:11 IST

Eddie Nketiah struck a hat-trick as Arsenal beat third-division club Sunderland 5-1 at the Emirates on Tuesday to book a place in the semi-finals of the League Cup.

Juventus' Federico Bernardeschi celebrates after scoring a goal against Cagliari. (Twitter/Juventus)

Serie A: Federico Bernardeschi finally scores as Juventus cruise past Cagliari

December 22, 2021 09:03 IST

Federico Bernardeschi ended a 43-match goal drought in Serie A to cap a routine 2-0 win over struggling Cagliari on Tuesday, lifting Juventus to fifth place in the standings.