Sports, Football, 4th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports, Football, 04 Dec 2019

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson said derby clash against Everton is 'huge game' for both teams. (Photo:AFP)

Jordan Henderson says derby match against Everton is a 'huge match'

Liverpool currently hold the top spot in the Premier League points table with 40 points, 8 points ahead of the 2nd-placed Leicester City.

04 Dec 2019 5:03 PM

Atlético Madrid is facing punishment after its fans made threatening chants against former player Antoine Griezmann. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico Madrid to face penalty for Antoine Griezmann threats

The Spanish soccer federation's anti-violence committee will analyze the case.

04 Dec 2019 4:55 PM

Ahead of the clash against Manchester United, Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said he likes to play 'big matches'. (Photo:AFP)

I like to play big matches: Jose Mourinho before Manchester United match

Tottenham currently hold the fifth spot in the Premier League points table while Manchester United are placed on the ninth position.

04 Dec 2019 4:51 PM

According to reports in Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been offered a six-month deal to come to the aid of struggling former giants AC Milan, who are 11th in the Serie A table. (Photo: AFP)

'See you soon in Italy': Zlatan Ibrahimovic fuels talk of Serie A return

The 38-year-old striker confirmed his departure from Los Angeles Galaxy last month following the club's elimination from the MLS playoffs.

04 Dec 2019 4:05 PM

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez on Tuesday (local time) became the first Algerian player to score 50 goals in the Premier League. (Photo:AFP)

Riyad Mahrez first Algerian to net 50 Premier League goals

He achieved the feat in the team's match against Burnley.

04 Dec 2019 3:56 PM

In some leagues where Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is used, screens in the stadium indicate that a VAR review is taking place and then relay the decision but with only minimal information such as 'No goal'. (Photo: AFP)

Rule-makers look at ways of providing more information about VAR decisions

The use of VAR, match officials who use technology to review certain decisions made by the referee, has been surrounded by controversy.

04 Dec 2019 3:43 PM

Leicester City underlined why they are considered credible title contenders with a sixth successive Premier League win on Sunday but post-match talk was dominated by whether or not manager Brendan Rodgers would stick around to lead the charge. (Photo:AFP)

Brendan Rodgers confirms release clause, upsets Leicester City

Since he took over in February, Leicester’s form has been nothing short of spectacular, with 16 wins and four draws from their 25 games.

04 Dec 2019 3:28 PM

Manchester City needed to rediscover themselves quickly after a run of games in which they looked to have lost their way and Pep Guardiola’s champions re-emerged on a chilly Tuesday night at Burnley’s Turf Moor. (Photo:AFP)

Manchester City slick again as Pep Guardiola praises return to passing game

Their 4-1 win over a modestly equipped home side was not in itself an indication that City are capable of overturning Liverpool’s lead.

04 Dec 2019 1:34 PM

Owen Coyle begins his stint as Chennaiyin FC head coach with an away game against Jamshedpur FC on December 9. (Photo: Chennaiyin FC website)

Chennaiyin FC appoint former Burnley coach Owen Coyle as new manager

The 53-year-old Scot replaces Englishman John Gregory after a lacklustre start to the ongoing ISL season.

04 Dec 2019 1:06 PM

Manchester City's Kyle Walker has said that Liverpool deserves to be on the top of Premier League points table. (Photo:AP/PTI/AFP)

Liverpool deserves to be on top: Kyle Walker

Liverpool sits on the top position with 40 points from 14 games while Manchester City holds the third spot with 29 points.

04 Dec 2019 12:56 PM

The first FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme (CMP) on Tuesday reached a conclusion in Zurich. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA's mentorship programme for coaches concludes

In the programme, which was inaugurated last year on October, 17 elite members of the women's football coaching world guided 21 mentees.

04 Dec 2019 12:06 PM

Lionel Messi said he is aware that his 'retirement is approaching'. (Photo:AFP)

I know that retirement is approaching: Lionel Messi

The 32-year-old has now gone past Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo to win the most number of Ballon d'Or awards.

04 Dec 2019 12:00 PM

Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City showed no signs of giving up their Premier League title without a fight as a 4-1 victory at Burnley cut the gap on unbeaten leaders Liverpool to eight points. (Photo:AP)

Premier League 2019-20: Gabriel Jesus' double helps Man City thrash Burnley 4-1

Pep Guardiola's men have struggled to match the blistering standards they set in back-to-back title-winning seasons.

04 Dec 2019 10:50 AM

Australia and Qatar will be taking part in the next year's Copa America tournament, CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body confirmed on Tuesday (local time). (Photo:AFP)

Australia, Qatar to take part in Copa America 2020

Australia has been drawn in Group A, while, Qatar has been placed in Group B.

04 Dec 2019 10:33 AM

After missing out on the Ballon d'Or, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk released a statement saying that it was an honour for him to be nominated for the award alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo:AFP)

Honoured to be in same company as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo: Virgil van Dijk

On Monday, Messi won his sixth Ballon d'Or and went ahead of Ronaldo, who has won the award five times.

04 Dec 2019 10:26 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro failed to see the funny side after Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk joked that the Portuguese forward was “not really a rival” in the Ballon D’Or award voting. (Photo:Twitter/AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister fails to see funny side of Virgil Van Dijk jibe

Dutchman Van Dijk finished second behind Lionel Messi, with Ronaldo third.

04 Dec 2019 9:51 AM

Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg said he would seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as he prepares for his first home game in charge against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Freddie Ljungberg planning Arsene Wenger chat as he seeks Arsenal revival

Ljungberg said he could stay at the club even if he is not named permanent manager.

04 Dec 2019 9:35 AM

Virgil van Dijk deserved to win the Ballon d’Or instead of losing out to Lionel Messi, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

Virgil Van Dijk deserved to win Ballon d'Or: Juergen Klopp

Liverpool’s Dutch defender was second in the voting for soccer’s most prestigious individual trophy.

04 Dec 2019 9:29 AM

Manchester United will be focused on getting their campaign back on track when former boss Jose Mourinho arrives with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, said manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, adding that reports of his own managerial demise made him laugh. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Man United focused ahead of Jose Mourinho's return: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

British media reported Solskjaer had told his players he risked losing his job if United were to lose to Tottenham and Manchester City.

04 Dec 2019 9:17 AM

Jose Mourinho aims to continue his 100 per cent start as Tottenham Hotspur manager when he returns to Old Trafford for the first time as a coach since being sacked by Manchester United and believes he will be shown respect on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Jose Mourinho aims to keep 100 per cent start going on return to Old Trafford

The Portuguese won the Europa League and League Cup in two full seasons at United but was sacked midway through the last campaign.

04 Dec 2019 9:09 AM

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