Sports, Football, 6th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports, Football, 06 Dec 2019

Neroca FC registered their first win of this I-League season by beating former champions Aizawl FC 1-0 at the Khuman Lampak ground here on Friday. (Photo: Twitter)

I-League 2019-20: Neroca FC notch up first win by beating Aizawl FC 1-0

Ousmane Diawara scored the all-important goal in the 28th minute to give the home side all the three points.

06 Dec 2019 6:30 PM

The jersey worn by Brazilian football legend Pele during his final match for the five-time world champions has sold for 30,000 euros (USD33,000) in an auction in Italy. ( Photo:Twitter)

Pele's last Brazil jersey sold for whopping Rs 24 Lakhs in Italy

The three-time World Cup winner wore the jersey in a friendly against Yugoslavia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in July 1971.

06 Dec 2019 5:11 PM

Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters continued their winless streak as they played out a 1-1 draw in an Indian Super League encounter at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Thursday. (Photo:Twitter)

ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City and Kerala Blasters continue winless streak play out draw

Raphael Messi Bouli (75th) put Kerala in the lead but Mumbai hit back with an Amine Chermiti strike (77th) to share the spoils.

06 Dec 2019 4:40 PM

Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport has described the backlash over its controversial 'Black Friday' headline as a 'lynching'. (Photo:Twitter)

Italy's Corriere dello Sport blasts 'lynching' over 'Black Friday' headline

The front-page headline was in an article about the first Serie A meeting between ex-Man United teammates Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling.

06 Dec 2019 4:34 PM

Gareth Bale’s commitment to the 13-times European champions came under the microscope last month after he helped his nation qualify for Euro 2020 and then joined his team mates dancing alongside a banner saying ‘Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order’. ( Photo: AFP)

'Gareth Bale never wanted to leave Real Madrid', says agent

The 30-year-old forward was also involved in a tense stand-off with coach Zinedine Zidane in the off-season.

06 Dec 2019 2:37 PM

Manuel Neuer says a second consecutive defeat is unthinkable for Bayern Munich on Saturday at Bundesliga leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach, who quietly harbour aspirations of a first German title since 1977. ( Photo: AFP)

'Bayern Munich can't afford to lose second time' : Manuel Neuer

Interim Bayern coach Hansi Flick suffered his first defeat in five games with a shock 2-1 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

06 Dec 2019 2:10 PM

Former FIFA head of football James Johnson was Friday appointed to steer Football Federation Australia into a new era after a months-long search to replace retired chief executive David Gallop. ( Photo:Twitter)

Ex-FIFA Head set to lead Australian football

Australian-born Johnson, who most recently worked with Manchester City, takes the reins after a restructuring of the governing body.

06 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

Both sides of the Manchester divide will be hoping some derby delight can add impetus to disappointing seasons when City host United on Saturday. ( Photo: AFP)

Manchester giants seek derby delight as Liverpool threaten to burst beyond reach

'For the distance we are behind Liverpool it would be crazy to think about the title, we have to think about the derby,' said Guardiola.

06 Dec 2019 12:56 PM

Despite failing to hit the heights of their past two title-winning campaigns, Manchester City host United on Saturday already 11 points ahead of their local rivals just 15 games into the league season. ( Photo: AFP)

Man City flex financial muscle to leave Man Utd lagging behind

United posted record revenues of 627 million euros for last season as they reached the UCL quarter-finals and finished 6th in the PL.

06 Dec 2019 12:26 PM

Everton sacked manager Marco Silva after 18 months in charge at Goodison Park on Thursday after a 5-2 thrashing by Liverpool saw the club fall into the Premier League relegation zone. ( Photo: AFP)

Everton sack Marco Silva after dropping into relegation zone

'Everton Football Club can confirm that manager Marco Silva has left the Club' , Everton said in a statement.

06 Dec 2019 11:51 AM

Hector Bellerin struggled to sum up Arsenal’s latest setback, a 2-1 Premier League defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, but the defender is confident that if they keep doing what they are doing the results will come. (Photo:AP)

Hector Bellerin lost for words after latest Arsenal defeat

Bellerin also said Freddie Ljungberg, who was placed in temporary charge had lifted spirits in the dressing room.

06 Dec 2019 10:50 AM

Manchester City had lost their mojo, their draw at Newcastle United the latest in a series of below-par performances which suggested not only that their title hopes were fading but that Pep Guardiola might need to think about a rebuild of his side. Manchester United’s draw at home to Aston Villa was a listless display which brought questions, from some quarters, about whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the right man to lead them back to full competitiveness. (Photo:AFP)

Manchester City and United head into derby with renewed confidence

After statement performances from both teams it suddenly has the feel of ‘must watch’ football again.

06 Dec 2019 10:39 AM

Inter Milan and AS Roma have banned an Italian newspaper from the clubs' training grounds for the rest of 2019 after the daily printed a controversial 'Black Friday' headline. Images of Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) and Chris Smalling (AS Roma) were used along with the headline. (Photo:AFP)

Inter Milan, AS Roma ban italian newspaper for publishing racist headline

The headline was used on the front page of the newspaper named 'Corriere dello Sport' as a build-up for the match between both these clubs.

06 Dec 2019 10:28 AM

Six times UEFA champions league winner, Liverpool, on Thursday, announced their 23-member squad for the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, scheduled to be played in Qatar. (Photo:AFP)

Liverpool announce Fifa Club World Cup squad

Injured players, Joel Matip and Fabinho were left out of the squad since they are recovering from their respective injuries.

06 Dec 2019 10:09 AM

Real Madrid on Thursday revealed that Marcelo was diagnosed with a muscular injury in his left soleus. (Photo:AFP)

Marcelo sustains muscular injury

The club also gave an update on the Eden Hazard's injury which he picked during Real Madrid's clash against PSG on November 27.

06 Dec 2019 9:50 AM

After victory over Tottenham, Manchester United's David De Gea called it a 'massive win' and said they controlled the game really well. (Photo:AFP)

It's a massive win for us: David De Gea after Man United's victory over Tottenham

Manchester United on Thursday defeated Tottenham by 2-1 in the Premier League.

06 Dec 2019 9:27 AM

Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri said it was unbelievable to be back on the pitch, after appearing for the club against Everton on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

It was unbelievable to be back: Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri spent a considerable part on the sidelines with a calf injury and made his way back in the club on Thursday.

06 Dec 2019 9:15 AM

Barcelona's Lionel Messi will display his sixth Ballon d'Or award to the fans before kickoff in the La Liga game against RCB Mallorca on Sunday (local time). (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi to display Ballon d'Or award to fans before match against Mallorca

The Argentina international won the award on Tuesday and has gone past Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo to win it six times.

06 Dec 2019 9:09 AM

Spain will play Germany in an international friendly on March 26 at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium, the Spanish soccer federation, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Spain to play friendly game vs Germany in March: RFEF

The two sides last met in a friendly in Dusseldorf in March 2018, which ended 1-1.

06 Dec 2019 8:59 AM

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette equalised five minutes into the second half with a high looping header from a Mesut Ozil corner which bounced in off the far post. (Photo:AP)

Premier League 2019-20: Brighton stun Arsenal, win 2-1 at Emirates

Arsenal now sit 10th in the table on 19 points.

06 Dec 2019 8:43 AM

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