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In 2018, Kathryn Mayorga opened the case up by identifying Cristiano Ronaldo as the man that had allegedly raped her. (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo admits he paid Rs 2.7 crore to rape accuser

Court documents stated that Kathryn Mayorga accepted money from Ronaldo in 2010 as part of a settlement.

20 Aug 2019 11:07 AM GMT

United manager Solskjaer said he allows both Pogba and Rashford to take spot kicks. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer refuses to blame Paul Pogba after penalty miss

Pogba wasted a chance to give United their second successive Premier League win when his penalty was saved by Wolves...

20 Aug 2019 9:20 AM GMT

Juventus begin their Serie A campaign this weekend under new coach Maurizio Sarri as the multiple Italian champions gamble on the veteran delivering another style of Serie A title. (Photo:AFP)

Juventus gamble on Sarri delivering another style of Serie A title

Sarri returns to Italy after one turbulent season in the Premier League with Chelsea.

20 Aug 2019 8:00 AM GMT

Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the star names on the 10-player short-list announced on Monday by FIFA for its Puskas award for goal of the year. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA Goal of the Year: Messi and Ibrahimovic in nominees list; watch...

They are joined by three women and five men, with goals scored between July 16, 2018 and July 19, 2019.

20 Aug 2019 7:36 AM GMT

In the end, the match ended up as a 1-1 draw. (Photo: AP)

Manchester United held by Wolves after Pogba's penalty woe

Pogba was not able to score the goal through a penalty as Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio made a remarkable save.

20 Aug 2019 4:28 AM GMT

Lionel Messi sat out the match as he recovers from the long-term calf strain that saw him miss the clubs pre-season U.S. tour (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona's Dembele out for five weeks with hamstring strain

Dembele's injury layoff is another blow for Barca coach Valverde after Suarez limped off in the first half of the 1-0...

20 Aug 2019 4:23 AM GMT

The versatile Afghanistan player can play as a central defensive midfielder or central defender and has previous experience of playing in India with Aizawl FC. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennaiyin FC signs versatile Afghan player Saighani

The 32-year old Saighani joins Chennaiyin after a season-long stint with Bangladeshi side Abahani Dhaka, a press release...

19 Aug 2019 12:30 PM GMT

Uli Hoeness has confirmed he is stepping down as president of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and will not stand for re-election in November. (Photo: AFP)

Hoeness confirms he will step down as Bayern Munich president

That means Bayern members will vote for a new head of the defending Bundesliga champions at the annual general meeting...

19 Aug 2019 9:48 AM GMT

Sai Praneeth was the first to begin Indias challenge at the World Championships. (Photo: Twitter/BAI Media)

BWF World Championships: Poorvisha-Jakkampudi progress in women's...

They overturned Argentina's Diana Corleto Soto and Nikte Alejandra Sotomayor 21-10, 21-18.

19 Aug 2019 9:19 AM GMT

Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his retirement from the game on Sunday, bringing an end to a colourful 20-year career. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Former England defender Ashley Cole calls time on 20-year career

The left-back won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and a League Cup during his career.

19 Aug 2019 4:57 AM GMT

His focus was on how Chelsea failed to maintain their early momentum against Leicester and allowed the visitors to run much of the game. (Photo: AP)

Premier League 2019-20: Leicester crash Lampard's Chelsea home-coming...

Before the match, fans in the Shed End unveiled a banner emblazoned with the huge words: Welcome home, Super Frankâ€.

19 Aug 2019 4:30 AM GMT

Gareth Bale has been deemed surplus to requirements at Real despite helping his side to a Spanish title and four Champions League crowns since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur six years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Bale to stay after helping Madrid to win at Celta - Zidane

Bale created Madrid's opening goal, which was scored by Karim Benzema, with a superb change of pace down the left-wing.

18 Aug 2019 3:00 PM GMT