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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

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus admitted that teammate Fernandinho has been helping him a lot. (Photo:AFP)

Fernandinho has been helping me a lot: Gabriel Jesus

Jesus netted twice during Manchester City's 4-1 win over Burnley FC in Premier League on Wednesday.

05 Dec 2019 10:30 AM

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

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

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

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

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said they do not have to 'rebuild' too much during the upcoming transfer window. (Photo:AFP)

Manchester City don't have to rebuild too much, says Pep Guardiola

The club currently holds the third spot in the Premier League points table with 29 points from 14 games, topped by Liverpool with 40 points.

03 Dec 2019 4:46 PM

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has said that having Lionel Messi in the team is 'always a huge advantage'. (Photo:AFP)

Having Lionel Messi is always a huge advantage: Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid with the help of Messi's strike in the 86th minute of the match.

03 Dec 2019 3:30 PM

Diego Simeone further said it is the third-placed Sevilla, which worries him as they are now five points behind. (Photo: AP)

'Barcelona and Real Madrid do not worry me': Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid currently hold the sixth spot on the La Liga points table with 25 points.

02 Dec 2019 8:42 PM

Mumbai City has now become the eighth club in the world and third in Asia to be acquired by the City Football Club. (Photo: Mumbai City FC)

Indian football enthusiasts behave like fans from Europe: City Football Group CEO

CFC, the owners of Manchester City announced that they have acquired 65 per cent stake in ISL-side Mumbai City FC.

29 Nov 2019 1:17 PM

Maurizio Sarri has steered away from his own style of football ever since joining Juventus as the team comprises of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala. (Photo: AFP)

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri says that he was called 'Taliban' for wanting to play 'Sarriball'

This style of Sarri was highly popular when he was with Napoli between 2015-2018 as he led the Serie A club to two-second place finishes.

26 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

Having fallen behind the title race, Pep Guardiola expressed his excitement in trying to close down the gap on current table-toppers Liverpool. (Photo: AFP)

Not leaving City: Pep Guardiola dismisses talks of Manchester City exit

Ever since losing the match against Liverpool 3-1, there have been several media reports suggesting that Guardiola is not happy at Man City.

23 Nov 2019 8:05 PM

Real Madrid's Eden Hazard is not surprised by 41-year-old, Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard's success. (Photo:AFP)

Frank Lampard can be one of best managers in the world: Eden Hazard

Hazard said that Chelsea is lucky to have young quality players.

18 Nov 2019 11:20 AM

During the match, both Lionel Messi and Tite were seen exchanging words in the first half. (Photo: AP)

Brazil coach Tite says that Messi told him to shut his mouth

Messi returned after a three-month international ban and scored a goal to help Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

16 Nov 2019 1:24 PM

The Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman admitted the possibility of joining Barcelona but 'only after Euro 2020'. (Photo:AFP)

Joining Barcelona is a possibility: Ronald Koeman

Koeman was the former Barcelona defender and has freely expressed his desire of joining the club again.

14 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

The Football Association has handed a one-game ban and a 50,000 euros fine to Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva for racist his tweet at team-mate Benjamin Mendy. (Photo:AFP)

FA hands one-game ban on Bernardo Silva for racist tweet on Benjamin Mendy

Mendy did not take offence, replying with laughing emojis, but others quickly pointed out the racial aspect of Silva's remarks.

14 Nov 2019 10:22 AM

David Villa has represented Sporting Gijon, Zaragoza, Valencia, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the domestic circuit. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-Spanish forward and World Cup winner David Villa announces retirement

The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner took to Twitter to express that he wants to win the Emperor's Cup with the Japanese side.

13 Nov 2019 1:15 PM

It was his 34th hat-trick in La Liga and with this, Lionel Messi equalled the record of Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona president Bartomeu says that Messi will stay at Barcelona for more four-five years

Messi was at his devastating his best during the Celta Vigo clash as he netted a hat-trick, helping Barcelona secure a 4-1 win on Sunday.

11 Nov 2019 8:45 PM

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that if they do the 'special things' then his club has a chance to beat Liverpool during their Premier League clash. (Photo:AFP)

Pep Guardiola feels doing 'special things' will hand Man City victory over Liverpool

Guardiola admitted that to win such games, they will have to be at the top level and pay 'incredible attention'.

10 Nov 2019 1:24 PM

Despite admitting Manchester City are a fantastic team, Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said he has 'no fear' to compete against them. (Photo:AFP)

Virgil van Dijk has 'no fear' ahead of Manchester City clash

Liverpool top the Premier League points table with 31 points while Manchester City holds the fourth position with 25 points.

10 Nov 2019 12:03 PM

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