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

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Sports Football 04 Jul 2019

Sports, Football, 04 Jul 2019

Robben picked 96 caps for the Netherlands and also played in the 2010 World Cup final. (Photo: AFP)

Arjen Robben retires from professional football

Robben spent a decade with Bayern Munich and won the Bundesliga eight times and also lifted the Champions League trophy in 2013.

04 Jul 2019 9:23 PM

The couple's romance appears to have ended abruptly, with Anderson accusing Rami of cheating on her. (Photo:AFP)

French footballer Adil Rami's girlfriend breaks up, says 'he's a monster'

Anderson's two-year romance with the Marseille player 18 years her junior has been closely followed in France.

04 Jul 2019 6:04 PM

Felix has reportedly signed a seven-year contract. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico Madrid sign 19-year-old Joao Felix for 126 million euros

The fee is a record for a Portuguese club and for Atletico Madrid and makes the teenager one of the five most expensive players in history.

04 Jul 2019 5:43 PM

Rodri, 23, officially became a City player a day after the La Liga club revealed the 70-million-euro release clause (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City sign Spain international Rodri for club record fee

"Manchester City are delighted to announce the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri," said a statement on the club's website.

04 Jul 2019 5:27 PM

Bhutia further spoke about the national team and said India's new Croatian coach Igor Stimac's goal should be to reach top-50.(Photo:AFP)

Drop your egos, work together: Bhutia to Indian football stakeholders

Bhutia further said that ISL's diminishing popularity could be revived by the inclusion of Kolkata's Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

04 Jul 2019 4:35 PM

After this season, Buffon is expected to become a member of Juventus' management. (Photo: AFP)

Buffon returns to Juventus after 1 season at PSG

Buffon is expected to serve as the reserve goalkeeper behind starter Wojciech Szczesny.

04 Jul 2019 2:11 PM

The former Chelsea midfielder has left second-tier club Derby, where he came close to securing promotion to the Premier League in his first season in management. (Photo: AP)

Chelsea hires former midfielder Lampard as manager

Lampard, who is Chelsea's record scorer with 211 goals and one of its all-time greats, replaces Maurizio Sarri.

04 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

However, both sides were not able to register goals in the second half and hence the match went into extra time. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA Women's World Cup: Netherlands defeat Sweden, enters finals

This was the Netherlands' first appearance in the semi-finals of the tournament whereas Sweden were playing in their fourth.

04 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

Peru will now take on Brazil in the finals of the Copa America on Sunday, July 7. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Copa America 2019: Peru stun Chile in semi-finals, will face hosts Brazil

Peru broke the deadlock in the 21st minute of the match as Edison Flores scored for the team.

04 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

The seven clubs were involved in a standoff with AIFF earlier this year during the Super Cup. (Photo: ANI/ AIFF media)

AIFF and I-League clubs issue joint statement regarding future of Indian football

Seven I-League clubs had issued a statement in June this year, in which they threatened to move court against the AIFF

04 Jul 2019 11:33 AM

Willian's injury is not a serious one, but the recovery time will require the player to miss the final against Peru. (Photo: AP)

Copa America 2019: Willian ruled out of Copa America final due to injury

The Chelsea-attacker suffered a hamstring injury in the semi-final against Argentina.

04 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

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