Sports, Football, 5th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Football 05 Jun 2019

Sports, Football, 05 Jun 2019

Infantino has overseen a major increase in FIFA's income, with cash reserves increasing from $1 billion to $2.75 billion over his first term. (Photo: File)

Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president

The FIFA Council chose to back his re-election by acclamation, with Infantino now hoping to build on the work he started in February 2016.

05 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

The 27-year-old Colombian won the Bundesliga title in both seasons he was with the club, as well as the German Cup last season. (Photo: James Rodriguez/Twitter)

James Rodriguez set to leave Bayern Munich after 2-year loan

James played 67 competitive games for Bayern, scoring 15 goals and setting up 20 more.

05 Jun 2019 6:53 PM

Chhetri became the most capped India player by surpassing Bhaichung Bhutia's 107 international matches (Photo: AP)

Chhetri scores but India lose 1-3 to Curacao in Stimac's first match in charge

"We made mistakes, especially in the first half. We are going to go to the drawing board and see what we did wrong," said Chhetri.

05 Jun 2019 6:04 PM

Neymar had denied the accusations against him (Photo: AP)

'Neymar may skip the Copa America': Francisco Noveletto

Neymar now faces a cyber crime investigation against him by the local police.

05 Jun 2019 5:42 PM

Spurs have not made a signing since Lucas Moura arrived in January 2018, and Pochettino would hope to keep hold of his experienced players. (Photo: AP)

Christian Eriksen ready to leave Spurs for new challenge

Eriksen has one year left on his Spurs contract and Spanish media reports have linked him with a move to Real Madrid.

05 Jun 2019 5:13 PM

Maradona also admitted that he liked the current Manchester City line-up (Photo: AFP)

‘If Manchester United need a coach, I’m the man to do it’: Diego Maradona

Maradona was a fan of the Red Devils during the Alex Fergusson-Era.

05 Jun 2019 5:12 PM

Ronaldo is one of the biggest stars of world football and is a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or award (Photo: AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped: report

The filing did not say whether the accuser, American woman Kathryn Mayorga, had reached a settlement with Ronaldo.

05 Jun 2019 5:09 PM

In Brazil this year, Messi, Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria will be the only players remaining from the group that lost to Germany. (Photo: AP)

Messi gets another shot at a major title with Argentina

Argentina will play its opening match against Colombia in Salvador.

05 Jun 2019 5:07 PM

Costa managed to score only twice in 16 appearances for Atletico Madrid in 2018-19. (Photo: AFP)

Spanish prosecutor accuses Diego Costa of tax fraud worth 1 million euros

The Brazil-born striker currently plays for Atletico Madrid and also plays on the Spanish national team.

05 Jun 2019 2:29 PM

He rose through the ranks of the Swedish Football Association and served as its president before becoming UEFA president in 1990. (Photo: UEFA/Twitter)

Champions League football architect Lennart Johansson dies aged 89

Sweden's soccer association said the former UEFA president died Tuesday after a short illness.

05 Jun 2019 2:20 PM

UEFA created the Nations League to try to give national teams more meaningful games and reduce the number of friendlies. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA says few tickets left for Nations League semifinals

UEFA says tickets are expected to be sold quickly after the finalists are decided.

05 Jun 2019 1:15 PM

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