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Virgil van Dijk deserved to win the Ballon dOr instead of losing out to Lionel Messi, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

Virgil Van Dijk deserved to win Ballon d'Or: Juergen Klopp

Liverpool's Dutch defender was second in the voting for soccer's most prestigious individual trophy.

4 Dec 2019 9:29 AM IST

Manchester Uniteds 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday left them ninth in the Premier League, and a massive 22 points behind leaders Liverpool, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is not overly concerned about their current position. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Man United focused ahead of Jose Mourinho's return: Ole Gunnar...

British media reported Solskjaer had told his players he risked losing his job if United were to lose to Tottenham and...

4 Dec 2019 9:17 AM IST

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane hopes the clubs winning start under new manager Jose Mourinho can help forge a strong relationship between the pair and lead to trophies. (Photo:AFP)

Jose Mourinho aims to keep 100 per cent start going on return to Old...

The Portuguese won the Europa League and League Cup in two full seasons at United but was sacked midway through the last...

4 Dec 2019 9:09 AM IST

Jose Mourinhos two-year stint at Manchester United was not always a happy one but the Portuguese harbours no bitterness at the club and says he is now a better manager as he prepares to return with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

I'm a better coach after Man United stint, says Jose Mourinho

Mourinho spent around 400 million pounds (USD 513 million) while in charge at United and won the Europa League and...

4 Dec 2019 9:03 AM IST

The Indian womens senior national team defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their second match of the COTIF Cup football tournament in Spain. (Photo: Twitter/Indian Football Team)

Indian women's football team defeat Maldives 5-0 in South Asian Games

Dangmei Grace scored the opening goal of the match in the 5th minute, handing the Indian team a 1-0 lead.

3 Dec 2019 6:16 PM IST

Italian striker Mario Balotelli can leave Brescia on a free transfer in January as his game is not suited to a relegation scrap, the Serie A clubs president Massimo Cellino has said. (Photo:AFP)

Mario Balotelli free to leave in January, says Brescia president

The former Manchester City and Liverpool forward has struggled to find form since joining Brescia in August.

3 Dec 2019 5:08 PM IST

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...

3 Dec 2019 4:46 PM IST

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has hailed Argentine striker Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time. (Photo:AFP)

Barcelona president calls Lionel Messi as 'greatest player of all...

His remarks came after lionel Messi's sixth Ballon d'Or win.

3 Dec 2019 3:17 PM IST

Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday congratulated Barcelona striker Lionel Messi on winning the record sixth Ballon dOr award. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi congratulated by Kuldeep Yadav on winning sixth Ballon...

Messi, who last won the Ballon d'Or in 2015, moved one ahead of Christiano Ronaldo after the pair had won five awards...

3 Dec 2019 2:10 PM IST

Earlier this year, Allison Becker was named as the Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season and Best FIFA Mens Goalkeeper. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Yashin Trophy won by Liverpool's Alisson Becker

The Brazil international was a key figure in Liverpool's run during the 2018-19 campaign.

3 Dec 2019 1:14 PM IST

After handing out the Ballon dOr award to Argentine striker Lionel Messi, Real Madrids Luka Modric said that football is just not about winning, it is also about having respect for your team-mates and rivals. (Photo: Twitter)

Luka Modric shows respect for Messi: 'Football is also about respect...

Modric had won the Ballon d'Or last year, but he did not even find a place in the 30-man nomination list.

3 Dec 2019 12:59 PM IST

The 34-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo has won Serie A with Juventus, Champions League with Real Madrid and Premier League with Manchester United. (Photo: AP)

'Serie A player of the year' won by Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal star scored 26 goals in his debut season for Juventus and he helped his side towards another domestic title...

3 Dec 2019 12:46 PM IST