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Amid suggestions that competition will only increase next season after the arrival of Belgian Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale was left out of Saturdays 3-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in a pre-season clash in Houston. (Photo:AFP)

Gareth Bale did not want to play against Bayern Munich, claims Zidane

Bale's future at Real Madrid is uncertain as he is rumoured to be in talks with Chinese Super League clubs Jiangsu...

23 July 2019 9:50 AM IST

Real, who started with a full-strength side that included a debut for former Chelsea attacking midfielder Eden Hazard went 1-0 down after just a quarter of an hour. Real, though, had the better of the first half with only Manuel Neuers presence and Karim Benzemas profligacy preventing them from drawing equal in a relaxed but end-to-end match. (Photo:AFP)

Re-invigorated Bayern Munich beats Hazard's Real Madrid 3-1

Both sides gave debuts to high-profile acquisitions in a game that featured appearances from 41 different players.

22 July 2019 1:07 PM IST

Amid suggestions that competition will only increase next season after the arrival of Belgian Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale was left out of Saturdays 3-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in a pre-season clash in Houston. (Photo:AFP)

Zinedine Zidane confirms Gareth Bale's exit from Real Madrid

Bale was criticised by the Spanish media last season after failing to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo's...

22 July 2019 12:51 PM IST

Harry Kane capitalised after team mate Lucas Moura nicked the ball deep into injury time, allowing the striker to thump it from the halfway line high into the steamy night and over the head of Juventus back-pedalling goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. (Photo:AFP)

Tottenham Hotspur sinks Juventus 3-2 despite Matthijs De Ligt's...

In a more lively second half, Juventus substitute Gonzalo Higuain equalised in the 56th minute after some neat interplay...

22 July 2019 12:41 PM IST

As in a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Friday in Indiana, there was some shaky defending from Liverpool. (Photo:AFP)

Liverpool bows down 2-1 to Sevilla in Fenway friendly

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was furious at Joris Gagnon's outrageous kick at an on-rushing Larouci in the 76th...

22 July 2019 12:20 PM IST

The World Cup winner, ANtoine Griezmann is in Tokyo with Barca ahead of a clash with Chelsea on Tuesday after the La Liga giants shelled out 120 million euros (USD 135 million) to match his release clause amid a blistering row between the player and the two clubs. (Photo:AFP)

Antoine Griezmann 'cried with joy' after he joined Barcelona

Griezmann scored 133 goals in 257 appearances for Atletico since he joined them in 2014 from Basque club Real Sociedad.

22 July 2019 10:53 AM IST

John Obi Mikels decision comes after the end of Nigerias campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations. (Photo:AFP)

John Obi Mikel retires from international football

Mikel announced his retirement on Instagram.

19 July 2019 3:38 PM IST

Keiran Trippier also praised clubs manager Diego Simeone. (Photo:AP)

Ex-Tottenham player Kieran Trippier promises to give his best at...

Trippier also stated that he had no second thoughts when he came to know that the club was interested in him.

19 July 2019 3:12 PM IST

Marco Reus also stated that Juergen Klopp has a special way of carrying out things and can make the players better. (Photo:AP)

Marco Reus hails Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp

Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus has revealed that the 52-year-old was one of the reasons he joined the club.

19 July 2019 2:52 PM IST

The video shows Antoine Griezmann staring at the dressing room and also sporting the 17 number Barcelona Jersey. (Photo screengrab: /Instagram/Antogriezmann)

Antoine Griezmann joins Barcelona, pays visit to dressing room; watch...

Barcelona lured Griezmann from his old club Atletico Madrid, in a 75 million Euro deal in July 2019.

18 July 2019 4:36 PM IST

Juventus announced the deals completion on Thursday, saying it had signed the Netherlands international to a five-year contract. (Photo: AFP)

Ajax's De Ligt joins Juventus for 75 million euros

The highly regarded center back is set to join a veteran defense featuring Juventus stalwarts Giorgio Chiellini and...

18 July 2019 1:22 PM IST

Tendulkar and Laxman have resigned from the CAC while there is no information from Sourav Ganguly, so a new committee will be formed for the appointment of head coach. (Photo: AFP)

New CAC to be formed for appointment of Team India's head coach

The earlier CAC comprised of former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman.

18 July 2019 1:13 PM IST