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    India-Malaysia football rivalry heats up: Gachibowli stadium set for thrilling showdown

    India and Malaysia have clashed 32 times, making it the most frequent matchup for the Blue Tigers in international football, ahead of rivalries with Pakistan (29 matches) and Bangladesh (28 matches). Monday’s game at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium adds another chapter to this storied rivalry, where even friendly encounters are fiercely contested. Hyderabad: The India-Malaysia football rivalry goes a long way back. From their first meeting in 1957 friendly in Kuala Lumpur, where India emerged 3-0 winners thanks to PK Banerjee’s brace and a Tulsidas Balaram strike, until last year’s Merdeka Tournament clash in which Malaysia ran out 4-2 winners. The two sides have faced each other 32 times. That’s the most number of times India have played against any opponent in international football, followed by Pakistan (29 matches) and Bangladesh (28 matches). The game on Monday at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium will be yet another addition to this historic rivalry, where even…
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    Champions League: Gyokeres hat-trick leads sporting CP to comeback win over Manchester City

    This marks Sporting’s first win over Manchester City in 27 Champions League matches. Phil Foden gave the English champions an early lead, but Geovany Quenda set up Gyökeres for the equalizer. Lisbon: Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick helped Sporting CP come from behind to crush Manchester City in the Champions League. This Sporting’s first win in 27 Champions League matches on Manchester City. Phil Foden’s strike had given the English champions an early lead, before Geovany Quenda found Gyokeres for the equaliser. The hosts scored twice in quick succession at the start of the second half, Maximiliano Araujo finishing off a well-worked team goal straight from kick-off before Gyokeres converted a penalty. Erling Haaland hit the crossbar from another penalty, before Gyokeres converted his second spot kick of the evening to wrap up a memorable final home game in charge for outgoing coach Ruben Amorim. City slip down to sixth in the Champions League table…
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    Barcelona soccer team to team up with Coldplay for next clasico against Real Madrid

    Barcelona women’s team will also wear them for a Spanish league game against Eibar on November 2. Barcelona (Spain): Barcelona soccer team will wear special edition shirts with a logo of pop rock band Coldplay on their fronts for the upcoming clasico against Real Madrid.Hansi Flick’s team will wear the shirts when it visits Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on October 26. Barcelona women’s team will also wear them for a Spanish league game against Eibar on November 2. The club is also launching versions of the shirts for sale in limited editions. The proceeds will be donated to a project by UNHCR/ACNUR and the Barça Foundation to help fight the impact of climate change in refugee camps in Uganda. Barcelona has put the names of popular music artists on its shirt for clasicos in recent seasons since teaming up with music streaming service Spotify, which sponsors both the team’s shirts and the Camp Nou stadium.…
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    Messi’s hat-trick helps Argentina crush Bolivia; Colombia, Brazil cruise

    Messi produced a performance for the ages for La Albiceleste, who had taken only one point from their previous two outings New Delhi: Lionel Messi’s sensational show spurred Argentina to return to winning ways in FIFA World Cup 26 qualifying. The 37-year-old registered his 10th international hat-trick and two assists as they crushed Bolivia 6-0. Messi produced a performance for the ages for La Albiceleste, who had taken only one point from their previous two outings. His canny, near-post finish caught goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra off guard, while his two solo goals erupted El Monumental. Argentina now have 22 points from 10 run-outs and are close to participating at a 14th World Cup in a row. Argentina stayed three points clear of second-placed Colombia, who thrashed rock-bottom Chile 4-0. Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez were excellent for Los Cafeteros, while 20-year-old sensation Jhon Duran rose from the bench to hike his hype.…
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    Arsenal confident in keeping Saliba despite Real Madrid’s interest

    William Saliba, regarded as one of Europe’s top defenders, has no plans to leave Arsenal, particularly after signing a four-year contract extension in 2023, according to a report by the Daily Express. New Delhi: Arsenal are confident their strong defensive backline, which they have curated under Mikel Arteta’s tenure as head coach, will remain intact after reports suggested that Real Madrid are showing heavy interest in procuring the services of William Saliba. William Saliba, who has made his case for being one of the top defenders in Europe, has no intentions of leaving Arsenal, especially after he signed a four-year contract extension in 2023, according to a report by British outlet Daily Express. Real Madrid are currently heavily depleted, with recurring injuries seeming to be the theme of the season. Apart from the side having suffered the absence of both Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe for a short period of time, they…
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    Portugal defeats Poland 3-1 in UEFA nations league match

    Coached by Roberto Martinez, the team showcased their attacking prowess right from the start. In the 10th minute, they nearly took the lead when Cristiano Ronaldo hit the woodwork from close range after a cross from Rafael Leao on the left wing. Warsaw: Portugal registered a 3-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League at the National Stadium here late on Saturday evening. The team coached by Roberto Martinez proved their quality as they were an attacking side from the very beginning. The visitors could break the deadlock in the 10th minute, but Cristiano Ronaldo hit the woodwork from close range after Rafael Leao’s cross from the left wing. In the 26th minute, Ruben Neves found Bruno Fernandes in the penalty area with a high cross, and the Manchester United midfielder passed to Bernardo Silva, who put the visitors ahead with a powerful volley into the far post, reports Xinhua. Martinez’s players…
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    Bundesliga: Frankfurt, Bayern share spoils in 3-3 thriller

    Bayern Munich began the match with strong momentum, creating several opportunities, but both Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry failed to find the net against Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos. Their persistence paid off in the 15th minute when Kim Min-jae tapped in a square pass from Thomas Muller, breaking the deadlock following a corner. Berlin: Two goals from Omar Marmoush, including an injury-time equaliser, earned Eintracht Frankfurt a 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Bayern started brightly and created several chances, but neither Michael Olise nor Serge Gnabry were able to beat Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos. The German giants were rewarded for their efforts and broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Kim Min-jae tapped in Thomas Muller’s square pass from a corner, reports Xinhua. Frankfurt equalised seven minutes later when Ansgar Knauff found Marmoush, who shrugged off Raphael Guerreiro before slotting past Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Bayern were shocked as…
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    Paul Pogba in talks with Juventus for mutual contract termination

    The midfielder’s contract, originally set to expire in June 2026, is expected to be mutually terminated with Juventus, according to a Daily Mail report. Pogba was handed a ban after failing a doping test following his appearance in Juventus’ opening game of the 2023-24 season against Udinese on August 20. The midfielder’s contract, originally set to expire in June 2026, is expected to be mutually terminated with Juventus, according to a Daily Mail report. Pogba was handed a ban after failing a doping test following his appearance in Juventus’ opening game of the 2023-24 season against Udinese on August 20. New Delhi: France’s World Cup winner and current Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly opened talks with the Seria A club over a mutual termination. The midfielder’s current contract is set to expire in June 2026 but the 31-year-old is expected to reach a mutual agreement with Juventus to cut his contract…
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    Leeds Goalkeeper Illan Meslier’s late error costs team crucial win in 2-2 draw with sunderland

    In the final moments of stoppage time, Leeds goalkeeper Meslier mishandled a hopeful ball from Sunderland’s Alan Browne, allowing it to slip past him and costing Leeds three crucial points. The draw left Leeds in third place in the Championship, three points behind leaders Sunderland, when a win could have brought them level at the top. New Delhi: Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier was left devastated after a late mistake cost his team a crucial win against Sunderland in a 2-2 draw on Friday night. With the match deep into stoppage time, Meslier mishandled a hopeful ball from Sunderland’s Alan Browne, allowing it to slip past him and deny Leeds three valuable points. The result left Leeds in third place in the Championship, three points behind leaders Sunderland, when a win could have seen them draw level at the top. Leeds head coach Daniel Farke revealed that Meslier was “in tears”…
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    Messi scores brace as Inter Miami clinch first-ever MLS supporters’ shield

    A brace from captain Lionel Messi, a goal from Luis Suarez, and a crucial penalty save by Drake Callender sealed a historic 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew. With 68 points and two matches remaining, Inter Miami has secured the top spot in the MLS. If they win their final games, they’ll set a new single-season points record. Columbus: Inter Miami CF have won their first-ever Supporters’ Shield, with 3-2 victory at the Columbus Crew, guaranteeing Lionel Messi’s side will finish 2024 atop the regular-season standings. A brace from captain Lionel Messi, a goal from striker Luis Suarez, and a penalty save by Drake Callender secured the historic 2-3 win over the Columbus Crew. Inter Miami have 68 points with two matches remaining, ensuring they’ll finish the MLS campaign as the league’s best team. If they win out, they’ll establish a new single-season points record. With this victory, Inter Miami secured the top…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi: Highest paid footballers of 2023 – IN PICS

      Mohamed Salah ($53 million) The Liverpool winger recently signed an extension contract with the Reds, which will reportedly get him $53 million in the bank. (Image source: Twitter) Neymar Jr. ($87 million) PSG’s Neymar is still the most expensive player in the history of football but he is not the top-earner at the moment. (Image Source: Twitter) Lionel Messi ($120 million) The World Cup and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is third in the list of highest-paid footballers. He will receive a total sum of $120 million after his PSG contract is finished. (Image source: Twitter) Kylian Mbappe ($128 million) After snubbing Real Madrid in January 2022, Mbappe signed a mammoth contract of $128 million with the French giants, which made…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo slams critics after Al Nassr unveiling: Playing in Saudi doesn’t mean it is end of my career

      Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed his critics after being unveiled as an Al-Nassr player by the Saudi Arabian club on January 3, saying that he had turned down multiple offers from Europe and North America. Notably, Ronaldo agreed to a lucrative contract with the club, making him the highest-paid player in the history of the sport, and expressed his desire to play in Al Nassr’s next game. The team returns to Saudi Pro League action on Thursday against Al Tee. Al-Nassr supporters chant “RONALDO, RONALDO, RONALDO” during his ceremony presentation 🔥 🗣️(via @AlNassrFC_EN) pic.twitter.com/eCqGqBqHGS— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 3, 2023 In one of the more surprising transfers in recent history, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus forward has signed…

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      FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium in honour of football great Pele, Infantino says

      FIFA plans to ask every country in the world to name a stadium in honour of the late football legend Pele, its president Gianni Infantino has said. © Associated Press The former Santos FC star, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, died on 29 December aged 82 after a battle with colon cancer since September 2021. Mr Infantino, who is in Sao Paulo in Brazil for Pele‘s funeral, told local reporters: “We’re going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele.” Rio de Janeiro scrapped plans to name the famous Maracana Stadium after Pele after it was vetoed by the state governor in April 2021. The football legend’s…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo jets off to Saudi Arabia as unveiling plans for transfer revealed

      Former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is flying over to Saudi Arabia ahead of his official Al-Nassr unveiling. Ronaldo sealed a big-money move to the Middle East last week. He agreed to a £173million per-year deal until 2025. Speaking after putting pen to paper on the move, his first outside of a major European league, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a different country, the vision that Al Nassr has is very inspiring. I am very excited to join my teammates, to help the team to achieve more success.” It appears that the veteran striker has wasted no time in getting down to work ahead of his debut for Al-Nassr and is already making…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo falls well short behind world’s richest footballer despite £1.3bn deal

      Cristiano Ronaldo has fallen short of becoming the world’s richest footballer once again despite his mega-rich move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made the switch to the Middle-East on Friday evening as he penned a two-and-a-half year contract, although he is expected to stay for longer than that deal to head-up Saudi Arabia’s push for the 2030 World Cup. It is a lucrative deal that is set to earn Ronaldo around £173million-a-year, which is equivalent to £3.3m per week – the wealthiest contract in world football. Ronaldo is set to stay at Al-Nassr in an ambassadorial role once he retires from playing which is set to keep him at the club for seven years and he could earn…

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      Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr payout to dwarf Messi’s PSG salary, may earn over Rs 2,000 crore per year

       Portugese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi club Al-Nassr in a ‘historic’ deal that could make him earn a staggering amount nowhere to be seen in European football. Al-Nassr have reportedly broken the bank to sign the most famous football player on the planet in a mega bucks deal.  Cristiano Ronaldo's reported contract at Al-Nassr will see him earn $548k a day 😳💰 pic.twitter.com/AFBVFP7Uel— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 31, 2022 Ronaldo has signed a 2.5 year contract with Al-Nassr which is believed to bring home over 200 million pounds per year (including endorsement deals) for the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward. Ronaldo’s salary at the Saudi club is reported to be worth 75 million dollars (over 61…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025

      Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. The Portugal captain is a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the club. Ronaldo will reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year. The 37-year-old says he is “eager to experience a new football league in a different country”. Ronaldo added: “I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia.” Al Nassr – nine-time Saudi Pro League champions – described the signing as “history in the making”. The club said it would…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo signs two-year deal with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr

      “I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country,” Ronaldo said in Al-Nassr’s statement announcing the deal as quoted by ESPN. Riyadh: Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr on a two-year deal. The club announced the signing on Friday, as per ESPN. The 37-year-old will receive $75 million per year, making him the highest-paid footballer in history. “I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country,” Ronaldo said in Al-Nassr’s statement announcing the deal as quoted by ESPN. “The vision of what Al Nassr are doing and developing in Saudi Arabia both in terms of men’s and women’s football is very inspiring. We can see from Saudi Arabia’s recent…

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      Pele’s funeral plans and location announced

      Pele’s body will be moved to Santos’ stadium, the place where he made his name, ahead of a public wake on Monday. The Brazilian football legend, who last night died aged 82, will be taken from the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo to the Estadio Urbano Caldeira at dawn on New Year’s Day. His coffin will then be placed on the pitch with the public ceremony, where fans will be given the chance to pay their respects to the three-time World Cup winner, expected to start at 10am.  The wake will last for 24 hours before a parade through the streets of Santos, a satellite town of Sao Paulo, on Tuesday. Millions are expected to descend onto the streets of cities…

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      Pele net worth: Huge wealth, real estate, expensive things owned by football icon at the time of his death

      Pele, the first global icon of football and one of the greatest players of all time, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. International tributes to the Brazil icon and three-time World Cup champion have flooded in. After a protracted illness, Pele passed away at the hospital. It was alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer and that he had ceased responding to treatments. Pele’s family just celebrated Christmas with her in the hospital where he was hospitalised. For decades after retiring, Pelé pulled in millions of dollars through endorsement agreements with companies like Puma. Pelé now holds several notable records in the top league, including the record for most goals scored (541). He’s scored 1297 times…

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