The domestic leagues in Europe are in full flow, but the eyes of many football fans are already turning towards the FIFA World Cup later this year. The leagues will come to a halt for the next week, as players will be busy playing for their countries in the international break, as they get themselves […]
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Levante’s recovery continues with 2-1 win over Eibar
Valencia (Spain), March 17: Spanish football club Levante beat visiting Eibar 2-1 to register their second consecutive win since the arrival of new coach Paco Lopez. The win on Friday lifted Levante to 17th place in La Liga, seven points clear of relegation, reports Efe. For ninth-place Eibar, it was a missed opportunity to gain ground […]
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Argentina calls up Angel Correa for friendlies
Buenos Aires, March 17: Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa was called up by Argentine national football coach Jorge Sampaoli for upcoming friendlies against Spain and Italy. Correa, who has not worn the national shirt in almost a year, is the newest addition to the list of 27 players released earlier this week, reports Efe. Sampaoli’s decision […]
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Stuttgart top Freiburg 2-1 to preserve European hopes
Freiburg (Germany), March 17: Mario Gomez had a brace here to lead VfB Stuttgart 2-1 over SC Freiburg, a result that boosts the visiting football side into eighth place in the German Bundesliga, three points from the last European spot. Gomez, who turns 33 in July, delivered an outstanding performance hours after Germany national coach Joachim […]
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With Neymar hurt, Brazil turn to new faces
Rio de Janeiro, March 13: In the absence of injured star Neymar, Brazil’s national football team coach Tite has announced a squad with some surprises, including forward Willian Jose, for upcoming friendlies against Germany and Russia. He acknowledged that the 25-man list does not include several players who may be part of the final roster for […]
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Betis boost European hopes with 3-1 win over Alaves
Vitoria (Spain), March 13: Loren Moron had a brace to lead visiting Real Betis 3-1 over Alaves, leaving his Spanish football club poised to battle for the final European spots in La Liga. Betis have now climbed to eighth spot, four points behind sixth-place Villarreal, reports Efe. The hosts, while they saw their unbeaten run in […]
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Pablo Carreño reaches round of 16 of Indian Wells
Indian Wells (California), March 13: Spain’s Pablo Carreño qualified for the round of 16 at Indian Wells after defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in straight sets here. The 11th seeded Carreño beat his opponent 6-1, 7-5 in one hour and 29 minutes to set up a clash with South Africa’s Kevin Anderson, who defeated Argentina’s Nicolas Kicker […]
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Southampton fire coach Mauricio Pellegrino
London, March 13: English football club Southampton has announced the sacking of coach Mauricio Pellegrino, who joined the English Premier League (EPL) side in June 2017. The Argentine manager came to England after a fairly successful run with Spain’s Alaves, but Southampton sit 17th in the EPL, just one point above the relegation zone with eight […]
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Sevilla chairman urges team to reach Champions League last 8
Seville (Spain), March 13: Sevilla President Jose Castro on Monday urged his team to write a new page in the football club’s history by qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time in six decades in the upcoming Champions League clash against Manchester United. Sevilla, coached by Vincenzo Montella, is to be hosted by Manchester United […]
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Aguero to take 2 weeks off due to knee injury
London, March 12: English football club Manchester City striker Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero has announced that he will stay off the pitch for two weeks due to a knee injury. “During yesterday’s training I had a discomfort on my left knee. The club’s doctors told me I’ll be back with the team in approximately two weeks. Now […]