Madrid,Jan1: Victor Machin of Spain, better known as Vitolo, and countryman Diego Costa were presented as new footballers for Atletico Madrid at the capital club’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium on Sunday. Although Atletico signed both during the summer, they were not able to join their new club immediately due to a FIFA ban that prevented the Spanish […]
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Vincenzo Montella presented as Sevilla’s new coach
Seville (Spain), Dec 31: Vincenzo Montella of Italy was on Saturday presented as Sevilla’s new coach, succeeding Eduardo Berizzo, who was dismissed last week. Montella signed an 18-month contract with Sevilla, which currently holds the fifth spot in La Liga’s standings, only one month after being fired as the coach of AC Milan, reports Efe. “It’s […]
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Finishing Dakar will be my first priority: C.S. Santosh
New Delhi, Dec 27: Indian racer C.S. Santosh, who will be competing at the 2018 Dakar Rally, said finishing the prestigious off-road endurance event, which starts on January 6, will be his first priority. The Dakar Rally is an annual event organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation. This is the 40th edition of the rally and […]
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Ex-Uruguay captain Lugano ‘closer’ to Sao Paulo off-field role
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 26:Former Uruguay football team captain Diego Lugano has said that he is yet to decide whether to continue playing or join the backroom staff of his former club Sao Paulo, though he is “closer” to opting for the latter. The 37-year-old played his last match for Sao Paulo earlier this month […]
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Hyderabad Outclass North East in PBL Tie
Guwahati, Dec 25: Hyderabad Hunters defeated debutants and hosts North East Warriors 5-2 in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) tie at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium here on Sunday. Hyderabad’s Markis Kido Yoo Yeon Seong edged past Shin Baek Cheol and Kim Gi Jung 15-10, 13-15, 15-13 in the men’s doubles match. Experienced South […]
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Bacca leads Villarreal to 1-0 win over Valencia in La Liga
Valencia (Spain), Dec 24: Colombian Carlos Bacca led Villarreal to a 1-0 win over host Valencia in the 17th round of Spanish First Division soccer action, earning the win at the Mestalla for the third consecutive year. Bacca got the better of Villarreal goalkeeper Norberto Neto in a one-on-one situation in the 24th minute for the […]
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Nadal withdraws from Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Championship
Madrid, Dec 24: Spanish tennis player and world number one, Rafael Nadal, will not compete at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the 10th edition of which is starting in Abu Dhabi on December 28, the tournament’s organisers confirmed on Saturday. The Spaniard will be replaced by his compatriot, Roberto Bautista Agut, currently world no. 20, reports […]
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Barcelona stuns shorthanded Real Madrid 3-0 at Bernabeu stadium
Madrid, Dec 24: Barcelona on Saturday stunned host Real Madrid with a 3-0 triumph in the 17th round of La Liga to remain undefeated for the 25th match so far, effectively ending defending champion Real Madrid’s already-slim chances of retaining the title. Thanks to three second-half goals from Uruguay’s Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi of Argentina and […]
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Bhambri, Ramanathan, Kadhe get wild-card for Tata Open Maharashtra
Pune, Dec 23: Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe will get a direct entry to the main draw of the Tata Open Maharashtra, the organisers announced on Saturday. Bhambri, who is India’s top-ranked singles pro on ATP at 116 will lead the Indian challenge at the event, to be held from December […]
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Espanyol inflict first defeat on Atletico in La Liga
Cornella de Llobregat (Spain), Dec 23: Forward Sergio Garcia’s 88th-minute goal helped Espanyol defeat Atletico Madrid 1-0, thereby inflicting the capital club’s first defeat in the La Liga football season and ending their 20-match unbeaten run in the Spanish league. Espanyol, coached by Quique Sanchez Flores, on Friday resisted intimidation in the situation and kept searching […]