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Penalty save denies City victory, keeps EPL title race alive in final week

There's still plenty of life in this absorbing title race after Mahrez had a penalty saved in the 86th minute, leaving City to settle for a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday

Werder Bremen joins Schalke back in Bundesliga; playoff for Hamburg

Werder Bremen secured promotion back to the Bundesliga along with Schalke thanks to a 2-0 win over Jahn Regensburg in Germany's second division.

Bayern Munich preparing for striker Robert Lewandowski's departure

All signs point to a swift end to the era of star striker Robert Lewandowski in the Bayern Munich shirt.

China not to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to surging Covid-19 cases

China will not host the AFC Asian Cup final round next year in view of the surging COVID-19 cases in the country, the continent's football governing body said on Saturday.

Premier League: Liverpool keep pressure on Man City after win against Villa

Liverpool on Tuesday night kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City after the Reds claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aston Villa

Kevin De Bruyne hits four as Man City close in on Premier League title

Kevin De Bruyne scored four goals to take Manchester City four points from the Premier League title as they won 5-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday

Tottenham beats Arsenal 3-0 to tighten race for Champion League spot

Tottenham revived its hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming its fierce north London rival in a 3-0 win in the Premier League

India football team to play friendly match against Zambia on May 25: AIFF

The match is part of India's preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round scheduled to be held in Kolkata from June 8

Brazil, Argentina must play World Cup qualifier after losing appeals: FIFA

During the qualifying program for the World Cup, Brazilian health officials came onto the field minutes after kickoff last September to dispute the quarantine status of some Argentina players

FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon: Report

The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims

Hosts Kerala defeat Bengal on penalties to win their 7th Santosh Trophy

In an eventful summit clash, hosts Kerala came back from behind and eventually got the better of West Bengal 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out to emerge champions of the 75th Santosh Trophy

Premier League: Ronaldo stars as Manchester United see off Brentford

Manchester United's hopes of qualifying for next season's UEFA Europa League received a boost as they recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford on Monday night

Manchester City and Bayern Munich set to make history in Green Bay

Manchester City will face Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich in Green Bay this summer in the USA Cup.

Madrid clinches record-extending 35th Spanish league title

In a dominating season for Real Madrid, it was fitting that it didn't even need its best players to win the Spanish league.

VPS Healthcare offers Rs 1 Cr to Kerala if they bag Santosh Trophy

On a day when the Kerala Santosh Trophy team is all set to face West Bengal in the finals, a UAE-based entrepreneur on Monday announced a cash prize of Rs one crore for the team if they bag the cup

Football legend Pele keen to witness Brazil's World Cup glory in Qatar 2022

Football legend Pele has expressed a desire to see Brazil win the FIFA World Cup for the sixth time in Qatar later this year.

Manchester United appoints Erik ten Hag as 5th manager in 9 years

A model of stability in Alex Ferguson's long trophy-filled tenure, Manchester United hired a fifth full-time manager in nine years since his retirement by bringing in Erik ten Hag from Ajax.

United's Cristiano Ronaldo won't play game at Liverpool after son's death

Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Manchester United at Liverpool after the death of one of his newborn twins.

Manchester United to bring seven legends to India as part of United We Play

The legends will be part of various activities and events planned to maximise engagement with club supporters and football fans in India.

Man City fends off Atltico, reaches Champions League semis

Manchester City held Atltico Madrid to a 0-0 draw to return to the Champions League semifinals and keep alive its hopes of winning Europe's top club competition for the first time.