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ISL: NorthEast United inch closer to playoffs after win over East Bengal

NorthEast United inched closer to a play-off berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in an Indian Super League match at the Fatorda Stadium here on Tuesday. Suhair Vadakkepeedika's (48th) strike and an own goal from Sarthak Golui (55th) put NorthEast United ahead before SC East Bengal pulled one back in the 87th minute. The win took Khalid Jamil's side back into the top four. They now have 30 points from 19 matches, level on points with FC Goa in third. NorthEast United now need just a point from their final league match against Kerala Blasters to qualify for the play-offs. NorthEast made one change as Nim Dorjee came in for Ashutosh Mehta. East Bengal made eight changes to their side which lost to ATK Mohun Bagan as only Matti Steinmann, Sarthak Golui and Raju Gaikwad were retained in the playing XI. Despite not having regulars, SCEB made life difficult for NorthEast. The Highlanders had a few half-chances but East Bengal contained them well. Mirshad Michu made an early s

Under-19 UEFA European Championships cancelled for second straight year

UEFA said government-imposed rules amid the coronavirus pandemic led to the decision

Mason Robertson's brace takes Real Kashmir to top of I-League table

Mason Robertson's fine brace helped a dominant Real Kashmir FC beat Aizawl FC 3-1 and jump to the top of the I-League table at the VYBK Stadium here on Tuesday. After a defensive error had given Aizawl FC the lead through Lalremsanga in the 26th minute, Lukman Adefemi's strike in the first half and a double by Robertson in the second powered the Snow Leopards to a thumping win. With the win, Real Kashmir FC extended their unbeaten streak to nine games and could remain on top of the I-League table, if Churchill Brothers drop points against NEROCA on Wednesday. In what was a cagey first half between the two sides, it took two moments of defensive errors from either team to let the other score. However, it was Aizawl who tried to breach the Real Kashmir FC citadel with their possession-heavy style of football from the opening minutes. In the eighth minute, Real Kashmir goalkeeper Mithun Samanta was forced to make his first save of the match when Ramhlunchhunga sent a powerful shot. Bu

Norway moves 'home' World Cup qualifier to neutral Spain amid Covid

Norway's national soccer team will play its first "home" World Cup qualifying game at a neutral venue in Spain next month

Football official wants UEFA Champions League entry shared wider in 2024

With four places likely to be added to the Champions League starting in 2024, the president of the European Leagues group is working to ensure those extra spots go to smaller teams

Premier League: Klopp, Guardiola clash over rest time ahead of Anfield game

For the Liverpool manager, the fault will - in part - be the grueling fixture schedule

AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2021 to be played in centralised venues

The Asian Football Confederation Champions League and the expanded AFC Cup will be played in centralised group stages in the 2021 season

Chelsea fires coach Frank Lampard after poor spell in Premier League

Chelsea has lost five of its last eight Premier League games and dropped to ninth place, despite Lampard benefiting from nearly $300 million spent on new players for this season

4 players and president of Brazilian soccer club Palmas die in plane crash

Four players and the president of Brazilian soccer club Palmas died in a plane crash on Sunday in the northern state of Tocantins, the team said.

Tammy Abraham's hattrick sends Chelsea through in Emirates FA Cup

Tammy Abraham scored a hattrick as Chelsea beat second-tier side Luton 3-1 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Amateur clubs cleared to play in French Cup, says football federation

The French soccer federation says amateur clubs will take part in this year's French Cup after the ministry of sports agreed to the move amid the coronavirus pandemic

Atletico Madrid appeals to CAS in attempt to suspend Trippier ban

Atletico Madrid appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday to suspend Kieran Trippier's ban for breaching betting rules

FIFA rejects Atletico Madrid appeal against Trippier's 10-week betting ban

FIFA on Monday officially rejected Atletico Madrid's appeal against England defender Kieran Trippier's 10-week betting ban."The FIFA Appeal Committee has dismissed the appeal lodged by the club Atletico Madrid in a case concerning the player Kieran Trippier. As a consequence, the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee passed on December 23, 2020, is confirmed, extending sanctions imposed on the player by the English FA to have worldwide effect," the football's governing body said in a statement.Earlier in the month, Trippier's ban was put on hold by FIFA following an appeal from Atletico Madrid.The defender's offences took place in July 2019, while he was still on the books of Tottenham Hotspur, but Atletico attempted to get the decision overturned by taking an appeal to FIFA.On December 23, Atletico defender was suspended for ten weeks by the FA for breaching anti-betting rules. Along with this suspension, he has also been handed a 70,000 euros fine following misconduct in ...

Messi facing lengthy suspension after lashing out in Super Cup defeat

Messi could be suspended for up to 12 games for the red card he received in the final minutes of his team's 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in Seville on Sunday

Rooney announces retirement, becomes full-time manager at Derby County

Rooney, who was taking temporary charge of Derby in November as both player and a manager, received a permanent contract with the second division club

ISL: Mumbai City look to continue winning momentum against Kerala Blasters

After losing to NorthEast United in their opening match in November, Mumbai City have been on a six-match unbeaten streak

Premier League: Leicester defender Jonny Evans agrees to contract extension

Evans turns 33 on Sunday, when Leicester visits Newcastle

Women's football in India is picking up pace, says Rangers FC's Bala Devi

The player recently became the first Indian woman football player to score in a professional European football league. The forward joined the Scottish club Rangers FC in January 2020

Premier League: Hotspur's clash against Fulham postponed due to coronavirus

It is the second match this week to be called off in the Premier League due to COVID-19

Target should always be title for club like Mohammedan: Chakraborty

Mohammedan Sporting's priority is to win the title but they plan to get to that point in a phased manner, says newly appointed technical director, Sankarlal Chakraborty