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Elano’s penalty saves Chennaiyin FC

Coming back after an injury layoff, Atletico de Kolkata skipper Luis Garcia and the tournament’s leading scorer Elano Blumer, of Chennaiyin FC, scored a goal each as the two sides shared points in a top-of-the-table clash in the Indian Super League here on Tuesday. In an intense physical game, things didn’t go as planned for…
Atletico de Kolkata (ADK) to appeal second yellow card to Jofre Gonzalez

Atletico de Kolkata have decided to appeal against the second yellow card shown to midfielder Jofre Mateu Gonzalez during the ISL game against Chennaiyin FC. “Atletico de Kolkata team management have appealed for a review for the second yellow card shown to Jofre Mateu Gonzalez during the match between Chennaiyin FC and Atletico de Kolkata…
Mumbai City FC gear up for Delhi challenge

Having returned to winning ways, Mumbai City FC would look to continue the momentum when they lock horns with the consistent Delhi Dynamos in an Indian Super League match at the D Y Patil Stadium on Wednesday. Both sides have registered six points in the five games they have played and it promises to be…
Neymar to be called up for Brazil’s 2016 Olympic team

Star Player Neymar will be selected as one of Brazil’s three over-age players for the 2016 Olympics, the team’s manager Alexandre Gallo said on Thursday. Olympic soccer gold is the only major title Brazil have not won and with Rio de Janeiro hosting the Games the pressure is on – even with the tournament still…
Delhi Dynamos coach wants more goals

Ahead of their clash on Wednesday, Delhi Dynamos coach Harm van Veldhoven sounded warning bells to NorthEast United FC, saying he wants more goals to continue the momentum. Coming off a terrific 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC, Veldhoven warned his players against complacency. “I would want my players to continue the momentum. We beat Chennaiyin…
Elano Blumer and John Stiven Mendoza inspired Chennaiyin FC to a thumping 5-1 win against fancied Mumbai City FC with a brace each at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai tonight. Jeje Lalpekhlua also got onto the score sheet for the hosts while Syed Rahim Nabi notched a consolation.. “It would have been impossible to…
QPR sign Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy

Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has tipped McCarthy, who won three caps for England Under-21s, as a future full international, and was thrilled to have captured his services. “I am delighted to bring Alex in,” he said. “He’s a great young goalkeeper with a great future in front of him. I think he’s got the potential…
Arsene Wenger`s belief his squad is strong without Olivier Giroud

Arsenal`s trip to face Leicester City on Sunday will provide another test of Arsene Wenger`s belief his squad is strong enough to cope without Olivier Giroud. The Frenchman suffered a broken leg in last weekend`s 2-2 draw at Everton and is expected to be out until January, depriving Wenger of his main striker. With the…
Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o quits international football

Cameroon’s four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto’o confirmed on Wednesday that he was calling time on his international career just days after he was stripped of the captaincy of the national side. “I inform you that I am ending my international career… Thank you to all Africa, and to all my fans for…
Ronaldo, Robben, Neuer in contention for Europe’s Best Player Award

For a change, Lionel Messi will not be in contention for the 2013/14 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. The Argentine failed to make the cut in the three-men final. However, his familiar foes in Cristiano Ronaldo and Arjen Robben are vying to win the award for the first time. But the presence of German…

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