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Prize money will be increased, says AFC

The Asian football governing body said its Champions League is second only to the European club competitions in terms of prize money.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Pochettino on dreaming post Tottenham Hotspur vs Apoel Nicosia game

Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs fans can dream of going to the final of the Champions League after becoming only the third British team to finish the group stages with 16 points. The other two teams who did that made the final that season.

Dec 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Paolo Guerrero's doping ban extended to another 20 days

Paolo Guerrero, who plays his club football for Brazil's Flamengo, tested positive to an unspecified stimulant after Peru's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Argentina.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

Juan Manuel Lillo leaves manager position from Atletico Nacional

Juan Manuel Lillo, 54, joined Nacional in June, replacing Reinaldo Rueda.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

Giuseppe Rossi to join Genoa after battling with injury

Giuseppe Rossi had been available since July when Celta Vigo did not renew his contract.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

Atletico de Madrid is out of UEFA Champions League race

The English Premier League club Manchester United, who won 2-1 at home against Moscow's CSKA, moved to the next round of the tournament.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

FC Barcelona has tougher task ahead than Real and Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona have a tough task ahead while other two La Liga clubs, Real and Atletico Madrid, had given relatively straightforward ties in the draw for the last 16 knockout football tournament.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

BFC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will serve two-match suspension with fine

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu of Indian national football team and Bengaluru FC has been fined a huge sum of Rs. 3 lakhs and has been suspended for two matches in Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-2018 season.

Dec 6, 2017

By IANS

These were the 5 biggest sports headlines from 2017

The year 2017 saw a slew of dramatic sports headlines. From the a super fight between two infamous fighters ,to an arrest that led to international negotiations, here are the years top five stories from the world of sports.

Dec 5, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Manchester Citys Pep Guardiola says large transfer fees are here to stay

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is happy to have own 'Fergie time'

Pep Guardiola is happy with Manchester City's performance against West Ham United and wants to see his team's performance against other top players from English Premier League.

Dec 5, 2017

By IANS

Jose Mourinho confirms phenomenal Paul Pogba will start in Champions League

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Paul Pogba will feature for Manchester United against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night (December 5), while Sergio Romero is set to start the final Champions League Group A clash at Old Trafford.

Dec 5, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Antonio Conte looking forward to England vs Belgium in World Cup

Antonio Conte said in an interview he is happy with how Chelsea performed in a match against Newcastle. Conte says he is also looking forward to seeing England against Belgium in the World Cup.

Dec 3, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Roma's defender Kostas Manolas signs new long-term contract with Italian Club

Italian football club AS Roma has announced that Greek defender Kostas Manolas has put pen on the paper to sign a contract with boss Eusebio Di Francesco's team.

Dec 3, 2017

By IANS

Speculations abound Brazilian footballer Arthur Melo's joining Barcelona

Arthur Melo has reportedly drawn interest from several European clubs, including Manchester United, after a superb season in Brazil's Gremio.

Dec 2, 2017

By IANS

Chewbacca joins Texas police department

Police in Fort Worth, Texas made a Star Wars-themed recruitment video featuring Chewbacca. As a rookie officer, this Wookiee goes through new recruit training.

Dec 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter