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Italian football federation hopes play resumes in late May

Italian football boss thinks it would take three weeks to prepare after the coronavirus lockdown scheduled end on May 4

18 April 2020 9:10 AM IST

Kevin De Bruyne. AFP Photo

Manchester City's De Bruyne recovering from illness

The Belgian international and his family felt ill for around two weeks, but did not find out whether or not it was the...

18 April 2020 9:00 AM IST

UEFA plans to stage Champions League final on August 29

The date is only feasible if European leagues are able to resume playing around July or August

17 April 2020 9:32 AM IST

File photo of the Khalifa Stadium station of the new Doha Metro rapid transit system. AFP Photo

Qatar reports three new virus cases at World Cup sites

The Gulf nation reported seven deaths due to the virus so far but building work for the stadiums and infrastructure has...

17 April 2020 9:19 AM IST

FC Schalke 04 head coach David Wagner watches his players from a platform during a training session at the clubs training ground in Gelsenkirchen on April 7, 2020. AFP Photo

Bundesliga plans to restart in May without fans hit by order

What makes it further difficult for German soccer league (DFL), is that each of the country's 16 states can set their...

16 April 2020 5:09 PM IST

Harry Kane (L) slots home from a difficult angle for England against Croatia at the 2018 World Cup. AP Photo

Spurs would struggle to replace 'big player' Kane: teammate Lucas...

Kane said that he could leave if he felt the London club were not moving in the right direction although his contract...

16 April 2020 3:11 PM IST

Newcastle Uniteds Jonjo Shelvey (C below) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Sheffield United. AP Photo

Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost

The prospect of deep-pocketed owners at a time when most other clubs will be cutting back is an alluring one for the...

16 April 2020 11:37 AM IST

Football tussles

FIFA braced for challenges over player contract extensions

However, sports lawyers do not view the guidelines from Zurich-based FIFA as binding for any player, club or league

16 April 2020 10:10 AM IST

Parmas Alessandro Bastoni (R) celebrates after scoring the final equalizer during their Serie A match against Sampdoria at the Ennio Tardini Stadium in Parma, Italy. AP Photo

Parma players agree to forego one month's wages

Earlier, titleholders Juventus agreed to reduced salaries during a four-month period, while Cagliari took pay cuts in...

16 April 2020 9:50 AM IST

Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo tries an acrobatic kick during an Italian Serie A match against Spal at the Paolo Mazza stadium in Ferrara, Italy. AP Photo

Serie A teams to be tested, then isolated when training resumes

Italian football authorities are hoping that training can begin immediately after the current lockdown ends on May 3

16 April 2020 9:32 AM IST

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. DC File Photo

Jurgen Klopp leads Liverpool tributes to Hillsborough families

A final memorial service for the victims was due to take place at Anfield on Wednesday, but has been postponed due to...

15 April 2020 6:49 PM IST

Manchester Citys German midfielder Leroy Sane (3L) celebrates his goal against Cardiff City with his teammates. AFP Photo

Leroy Sane move to Bayern still possible, says new agent

Sane was well set to join Bayern last August but a torn cruciate knee ligament sent everything awry

15 April 2020 5:35 PM IST