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FIFA president Gianni Infantin. AP Photo

Time for soccer to reboot to avoid crisis: Infantino

World football chief suggests fewer tournaments, fewer squads and fewer competitive matches to safeguard health of...

23 March 2020 4:42 PM IST

ONE OF THE SURVIVORS? Paris Saint-Germains Qatari president Nasser Al-Khela¯fi (Back C) and Paris Saint-Germains French forward Kylian MBappe dressed as Santa Claus give gifts to children from the foundation of Paris Saint-Germain before last Christmas. AFP Photo

Half of French football clubs -'face bankruptcy-' after virus, says...

Without state aid, within six months, half of the professional clubs will file for bankruptcy: Bernard Caiazzo

23 March 2020 10:33 AM IST

Brescia in Lombardy has been the most affected places in Italy. AFP Photo

Italian football club Brescia warn of -'plague-'

Meanwhile, some big clubs have been discussing the idea of resuming practice in preparation for possible matches behind...

22 March 2020 7:12 PM IST

People gather to take a look at Olympic flame on display in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, north of Tokyo Saturday, on Saturday. AP Photo

Japanese brave virus to catch a glimpse of Olympic flame

More than 50,000 people queued to watch the flame displayed at Sendai station in Miyagi

22 March 2020 11:31 AM IST

Paulo Maldini, who was known for handsome looks, flowing locks and easy style of play. DC File Photo

AC Milan great Paolo Maldini, son Daniel test positive for coronavirus

According to the club, Paolo and Daniel are both well and have already completed two weeks at home without contact with...

22 March 2020 8:54 AM IST

Crystal Palace star Wil

Palace star Zaha offers health staff free accommodation

Zaha owns a portfolio of around 50 properties in London, including in trendy Notting Hill

21 March 2020 5:27 PM IST

Manchester Citys Etihad Stadium. DC File Photo

Manchester rivals unite to help city foodbanks in time of crisis

Collections are normally made at home games for both Manchester giants by fans-' groups supporting foodbanks

21 March 2020 5:15 PM IST

A view of a stand of the Saint Petersburg Stadium which will host some matches of the EURO 2020. AFP Photo

Leap year: UEFA admits error over -'Euro 2020-' name for 2021...

Euro 2020 has been pushed back 12 months to June 11 to July 11 next year to clear the way for suspended domestic...

21 March 2020 9:37 AM IST

Moenchengladbachs players celebrate after the German first division Bundesliga match against Cologne on March 11. It was the first game in Bundesliga history to be played without fans. AFP Photo

German virologist says soccer won-'t resume in his country this year

He also says that the so-called -"ghost games-'-' without fans are also unlikely to take place as fans would gather...

20 March 2020 7:52 PM IST

In this file photo taken on March 7, 2020 Dortmunds fans display banners depicting German entrepreneur and chief financial backer of Bundesliga football club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Dietmar Hopp (L) and Fritz Keller, President of Germanys Football Federation DFB, wearing clown noses. AFP Photo

German billionaire Dietmar Hopp - football villain or virus hero?

In three months, Hopp turns his image around to gain public appreciation, but will it last?

20 March 2020 6:26 PM IST

HUGE CLAP FOR PRADIP DA: Bhaichung Bhutia. PTI Photo

Played one of my biggest matches under Banerjee, says Bhaichung Bhutia

-'Pradip da never came under pressure...He did not make any statement unnecessarily against anyone. He did not come...

20 March 2020 4:36 PM IST

In this handout picture taken on March 16, 2020, and released by Wuhan Three Towns Football Club shows the club players taking part in a training session in Haikou in Chinas southern Hainan province. - Wuhan Three Towns FC, a team in Chinas third division that draws crowds of between 2,000 and 4,000, were gearing up for a promising new season in League Two South when their world was turned upside down. (Photo by Handout / Wuhan Three Towns Football Club / AFP) /

Chinese football club at coronavirus ground zero returns to training

China on Friday reported no new local cases for a second straight day, suggesting that the stringent containment...

20 March 2020 2:58 PM IST