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Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Man United sink hosts Chelsea 2-0

The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out.

18 Feb 2020 11:00 AM IST

UEFA says it has shaved 15 seconds off the average time it takes for the VAR system to correct a decision in the Champions League this season, with the average down to one minute 30 seconds. (Photo:AFP)

UEFA cuts 15 seconds off VAR reviews in Champions League

UEFA said that in 108 playoff round and group stage matches so far, 27 decisions had been corrected by the VAR system.

18 Feb 2020 10:22 AM IST

Spains footballing authorities have given Barcelona the green light to make an emergency signing after confirming forward Ousmane Dembele will miss at least the next six months with a hamstring issue. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga allows Barcelona to sign emergency striker

The France international, who joins fellow striker Luis Suarez on the sidelines, underwent surgery in Finland last week.

18 Feb 2020 10:12 AM IST

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg dies at 87

Gregg, who was United-'s goalkeeper, rescued a mother and her baby daughte from a plane crash wreckage on February 6,...

17 Feb 2020 3:28 PM IST

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has jokingly asked whether Manchester Citys two year ban from UEFA for breaching Financial Fair Play rules, means they will be stripped of their 2018 Premier League title. (Photo:AFP)

After UEFA ban, Jose Mourinho jokes about Man City-'s 2018 title

Mourinho guided Manchester United to second place in that season, finishing 19 points behind Pep Guardiolaâ€™s side.

17 Feb 2020 12:17 PM IST

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Paul Pogbas agent Mino Raiola that it is the club who will decide the French World Cup winners future. (Photo:AFP)

Man Utd will decide future for Paul Pogba: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Raiola revealed that he has already had discussions with Pavel Nedved about a possible return to the Italian champs.

17 Feb 2020 11:54 AM IST

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says French midfielder Paul Pogba has been out of action for so long he faces a real challenge to get fully fit and back in the team. (Photo:AFP)

Long layoff makes it tough for Paul Pogba: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Pogba is still recovering from an ankle injury that has restricted him to eight United appearances this season.

17 Feb 2020 11:46 AM IST

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Sunday that he was shocked to learn of his former club Manchester Citys two-year UEFA ban from European competition, adding that he just wanted the best for his old team and their head coach Pep Guardiola. (Photo:AFP)

Mikel Arteta shocked to know about Man City-'s 2-year UCL ban

Arteta spoken to his fellow Spaniard about the clubâ€™s ban and 30 million euros ($32.53 million) fine by UEFA.

17 Feb 2020 11:37 AM IST

Manchester City to appeal against its two-year UCL ban by UEFA

Manchester City to appeal against its two-year UCL ban by UEFA

The English champions have also been fined 30 million euros for breaching club licensing and financial fair play rules.

15 Feb 2020 11:06 AM IST

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has urged the Football Association not to ban midfielder Dele Alli after he joked about coronavirus on his social media post. (Photo:AFP)

Dele Alli-'s ban over coronavirus post unnecessary: Jose Mourinho

The Spurs star apologised after he posted a video suggesting a man near him had the disease.

15 Feb 2020 10:37 AM IST

Atletico Madrids disappointing season continued as they shared the spoils with Valencia in a thrilling 2-2 draw in La Liga at Mestalla on Friday. Atletico Madrid went back in front three minutes later when Thomas Partey smashed home a low drive from distance but Valencias Geoffrey Kondogbia bundled the ball past goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the 59th minute to level the scores again.

La Liga 2019-20: Valencia hold Atletico to 2-2 draw

Sixth-placed Valencia finished with 38 points, while Atletico end with 40.

15 Feb 2020 10:29 AM IST

English champions Manchester City have been banned from European competition for the next two seasons and fined 30 million euros ($32.53 million) by European soccers governing body UEFA after an investigation into alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. (Photo:AFP)

UEFA bans Man City from UCL for 2 seasons, club breaches FFP rules

UEFA announced in a statement here that City had committed -"serious breaches-" of the rules.

15 Feb 2020 10:01 AM IST