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Gareth Bales commitment to the 13-times European champions came under the microscope last month after he helped his nation qualify for Euro 2020 and then joined his team mates dancing alongside a banner saying Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order. ( Photo: AFP)

-'Gareth Bale never wanted to leave Real Madrid-', says agent

The 30-year-old forward was also involved in a tense stand-off with coach Zinedine Zidane in the off-season.

6 Dec 2019 2:30 PM IST

Manuel Neuer says a second consecutive defeat is unthinkable for Bayern Munich on Saturday at Bundesliga leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach, who quietly harbour aspirations of a first German title since 1977. ( Photo: AFP)

-'Bayern Munich can-'t afford to lose second time-' : Manuel Neuer

Interim Bayern coach Hansi Flick suffered his first defeat in five games with a shock 2-1 loss at home to Bayer...

6 Dec 2019 2:02 PM IST

Former FIFA head of football James Johnson was Friday appointed to steer Football Federation Australia into a new era after a months-long search to replace retired chief executive David Gallop. ( Photo: Twitter)

Ex-FIFA Head set to lead Australian football

Australian-born Johnson, who most recently worked with Manchester City, takes the reins after a restructuring of the...

6 Dec 2019 1:20 PM IST

Both sides of the Manchester divide will be hoping some derby delight can add impetus to disappointing seasons when City host United on Saturday. ( Photo: AP)

Manchester giants seek derby delight as Liverpool threaten to burst...

-'For the distance we are behind Liverpool it would be crazy to think about the title, we have to think about the...

6 Dec 2019 12:49 PM IST

Manchester City had lost their mojo, their draw at Newcastle United the latest in a series of below-par performances which suggested not only that their title hopes were fading but that Pep Guardiola might need to think about a rebuild of his side. Manchester Uniteds draw at home to Aston Villa was a listless display which brought questions, from some quarters, about whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the right man to lead them back to full competitiveness. (Photo:AFP)

Man City flex financial muscle to leave Man Utd lagging behind

United posted record revenues of 627 million euros for last season as they reached the UCL quarter-finals and finished...

6 Dec 2019 12:20 PM IST

Everton sacked manager Marco Silva after 18 months in charge at Goodison Park on Thursday after a 5-2 thrashing by Liverpool saw the club fall into the Premier League relegation zone.

Everton sack Marco Silva after dropping into relegation zone

-'Everton Football Club can confirm that manager Marco Silva has left the Club-' , Everton said in a statement.

6 Dec 2019 11:43 AM IST

Hector Bellerin struggled to sum up Arsenals latest setback, a 2-1 Premier League defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, but the defender is confident that if they keep doing what they are doing the results will come. (Photo:AP)

Hector Bellerin lost for words after latest Arsenal defeat

Bellerin also said Freddie Ljungberg, who was placed in temporary charge had lifted spirits in the dressing room.

6 Dec 2019 10:44 AM IST

Manchester City had lost their mojo, their draw at Newcastle United the latest in a series of below-par performances which suggested not only that their title hopes were fading but that Pep Guardiola might need to think about a rebuild of his side. Manchester Uniteds draw at home to Aston Villa was a listless display which brought questions, from some quarters, about whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the right man to lead them back to full competitiveness. (Photo:AFP)

Manchester City and United head into derby with renewed confidence

After statement performances from both teams it suddenly has the feel of â€˜must watchâ€™ football again.

6 Dec 2019 10:37 AM IST

Inter Milan and AS Roma have banned an Italian newspaper from the clubs training grounds for the rest of 2019 after the daily printed a controversial Black Friday headline. Images of Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) and Chris Smalling (AS Roma) were used along with the headline. (Photo:AFP)

Inter Milan, AS Roma ban italian newspaper for publishing racist...

The headline was used on the front page of the newspaper named -'Corriere dello Sport-' as a build-up for the match...

6 Dec 2019 10:26 AM IST

Six times UEFA champions league winner, Liverpool, on Thursday, announced their 23-member squad for the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, scheduled to be played in Qatar. (Photo:AFP)

Liverpool announce Fifa Club World Cup squad

Injured players, Joel Matip and Fabinho were left out of the squad since they are recovering from their respective...

6 Dec 2019 10:07 AM IST

Real Madrid on Thursday revealed that Marcelo was diagnosed with a muscular injury in his left soleus. (Photo:AFP)

Marcelo sustains muscular injury

The club also gave an update on the Eden Hazard-'s injury which he picked during Real Madrid-'s clash against PSG on...

6 Dec 2019 9:49 AM IST

Jose Mourinho endured an unhappy return to Manchester United as Marcus Rashford struck twice in a 2-1 defeat for Tottenham while Liverpool maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting five goals past Everton. (Photo:AFP)

It-'s a massive win for us: David De Gea after Man United-'s victory...

Manchester United on Thursday defeated Tottenham by 2-1 in the Premier League.

6 Dec 2019 9:25 AM IST