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Mourinhos time at Real between 2010-2013 -- which brought a league title and a Spanish Cup but saw them largely play second fiddle to Barcelona -- ended as it did at United and Chelsea, with bad results and discord in the dressing room. (Photo: AFP)

Jose Mourinho free for Real Madrid return as Manchester United pay...

The pay-out leaves the 55-year-old Portuguese free to take up the permanent job in Madrid.

10 Jan 2019 5:20 PM IST

(Photo: AIFF Media)

Stephen Constantine hails phenomenal Sunil Chhetri after surpassing...

Sunil Chhetri displaced Messi as the second-most prolific scorer in national team soccer in India's Asia Cup opener.

10 Jan 2019 10:52 AM IST

Milan paid 18 million euros ($20.75 million) to sign Higuain on loan, with a clause to make the deal permanent for a further 36 million euros. (Photo AFP)

AC Milan's Gonzalo Higuain to reunite with former Napoli boss Sarri at...

The Argentine striker has struggled to settle at AC Milan on a loan deal, scoring eight goals in all competitions.

10 Jan 2019 10:09 AM IST

Manager Pep Guardiola fielded a strong starting line-up and City quickly established their dominance. (Photo: AFP)

EFL Cup: Gabriel Jesus hits four as Manchester City crush Burton...

Burton must endure another 90 minutes at their own ground on January 23rd before City formally book their place in the...

10 Jan 2019 9:27 AM IST

Sunil Chhetri hogs the limelight wherever he goes, and the Blue Tigers will again look up to him upfront. (Photo: AIFF)

AFC Asian Cup 2019: After Thai high, upbeat India look to upset hosts...

It will be a bigger achievement if the Indians are able to put the hosts to sword, who are gunning for the title.

9 Jan 2019 5:02 PM IST

Media reports in Germany put the transfer at 35 million euros ($40 million) for the 22-year-old who can play at right-back or centre-back. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard to join Bayern Munich from Stuggart...

Pavard's status skyrocketed last summer when he scored the goal of the World Cup in a 4-3 last-16 win over Argentina

9 Jan 2019 4:15 PM IST

Salah helped Liverpool reach the 2018 Champions League final but suffered a shoulder injury during the 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in Kiev. (Photo: AFP)

Mohamed Salah beats Sadio Mane, Aubameyang to be crowned African...

The Egyptian edged the same two players last year in a vote decided by the technical directors and head coaches of CAF...

9 Jan 2019 11:18 AM IST

Tottenham have now won three consecutive matches against Chelsea for the first time since a run of five between 1961 and 1963, but unlike when they outclassed the Blues in November, winning 3-1 in the Premier League, this was a night for hard graft. (Photo: AP)

EFL Cup: Harry Kane's VAR penalty gives Tottenham Hotspur edge over...

Tottenham remain on course to claim their first silverware since winning the League Cup against Chelsea in 2008.

9 Jan 2019 11:05 AM IST

Looking to end a 43-year title drought since last winning Asian footballs most coveted prize, Iran ruthlessly dispatched Group D minnows Yemen. (Photo: AP)

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Five-star Iran purr as China, South Korea survive...

Team Melli's dominant performance was in stark contrast to South Korea while China were gifted a comeback against plucky...

8 Jan 2019 9:43 AM IST

The reward for Wolves is a fourth round tie against the winner of the replay between Shrewsbury Town and Stoke City. (Photo: AFP)

Raul Jimenez, Ruben Neves on target as Wolves dump Liverpool from FA...

Wolves grabbed the winner four minutes after Liverpool equalised when Ruben Neves struck a superb low drive from 30...

8 Jan 2019 9:31 AM IST

Constantines men marked their return to the continental showpiece event after an eight-year hiatus with a brilliant second half display to secure a surprise triumph against the more-fancied War Elephants to move top of Group A. (Photo: AFP)

Asian Cup 2019: Constantine tells India players to stay grounded after...

Meanwhile, Sunil Chhetri, who scored twice, was already looking ahead to Thursday's match against hosts United Arab...

7 Jan 2019 3:48 PM IST

Rajevac, who took Ghana to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after stints in Qatar and Algeria, was appointed Thailand head coach in April 2017. He then signed for a two-year contract extension in February last year. (Photo: AFP)

Asian Cup: Sacked after defeat to India, Thailand head coach praises...

Milovan Rajevac said his side's opponents thoroughly deserved to take all three points.

7 Jan 2019 2:14 PM IST