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India's FIFA ranking unfazed, retain 97th spot
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 25 (ANI): Despite eking out a stalemate from China PR on October 13, the Indian men's football ranking is unfazed, as it continues to be placed at the 97th spot in the latest rankings released by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
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India hold China to a goalless draw in first meeting in 27 years
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): In what was touted as India's step up in the international football arena, a tenacious display at the back helped the Blue Tigers hold China to a goalless draw at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou City on Saturday.
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FIFA suspends Sierre Leone FA over "government interference"
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Zurich [Swaitzerland], Oct 06 (ANI): The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Friday suspended Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) with immediate effect owing to what the governing body of world football claims to be "government interference."
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Will not whine over world cup loss for lifetime: Neymar
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Oct 3 (ANI): Brazillian striker Neymar, whose national side was eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the quarter-final stage, has said that he is not going to whine about the loss for the lifetime.
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Maradona suggests Messi to quit Argentina national team
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Oct 1 (ANI): Argentinean football legend Diego Maradona has suggested star striker Lionel Messi to no longer play for the national side.
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Russian Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev quits national football team
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Oct 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, who plays for the CSKA Moscow football club, said on Monday that he is quitting the national football team. Akinfeev was the captain of the Russian national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Germany wins bid to host Euro 2024
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Nyon [Switzerland], Sep 27 (ANI): Germany has been named as the hosts for Euro 2024, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) confirmed on Thursday.
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Modric wins FIFA men's player of the year
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Sep 25 (ANI): Croatian captain Luka Modric has beaten Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah to be crowned as the Best FIFA Men's Player of the year.
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Ronaldo will score against Sassuolo: Juventus coach
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Sep 16 (ANI): Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has expressed hope that Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who is yet to score a goal for his newly-joined club, would definitely net in their Serie A match against Italian football club Sassuolo on Sunday.
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Enrique says Messi is 'best in world'
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Sep 11 (ANI): Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has become the latest to hail star striker Lionel Messi as the best player in the world after latter's name was omitted from the FIFA's 2018 Best Men's Player award nominations.
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Griezmann upset with list of 'FIFA Best Player' nominations
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Sep 10 (ANI): French footballer Antoine Griezmann has said that it is a matter of shame that no player from France's World Cup winning team has been nominated for the FIFA's 2018 Best Men's Player award.
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Modric receives congratulatory message from Ronaldo
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], Sep 8 (ANI): Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has revealed that he received a congratulatory message from Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo after the former was named UEFA Player of the Year.
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