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Racial abuse makes Pogba stronger: Solskjaer
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], Aug 23 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that French footballer Paul Pogba, who has been subjected to racial abuse on social media is "fine" and such events make him "stronger".
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Kiren Rijiju, Bhaichung Bhutia flag-off 'Op-Blue Freedom' dive
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju and former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday made the flag-off dive for Delhi-NCT leg for the Op-Blue Freedom at SPM Swimming Pool Complex here.
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Pogba faces racial abuse, Manchester United team-mates rally behind him
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Manchester United has come out in support of French footballer Paul Pogba who was subjected to racial abuse by fans for missing a penalty against Wolves in a Premier League match.
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Alexis Sanchez might end up playing a lot of games: Solskjaer
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], Aug 16 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Alexis Sanchez is not in the club's reserves while adding the Chilean footballer might play a lot of games.
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Netherlands' star footballer Wesley Sneijder announces retirement
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], Aug 13 (ANI): Netherlands' star footballer Wesley Sneijder has announced his retirement from football after arranging a business deal with Dutch football club FC Utrecht.
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PSG fans display banners asking Neymar to leave
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], Aug 12 (ANI): Amidst speculations regarding future of star Brazilian footballer Neymar at France's football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), fans of the side displayed banners asking the player to leave.
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Inter Milan confirms signing Romelu Lukaku
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Milan [Italy], Aug 8 (ANI): Italian football club Inter Milan on Thursday confirmed the signing of Belgian footballer Romelu Lukaku.
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Gabriel Jesus handed two-month international ban by CONMEBOL
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], Aug 8 (ANI): Brazil's footballer Gabriel Jesus has been given a two-month international ban by South America's football governing body, CONMEBOL for his behaviour during the Copa America final.
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Always knew Frank Lampard would be a manager: Carlton Cole
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], Aug 7 (ANI): Former footballer Carlton Cole said he always knew that Frank Lampard would be a manager as the 41-year-old has managerial qualities in his blood.
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Ronaldo, Messi nominated for FIFA Best Men's Player award
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], Aug 1 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been nominated in the FIFA Best Men's Footballer of the Year category, as the apex footballing authority released the nominations on Wednesday.
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Jurgen Klopp hails Harvey Elliott
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], July 29 (ANI): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lavishly praised Harvey Elliott, who made his debut on Sunday against Napoli, saying that the 16-year-old is a 'fine, fine footballer'.
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Mesut Ozil is 'doing well' after Thursday's carjacking incident
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): After escaping an attack by bikers armed with knives in an attempted carjacking, German footballer Mesut Ozil said he's "doing well".
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