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Spanish Cup Rivals Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao Want Fans At The Final

The Spanish Cup final between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao was originally scheduled for April 18 in Seville at the Olympic Stadium, known as La Cartuja.




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Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Turin After Coronavirus Lockdown as Serie A Prepares for Restart

Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Italy after spending almost two months in lockdown in his hometown Madeira.




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Patrice Evra Reveals He Received Death Threats After Luis Suarez Racism Row

Patrice Evra was subjected to racism in 2011 by Luis Suarez, for which the latter received an 8-match ban by the FA.




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In 'Weird' Times, Freiburg's Jonathan Schmid Prepares for Football's Restart

Bundesliga side Freiburg's midfielder Jonathan Schmid said he was not 'at all afraid' because if they were allowed to play, 'it's safe'.




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Hungarian Football Season to Restart Behind Closed Doors on May 23, Greece Eyeing Return

Players in Hungarian top division football and everyone they come in contact with will be tested twice a week. In Greece, players are now returning to training.




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Hertha Berlin Suspend Striker Salomon Kalou For Video Flouting Coronavirus Rules

Salomon Kalou live-streamed himself fist-bumping and clapping hands with Hertha Berlin teammates.




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New German Football Coronavirus Cases Highlight Risks of Resuming

Ten positive Covid-19 cases were reported from 1,724 tests conducted across the 36 clubs in Germany's top two divisions.




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US Women's Soccer Team Players Weigh Options After Court Setback in Equal Pay Case

Federal judge ruled against the US women's soccer team in the equal pay case against US Soccer Association.




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Cristiano Ronaldo Had Said 'Yes' to Sir Alex Ferguson for a Manchester United Return: Patrice Evra

Patrice Evra revealed that Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson had planned to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club in 2013.




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Indians Should Raise Bar and Compete With Foreigners: Gokulam Kerala FC Owner

Gokulam Kerala FC owner V.C. Praveen wants Indian players to compete with the best foreign players who ply their trade in the country




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Coronavirus Impact on Indian Football: Uncertainty and Fear Grips Players as Future Remains Hazy

With Covid-19 cases in India still rising, Indian footballers remain unsure about safety and say there can be no social distancing in a contact sport.




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JSW Teams in Close Contact With Delhi Capitals and Bengaluru FC Players: Mustafa Ghouse

JSW CEO Mustafa Ghouse said players of IPL side Delhi Capitals and ISL team Bengaluru FC are being monitored on a regular basis.




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12-year-old Kerala boy's Messi-esque Free Kick Goes Viral

Mishal Aboulais's video showing off his skills has gone viral.




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Stranded for More Than a Month, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Coaches and Players Return Home

A 13-member group of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal coaches and players made a quiet exit from India in the wee hours of Tuesday by a specially-arranged Dutch Airlines flight from New Delhi




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Aaron Ramsey First Back at Juventus Training, Cristiano Ronaldo in Quarantine

Aaron Ramsey was the first Juventus player to return to individual training, while Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to northern Italy by private jet.




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Tottenham Hotspur Star Harry Winks Wary of Football with No Fans

Harry Winks said fans make football and it's the atmosphere and not having them in the stadium will be a 'strange situation'.




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Premier League Return Would Lift Morale, Says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

Premier League chiefs have targeted a June return to action after coronavirus shutdown as they bid to finish the season over the summer.




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Manchester City Face Damages Claim in High Court Over Barry Bennell Sexual Abuse Case

Barry Bennell is said to have sexually abused kids when he was working Manchester City as a scout and coach of their 'feeder teams'.




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Premier League Restart Mired in Health Risks, Self-interest

Fresh doubts about the wisdom of staging matches soon surfaced this week when testing across Germany's top two divisions uncovered 10 new cases of the coronavirus.




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Brazilian Footballers Want Health Assurances Before Restart Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

A group of 16 first-division players released a joint video saying everyone wants football to come back but the players' health should come first.




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Real Kashmir FC Coach Robertson and Family Start For Scotland

Real Kashmir head coach David Robertson and five other UK nationals started from Srinagar in a bus arranged by Real Kashmir.




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No Talking or Goal Celebrations as South Korea Reboots Coronavirus-hit Football

Goal celebrations, handshakes and even talking are out under stringent new safety guidelines designed to prevent any contagion during games, which will be played behind closed doors.




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Bayern Munich Agree to Sign Leroy Sane on 5-year Deal: Report

Bayern Munich want Manchester City to pay 40 million euros, half of Leroy Sane's estimated market value.




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Coronavirus Could Wipe 10 Billion Euros Off Football Player Values, Says Report

Transfer spending is expected to fall dramatically, with clubs across the continent facing huge losses as a result of football's shutdown.




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Ryan Giggs Lists Differences Between Managerial Styles of Sir Alex Ferguson and Louis Van Gaal

Ryan Giggs spent two decades under the tutelage of Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford before he became Louis Van Gaal's deputy at Manchester United.




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'He's Touched by God': Martin Cardetti Picks Ronaldinho over Lionel Messi

Martin Cardetti said Ronaldinho, at his best, is better than Lionel Messi.




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Salomon Kalou Handshake Video 'shocked' German Politicians

Salomon Kalou was seen shaking hands with his teammates in a video that has since gone viral.




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Turkey to Host Champions League Final in August, Resume Leagues On June 12

Turkish Football Federation chairman said Europe's elite club final was being planned for the end of August, but that details on the format and timing would be finalised after talks with health officials and UEFA.




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Premier League Clubs Must Back Neutral Venues, Says LMA Chief

Premier League and football in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.




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La Liga: Real Madrid, Barcelona Players Tested for Coronavirus

The testing is part of the La Liga's protocol to restart in the middle of June with all remaining matches are to be played behind closed doors.




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We Are Heartbroken at Not Being Able to Play in Kolkata: Afghanistan Football Veteran

Former Afghanistan captain Zohib Islam Amiri was looking forward to see his team play against India in Kolkata.




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Spain to End Women's Football Season Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

RFEF decided champions in each tier being declared based on the standings before the campaign was halted.




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Serbia, Croatia Football Leagues to Resume on May 30 and June 6 Respectively

Serbia and Croatia have banned large gatherings, matches are expected to be held behind closed doors.




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Belgian Football Season Likely Over as Government Suspends Sport Until July 31

Pro League will review the "end of season terms and conditions" during its general assembly scheduled on May 15.




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German Football Has 'Enormous Responsibility' Says Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer said the players must ensure the Bundelsliga returns successfully.




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'I'm Healed': Paulo Dybala Gets All-clear After Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala was one of three Juventus players to test positive along with Italy defender Daniele Rugani and France's Blaise Matuidi.




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Torino Confirm a Player Tests Positive of Covid-19 Hours After Paulo Dybala Gets All-clear

Torino said in a statement that during the first medical tests on player, who is asymptomatic, tested positive of coronavirus.




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League-by-league Guide to European Football's Status Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Germany have announced a date for restart of the season while England, Spain and Italy are in the process of the same.




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Football Reels Under Covid-19 Impact: Will Premier League Without Fans be Worth the Wait?

FA chairman Greg Clarke admitted that coronavirus social distancing regulations make it impossible for fans to come together in stadiums 'anytime soon'.




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Football Set to Allow Five Substitutions in 'Temporary' Response to Covid-19 Suspension

International Football Association Board, working with FIFA, are looking to increase the number of substitutions for the teams to deal with the likely fixture congestion after football restarts.




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CONCACAF Chief Eyes World Cup Qualifying Overhaul Due to Coronavirus Disruption

CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani said the current World Cup qualifying format will not work after lost time due to coronavirus.




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Footballer Bala Devi Shows How to Turn Home Furniture into Gym Equipment for Leg Exercise

Bala Devi posted a video of herself stretching her legs, creating a gym experience for herself at home.




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K-League Set for Kick Off as Football Resumes in South Korea Post Covid-19 Suspension

With football around the world virtually shuttered amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the K-League has sold international broadcasting rights to more than 10 countries.




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Cesc Fabregas Feels Kylian Mbappe Will 'Fit in Very Well' at Real Madrid

Cesc Fabregas said Kylian Mbappe wanted to be the best and his style of play meant he was a great fit for Real Madrid.




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Return From the Death: Ex-Footballer Found Alive 4 Years After Being Reported Dead

Hiannick Kamba is working as a chemical technician after being reported to have died in a car accident.




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Italian Serie A Season in Limbo With New Wave of Positive Coronavirus Tests

Top clubs in Italy have begun testing players and staff as they prepare to return to training facilities this week for individual sessions.




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Manchester City's Kyle Walker Says He is Being 'Harassed' after Admitting Lockdown Breaches

Kyle Walker was forced to issue an apology last month after media reports that he had hosted a party at his home.




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Keeps Busy in Sweden, Fuelling Talk He Will Stay

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been busy training in Sweden with players at Hammarby, a first-division club which he part owns.




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Football to Allow Five Substitutes During Post-coronavirus Fixture Backlog

The International Football Association Board said in as statement that it had agreed to a proposal by world governing body FIFA for a temporary change to the rules




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AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Foreign Players Cap in ISL, I-League

All India Football Federation recommended the implementation of the 3+1 foreigners' rule in Indian Super League and I-League starting XIs.