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EPL: Van Gaal optimistic for title as Manchester United's injury list shrinks
The two teenagers - Marcus Rashford and Timothy Fosu-Mensah - in United's starting line-up in midweek both acquitted themselves well, with the former proving more effective when switched from a central attacking role to the right wing for the second half.
FC Goa fined Rs 50 lakh for ISL post-final fiasco
The AIFF slapped a fine of Rs 50 lakh on FC Goa for boycotting the prize distribution ceremony following their 2-3 loss to Chennaiyin FC in the final.
Sunderland's Adam Johnson guilty of under-age sex charge
The 28-year-old had previously admitted to grooming a 15-year-old girl and one charge of sexual activity with her, relating to an incident when he kissed her in his Range Rover.
Serie A: Gonzalo Higuain strikes as Fiorentina hold Napoli to a 1-1 draw
Marcos Alonso put Fiorentina ahead after six minutes by meeting a corner with a header. It only took 67 seconds for Napoli to equalise, with a poor clearance from Alonso turning into an assist for Gonzalo Higuain's league-best 25th goal of the season.
EPL: Leicester City ready for title run-in
The Foxes are two points clear of second placed Tottenham and third placed Arsenal with 12 games left, raising the previously unthinkable prospect of Ranieri's men becoming the most unlikely champions in the history of English football.
Gianni Infantino elected as the new president of FIFA
Europe's Gianni Infantino won the presidency of FIFA with a convincing win over Asian rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and vowed to lead the scandal tainted body into a new era.
Little Afghan Lionel Messi fan still keen to meet idol
The five-year-old Afghan boy who won the Internet's heart when he was pictured wearing a plastic bag as an improvised Lionel Messi jersey is still eager to meet the Argentine football superstar.
FIFA passes sweeping reforms with 89 percent of members in favour
FIFA on Friday passed a series of sweeping reforms as it looks to clean up world soccer's governing body following years of corruption.
Sports court rejects Prince Ali's FIFA vote protest
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday rejected a protest from FIFA presidential hopeful Prince Ali bin al Hussein, which aimed to force FIFA to use transparent voting booths at its congress election.
Sheikh Salman says Gianni Infantino's plan would bankrupt FIFA
FIFA presidential candidate Salman says rival Infantino's plan to significantly increase cash handouts to federations would bankrupt football's troubled governing body as it faces a $560-million deficit.
Hazard back to his best at perfect time, says Azpilicueta
Eden Hazard has returned to form at the perfect time and is like a new signing for Chelsea as they enter the business end of the season, team mate Cesar Azpilicueta has said.
Hockey: Indian women settle for 2-2 draw against South Africa
India got the equaliser in the 24th minute through a penalty corner conversion by Gurjit. Two minutes later, Deep Grace converted another penalty corner to give the visitors a 2-1 lead. The scoreline remained the same at the end of the first half.
Serie A: Three-goal Inter Milan boost Champions League push
Inter Milan's ambitions for Champions League football next season were boosted by a 3-1 triumph over Sampdoria that lifted them to fourth in Serie A.
FA Cup: Defending champions Arsenal held to a frustrating draw by Hull City
Arsenal's long unbeaten run in the FA Cup continued but they were frustrated by stubborn Championship leaders Hull City on Saturday, drawing 0-0 in a dreary fifth-round tie at the Emirates Stadium.
Most of U-17 World Cup stadiums need major renovation: FIFA
The team led by FIFA head of events Jaime Yarza said that the state and central governments, and the football federation will have to start construction work immediately if the stadiums are to be ready by October deadline.
