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Kylian Mbappe left out France squad again for Nations League games | Football News – Times of India

Kylian Mbappe. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI France's national team coach Didier Deschamps announced on Thursday that Kylian Mbappe, the Real Madrid striker, would not be participating in the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy.The national team captain's absence marks his second consecutive omission from the French squad, following his non-selection for the October matches against Israel and Belgium.When questioned about Mbappe's exclusion, Deschamps remained vague about any potential injury concerns, despite the player's recent Champions League appearance for his club on Tuesday.The coach described it as a "one-off decision" whilst noting that Mbappe had expressed his desire to join the national team.Mbappe, aged 25, was given time off during matches in September to re...

6Nov

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Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester City suffer big defeats; Liverpool hammer Bayer Leverkusen | Football News – Times of India

Dejected Manchester City players after defeat against Sporting Lisbon (Reuters Photo) European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City both suffered big defeats in the Champions League on Tuesday.Defending champions Madrid were humbled 3-1 at home by AC Milan, while Erling Haaland missed a penalty and City squandered a fourth-minute lead as they lost 4-1 at Sporting Lisbon, whose coach will soon take charge of its crosstown rival.It was a much better evening for Liverpool, as Luis Diaz scored a hat trick and Cody Gakpo grabbed another goal in a 4-0 win over German champion Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield that marred Xabi Alonso’s return to his old home.The Leverkusen coach was given a warm welcome on his return to the club where he became a fan favorite as a player over five seasons betwe...

28Oct

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Real Madrid, Barcelona find mention in PM Narendra Modi’s speech at an event in Vadodara | Football News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at an event on Monday included the mention of Spanish football's popularity in India and the recent 'El Clasico' between Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga. Talking about the game played on Saturday, PM Modi emphasized that the passion and enthusiasm displayed by the fans of both clubs in India rival that of their Spanish counterparts. "Spanish football is liked a lot in India...Barcelona's spectacular victory (in El Clasico) was a subject of discussion here as well. I can also tell you that there was as much banter between the fans of the two clubs in India, as it would've been in Spain," PM Modi said at the inauguration of the TATA Aircraft Complex at the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara. The complex will manufacture C-295 ai...

27Oct

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La Liga: Lewandowski scores double as Barcelona shred Real Madrid in Clasico | Football News – Times of India

Barcelona players celebrate after scoring against Real Madrid in Clasico in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Reuters Robert Lewandowski struck twice in three minutes as Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, inflicting the Spanish champions' first La Liga defeat in over a year.Teenage winger Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completed the rout, while Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe had two goals ruled out for offside on a frustrating first Clasico appearance for Los Blancos, who now trail league leaders Barcelona by six points.France captain Mbappe was consistently outwitted by the visitors' high defensive line to the chagrin of the exasperated Santiago Bernabeu crowd, whose mood darkened as Barcelona hit four second half goals.Barcelona snapped Madrid's 42-match unbeaten st...

23Oct

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Champions League: Vinicius Jr. hat-trick fires Real Madrid in Dortmund comeback, Aston Villa go top | Football News – Times of India

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. AP Real Madrid came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat-trick, as Aston Villa maintained their 100 percent record to go top of the table.Vinicius struck three times in the second half as Madrid bounced back from two goals down to inflict further anguish on Dortmund -- in the repeat of last season's final which Real won 2-0.First-half goals in quick succession by Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens had given Dortmund a two-goal lead at half-time."Things were very quiet when we got to the dressing room 2-0 down at half-time," Vinic...

3Oct

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Explained: How a former Real Madrid, Chelsea player could change future of football transfers | Football News – Times of India

Lassana Diarra. (Photo by Elisa Estrada/Real Madrid via Getty Images) Football's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be massively overhauled on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its verdict on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against governing body FIFA.The international transfer system, which processes hundreds of millions of dollars each year in player transfers and has existed in its current form since 2001, is overseen by FIFA.Diarra has challenged that status quo by claiming in a Belgian court in 2017 that FIFA's transfer rules had blocked him from moving to a new club after his contract was terminated by Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow.What is the case?After Lokomotiv Moscow terminated his contract in 2014, Diar...

3Oct

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Champions League Round-up: Real Madrid stunned by Lille; Liverpool, Juventus win | Football News – Times of India

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench but couldn't prevent defending champion Real Madrid from losing 1-0 at unheralded Lille in the revamped Champions League on Wednesday. With Mbappe a substitute after a minor hamstring injury, the opening goal came from Canada striker Jonathan David 's penalty deep into first-half stoppage time. A video review ruled that midfielder Eduardo Camavinga handled the ball.David scored a hat trick last weekend and shot confidently past goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who was replacing the injured Thibaut Courtois. Mbappe came on in the 57th. It was Madrid's first loss in the competition since a 4-0 hammering by Manchester City in the 2023 semifinal return leg. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti did not excuse his players. "We made a lot of errors. In the first half, we had...

23Sep

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Cristiano Ronaldo: How a rare heart condition nearly ended Portuguese legend’s football career | Football News – Times of India

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, but few know that his remarkable career was nearly cut short before it even began due to a rare heart condition.At the age of 15, Ronaldo was diagnosed with tachycardia, a condition that caused his heart to beat abnormally fast, even when at rest. This diagnosis was alarming, especially for a budding athlete whose fitness and stamina would be key to his success.The condition was discovered while Ronaldo was playing for Sporting Lisbon's youth academy.His rapid heartbeat raised concerns about the potential dangers, particularly the risk of heart failure. If left untreated, tachycardia could have ended his football career and posed significant health risks.Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, later revealed how...

23Sep

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Top 5 players with the most red cards in UEFA Champions League history: From Sergio Ramos to Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Football News – Times of India

The UEFA Champions League is celebrated for its exhilarating football and moments of individual brilliance. However, with the pressure and intensity of the competition comes heightened emotions, leading to disciplinary actions. While many players have been cautioned in the heat of battle, a select few have accumulated the most red cards in the tournament’s history. Here's a look at the top five players who were shown red more often than any others in the Champions League:1. Sergio Ramos – 4 Red CardsSergio Ramos, the Real Madrid icon, is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation. Known for his leadership and aggression, Ramos often found himself on the wrong side of referees. His four red cards reflect his fearless, sometimes reckless, defending style that made him bot...

15Sep

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Lamine Yamal nets brace as Barcelona dominate Girona 4-1 in La Liga | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was the star of the show as Barcelona, the La Liga leaders, secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Girona on Sunday. The young Spaniard's brace in the first half set the tone for Barcelona's dominant performance, which saw them avenge their humiliating defeats against Girona in the previous season.Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, the former Bayern Munich and Germany coach, Barcelona have made an impressive start to the campaign, winning all five of their opening matches.Their victory at Montilivi showcased their newfound momentum and the best performance of Flick's tenure so far.Yamal's opening goal came after he capitalized on a defensive lapse by David Lopez, picking his pocket and finishing with composure past Paulo Gazzaniga. His second strike...

2Sep

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Kylian Mbappe scores first La Liga goals in Real Madrid win over Betis | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Real Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, who responded magnificently to those who had criticized him. This victory moved Real Madrid up to second place in the standings.The Spanish media criticized new signing Mbappe for failing to score in Madrid's first three La Liga games after he scored against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, as per AFP.After missing a number of opportunities, Mbappe was forced to wait for his goals. In the 67th minute, Fede Valverde's perfectly timed backheel allowed him to whisk the ball past the Betis goalie with his left foot.After scoring a second goal eight minutes later from the penalty spot, the France captain was applauded as he left the field in the 84th minute to be replaced by Luk...

30Aug

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Real Madrid held by Las Palmas

Las Palmas’ Oliver McBurnie, right, and Real Madrid’s Eder Militao vie for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Las Palmas and Real Madrid at the Gran Canaria stadium in Las Palmas, Spain’s Canary Islands, Thursday, August 29, 2024. File | Photo Credit: AP Real Madrid had a second-half Vinicius Junior penalty to thank as the Spanish champions avoided a first league loss of the season in a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas on Thursday.The Brazilian converted from the spot in the 69th minute after Alex Suarez was found guilty of handball.Madrid had gone 1-0 down after a fifth-minute Alberto Moleiro goal.In the day’s other match, Girona put Osasuna to the sword in a crushing 4-0 victory.The results: Girona 4 (Bryan Gil 34, Tsygankov 53, Abel Ruiz 56, Stuani 90) bt Osasuna 0.Las Palma...

29Aug

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UCL Draw 2024/25: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool and AC Milan in new-look Champions League | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 2024/25 Champions League group stage draw, held on Thursday, promises exciting matchups and marks the debut of a revamped format for Europe's premier club competition. The new format replaces the traditional group stage with a single league table comprising all 36 participating teams.Defending champions Real Madrid, bolstered by the acquisition of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, face a challenging campaign.They will renew their rivalry with last season's finalists Liverpool in a two-legged tie, with the first match at Anfield.Carlo Ancelotti's side also drew 2020 finalists Bayern Munich, setting the stage for a clash of European titans. Further adding to the intrigue, Real Madrid will host AC Milan and travel to Atalanta, a team they recently defeated in the UEFA Super Cup.L...