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Won't give Premier League matches to youngsters just for fun: Klopp

Liverpool was thrashed 0-4 by Manchester City on Thursday in its first game since securing their first top-flight title in 30 years

Covid-19: Football Delhi decides to waive off fees for players registration

This was decided during Football Delhi's executive committee meeting held via video conferencing on Friday

Asian football body confers elite youth scheme full membership to AIFF

AFC general secretary Dato Windsor John informed the AIFF that its application for full membership of the Elite Youth Scheme has been approved by the Youth Panel

La Liga: Barcelona's Umtiti, Real Sociedad's Januzaj ruled out with injury

Real Sociedad have lost Belgian international Adnan Januzaj for the last five games of the season after the winger was forced out of its 2-1 win at home to Espanyol on Thursday night

La Liga: lvaro Morata double helps Atletico Madrid beat Mallorca 3-0

lvaro Morata scored twice to lead Atltico Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca and extend its strong finish to the Spanish league. Diego Simeone's team has long been out of the title race being disputed by leader Real Madrid and second-placed Barcelona, which they trail by eight points. But Atltico is one of the hottest teams as La Liga ticks down before it shifts focus to the Champions League final eight to be played in Portugal next month. In March when the league was halted, Atltico was struggling to secure a Champions League berth for next season. It is now well on course to finishing third. Atltico has remained undefeated in seven matches since the Spanish league resumed following a three-month stoppage for the COVID-19 pandemic. "We were in a complicated situation before the stoppage, but we have been playing well since we got back to playing and have been playing with a great attitude," Morata said. Simeone's side dominated the relegation-threatened Mallorca from kickoff. Mo

Football: Covid-19 spike in Australian state forces 10 AFL teams to leave

Victoria has had 17 consecutive days of double-digit Covid-19 infections, most of them more than 50 a day

Japan soccer league to resume in without fans after 4-month Covid-19 break

Japan's soccer league is back in action this weekend after a four-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The resumption on Saturday comes as Tokyo reported 107 coronavirus cases on Thursday. It was the largest daily increase reported in two months, and worrying in a country that seems to have kept the virus under check. The J-League will be like most sports around the world and will play in stadiums without fans because of the pandemic. A key match will feature defending champion Yokohama facing the Urawa Reds. All 18 teams open play on Saturday. The season was stopped in February after only one round of matches. Playing against the reigning champion on the first day of resumption of the season is a great motivation for the team, Reds coach Tsuyoshi Otsuki said. Yokohama coach Ange Postecoglou, a former national coach of Australia, summed up the unknown. Obviously, it's been a long time between the last game and now," he said. A lot of training and waiting. The reality

Jose Mourinho bemoans Tottenham Spurs mentality after VAR frustration

I used to go the fourth official but the man on the pitch is the assistant referee, says Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho

We did well against 'champions': Raheem Sterling after thrashing Liverpool

Manchester City registered an emphatic 4-0 win over Liverpool, who were competing for the first time since they sealed the Premier League title

Bayern Munich finally gets its man, signs Leroy San from Manchester City

City was already resigned to losing the pacey forward, who had one year left on his contract with the Premier League side

La Liga: Ramos penalty takes Real Madrid four points clear over Barcelona

Madrid finally took the lead in the 78th minute from the penalty spot, with Sergio Ramos firing home

EPL: Liverpool thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in 1st game as champions

As they stepped onto the pitch, Liverpool's players were given a guard of honor from Manchester City. It was the only time they looked like Premier League champions on Thursday. I think they drank a lot of beers in the last week, City manager Pep Guardiola said. The dethroned champions made sure there was an abrupt comedown from the partying. A merciless attacking display sparked by City scorers Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden consigned Liverpool to a 4-0 loss exactly a week after its 30-year title drought ended. They were quicker than us in mind -- we lacked fluidity, Liverpool manager Jrgen Klopp said. "Isn't it nice another team can be champions when Man City play so well? The slack defending and lack of sharpness from Liverpool was perhaps forgivable from players who had spent the previous 31 rounds establishing an unprecedented 23-point lead to become England's earliest champions. Such an emphatic loss is not how Liverpool wanted to close out such a memorable

Lionel Messi unwilling to extend contract with Barcelona after 2021: Report

Messi, who is club's all-time top scorer's contract, was expected to sign a new deal that would keep him at the club until at least 2023

Fifa hands Punjab FC 3-window transfer ban over players' contract row

The ban on signing any player, nationally or internationally, is from the upcoming summer transfer window. The ban will be lifted once the payment is made and the proof of payment is sent to Fifa

English Premier League: Manchester United confirm Angel Gomes departure

Angel Gomes joined the Reds youth academy when he was six years old and made his first-team debut at the age of 16 in 2017

West Ham beats Chelsea 3-2 to boost its Premier League survival bid

With the loss, fourth-place Chelsea is now only two points ahead of Manchester United and Wolverhampton in the pursuit of Champions League qualification

Serie A: Inter Milan secures a dominating 6-0 victory over Brescia

Inter Milan displayed a dominant performance throughout the match and all six goals were scored by six different players

Liverpool captain Henderson dedicates EPL title to former skipper Gerrard

Liverpool recently ended its 30-year long wait for a top-flight title

Premier League: Pablo Moreno signs 4-year contract with Manchester City

Moreno will join Manchester City from Juventus, where he has been a part of the under-23 squad for the last two seasons

India files expression of interest for hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed it has received expressions of interest from five member associations, including India, to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.