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EB enters AFC Cup semi-final after 1-1 draw with Semen Padang

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Padang: The drive to succeed was writ large on East Bengal players' faces as they scripted history of sorts after securing their maiden berth in the AFC Cup semi-finals, overcoming a spirited Semen P

India U-15 boys gear up for Lebanon test

Kuwait City: After playing out a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan, the Indian under-16 football team faces a stiff opposition in Lebanon in their second match of the AFC Qualifiers at the Ali Sabah Al-Sal

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli handed 3-match ban

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Mario Balotelli has been banned for three matches following a confrontation with the referee after AC Milan's loss to Napoli.
Balotelli, who missed a penalty and scored in Sunday's match, was shown a

Monaco hold PSG in ‘money derby’

The clash of big spenders in the French league finished even as Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 at home against Monaco on Sunday and missed the chance to replace their title rivals at the top of the standings.

On-song Napoli beat Milan

Napoli and Roma remained perfect atop Serie A with key wins on Sunday of the Italian league.
Napoli came away from the San Siro with a 2-1 victory over AC Milan with goals from Miguel Britos and Gonzalo Higuain, while Mario Balotelli failed to convert a penalty kick for the first time in his career.

Sociedad up next for leaders Barca

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Two of Spain’s four Champions League participants go head-to-head for the first time this season when Barcelona host Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.

Ronaldo’s Madrid put on a Real show

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Real Madrid shrugged off a warm-up injury suffered by Gareth Bale to move back to within two points of leaders Barcelona on Sunday thanks to a 4-1 win over Getafe.

Late drama denies BFC victory on debut

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Missed penalties, wasted chances, a red card and late drama; Bengaluru Football Club's first match had everything a match needs to be entertaining except for a result. BFC and Mohun Bagan played out

Manchester City holds fort

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David Moyes’s first derby as Manchester United manager turned into a nightmare on Sunday as Manchester City inflicted a humiliating 4-1 defeat at a triumphant Etihad Stadium.
With Robin van Persie ab

Roma, Inter sail ahead

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Roma remained perfect in Serie A with a 2-0 win over rivals Lazio in the Rome derby on Sunday, with fullback Federico Balzaretti scoring the decisive goal and the Giallorossi’s 36-year-old captain Francesco Totti again proving decisive.

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