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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that the club striker Anthony Martial "cannot have all the things he wants in life". Martial had, earlier, expressed a desire to leave the club after he saw his opportunities cut short under Jose Mourinho and following the arrival of the forward player Alexis Sanchez. "You cannot do whatever you want in life, I would love to arrive in Los Angeles, to train in Los Angeles and play all my five matches in Los Angeles, and then don't travel, don't change hotel and then go back to Manchester," Sports24 quoted Mourinho, as saying. "I would like to play against Leicester on Sunday but I have to play on Friday, so you don't get always in life what you want," he added. The forward player, reportedly, struggled to gain a spot in the starting XI with 12 of his 30 league appearances coming off the bench in 2017-18 under Mourinho. Martial, who joined United in 2015, had an impactful debut season in whic...

Berlin: Germany's attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from international football on Sunday, a month-and-a-half after his photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparked a controversy. The 29-year-old Ozil, a cornerstone of Germany under coach Joachim Low, announced his decision on Twitter, after defending the photo taken with Erdogan and Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan in May, reports Efe. "It is with a heavy heart and after much consideration that because of recent events, I will no longer be playing for Germany at international level whilst I have this feeling of racism and disrespect. I used to wear the German shirt with such pride and excitement but now I don't," the Arsenal star said. "This decision has been extremely difficult to make because I have always given everything for my teammates, the coaching staff and the good people of Germany. But when high-ranking officials of the DFB (the German football federation) t...

Mumbai: Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri was named the 2017 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year here on Sunday. Kamala Devi was adjudged the 2017 AIFF woman Player of the Year. Besides recently becoming the second Indian to play 100 international games after former star striker Baichung Bhutia, Chhetri is also the skipper of former I-League champions and current Super Cup holders Bengaluru FC. Meanwhile, Anirudh Thapa was declared the 2017 Emerging Player of the Year. E. Panthoi is the 2017 woman Emerging Player of the Year, the AIFF said in a statement. The award for best grassroots development programme went to the state association of Kerala. Hero Motocorp which sponsors the I-League, Indian Super League and the newly launched Super Cup, took home the AIFF Award for long-time contribution to Indian football. Sumanta Datta of Assam was named the best assistant referee while the award for best referee went to C.R. Srikrishna. via Sify.com http...

Professional football club Liverpool has signed Roma and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson for 65 million Pounds, making him the most expensive goalkeeper. The 25-year-old has signed a six-year deal with the club. Expressing happiness over being inducted into the club, the Brazilian said that it is like a dream come true and a huge step forward in his career. "I am really happy, it's a dream come true to wear such a prestigious shirt for a club of this size that is used to always winning," Goal.com quoted Alisson, as saying. "In terms of my life and my career, it's a huge step for me being part of this club and this family," he added. Setting aside the concerns over the player's price Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that they are not worried about the price and this is how the market is. "I think it's something we have to do. He has nothing to do with the price, we have nothing to do with the price, it's the market, that's how it is ...

Star Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he is not sad about leaving the Real Madrid club and expressed gratitude towards Juventus for taking him into the team. "I'm not sad about leaving Real Madrid, this is a big club and with all due respect players at this stage of my career usually go to Qatar or China, so I'm grateful to Juventus for allowing me to join such a big club," Goal.com quoted ronaldo, as saying. "I'm so proud to be here, I'm proud they were interested in me and I hope I can take Juventus to an even higher level," he added. Reflecting on his rivalry with Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Ronaldo said that he does not see players as rivals and everybody play for their respective clubs. "I don't see players as rivals. Everyone speaks about my rivalry with Messi, but everyone fights for their own club and that's what I'll do here. In the end we'll look back and see who is the best," he said. T...

1.France beat Croatia in an eventful World Cup final in Moscow that ended 4-2. They now have won 2 World Cup titles, having previously won on home soil in 1998. 2.Croatia have reasons to feel unlucky because it was a debatable penalty decision that changed the game when it was locked at 1-1. 3.Earlier, Mario Mandzukic had become the first person to score an own goal in a World Cup final when his error gave France a 1-0 lead. 4.But Ivan Perisic had pulled level soon enough to make it 1-1 to Croatia. 5.That's when the penalty decision happened. The referee did not think Perisic had handled the ball inside the area but after checking VAR, he changed his mind. 6.Antoine Griezmann scored his fourth goal of the World Cup from the ensuing spotkick. 7.After that it was all France. Paul Pogba scored from a long-range effort before Kylian Mbappe did the same, his fourth strike of the World Cup. 8.With twenty minutes left, Mandzukic scored a second for Croatia givi...

Twenty years after winning its first FIFA World Cup in 1998 as an 'underdog', France on Sunday repeated history in Russia as the world favourites defeated Croatia 4-2 in a high-octane final at the Luzhniki Stadium here. Carrying huge expectations on its shoulders, the French side didn't have an easy run at the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, despite being beefed up with a list of top football club players including Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Paul Pogba (Manchester United), N'Golo Kante (Chelsea), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona), Corentin Tolisso (Bayern Munich), Blaise Matuidi (Juventus) and Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain). France won their first two group games without showing their best form as Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba were not playing. They beat Australia 2-1 and Peru 1-0. They booked their spot in the round of 16 after a goalless draw against Denmark. However, it was their 4-3 win against Argentina in the roun...

Perisic handles the ball inside the box and after consulting VAR, the referee awards a penalty to France. Antoine Griezmann steps up to score the penalty and make it 2-1 for France in the 38th minute. The first ever own goal in a World Cup final by Mario Mandzukic in the 19th minute and a stinging equaliser by Ivan Perisic in the 29th minute has brought the game alive. Ivan Perisic pulls one back immediately for Croatia to make it 1-1 vs France in the World Cup final. Game on! France who previously clinched the title in 2002 under Didier Deschamps as Captain, are chasing their second shot at glory with him as coach. France are looking to win their second World Cup title while Croatia are playing their first-ever final. After 30 days of World Cup, it boils down to these 90 minutes. Follow updates as they happen right here on Sify.com via Sify.com https://ift.tt/2KXbZP3

1.England were beaten 2-1 by Belgium in the third-place playoff, making it 3 defeats for the Three Lions at the World Cup in Russia. 2.After all that promise and talk of ‘It’s Coming Home’, England’s World Cup outing looks quite dismal when you consider the fact that they lost 3 of their 7 matches.Having beaten minnows Tunisia and Panama, they lost their final group game versus Belgium. Knockout round victories against Colombia and Sweden got their fans to start believing, but defeat in the semifinal to Croatia followed by this result against Belgium broke their bubble. 3.9 of the 12 English goals at the World Cup had come from set pieces. 2 out of their 3 goals from open play had come in the 6-0 win over Panama. In other words, England struggled for rhythm throughout the tournament. Their weaknesses were masked by the fact that they advanced further than anyone expected them to. 4.They also did not have to face any of Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, France or Bra...

1.Both Belgium and England lost their respective World Cup semifinals but they have a lot to play for in the third-place play-off on Saturday. 2.For starters, having missed out on the chance to play in the World Cup final, this is their best chance to redeem some of the lost pride. 3.And this match always promises to be a spectacle. The last 4 World Cup finals have seen just 6 goals but the last 4 third-place play-offs have seen a whopping 17 strikes! 4.Having missed out on the chance to play the biggest football match of their careers, the players instead of returning home empty-handed have another chance to win something. 5.Harry Kane has 6 goals for England while Romelu Lukaku has 4. Both of them will be eyeing the Golden Boot and have a chance to seal that on Saturday. 6.In 1990, Salvatore Schillaci won the Golden Boot thanks to a late penalty in the third-place play-off. Thomas Muller repeated the trick in 2010. Who is it going to be this time? 7.The flip ...

1.Despite taking a very early lead, England lost their semifinal to Croatia who will now meet France in Sunday's final. 2.Coming into the match, 8 of England's 11 World Cup goals had come from set pieces. Here too, after England won a freekick in the third minute, Kieran Trippier scored his first international goal as England led 1-0. 3.They had plenty of chances after that. Raheem Sterling was particularly wasteful and it looked like England would pay for their sloppiness as Croatia were slowly getting back into the game. 4.The Croats were stunned by the early goal. But slowly, with Luka Modric leading the charge, they started passing around, looking for openings. 5.England tried to shut shop a little too early and switched to time-wasting tactics. Croatia could sniff an equalizer and they finally got one through Ivan Perisic. 6.Locked at 1-1, the game went to extra time. This was the third-straight game that had gone into 120 minutes for Croatia. That add...

New Delhi: The world is gearing up for the FIFA final on Sunday evening. You don't want your food cravings to play spoilsport so make sure you have enough food to munch during the match. One can try out some lip-smacking snacks suggested by Yogesh Ghorpade, CEO, Uplodefoodie and Deepanshu Manchandan, CEO & Co-founder, Zappfresh that you can treat yourself to while cheering for your favourite team! * Burger : If you talk about fast food, it is just incomplete without the mention of burgers, the epitome of fast food culture. Burgers are one of the most commonly found street foods and fast food throughout the country, all with different fillings and flavours. You can find a joint at almost every location and it would take you just minutes to order this delicacy. A combination of just bun, patty and a few veggies proves how the simplest of recipes can garner the most attention and affection! * Frankie/roll : Frankie is the Maharashtrian cousin of the famous Rolls that we are ...

Madrid/Turin: Reigning European champions Real Madrid announced on Tuesday that they have accepted the request from superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo for a transfer worth 100 million euros to record Serie A winners Juventus FC. In an official statement, Real Madrid thanked five-time Ballon d'Or winner for his services to the club, hailing the Portugal captain as the best player in the world. "Real Madrid C. F. communicates that, according to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, (we have) agreed to transfer him to Juventus FC. "Today Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the most brilliant times in the history of our club and world football," the Spanish giants said on their official website. "Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in the playing fields during these 9 years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been an ex...

1.The way France overcame Belgium as they marched into the World Cup final has suggested that whether it’s against England or Croatia, they will be favourites in the decider! 2.Against a Belgium side that boasted of 10 EPL stars in their starting lineup, France were clearly the superior side. 3.Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne excelled for Belgium and they had some chances early on. But they failed to find the back of the net. 4.Overall, it was France who dominated the match. Once they claimed the lead through Samuel Umtiti’s header, they dominated possession. 5.At this World Cup, it is France who look to have found the right balance between attack and defence. They guard their goal well and counter attack with pace. 6.Mbappe might still be just 19 but he put on another sizzling display of pace, power and trickery. He was a handful for the Belgian defence throughout the 90 minutes. 7.Whether it is against England or Croatia, he is definitely going to be a nightm...