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Harry Kane equals Greaves record to seal Tottenham win

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Published on Jan 24, 2023 08:01 AM IST

As well as being one goal away from surpassing Greaves, he needs just one more in the league to become only the third player to register 200 goals in the Premier League -- joining Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

Reuters |

‘Ronaldo and Messi in the same league again’: Saudi football official

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) General Secretary Ibrahim Alkassim gave a massive transfer update on Lionel Messi joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi during an exhibition match.(AP)

football

Published on Jan 23, 2023 07:24 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

More points home and away in Arsenal’s forward march

Best team in the league at halfway stage but City could still make it a fascinating title race between protégé and master.

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal(AP)

football

Updated on Jan 25, 2023 09:47 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Watch: Ronaldo's insane trick brings back Manchester United memories

Cristiano Ronaldo did an insane trick during his Al Nassr debut which was reminiscent of his younger Manchester United days.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves a defender gobsmacked.(Twitter)

football

Updated on Jan 23, 2023 05:07 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Fans react to Ronaldo's message after debut for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia

Fans reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's message after his goalless Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr.

football

Updated on Jan 23, 2023 01:32 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Cristiano Ronaldo makes Saudi league debut for Al Nassr, doesn't score

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud University Stadium as the team beat Ettifaq 1-0 to retake first place on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Al Ettifaq's Saeed Al-Mowalad(REUTERS)

football

Published on Jan 23, 2023 10:51 AM IST

AP | , Riyadh

Haaland fires another hat-trick to earn Man City comfortable win over Wolves

City dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead after Haaland headed home from a pinpoint cross from Kevin De Bruyne in the 40th minute.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton (AP)

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Published on Jan 23, 2023 09:25 AM IST

Reuters |

Karim Benzema keeps on scoring as Real Madrid stay close to Barcelona

Benzema scored for the sixth time after being dropped from France’s World Cup squad because of an injury, leading Real Madrid to a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos celebrates scoring their second goal with Karim Benzema (REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 23, 2023 09:21 AM IST

AP |

Juventus share points with Atalanta in six-goal thriller

Massimiliano Allegri's side were playing their first match since being docked 15 points on Friday by an Italian soccer court investigating the club's transfer dealings, leaving the former third-placed club marooned in mid-table.

Juventus' Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their first goal with Nicolo Fagioli as coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on(REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 23, 2023 09:17 AM IST

Reuters |

Nketiah strikes late as leaders Arsenal edge Man Utd in thriller

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with Eddie Nketiah scoring twice in a 3-2 defeat of Manchester United, including a 90th-minute winner, in a rip-roaring clash at The Emirates on Sunday.

Man United's Lisandro Martinez alongside Arsenal's Bukayo Saka after the match(Action Images via Reuters)

football

Published on Jan 23, 2023 01:42 AM IST

Reuters | , London

Indian app Pixstory makes pitch against online hate in Arsenal-United game

Using cutting-edge AI, Pixstory’s algorithms filter out hate speech, promoting decency in conversations and breaking the echo chambers that have formed on social media.

football

Published on Jan 23, 2023 12:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Arsenal vs Man United Live Streaming: When and where to watch ARS vs MUN?

Fourth-placed Manchester United are 8 points behind leaders Arsenal in the current English Premier League standings. Here's all you need to know about the blockbuster clash.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal (AP)

football

Published on Jan 22, 2023 05:46 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Watch: Ronaldo squares up against ex-UFC Heavyweight Champ in hilarious face-off

Cristiano Ronaldo and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou had an epic face-off with a hilarious end.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Francis Ngannou had a face-off.(Instagram)

football

Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:56 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Liverpool and Chelsea cancel each other out in Anfield stalemate

On Juergen Klopp's 1,000th game in management, Liverpool seemed shorn of confidence as they looked to avoid three straight league defeats, only creating half chances with new signing Cody Gakpo missing the best of them in the first half.

Chelsea's Ukrainian midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk (L) fights for the ball with Liverpool's English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (R)(AFP)

football

Published on Jan 21, 2023 08:43 PM IST

Reuters |

Focus on Eddie Nketiah as Arsenal host United

With four goals in five games, the forward has ensured Gabriel Jesus is not missed

In five games since the 2022-23 club season resumed, Nketiah, 23, has scored four goals in all competitions(AFP)

football

Updated on Jan 21, 2023 08:07 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Bayern Munich held by Leipzig as Bundesliga resumes after 2 months

Leipzig defender Marcel Halstenberg equalised after Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s first-half strike as third-place Leipzig stayed six points behind league leader Bayern.

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller shakes hands with RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol after the match (REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 21, 2023 09:35 AM IST

AP |

Brazil footballer Dani Alves arrested after being accused of sexual abuse

The alleged act took place on Dec. 31 at a night club in Barcelona, police said. Alves will now go before a judge, who will decide on the charges.

FILE - Brazil's Dani Alves kicks the ball during a men's soccer semifinal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves has been arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a woman in Barcelona it was reported on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Police say the alleged act took place on Dec. 31 at a night club in Barcelona. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)(AP)

football

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 07:25 PM IST

Reuters |

Ronaldo's million-dollar post on epic Messi moment from PSG vs Saudi All-Star

Both Ronaldo and Messi found their names on the scoresheet in what ended in a memorable goal fest. But what went viral after the match was Ronaldo's million-dollar post on that epic Messi moment from the game.

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) walks past Riyadh All-Star's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) during the Riyadh Season Cup football match

football

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 11:32 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Watch: Goals galore as Ronaldo and Messi roll back the years in battle of GOATS

Former El Clasico rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo took the center stage in what might be their final meeting at Riyadh. Messi and Co. outclassed Ronaldo-led Saudi Arabia All-Star XI in the nine-goal thriller on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo gestures playing for a combined XI of Saudi Arabian teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal is flanked by PSG's Lionel Messi during a friendly match(AP)

football

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Messi, Mbappe on target, PSG pip Ronaldo's Saudi All-Stars XI in 9-goal thriller

There was no shortage of goals as the star-studded trio of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe each found the back of the net but in the end, it was PSG, who outscored Saudi All-Stars XI 5-4 in a classic friendly tie that will go down in history.

The star-studded trio of Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi sizzled(Getty Images)

football

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

PSG vs Saudi All-star XI: CR7 and Messi meet Big B, netizens go gaga on Twitter

Amitabh Bachchan greeted the players, including football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, ahead of a PSG and Saudi All-star XI match at the King Fahd International stadium in Riyadh.

Amitabh Bachchan met Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, among other stars, before the start of the match

football

Updated on Jan 19, 2023 11:47 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI Highlights: PSG beat Saudi All-Stars in 5-4 goal fest

Paris Saint Germain vs Saudi All-Star XI Football Highlights: Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi All-Star XI 5-4 in an epic battle between the two footballing GOATS. Catch the Highlights of PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI:

Paris Saint Germain vs Saudi All-Star XI Highlights:(Getty)

football

Updated on Jan 20, 2023 01:00 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI: When and where to watch Ronaldo vs Messi match?

Lionel Messi-starrer Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will meet Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi All-Star XI (Riyadh XI) in an exhibition match on Thursday. Here's all you know need to know about the ‘Messi vs Ronaldo’ football match.

Ballon d'Or arch-rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are set to reignite their decade-old rivalry in an exhibition match(AP)

football

Published on Jan 19, 2023 04:38 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Inter thrash rivals Milan 3-0 to win Italian Supercup

The annual meeting between the Coppa Italia winners and Serie A champions was played at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez holds the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Italian Super Cup final soccer match between AC Milan and Inter Milan at the King Saud University Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Inter Milan won 3-0. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)(AP)

football

Published on Jan 19, 2023 09:34 AM IST

Reuters |

Manchester United halted by Palace ahead of Arsenal showdown

Ten Hag's frustration was evident after a result that changes the narrative going into the game against Arsenal. Now, instead of being able to cut the Londoners' lead to three points, defeat would leave United 11 points adrift having played a game more.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - January 18, 2023 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Tony Obrien EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.(REUTERS)

football

Published on Jan 19, 2023 08:11 AM IST

AP |

Cristiano Ronaldo to make Saudi debut as captain against Lionel Messi: Reports

Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly make his debut in Saudi Arabia as captain vs Lionel Messi and PSG. The Ligue 1 side will be facing a Saudi all-star XI made up of players from Al-Hilal and Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to face Lionel Messi on January 19.

football

Updated on Jan 17, 2023 11:59 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'Don't use my name to attack Cristiano': Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes hit back at claims that the Portuguese star took a swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo following Manchester United's 2-1 stunning win over local rivals Manchester City on Saturday.

Bruno Fernandes (L) with Cristiano Ronaldo(REUTERS/File Photo)

football

Published on Jan 16, 2023 04:49 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Watch: Richarlison heckles Ramsdale, instigates fan who kicks Arsenal goalkeeper

Aaron Ramsdale was involved in an altercation with Richarlison followed by a fan kicking him during Arsenal's 2-0 Premier League win vs Tottenham.

Aaron Ramsdale was heckled by Richarlison and then attacked by a fan.(Twitter)

football

Published on Jan 16, 2023 02:47 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Classy Arsenal outgun Tottenham Hotspur to extend lead at the top

The win puts Arsenal on 47 points from 18 games ahead of Manchester City on 39, with Newcastle United, who have played a game more, and Manchester United a further point back.

Arsenal players celebrate their victory at the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium(AP)

football

Published on Jan 16, 2023 07:51 AM IST

Reuters |

Barcelona win Super Cup for first trophy with coach Xavi, no Lionel Messi

Barcelona had not lifted a trophy since the 2021 Copa del Rey under former coach Ronald Koeman.

Barcelona players celebrate with a trophy after they won the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia(AP)

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Published on Jan 16, 2023 07:41 AM IST

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As well as being one goal away from surpassing Greaves, he needs just one more in the league to become only the third player to register 200 goals in the Premier League -- joining Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) General Secretary Ibrahim Alkassim gave a massive transfer update on Lionel Messi joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.

Best team in the league at halfway stage but City could still make it a fascinating title race between protégé and master.

Cristiano Ronaldo did an insane trick during his Al Nassr debut which was reminiscent of his younger Manchester United days.

Fans reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's message after his goalless Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud University Stadium as the team beat Ettifaq 1-0 to retake first place on Sunday.

City dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead after Haaland headed home from a pinpoint cross from Kevin De Bruyne in the 40th minute.

Benzema scored for the sixth time after being dropped from France’s World Cup squad because of an injury, leading Real Madrid to a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Massimiliano Allegri's side were playing their first match since being docked 15 points on Friday by an Italian soccer court investigating the club's transfer dealings, leaving the former third-placed club marooned in mid-table.

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with Eddie Nketiah scoring twice in a 3-2 defeat of Manchester United, including a 90th-minute winner, in a rip-roaring clash at The Emirates on Sunday.

Using cutting-edge AI, Pixstory’s algorithms filter out hate speech, promoting decency in conversations and breaking the echo chambers that have formed on social media.

Fourth-placed Manchester United are 8 points behind leaders Arsenal in the current English Premier League standings. Here's all you need to know about the blockbuster clash.

Cristiano Ronaldo and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou had an epic face-off with a hilarious end.

On Juergen Klopp's 1,000th game in management, Liverpool seemed shorn of confidence as they looked to avoid three straight league defeats, only creating half chances with new signing Cody Gakpo missing the best of them in the first half.

With four goals in five games, the forward has ensured Gabriel Jesus is not missed

Leipzig defender Marcel Halstenberg equalised after Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s first-half strike as third-place Leipzig stayed six points behind league leader Bayern.

The alleged act took place on Dec. 31 at a night club in Barcelona, police said. Alves will now go before a judge, who will decide on the charges.

Both Ronaldo and Messi found their names on the scoresheet in what ended in a memorable goal fest. But what went viral after the match was Ronaldo's million-dollar post on that epic Messi moment from the game.

Former El Clasico rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo took the center stage in what might be their final meeting at Riyadh. Messi and Co. outclassed Ronaldo-led Saudi Arabia All-Star XI in the nine-goal thriller on Thursday.

There was no shortage of goals as the star-studded trio of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe each found the back of the net but in the end, it was PSG, who outscored Saudi All-Stars XI 5-4 in a classic friendly tie that will go down in history.

Amitabh Bachchan greeted the players, including football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, ahead of a PSG and Saudi All-star XI match at the King Fahd International stadium in Riyadh.

Paris Saint Germain vs Saudi All-Star XI Football Highlights: Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi All-Star XI 5-4 in an epic battle between the two footballing GOATS. Catch the Highlights of PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI:

Lionel Messi-starrer Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will meet Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi All-Star XI (Riyadh XI) in an exhibition match on Thursday. Here's all you know need to know about the ‘Messi vs Ronaldo’ football match.

The annual meeting between the Coppa Italia winners and Serie A champions was played at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ten Hag's frustration was evident after a result that changes the narrative going into the game against Arsenal. Now, instead of being able to cut the Londoners' lead to three points, defeat would leave United 11 points adrift having played a game more.

Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly make his debut in Saudi Arabia as captain vs Lionel Messi and PSG. The Ligue 1 side will be facing a Saudi all-star XI made up of players from Al-Hilal and Al Nassr.

Bruno Fernandes hit back at claims that the Portuguese star took a swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo following Manchester United's 2-1 stunning win over local rivals Manchester City on Saturday.

Aaron Ramsdale was involved in an altercation with Richarlison followed by a fan kicking him during Arsenal's 2-0 Premier League win vs Tottenham.

The win puts Arsenal on 47 points from 18 games ahead of Manchester City on 39, with Newcastle United, who have played a game more, and Manchester United a further point back.

Barcelona had not lifted a trophy since the 2021 Copa del Rey under former coach Ronald Koeman.

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