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It’s the brutality of football: Mourinho on Lampard’s sacking

26 Jan 2021 09:27 AM IST

Wycombe [UK], January 26 (ANI): Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said that he is sad over Frank Lampard being sacked as the head coach of Chelsea but stressed that it is the “brutality of football” and a manager knows that sooner or later it is going to happen. “I don’t think

ISL 7: We gave away two points after playing so well, says Lobera

26 Jan 2021 08:44 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 26 (ANI): Mumbai City FC head coach Sergio Lobera is not happy with the team’s draw against Chennaiyin FC and said his side “gave away two points after playing so well”.League leaders Mumbai City FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Chennaiyin FC in Indian

ISL 7: Laszlo satisfied as Chennaiyin secure ‘important point’ against Mumbai

26 Jan 2021 08:20 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 26 (ANI): After witnessing a draw against Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC head coach Csaba Laszlo said although he was aiming for three points, he is satisfied with one point from the game. League leaders Mumbai City FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Chennaiyin

Lampard disappointed after being sacked but wishes ‘every success’ to Chelsea

26 Jan 2021 08:04 AM IST

London [UK], January 26 (ANI): After being sacked as the head coach of Chelsea, Frank Lampard on Tuesday said it was a privilege for him to manage the club while admitting that he is disappointed “not to have had the time this season to take the club forward”.Chelsea parted ways

WHO expert says no need to prioritise vaccination of Tokyo Olympics participants

26 Jan 2021 05:09 AM IST

Geneva [Switzerland], January 26 (ANI): The executive director of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme, Mike Ryan, has said that there was no need to prioritize the vaccination of the athletes participating in the Olympic Games in Tokyo planned for July since there are not enough doses to

ISl 7: Mumbai blunder gifts late equaliser to Chennaiyin for a crucial point

26 Jan 2021 00:06 AM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 26 (ANI): A terrible late error in the box by Ahmed Jahouh rewarded Chennai’s perseverance as they held Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Monday.However, the result meant the Islanders extended their unbeaten run

Thank you very much for everything legend: Silva to Lampard

25 Jan 2021 23:03 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Chelsea defender Thiago Silva thanked Frank Lampard for ‘everything he has done to him’ at the club.Chelsea on Monday confirmed the sacking of Lampard as the head coach. The club said that the decision was taken looking at the recent results of the club.“I

Groin doesn’t look alright but we need to wait for 24-hour, says Shakib

25 Jan 2021 22:44 PM IST

Chittogram [Bangladesh], January 25 (ANI): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has to wait for the next 24-hour before knowing the full extent of the groin injury he picked up during the third ODI against West Indies.Shakib pulled up while bowling his fifth over, and left the field after receiving the

Mouma Das, Sudha Singh among 7 sportspersons awarded Padma Shri

25 Jan 2021 22:31 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Table tennis player Mouma Das and athlete Sudha Singh are among seven sportspersons awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India on the eve of the country’s 72nd Republic Day.The other five sportspersons who have been awarded the Padma Shri this year are

ODI Super League: Bangladesh moves to second place

25 Jan 2021 21:33 PM IST

Chattogram [Bangladesh], January 25 (ANI): Bangladesh have kicked off their qualification campaign for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in style, sweeping their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against the West Indies.Bangladesh displayed a spirited all-round game to defeat West Indies by 120 runs in the

Respect Chelsea’s decision to sack Lampard, says Guardiola

25 Jan 2021 21:07 PM IST

Manchester [UK], January 25 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Monday said that he respects Chelsea’s decision to sack Frank Lampard as their head coach.Chelsea FC on Monday confirmed the sacking of Frank Lampard as the head coach. The club said that the decision was taken looking at the

Ind vs Eng: Stokes arrives in Chennai, begins five-day quarantine

25 Jan 2021 19:35 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 25 (ANI): England all-rounder Ben Stokes has landed in India, and is now undergoing a five-day quarantine period in Chennai.India and England are set to lock horns in four Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The first and second Test will be played in Chennai,