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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Rude awakening for Indian girls

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, without a point earned or even a goal scored so far. But was it even an attainable or realistic dream to expect the Indian girls to go further in a competition that they qualified for only by virtue of being the hosts? And to add to that, the squad only had months to prepare for their first international competition, which also happens to be the biggest competition in the world for the agegroup. The frustration and disappointment in the voice of India coach Thomas Dennerby — a veteran in the world of women’s football — at the press conference after his wards’ 0-3 defeat to Morocco on Friday, said it all.

Benzema expected to win Ballon d’Or after exploits with Real Madrid

PARIS: Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favorite to win the men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago. There are 30 nominees, but the Real Madrid striker is the outstanding candidate after his remarkable performances last season helped his club win the Champions League and La Liga. Benzema scored an astonishing 44 goals in 46 games for his club including 15 in the Champions League.

Manchester United Star Mason Greenwood Charged With Attempted Rape

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, prosecutors said on Saturday. The 21-year-old England international is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday facing three counts relating to the same woman. The player was first held in January over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

FIFA urged to commit to compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers

FIFA has been asked to respond to calls for a compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers in Qatar by the end of the month.

Uihlein leads LIV Golf in Jeddah by 1 shot from Koepka

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY: Peter Uihlein takes a one-shot lead going into the final day of the LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah after a 7-under 63 in the second round on Saturday.

Juventus wins derby at Torino to relieve pressure on Allegri

MILAN, Italy: Juventus relieved a bit of the pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri by beating Torino 1-0 in a Serie A derby on Saturday. Dušan Vlahović scored 16 minutes from time for a Juventus side which have been struggling. Juventus had been in a punitive retreat following an embarrassing defeat at Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Tuesday, three days after a loss to AC Milan.

Leicester held by Palace, Forest sink to bottom of the Premier League

LONDON: Leicester edged off the bottom of the Premier League despite drawing a blank in a goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday as Nottingham Forest fell to the foot of the table after losing 1-0 at Wolves.

Tottenham top Everton in best top-flight start since 1963

MANCHESTER, England: The Antonio Conte effect is truly taking hold at Tottenham. A 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday secured Tottenham’s best start in the English Premier League era after 10 games. Their 23 points moved Spurs level with second-placed Manchester City and represented their highest tally at this stage since 1963.

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Rude awakening for Indian girls

Benzema expected to win Ballon d’Or after exploits with Real Madrid

Manchester United Star Mason Greenwood Charged With Attempted Rape

FIFA urged to commit to compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers

Uihlein leads LIV Golf in Jeddah by 1 shot from Koepka

Juventus wins derby at Torino to relieve pressure on Allegri

Leicester held by Palace, Forest sink to bottom of the Premier League

Tottenham top Everton in best top-flight start since 1963