Super Cup final | A fascinating final beckons as Odisha takes on an excellent Bengaluru

Super Cup final | A fascinating final beckons as Odisha takes on an excellent Bengaluru

The big prize: Simon Grayson, Sunil Chhetri, Victor Rodriguez and Clifford Miranda posing with the Super Cup on the eve of the final between Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC at Kozhikode. | Photo Credit: K. RAGESH During the press conference ahead of the Super Cup final, Clifford Miranda explained why an Indian coach, like him, […]

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Saka double against Palace sends Arsenal eight points clear

Saka double against Palace sends Arsenal eight points clear

Arsenal will head into the international break eight points clear in the Premier League title race after Bukayo Saka scored twice in a 4-1 home defeat of Crystal Palace on Sunday. With chasers Manchester City otherwise engaged this weekend in the FA Cup, Arsenal took full advantage with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring and Granit […]

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‘Ted Lasso’ season 3 review: Coach Lasso kicks off the season with an ambitious storyline

‘Ted Lasso’ season 3 review: Coach Lasso kicks off the season with an ambitious storyline

Nick Mohammed and Jason Sudeikis in a still from ‘Ted Lasso’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement We are back with another Premier League season in Ted Lassoland, and the newly-promoted AFC Richmond is starting off at the bottom. Underground really, if you take into account the first 10 minutes in which the pun-loving coach from […]

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UCL 2022/23 quarter-final draw reveals fate for Man City, Real Madrid

UCL 2022/23 quarter-final draw reveals fate for Man City, Real Madrid

A giant replica of the UEFA Champions League trophy. The UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid will play Chelsea in the quarterfinals of the 2022-23 season, while reigning Premier League champions Manchester City has been drawn against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. | Photo Credit: AP The UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid will play Chelsea […]

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Review of Luciano Wernicke’s The Most Incredible World Cup Stories: Football snapshots

Review of Luciano Wernicke’s The Most Incredible World Cup Stories: Football snapshots

Right from the inaugural 1930 edition that host Uruguay won to the previous 2018 championship in Russia, the author highlights the anecdotes that nourish the Beautiful Game’s veins. The tango between racing feet and a ball is the most elemental of sport. There is a lightness like riding a bike on highways and equally has […]

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AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

AIFF logo. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu photo library India on Monday withdrew its bid to stage the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) declaring that hosting big-ticket events is not among its “strategic priorities” at this juncture. India and Saudi Arabia were the only two countries left as […]

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Biggest FIFA World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

Biggest FIFA World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Sunday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Odds-on favourite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Odds-on favourite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener

Brazil’s Neymar, center, Vinicius Junior, left, and Lucas Paqueta practice during a training session at the Grand Hamad stadium, in Doha, Qatar. Brazil will play their first match in the World Cup against Serbia on November 24. | Photo Credit: AP Brazil are keeping their cards close to their chest under the spotlight of being […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Big loss for France as Hernandez may miss rest of season

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Big loss for France as Hernandez may miss rest of season

France’s Lucas Hernandez is helped off the pitch during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Australia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. | Photo Credit: AP Another one of France’s 2018 World Cup-winning team is injured and was ruled out of the title defense on Wednesday, and likely […]

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Guardiola extends Manchester City deal to 2025

Guardiola extends Manchester City deal to 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. | Photo Credit: Reuters Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2025, the club announced on November 23. The 51-year-old has guided City to four league titles, four League Cups and the FA Cup since taking […]

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