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FIFA President accuses ‘western hypocrisy’ over Qatar criticism
Doha: One day away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which Qatar will host, FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused Western countries of ‘hypocritical’ moral lessons directed at Qatar, which is under widespread…
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Dubai police issue rules for fans
Abu Dhabi: Dubai police on Saturday issued rules for fans celebrating FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – which starts Sunday, November 20. “Dubai welcomes you during the World Cup. Enjoy our city…
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FIFA WC 2022: France’s Karim Benzema ruled out of tournament due to muscle tear
Paris: French football star Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar after suffering a muscle tear in his left thigh, which forced him to leave…
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BCCI announces adoption of upgraded digitalisation for digital payment interface
Mumbai: In a major boost towards ensuring the seamless transfer and dissemination of funds to players and state associations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), under the stewardship of…
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Secunderabad gave legendary goalkeeper Thangaraj to India
In football, the goalkeeper is the base on which the team stands. No team can succeed if the goalkeeper is weak. And many of India’s outstanding performances in the 1950s and 1960s were…
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In a first, women referees at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Doha: Ambition and self-realization do not know the difference between a man and a woman. Whoever has the will and determination will reach his goal. With these words, women’s arbitration in the world…
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Everyone needed a break: Ashwin defends Dravid’s absence from NZ tour
New Delhi: Veteran India off-spinner R Ashwin has defended India head coach Rahul Dravid’s absence from the New Zealand tour, saying the support staff “needed a break” after putting in extensive work…
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Qatar bans sale of alcohol in and around World Cup stadiums
Doha: In a surprising decision, about 48 hours before the start of the World Cup, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) announced the ban on selling alcohol in the World Cup…
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Saudi woman wins bronze in World Taekwondo Championship
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s citizen Donia Abu Talib on Thursday won the bronze medal in the category of 49 kg in 2022 World Taekwondo Championship in the Mexican City of…
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T20 World Cup fallout: BCCI sacks entire Chetan Sharma-led selection committee
New Delhi: The BCCI on Friday sacked the four-member senior national selection committee led by Chetan Sharma after the Indian cricket team failed to reach the final of the T20 World Cup…
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Ind vs NZ: First T20I called off due to rain
Wellington: The first T20 International of the three-match series between India and New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled as incessant rain made the ground unplayable here on Friday.…
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Sania Mirza’s latest Instagram move confirms her divorce?
Hyderabad: Sports stars Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik have been the major topic of discussion on the internet, lately. Rumour mills have it that the couple has called it quits and the…
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Cover shoulders, knees: Qatar’s stadium guidelines for FIFA watchers
Doha: In a decision that has garnered criticism from across the world, the Qatar government issued attire guidelines for fans visiting the Middle-Eastern country for FIFA World Cup 2022. In a statement…
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IPL 2023 mini auction: Know list of released, retained players ahead of event
Mumbai: IPL 2023 mini auction is scheduled to be held next month in Kochi. Ahead of the event, franchises announced the list of released and retained players along with the available purse…
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IND vs NZ, 1st T20I: Toss delayed due to rain in Wellington
Wellington: In the first game of the three-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, the toss has been delayed due to rain here at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Friday. “There…