Football
- Entertainment
Messi, SRK, Virat Kohli likely to unite for a big event in India
Hyderabad: Football is the most popular sport in the world. In India, cricket is still number one, but football has been growing very fast in the last few years. With social media,…
- Middle East
‘Can you tell us how he died?’: Salah criticises UEFA over tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’
Cairo: Egyptian Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has criticised the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for what he implied was a selective tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid, nicknamed the “Palestinian Pele”.…
- Sports
Football: New coach Khalid Jamil may be the inspiring figure that India badly needs
After decades, the Indian football team players will have an Indian coach to guide them. The man who has been selected for this task is Khalid Jamil, a 48- year-old former midfield…
- Hyderabad
FIFA launches talent academy in Hyderabad, 1st for girls
Hyderabad: FIFA on Saturday, launched its first talent academy for youngsters in India in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), aiming to provide elite training to talented footballers in the…
- Middle East
Kuwait-born Jamil becomes 1st Indian in 13 years to coach India’s men’s football team
Kuwait: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has named Kuwait-born Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, making him the first Indian in 13 years…
- Sports
Like father, like son: Thiago Messi is preparing to step into his father’s boots
In international football, the glare of the spotlights is usually focussed on the top-level leagues. These include the English Premier League, the La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and the UEFA Champions League.…
- Opinions
At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes ‘Money Machine’; becomes highest paid player in history
At the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the richest sportsperson in history. He has renewed his contract with Al Nassr Football Club of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a mind-boggling sum.…
- Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo extends stay at Saudi club Al Nassr until 2027
New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo has ended months of speculation over his club’s future by signing a contract extension with Al Nassr that will keep him at the Saudi Arabian club until 2027.…
- Sports
Three Iranian superstars enriched Indian football and awed the audiences
Throughout history, relations between India and Persia were marked by diplomatic, commercial, and cultural exchanges. The ties stretch back to ancient times and the cultural synthesis that emerged influenced Indian literature, architecture,…
- Sports
Football: Egyptian King Mo Salah rules English football; what qualities make him great?
We have often heard the famous quote from Shakespeare, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, popularly called Mo Salah and…
- Hyderabad
Legendary Hyderabad footballer DMK Afzal passes away
Hyderabad: Legendary Hyderabad footballer and 1962 Asian Games gold medallist from the city DMK Afzal passed away on Wednesday, May 7. He had represented Hyderabad Sporting Club in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh…
- Featured News
Football fever building up as ‘Messi Magic’ is set to unfold on Indian soil this year
A wave of excitement is sweeping across football circles in India. Fans are eagerly awaiting a great moment that will unfold in a few months. The Indian football team’s performance has touched…
- Featured News
Conquest of hearts and minds: Nadia fled Afghanistan and became an inspirational figure in Europe
Female footballer Nadia Nadim, who fled from Afghanistan along with her family when she was a child, is making waves in European society today. She is not only one of Europe’s leading…
- Featured News
Is Sunil Chhetri the only good footballer among 1.4 billion people in India?
The chief coach of the Indian football team, Manolo Marquez has persuaded the 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri to come out of international retirement and once again don the nation’s jersey in matches against…
- Featured News
Football: ‘I am the best’ comment by Ronaldo sparks heated debate worldwide
In a moment of boastfulness, Cristiano Ronaldo made a remark which has created a furore in football circles throughout the world. He said: “I do everything in football. I play well with…
