Football
- 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…
- India
FIFA assesses Gachibowli Stadium for football academy
Hyderabad: A FIFA and AIFF delegation, along with officials from the Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG), visited Hyderabad’s GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli on Wednesday, February 26, to assess its suitability for…
- Middle East
No alcohol allowed at 2034 World Cup, confirms Saudi ambassador
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK), Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that no alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In…
- Tollywood News
Naatu Naatu fever hits Ronaldo, Neymar and Tevez – photo viral
Hyderabad: Jr NTR, the Telugu superstar who gained global recognition with RRR, has once again made headlines. This time, FIFA gave him a surprising shoutout on Instagram, and fans couldn’t be happier.…
- Featured News
Legendary Ronaldo wishes to score 1000 goals before saying goodbye to soccer; he turns 40 on Feb 5
The Portuguese powerhouse Cristiano Ronaldo will turn 40 on Feb 5, 2025. The fact that he is still playing football at the topmost international level is a testimony to the amazing fitness…
- Featured News
A new era begins in 2025: Kylian Mbappe may eclipse Ronaldo and Messi
The year 2025 is likely to see the further rise of Kylian Mbappe who seems ready to take over the unofficial title of World’s Best footballer from the ageing Cristiano Ronaldo and…
