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Kenya legend calls time on 23-year career

Kenya all-rounder Collins Obuya, who played a starring role in their dream ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2003 campaign, has retired.

Mario Zagallo, Brazilian football legend, dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, who won four football World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92.

Brazil sack Diniz as coach

Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.

A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele

In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.

Resurgent Australia stand between India and 3rd title

India and Australia have faced off in some of the most engaging contests in recent times and a new chapter to their rivalry will be added when they contest 50-over cricket’s ultimate glory in Sunday’s World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Kohli climbs the highest pedestal

It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.

Kohli, Shami guide India to cusp of glory

India’s Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match yesterday to march into the World Cup final.

‘Pitch switch’ controversy at Wankhede

The World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday was being played on a used pitch, sparking concerns the tournament hosts had tried to manipulate conditions in their favour.

Kohli scores record 50th ODI hundred

He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

Messi reportedly agrees to stay at PSG

Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup triumph by agreeing to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, local media claimed Wednesday, as he attempts to steer the French side to an elusive Champions League title.

December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

‘It's crazy, it's incredible’

Hundreds of thousands - millions by some estimates - of ecstatic Argentines flooded onto the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday to cheer the country's World Cup-winning soccer squad led by Lionel Messi after their plane landed in the pre-dawn hours.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

The queen of Sultanpur

Adhora Khan is a promising silver-screen actress of the new generation. As of now, three of her films have already been released.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Africa’s achievements in the FIFA World Cup over the years

The African teams can go head-to-head with the powerhouses of football.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Enjoy World Cup screenings, responsibly

Fans will naturally enjoy themselves to the fullest during public screenings, but they must ensure it’s done sensibly.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Top 5 Stories today

From BNP rally to World, here's everything you need to know.

November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022

5 shocking moments in the history of football

Some moments perfectly capture the ups and downs of the feelings football fans experience and make us fall in love with the game all over again. No other sport can truly elicit such a wide range of feelings from its followers at every turn of the clock. The game’s capacity to change tears into joy and vice versa at each move is what makes these moments historical.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Why do players like Neymar get fouled so often?

Opposition defenders ganging up on players like Neymar is nothing new.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Here’s everything you need to know about VAR technology

In this article, we'll give you all the information you need to know about the video system and how and when it can affect the referee's judgement in crunch situations.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Germany-Japan a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany

The Germany-Japan World Cup match on Wednesday prompted record access numbers for Japanese online streaming platform Abema, while viewership in Germany more than halved from the national team's opening match four years ago, data showed.