Football
- Featured News
Football magician Mohammed Salim captured hearts of people in Scotland
Who was the first Indian footballer to play for a European football club? Very few people in India will be able to answer this question correctly. He was a Kolkata-based football player…
- Kerala
Muslim body laments craze for soccer among youth in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: An influential Sunni Muslim body in Kerala on Friday came out against soccer-crazy Muslim youth in the state who have erected huge cutouts of star players in support of their teams…
- Entertainment
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi’s fee per Instagram post
Hyderabad: One of the top football players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is making headlines for quitting Manchester United, has now achieved a new milestone on social media. He became the…
- Sports
After interview debacle, Ronaldo, Manchester United part ways
Manchester United legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially left the club by mutual consent and with immediate effect, the club said on Tuesday. Due to his recent interview with British journalist Piers Morgan,…
- Sports
Pakistan made Al Rihla footballs are flying high at the Qatar World Cup
The Pakistan football team may not be participating in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar but the country has made its presence felt at the mega event in another way. The footballs that…
- Middle East
Qatar World Cup: Croatian forward Kramaric happy with World Cup timing and conditions
Doha: Croatia’s veteran forward Andrej Kramaric said on Monday that conditions in Qatar for the World Cup finals were much better than he had expected. The days prior to the World Cup…
- Middle East
Iran football team refuses to sing national anthem before FIFA match
Doha: Iranian football team players on Monday refused to sing the national anthem before FIFA World Cup match against England, in solidarity with the ongoing protests in Iran, following the death of…
- India
Houses in Argentine colours, huge cutouts of players on display as Kerala gears up for World Cup
Thiruvananthapuram: Houses in Argentine colours, huge cutouts of Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and Cristiano Ronaldo and fans, donning jerseys of their favourite teams, are on display in various parts of Kerala, which…
- Middle East
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…
- Telangana
Telangana: How migrating to Gulf countries has helped rural folk
In Beerpur village of Jagtial district, D Narsiah, 61, works in agriculture fields. He owns around two acres of farm land acquired at a cost of Rs 3 lakh that he managed…
- Hyderabad
Doctors at Hyderabad hospital remove football-sized kidney tumour
Hyderabad: Doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) in Hyderabad have successfully removed a football-sized kidney tumour weighing 10 ks to save the life of a 53-year-old man. This…
- Middle East
Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
Doha: Qatar’s decision to launch itself into hosting the 2022 World Cup was a head-scratcher from the start. Why, some wondered, would a Middle Eastern kingdom with fewer than 3 million people…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Noor Mohammed was the pride of Indian football; he passed away in penury
At the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, the Indian team came fourth in the football championship. It was India’s best ever performance and has never been bettered till now. In fact after…
- Hyderabad
Boat sinking: For many years Hyderabad ruled Indian football with breathtaking talent
In which sport has Hyderabad produced the best players? Some might say badminton. Some others would say cricket. But it is football that stands out with flying colours. In cricket, there have…
- World
Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or, Putellas retains women’s trophy
Paris: French striker Karim Benzema claimed the 2022 Ballon d’Or here after a dazzling season with Real Madrid which saw the Spanish giants win both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.…
