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Luis Figo, Kaka Seek 'Promise' of Football in Cricket-mad Pakistan
The two legends -- who both played for Spanish club Real Madrid -- are in Pakistan for a day-long visit as part of the Wold Soccer Stars tour, aimed at grooming nascent talent through exhibition matches and coaching clinics.
AFC Asian Cup: Bold Selection Calls and the Ever-dependable Chhetri Help Register Historic Win Against Thailand
The leader led from the front with absolute nonchalance, the youth turned on the style and the Sniper hit the bull’s eye as India announced their arrival at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Poor Thailand bore the brunt and clearly hadn’t braced for it.
AFC Asian Cup: Biggest-ever Asian Cup Kicks off Saturday, India Begin Campaign Against Thailand on Day 2
The Asian Football Confederation's continental showpiece, which has seen an increase in the number of finalists from 16 to 24, kicks off with hosts United Arab Emirates taking on Bahrain in a Group A fixture at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.
Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr Set to be Discharged from Hospital
The legend celebrated his 95th birthday on December 31 in a private ward of Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here where he is recuperating following his illness.
Robert Lewandowski Envisages Ending Career at Bayern Munich
Lewandowski, however, did urge Bayern to sign up some stars to help their bid for a first Champions League trophy since 2013.
Rafael Nadal 'Satisfied' Despite Post-surgery Comeback Defeat
The Spaniard lost a tight three-setter 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 and subsequently withdrew from his third-place play-off match so as not to push his body too far too soon.
Al Ain Coach Zoran Mamic Hoping for Real Madrid Misfire in Final
The United Arab Emirates Pro League champions pulled off one of the greatest shocks in the tournament's history by knocking out Copa Libertadores winners River Plate in a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw in the semi-finals.
Hockey World Cup: Belgium Beat Netherlands in Sudden Death to Win Maiden Title
Olympic silver medallist Belgium created history by eking out a 3-2 win in the penalty shoot-out after the final match of the game's showpiece event ended in a goalless draw.
Jesus Fires as Manchester City Snatch Top Spot from Liverpool
Other than defeat to Chelsea last weekend, City have barely missed a beat without the Belgian, but the return of their player of the year in last season's record-breaking campaign is an early Christmas present for Guardiola ahead of Liverpool's visit to t...
Bale Snaps Drought as Real Madrid Edge Past Struggling Huesca
Gareth Bale ended a run of 802 minutes without a goal in La Liga as Real Madrid won 1-0 at bottom side Huesca on Sunday to climb back to within five points of leaders Barcelona.
AC Milan Fourth After Battling Back to Beat Parma
Injury-hit AC Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A on Sunday as second half goals from Patrick Cutrone and Franck Kessie saw them come from behind to beat promoted Parma 2-1.
Paul Pogba's Return Fails to Lift Lethargic United Manchester
Pogba had a disappointing afternoon as Mourinho's attacking selection failed to bring reward, although he was not alone in that.
Bengaluru FC Prevail Over FC Goa 2-1 in ISL
The win takes Bengaluru -- only unbeaten side in the ISL -- level on points with FC Goa at the top of the table with two games in hand over the Gaurs.
Lewandowski Double Leaves Bayern Munich on Verge of Last 16
The victory saw Bayern claim top spot in Group E with 10 points.
International Hockey Federation Considering Switching Back to Grass from Synthetic Surface
The FIH is also concerned about the wastage of water and do not want to be seen as a sport that wastes water. Weil pointed out that making surfaces more sustainable is something the sport’s parent body is working on.
Champions League 'Dream' Awaits Monaco Coach Thierry Henry
"We're looking for a win or a really good performance as quickly as possible."