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Lionel Messi's Statue To Be Placed At CONMEBOL Football Headquarters - In Pics

South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Monday presented the the 35-year-old Lionel Messi with a statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona....

28 March 2023

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Why Indonesia's Announcement To Penalise Premarital Sex Is Not Unprecedented

Among India's neighbours itself, Pakistan has blacklisted premarital sex under the Hudood Ordinance, and is punishable up to five years in prison. In Afghanistan, the Taliban punishes 'offenders' of pre-marital sex and...

02 December 2022

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Arrives In Doha To Attend FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

The vice president's visit would be an opportunity to join a close and friendly country Qatar as it hosts a major sporting event and also to acknowledge the role played and support extended by Indians in this World Cup, an...

20 November 2022

A passerby walks past a mural of Pele hugging Diego Maradona.

Pele's Family Gathers At Hospital In Sao Paulo

Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé's cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care”.

25 December 2022

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Qatari Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi Welcomes LGBTQ Community To Catch FIFA World Cup But Queer Fans Are Not Buying It

Qatari law prohibits same-sex sexual relations between men, even if consensual. Penalties include lashing, lengthy prison sentences and/or deportation for foreign nationals. There is no law criminalizing same-sex sexual...

30 November 2022

Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar To Attend FIFA World Cup Inauguration In Qatar

The vice president's visit would be an opportunity to join a close and friendly country Qatar as it hosts a major sporting event and also to acknowledge the role played and support extended by Indians in this World Cup, the...

18 November 2022

Deepika Padukone at the FIFA World Cup finale

Deepika Padukone Talks About Her Much-Criticised Outfit From FIFA World Cup Final, Says ‘it's Really Comfortable’

At the FIFA World Cup finale, Deepika Padukone presented the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy before the match began.

19 December 2022

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Manya Narang, Salim-Sulaiman

Manya Narang, Salim-Sulaiman To Perform At Bollywood Musical Festival At FIFA World Cup 2022

Manya Narang will join Salim-Sulaiman at the Bollywood Musical festival in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

05 November 2022

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03 November 2022
Sports: Where The Weak Take On The Mighty And Humble Them

Sports: Where The Weak Take On The Mighty And Humble Them

More than the display of jingoism and chauvinism, sports is about the weak taking on the mighty and humbling them


29 September 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Denmark Unveil 'Protest' Kits Criticising Qatar's Human Rights Record

FIFA World Cup 2022: Denmark Unveil 'Protest' Kits Criticising Qatar's Human Rights Record

Designs from Hummel include one to honour migrant workers. 'The color of mourning,' kit manufacturer said in a post on Instagram releasing the black...


28 September 2022
Football World Cup 2022: Qatar Tests Out Massive Bus Fleet

Football World Cup 2022: Qatar Tests Out Massive Bus Fleet

Thani Al Zarraa, who is overseeing transport preparations, said some 4,000 buses will be used during the World Cup, which begins November 20.


22 September 2022
Germany's 2022 FIFA World Cup Preparations Overshadowed By Coronavirus Fears

Germany's 2022 FIFA World Cup Preparations Overshadowed By Coronavirus Fears

Germany captain Manuel Neuer and his Bayern Munich teammate Leon Goretzka have already left team hotel after testing positive for COVID-19. Julian Brandt also...


17 September 2022
Marco Reus Stretchered Off After Serious Injury, FIFA World Cup 2022 In Doubt

Marco Reus Stretchered Off After Serious Injury, FIFA World Cup 2022 In Doubt

Marco Reus was in tears after bending his right ankle unnaturally in a challenge for the ball with Schalke's Florian Flick.


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13 September 2022
2022 FIFA World Cup: Wales Hand Rob Page Four-Year Deal Ahead Of Mega Showpiece In Qatar

2022 FIFA World Cup: Wales Hand Rob Page Four-Year Deal Ahead Of Mega Showpiece In Qatar

Rog Page took over the role of Wales head coach on interim basis after Ryan Giggs went on leave in November on charges of domestic violence.


26 August 2022
UEFA Champions League Draw: Barcelona In Group Of Death - Teams, Groups, Matchdays

UEFA Champions League Draw: Barcelona In Group Of Death - Teams, Groups, Matchdays

A total of 32 teams will compete in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 tournament proper. Here's all you need to know.


19 August 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Ticket Sales Reach 2.45 Million

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ticket Sales Reach 2.45 Million

FIFA said 520,000 tickets were bought in a first-come, first-served phase of sales that closed this week.


10 August 2022
Football World Cup: FIFA Likely To Change Qatar 2022 Start Date

Football World Cup: FIFA Likely To Change Qatar 2022 Start Date

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to open on Nov. 21, a Monday, with the Netherlands facing Senegal at 1 p.m. local time in Doha.


24 June 2022
FIFA Retrial: PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi Acquitted Again; Jerome Valcke Guilty Of Forgery

FIFA Retrial: PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi Acquitted Again; Jerome Valcke Guilty Of Forgery

Nasser Al-Khelaifi was cleared again of a charge of incitement to commit criminal mismanagement for allowing Jerome Valcke to use a vacation home.


24 June 2022
Qatar 2022: FIFA Allows 26-Man Squads For Pandemic-Era Football World Cup

Qatar 2022: FIFA Allows 26-Man Squads For Pandemic-Era Football World Cup

Adding three players to the typical World Cup roster follows UEFA doing the same for the European Championship last year.


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24 June 2022
Live Streaming Of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022: Date, Time, Venue, Teams, Pots, How To Watch Live

Live Streaming Of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022: Date, Time, Venue, Teams, Pots, How To Watch Live

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 will take its final shape with the official draw on June 24. Here's all you need to know.


21 June 2022
Ryan Giggs Quits As Wales Football Team Head Coach Ahead Of Domestic Violence Trial

Ryan Giggs Quits As Wales Football Team Head Coach Ahead Of Domestic Violence Trial

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against his former girlfriend from August 2017 to November 2020.


21 June 2022
Poland Cuts Russia-Based Footballer Maciej Rybus Out Of 2022 FIFA World Cup Plans

Poland Cuts Russia-Based Footballer Maciej Rybus Out Of 2022 FIFA World Cup Plans

Maciej Rybus signed a new two-year contract with Spartak Moscow on June 11 and has spent almost a decade playing for Russian football clubs. He is also married...


18 June 2022
FIFA Shoots 'Special Series' With India Football Captain Sunil Chhetri As Part Of Regional Content Initiative

FIFA Shoots 'Special Series' With India Football Captain Sunil Chhetri As Part Of Regional Content Initiative

Sunil Chhetri equalled Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas’ tally of 84 international goals when he scored against Hong Kong in an AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifying...


17 June 2022
Sunil Chhetri: India's 'Eternal Captain' Does It Again

Sunil Chhetri: India's 'Eternal Captain' Does It Again

India qualified for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. But Sunil Chhetri acknowledged that there were problems in Indian football.


16 June 2022
Sunil Chhetri Heaps High Praise For India Head Coach Igor Stimac, Says ‘One Of The Best Managers To Play Under’

Sunil Chhetri Heaps High Praise For India Head Coach Igor Stimac, Says ‘One Of The Best Managers To Play Under’

Under Igor Stimac, the Indian football team qualified for the historic AFC Asian Cup 2023 by finishing as Group D toppers with three wins in the qualifying...


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