Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina will enthrall their millions of fans in India during their visit in October this year for an international friendly, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Wednesday. Argentina clinched their third FIFA World Cup at Qatar 2022 and qualified for their title defence in the 2026 edition by beating traditional…
(Credit: X/@MamataOfficial) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday received a jersey signed by Argentinian football player Lionel Messi.Taking to X, Banerjee said, “Football is a passion that runs through my veins, much like every person in Bengal who has ever kicked a ball on the ‘para’ fields. Today, that passion found…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Argentina’s footballing maestro Lionel Messi will not feature in the national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil, as announced by coach Lionel Scaloni on Monday. The 37-year-old was absent from the 25-man squad, raising questions among fans and media alike. Despite speculation, the Argentine Football Association (AFA)…
L-R: India and Pakistan cricketers after the Champions Trophy match; PM Narendra Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared his thoughts on the intense cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan, emphasising India’s remarkable record against their arch-rivals in international competitions. Modi’s comments came during his appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, where he…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during a CONCACAF Champions Cup match. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to action on Thursday night, coming off the bench to score Inter Miami’s second goal in a 2-0 victory over Jamaica’s Cavalier FC. The win sealed a 4-0 aggregate triumph and…
Sunil Chhetri (Photo: @chetrisunil11 on X) NEW DELHI: “SUNIL CHHETRI IS BACK,” announced the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on their official X (formerly Twitter) account almost a week ago. The all-caps post of Chhetri’s return included an Indian flag and a message: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Lionel Messi and Inter Miami‘s quest for the MLS Cup came to a shocking end on Saturday night, as Atlanta United delivered a stunning 3-2 upset in the first round of the playoffs, sending the top-seeded team home earlier than anyone expected. Jamal Thiare scored twice, and Bartosz Slisz’s header in…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola (Photo Credits: Getty Images/Reuters) NEW DELHI: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola‘s recent comments on the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have sparked a fresh wave of discussion and debate in the world of football.Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, the Spaniard opened up on a…
Rodri (Image credit: Ballon d’Or) NEW DELHI: In a historic moment for Spanish football, Manchester City midfielder Rodri was crowned the winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award on Monday. The 28-year-old Madrid native beat out strong contenders Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to claim the coveted prize. Rodri’s exceptional performances…
Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati (Reuters Photo) The world’s football elite will gather in Paris on Monday for the 2023/24 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Real Madrid‘s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati emerging as the frontrunners for the prestigious awards.In the men’s category, this year’s shortlist marks the first since 2003 without Lionel Messi or…
