Top 7 most-followed sports stars on Instagram: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli lead the way | Off the field News – Times of India

The most-followed sports personalities on social media platform Instagram are commanding massive online audiences. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list with over 638 million followers, followed by Lionel Messi at 504 million.Virat Kohli stands as the most followed Asian with 270 million followers. Other top sports personalities include Neymar, LeBron James, Kylian Mbappe, and David Beckham,…

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Mauricio Pochettino appointed as head coach of US men’s national soccer team ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup | Football News – Times of India

Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday. Pochettino, 52, takes over from Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed in July after the team’s poor performance in the Copa America.Pochettino, a former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris…

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How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated Ballon d’Or for two decades before missing out on 2024 nominees list | Football News – Times of India

For the first time since 2003, football’s most illustrious prize, the Ballon d’Or, will not feature the names of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The omission of these two football giants, who have defined a generation of football and shared an unparalleled rivalry, marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new…

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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s iconic World Cup walk celebration recreated by … | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s iconic ‘walk’ trophy celebration at the T20 World Cup became a memorable moment in cricket history. After leading India to victory, Rohit emulated Lionel Messi‘s famous World Cup-winning walk, which Messi had performed in June 2022 after Argentina’s triumph over France in the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar. Rohit’s slow…

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Cristiano Ronaldo honoured as UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, was honoured by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin with a special award. This recognition took place on Thursday, 29 August, during the inaugural 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 36-team league phase draw ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The award celebrates Ronaldo’s outstanding…

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Stadium emptied after chaos and crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in men’s Olympic football opener | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Wednesday’s match between Morocco and Argentina in the men’s Olympic football tournament was marked by a tumultuous sequence of events that culminated in a 2-1 victory for Morocco. The game, which was the opener for both teams, descended into chaos following a disallowed late equalizer for Argentina and was further disrupted by crowd…

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‘Virat Kohli up there with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’: Former Kiwi skipper hails India superstar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has showered praise on former India captain Virat Kohli, describing him as a “global superstar in the world of sports,” transcending cricket alone.Kohli, who boasts a massive fan following on social media, has garnered admiration not only for his cricketing prowess but also for his broader impact…

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Where does Cristiano Ronaldo stand on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes? Here’s the top-10! | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo once again claimed the top spot on Forbes‘ list of highest-paid athletes, marking his fourth time achieving this feat. Following his move to Saudi-backed Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s estimated total earnings reached approximately $260 million, a record-breaking figure for a soccer player.His on-field earnings accounted for $200 million, with an additional $60 million…

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