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…
NEW DELHI: The 33rd Olympic Games commenced with a captivating opening ceremony in Paris on Friday, transforming the city into an immense stage. The legendary Seine River became the course for the athletes’ procession, highlighting France’s rich cultural tapestry, revolutionary essence, exceptional artisanship, and architectural legacy.Breaking from tradition, the mesmerizing spectacle began with the ‘Parade…
Parisians are slowly waking up to the fact that the Olympics are home…PARIS: “This way, sir.” The tall, burly man flashed a huge smile outside the Main Press Centre at the Palais des Congrès in Porte Maillot. “Which country? Oh India. Viva India.” He kept smiling, shook hands and then suddenly turned serious. “We need…
