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England beat Denmark in the semi-finals of the European Football Cup and will now play Italy in the final on Sunday. (Representational Image: AFP)

Farrukh Dhondy | Adieu fair play: Sportsmanship under threat in...

For some viewers in that room, the game had turned into a metaphorical political war

17 July 2021 12:49 AM IST

People pose for photos next to a giant replica on the World Cup trophy in front of Stadium 974 on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Football proves the great leveller

Sporting tales often become most interesting when the mice roar in the face of the lions

5 Dec 2022 12:15 AM IST

A still from the Gillette advertisement, insinuating sexual harassment at workplace.

Kishwar Desai | Top bizmen felled by hubris & lust...

Will Gulf sheikh take over ManU?

18 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

Gaizka Mendieta

Spain should stick to midfield-oriented strategy'

The midfielders are very important for Spain because we give importance to the ball.

11 March 2018 12:11 AM IST

Minerva Punjab defeated Churchill Bros 1-0 in their final league match to lift the trophy.

Minerva win shows I-League alive and kicking

Minerva have so far contributed 30 players to different age groups of the national team.

9 March 2018 12:18 AM IST

Craig Pawson disallows a West Brom goal after consulting with VAR, during a match with Liverpool. (Photo: AP)

VAR and football

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

4 March 2018 12:18 AM IST

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Santosh Trophy: Bengal, Kerala off to impressive starts

Das scored his first off a corner from the rebound and headed in nine minutes later.

20 March 2018 12:16 AM IST

The Football Fanatics Essential Guide, 2018 World Cup special, Hachette, pp 252, Rs 250

Russian tryst with football's extravaganza, at a glance

Till finals day in Moscow on July 15 then, read on, share and enjoy this offering.

5 May 2018 1:47 AM IST

Several studies have found suicides rocketing after a World Cup defeat. (Photo: AP)

Football fans: Here's a World Cup health warning

Study shows psychological triggers such as stress, anxiety, and anger -- emotions sports fan can relate to -- can cause...

9 Jun 2018 9:49 AM IST

Last season Romelu Lukaku became the first Everton player since Bob Latchford to score 25 goals in two consecutive seasons in all competitions. (Photo: AP)

Poverty fired World Cup dreams, says Lukaku

Lukaku started the tournament in spectacular style, scoring two goals against Panama for the Red Devils.

30 Jun 2018 12:12 AM IST

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How football training makes school girls fit and healthy

Schoolgirls can achieve lower blood pressure and stronger muscles.

8 Jun 2018 3:10 PM IST

With 64 matches played across 12 stadiums in 11 cities spanning the European part of Russia, the World Cup offers an abundance of potential places to strike, CTC warns. (Photo: AP)

Security experts warn about IS group posing threat to 2018 FIFA World...

Alarm bells have been ringing since disturbing photo-montages began to appear on social media late last year.

7 Jun 2018 4:36 PM IST