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Argentinas Lionel Messi, front competes for the ball during the group D match between Argentina and Nigeria at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina scrapes into round of 16 with 2-1 win

Argentina will play France in the last 16 in Kazan on Saturday and Messi's ambition of a first world title is still...

27 Jun 2018 2:51 AM IST

The cricket crazy country has been gripped by the Fifa fever. Toni Krooss last minute goal was a comeback into the World Cup for the defending champion, Germany.

NCR cafes encash football fever

Amidst the busy lanes of CP, another cafe, Smoke On Water, screens live matches for fans over the big screen.

25 Jun 2018 1:09 AM IST

Dinu Alex, who hails from Arumanoor village near Kottayam, was last seen by his parents watching late night football match at his home.(Photo: Facebook screengrab/Dinu Alex)

Kerala football fan, who went missing after Argentina's defeat, found...

30-year-old Dinu Joseph left a note saying he was upset with Argentina's 3-0 loss to Croatia and was going to end his...

24 Jun 2018 11:21 AM IST

Father of Alex said his son was a great fan of Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, which has just one point from two games in so far in the world cup in Russia.(Photo: Facebook)

Lionel Messi fan from Kerala leaves home with suicide note after...

A search was on for Dinu Alex, missing since he left his home after Argentina suffered a 0-3 rout against Croatia.

23 Jun 2018 1:42 PM IST

Virat Kohli's Tussaud debut

The wax statue was crafted with over 200 measure-ments and pictures.

7 Jun 2018 1:01 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi reacts during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Venezuela in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo: AP)

Argentina coach mum on Lionel Messi's future

Local media had claimed Lionel Messi asked to be excused from international duty for Argentina's four remaining...

23 Aug 2018 1:58 AM IST

Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez celebrate a goal. DC File Photo.

To keep pace with Suarez and Messi is not easy, Saviola warns Martinez

Lautaro Martinez has been one of the stars of Serie A in 2019-20, scoring 16 goals in 31 appearances before the...

29 April 2020 12:12 PM IST

Former Barcelona football player Xavi Hernandez and his wife Nuria Cunillera. AFP Photo

Xavi Hernandez donates 1 million euros to Barcelona hospital

Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol are among several Spanish sports stars to have donated or led...

4 April 2020 9:18 PM IST

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez. AP Photo

Luis Suarez 'hurt' by criticism of Barca players' pay cut delay

Footballers across Europe's top leagues came under fire as some clubs have made cuts to their non-playing staff or their...

3 April 2020 11:57 AM IST

In a stellar campaign from the Real Madrid star saw him score 42 goals across all competitions as Madrid added La Liga title to their defence of their Champions League crown. (Photo:AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi; Gianluigi Buffon to claim 'Best...

Ronaldo scooped the award after helping his side to the Champions League glory in 2016-17, scoring 12 goals in the...

25 Aug 2017 12:57 PM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi, Augusto Fernandez and Angel Di Maria at a training session in Ezeiza. (Photo: AFP)

Argentina, Uruguay in tectonic clash

Colombia are second in the standings on 24 points while Uruguay and Chile occupy the other two automatic spots on 23...

31 Aug 2017 5:38 AM IST

For three years the MSN Messi, Suarez and Neymar formed a thrilling front line arguably unrivalled in football history. In 110 matches together, they scored a combined 228 goals. (Photo: AFP)

What next for cash rich but Neymar-less Barcelona?

In Neymar's departing words: I made a trio with Messi and Suarez that made history. Conquered everything an athlete can...

5 Aug 2017 1:56 AM IST