1990 WORLD CUP
Soccer: History littered with poor starts that turned into success
England's greatest triumph, winning the World Cup in 1966, came after they were panned for a feeble opening goalless draw against Uruguay, with manager Alf Ramsey setting a 58-year template for justifying the team's efforts in the face of media criticism. In the 1986 World Cup dire England lost to Portugal and drew 0-0 with Morocco. Only after injuries and a suspension did coach Bobby Robson finally set fan-favourite Glenn Hoddle free and they were transformed, exiting unluckily in the quarter-finals via Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal and brilliant second.
Why WV Raman's credentials also deserve attention for head coach’s job
Raman played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs but it is not on the back of this that he is the best candidate for the job. After all, cricket is littered with examples of players with glittering playing records who did not come good as coaches. Equally, there are those who did not play as much as they should have — and this is certainly true of Raman — who have the ability to get the best out of players.
Former Italian footballer Roberto Baggio robbed by armed assailants while watching Euro 2024
Roberto Baggio and his family faced major trouble as they were robbed off jewelry, luxury watches and cash, by a group of armed robbers who barged in and held them at gunpoint. At the time of the robbery, the former Italian forward was watching a Euro 2024 clash between Spain and Italy
Huge fan of Bumrah, don't want a thing be changed in his unorthodox action: Ambrose
Curtly Ambrose, a legendary Caribbean fast bowler, expressed admiration for Jasprit Bumrah and advised against altering his unique bowling action despite past stress fractures. Ambrose emphasized that injury risks are inherent for all fast bowlers and praised Bumrah's effectiveness across formats. He highlighted the impact of excessive cricket on player burnout and reaffirmed Test cricket's status as the pinnacle of the sport. Ambrose also relished the competitive spirit of modern-day cricket and welcomed upsets in the ongoing T20 World Cup, enhancing the tournament's excitement.
Team India to get a new head coach after T20 World Cup 2024: Who could replace Rahul Dravid? Top contenders
BCCI invites applications for head coach with contenders like Stephen Fleming, Andy Flower, Gautam Gambhir, Justin Langer, and Virender Sehwag. The article covers details on the T20 World Cup schedule and India's squad for the tournament.
Cesar Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85
Argentina's 1978 World Cup coach, Cesar Luis Menotti, died at 85. The Argentine Football Association didn't disclose the cause. He played for New York Generals, coached Maradona, and managed Tecos.
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'Winners and losers': The world of coffee is being reordered by EU laws to stop cutting of forests
Vietnam can't afford to lose — Europe is the largest market for its coffee, comprising 40% of its coffee exports. Six weeks after the EUDR was approved, Vietnam's agriculture ministry started working to prepare coffee growing provinces for the shift. It has since rolled out a national plan that includes a database of where crops are grown and mechanisms to make this information traceable.
Germany's Andreas Brehme dies at age 63
Andreas Brehme, the left-back who scored the winning penalty in the 1990 World Cup final, passed away at 63. Bayern Munich expressed sadness and praised his achievements. Brehme had successful stints at Kaiserslautern, Inter Milan, Saarbruecken, and Real Zaragoza, winning the German Cup.
Germany's Andreas Brehme, 1990 World Cup winning goal scorer, dies
Andreas Brehme, who scored from the penalty spot to seal victory for West Germany against Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final, died overnight into Tuesday at the age of 63, his former club Bayern Munich said. He played 86 times for his country, scoring eight goals, the most famous of which, an 85th-minute penalty against Argentina at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, brought West Germany their third World Cup title.
Franz Beckenbauer cause of death: Here's what German football legend's family said
Franz Beckenbauer has passwed away. He won the Football World Cup as a player and coach.
Franz Beckenbauer, regarded as one of the finest footballers, dies aged 78
Beckenbauer, affectionately known as “Der Kaiser,” left an indelible mark on German football, earning 104 caps for West Germany and captaining the team to victory in the 1974 World Cup. His managerial prowess mirrored his playing success, as he guided Germany to another World Cup triumph in Italy 16 years later.
Franz Beckenbauer the stylish Kaiser who ruled German football
While 1860 were selected as founder members of the Bundesliga in 1963, cash-strapped Bayern relied on youth to escape the regional leagues. Beckenbauer made a scoring debut at 18 as an outside left in June 1963 in the promotion play-offs as Bayern narrowly missed out. He became a regular a month into the next season, scoring 16 goals as they cruised to promotion.
Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, has died at 78
"It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family," the family said in a statement to dpa, the German news agency.
Mario Zagallo, an enduring giant of Brazilian football, dies at 92
Zagallo, who died Friday at the age of 92, was the only surviving member of the Brazil team that lifted the 1958 World Cup trophy, the country's first title and one that eased the pain of a traumatic defeat by Uruguay at the Maracana eight years prior.
Man City confirmed as world's best club in 2023 after winning fifth trophy
Guardiola is the first coach to win the FIFA club title with three different teams and compared City's status to the great Barcelona side he led to be champion of Spain, Europe and the world in 2011.
Why Team India look 'timid' in Finals? This could be the real reason and it's not related to cricket
The defeat raises a pressing question: is India developing a reputation as cricket's new "chokers," a term previously associated with South Africa in the 1990s and 2000s? South Africa always had a brilliant cricket team — starting from the Hansie Cronje-Bob Woolmer era all the way to AB de Villiers’ flamboyant side — but didn’t manage to win the important matches that really mattered.
Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win, says Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan praised Australia's World Cup triumph as the best in the tournament's history after a remarkable comeback against India in front of over one lakh fans. Australia bowled out India for a below par 240 after skipper Pat Cummins opted to field first at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The visitors completed the chase of 241 in 43 overs, plunging the home team's supporters into deep mourning.
ED raids Australian PM's residence: Mahua Moitra's dig at BJP after India's World Cup loss
In the aftermath of India's defeat in the ICC World Cup Final against Australia, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra taunted the BJP government, stating that the Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid on Australian PM Albanese's residence. Criticizing the misuse of investigative agencies, she highlighted India's loss and the renaming of Ahmedabad Stadium. BSP MP Danish Ali urged PM Modi to avoid public appearances at major events.
From insults, a ‘Reliance World Cup’ to the richest cricketing board in the world: The rise and rise of BCCI
In 1983, India won its maiden World Cup trophy, defeating the West Indies on British soil. The country would have to wait another 28 years to win the trophy again, this time on home soil. Rohit Sharma and co take on the mighty Aussies in an epic finale clash in India, once again. The story of Jagmohan Dalmiya and NKP Salve, the men behind bringing the marquee tournament to India, will always be remembered and be a part of the rise of the BCCI.
Cairns storm to Guptill's bullseye: Five instances when India faced NZ curse
Take a look at some of the most thrilling India vs New Zealand ODIs in the last four decades, filled with nail-biting moments and unforgettable encounters. From Kapil Dev's game-changing knock in 1985 to Dhoni's run-out in the 2019 World Cup semifinal, these matches have provided fans with excitement and tension.
A look at India's best performances in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The Indian Men's Football Team experienced their first taste of World Cup Qualifying matches in 1985 for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Their debut match in the qualifying round resulted in a 2-1 loss against Indonesia. They skipped the 1990 World Cup Qualifiers but returned for the 1994 edition. So far, India has played 48 World Cup qualifiers and won 10 games. Their most successful campaign was the 2002 World Cup Qualifiers, where the Blue Tigers earned 11 points in six games, as per an Indian Super League (ISL) press release.
A World Cup's unlikely heroes: Afghanistan
Despite political turmoil and a non-existent national flag and anthem, Afghanistan's cricket team has become a celebrated underdog at the Cricket World Cup in India. Their victories over former champions and defending champions have made them heroes. While the country grapples with hardship, cricket offers a rare source of joy and unity for its people, with players embracing their role as symbols of hope.
View: Cricket fans deserve better, more affordable, less chaotic ticketing
Cricket’s core constituency, despite the camera pans into the stands, is no longer the common public. It is, perhaps understandably, the digital and TV spectators. This was very evident in, say, the October 12 World Cup game when South Africa and Australia, both cricket biggies, played to empty stands in Lucknow. The non-TV all-screen ‘attendance’, meanwhile, reached almost 50 lakh.
Bishan Bedi's last rites attended by bevy of Indian cricketers
Indian cricket legends Kapil Dev and Virender Sehwag attended the funeral of Bishan Bedi, a renowned Indian spinner who passed away at the age of 77 after a long illness. Other notable players such as Madan Lal, Ashish Nehra, and Ajay Jadeja were also present to pay their respects. Bedi played 67 Tests for India, taking 266 wickets and forming part of the country's golden quartet of spinners. He also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team, a national selector, and mentor to several talented spinners.
When West Indies were at their best, we didn’t nurture cricket: Curtly Ambrose, former West Indies fast bowler
West Indian cricket fans are feeling disappointed. We need to make a few structural changes to the sport in the Caribbean, not just Cricket West Indies. It has to be done by the cricket bodies of every island and it has to be done in synergy. We need to all get together and make a common plan and not think in different directions. That’s when we can think of a resurgence, says Curtly Ambrose, former West Indies fast bowler.
Luis Suarez passes away. Barcelona legend, Ballon d'Or winner - all you may want to know
Luis Suarez, legendary Spanish soccer player who played for top European football clubs such as Barcelona and Inter Milan, has died, according to reports.
Why Virat Kohli had to lift Sachin Tendulkar on shoulders after 2011 World Cup win, reveals Sehwag
Virendra Sehwag believes the Indian team should give it their all to win the World Cup for Virat Kohli like the 2011 squad did for Sachin Tendulkar.
Virender Sehwag urges India to win World Cup for Kohli like 2011 batch did for Sachin Tendulkar
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag stated that the Indian cricket team would play to win the 2021 World Cup for their captain Virat Kohli, similar to how they won the tournament for Sachin Tendulkar in 2011. The Indian team has only won one ICC event since the 2011 World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy.
The Day India Cricket Changed
India's historic cricket World Cup victory in 1983 significantly transformed the sport in the country as the players went on to become national icons. The victory also made cricket a lucrative career option. The media and corporate sponsors started taking serious interest in the sport after the win, and many coaching clinics and academies were set up across India.
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