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Jude Bellingham may escape suspension and fine after old footage comes to light amid his 'gesture investigation'
During the England vs Slovakia game, Jude Bellingham, one of the star players of the English team, was alleged to have used an 'x-rated gesture' towards the Slovakian bench after scoring a goal. Right after, UEFA began investigating into the matter. It is to be seen what becomes of this investigation. Will Bellingham be freed of the allegations?
Migrant fans breathe life into Copa America
For only the second time in history, South America's continental championship is being held at venues across the United States this year, offering a taste of what North America can expect when the 2026 World Cup is staged in the region in two years' time. Gleaming, state-of-the-art stadia mostly used to the violent, bone-crunching collisions of the NFL, are instead pulsing to the rhythms of the beautiful game, with migrant fans an integral part of the spectacle.
Harmanpreet named captain as Hockey India announces 16-member squad for Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh was named captain and Hardik Singh his deputy as Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for next month's Paris Olympics. The squad features five debutants and a mix of seniors from the previous edition.
Williamson steps down as white-ball captain, declines national contract
The Black Caps have very little international cricket scheduled during the January window and Williamson, who had stepped down from Test captaincy in December 2022, will be available to play all three formats outside that month.
Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose at Euro 2024, but France gets 'positive' news
The French Football Federation said Tuesday it had received "positive" news about Mbappe's chances of continuing at Euro 2024 as he will not need immediate surgery. But it did not specify how long it would be before he is able to play again.
Clear payment within 10 days or I will file lawsuit against you: Stimac warns AIFF
Stimac was on Monday removed as the head coach of the team, the AIFF terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw.
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Stimac sacked, AIFF says new head coach would be best placed to take team forward
AIFF sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of India's senior men's team after a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign. Stimac, appointed in 2019, won multiple trophies during his tenure with the Blue Tigers.
India suffered injustice and no one faced the consequences
It has now been five days since India lost to Qatar, thanks to one of the worst refereeing howlers of recent times. The ball had crossed the goal line and gone out of play, but the referees failed to notice. The Indian football association, AIFF, has formally complained to both the world and Asian governing bodies – FIFA and AFC – but are yet to hear back. And chances are they won’t. Nothing tangible will come out of it.
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Central bank decisions in Britain, Switzerland, and Norway will show the rate cutting trend, while retail sales data from the US and China will indicate consumer health. Europe gears up for the Euros 2024 tournament in Germany. Investors are monitoring cocoa supply issues in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and other countries like Brazil.
Is 17-year-old Endrick the next soccer prodigy for Brazil? Here's all about the new football sensation
During a Copa America warm-up match, Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick rose to the occasion and scored a deciding goal against Mexico to take his tally of goals three-on-three in his last international appearances.
Euro 2024 kits: one is cartoonish, others are retro -- Hits or fashion faux pas?
Ahead of the European soccer championships starting June 14 in Germany, The Associated Press takes a look at some of the kits that will surely catch the eyes of soccer fans and fashionistas from across the globe.
India vs Pakistan: Reminiscing last five T20I encounters of the two big rivals
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan World Cup clash on June 9 at Nassau County International Stadium, New York will see India high on confidence after beating Ireland, while Pakistan looks to bounce back from a shock defeat to USA. The match will be played on a challenging pitch with a sluggish outfield, continuing the fierce T20 rivalry that began in 2007, where India leads with 10 wins to Pakistan's 3 in 13 encounters.
T20 World Cup 2024: Schedule, Team List, Venue, Ticket, Dates, live streaming, where to watch in US
T20 world cup 2024 schedule, team list, date, venue and ticket details have been revealed by ICC. Viewers in the US will witness never-seen-before cricketing extravaganza.
Five players to watch out for in Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup kicks off with the United States facing Canada in Dallas on Saturday. The tournament features 20 teams and include associate nations along with T20 favorites. Star players to watch include Phil Salt of England, Jasprit Bumrah of India, Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa, Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand, and Nicholas Pooran of West Indies, each bringing unique strengths.
T20 World Cup in US going to be landmark event: India's Consul General in New York Pradhan
India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, has expressed excitement about the T20 World Cup in the US, stating that it is playing a significant role in bringing cricket to the country's mainstream and contributing to the bilateral people-to-people relationship. The tournament is being jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 2 to June 29. India will play three matches in New York against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States, marking the first time India will be playing with the American team.
Japan's top rugby competition bucks trends, continues to grow as the game faces headwinds elsewhere
The Japan Rugby League One is experiencing historic growth, adding three new clubs next season, bringing the total to 26 teams across three divisions. Large corporations in Japan are sponsoring teams, and top foreign players are drawn to the league at a younger age, staying longer. This growth is in contrast to financial struggles faced by professional rugby in England, New Zealand, Australia, and elsewhere.
India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1
India will play Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup warm-up fixture in the USA on June 1. Seventeen of the 20 teams will play warm-up games from May 27 to June 1 across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa will play an intra-squad match on May 29 in Florida. Defending champions England, last edition's runner-up Pakistan, and semi-finalists New Zealand are not playing any warm-up matches.
Indian Football's quest for the next striker: Who will step up after Sunil Chhetri?
Indian football faces a crucial question: who will fill the striker position after Sunil Chhetri? With the seasoned player retiring, the search is on for a new goal-scoring hero. Mumbai City FC's Lallianzuala Chhangte and Vikram Partap Singh are among the contenders, showing promise with their performances. As Indian football prepares for a new era, fans eagerly await the next star to lead the frontline.
"My Brother, PROUD": Virat Kohli pays tribute to Indian footballing legend Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement on his official social media accounts with a 10-minute video, reminiscing the first time he was called up to represent the national side and about his decision to call time on his career.
Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
Netflix's ad-tier plan costs $6.99 per month, compared with monthly plans of $9.99 from Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service Max and $7.99 for Walt Disney's Disney+. Last month, Comcast-owned streaming service Peacock said it would raise prices of its plans, that would take its ad-supported plan to $7.99 per month.
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.
New Zealand plans to celebrate centenary of 1926 Indian Army hockey team tour to NZ, says envoy
New Zealand plans to celebrate the 1926 Indian Army hockey team's tour centenary in 2026, honoring Dhyan Chand's legacy and various sports connections, including weightlifting, judo, and boxing. The Indian prime minister's visit is anticipated.
Why was 'Welcome to Wrexham' Season 3 delayed? Know new release date and other details
'Welcome to Wrexham' narrates the struggle of Reynolds and McElhenney and depicts how they navigate their ownership of the world’s third-oldest professional soccer club in the northern Welsh city of Wrexham.
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac says he will resign if India fail to reach third round
India can still advance to the third round but the task has got a lot tougher following last week's stalemate in the away leg against Afghanistan, from which they gained only a point. The Blue Tigers currently stand second in the group with four points from three games, one ahead of Kuwait, who are on three points from as many matches. India have never reached the third of the Qualifiers.
Brazil's soccer head says rape convictions for Alves and Robinho end "nefarious chapter"
Brazil's soccer federation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said that the rape convictions of former footballers Dani Alves and Robinho end "one of the most nefarious chapters" in the country's sports history. Rodrigues said in a statement that the executives at governing body CBF and its coaching staff feel sorry for "the victims of the brutal crimes committed by the former footballers."
Bangladesh looking to secure first test series win over New Zealand
Bangladesh won the first test in Sylhet by 150 runs to close in on a landmark series victory. The only top-level teams that Bangladesh has ever beaten in a two-match test series are Zimbabwe and West Indies.
India, New Zealand semis pitch changed to help spinners, claims a report; Gavaskar says it's same for both teams
Reports suggest a pitch switch at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for India's ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. The originally chosen pitch has been replaced with one that has already been used twice in the tournament. The switch is believed to favor Indian spinners. The pitch consultant, Andy Atkinson, raised concerns about the change and questioned the fairness of pitch selection for the final match as well.
EA Sports FC 24: See step by step guide to change commentators
EA Sports FC 24 allows changing commentators for a fresh gaming experience. Navigate to settings, select game settings, go to Audio, choose the commentary team, and confirm. New English commentators, Guy Mowbray and Sue Smith, offer an alternative to Derek Rae and Stewart Robson. To alter commentary language, access settings, select game settings, and change the language under Audio settings.
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