Rabat: Morocco captain and star player Achraf Hakimi is fit and ready for the host nation's Africa Cup of Nations bid but may not start in the tournament's opening game, coach Walid Regragui said on Saturday. "Tomorrow will be my decision but he has more than done his job. His injury was not an easy …
Asuncion: Spain, the European champions, and Argentina, the Copa America winners, will compete in the "Finalissima" international super final on March 27 in Qatar, the South American and European football confederations announced on Thursday. The match, which will take place less than three months before the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup in the United …
Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been banned from Asian Football Confederation competitions and ordered to pay more than $100,000 for refusing to travel to Iran for an Asian Champions League Two clash with Sepahan SC in September, the Asian soccer body said in a statement. The AFC's disciplinary and ethics committee excluded Mohun Bagan from …
Kolkata: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the West Bengal government on Wednesday began its investigation into the vandalism at Argentine football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium here last week, an official said. The team, comprising senior IPS officers Piyush Pandey, Javed Shamim, Supratim Sarkar and Muralidhar, visited the stadium …
Rome: Brazilian full back Wesley França got the only goal as Roma beat Como 1-0 and moved within three points of Serie A leader Inter Milan on Monday. A summer signing from Flamengo, Franca gave Roma the breakthrough it deserved on the hour mark by taking Matías Soulé’s pass and firing a low shot in …
In sports, talent may get athletes to the starting line, but preparation determines whether they cross the finish line victorious. Elite athletes don’t leave performance to chance—they follow meticulously crafted training regimens designed to maximize strength, endurance, skill, and mental resilience. These routines, often invisible to the public eye, are a blend of science, discipline, …
In sports, athletes often receive the spotlight, celebrated for their skill, agility, and clutch performances. Yet behind every legendary player is often a mind just as brilliant guiding them—a coach whose strategic vision, innovation, and leadership redefine the sport itself. From devising game-changing formations to transforming underperforming teams into champions, these tactical masterminds are the …
Gone are the days when intuition, experience, and raw talent alone determined outcomes on the field, court, or track. Today, data drives decisions, shaping strategies, predicting performance, and redefining what it means to win. The marriage of sports and analytics has ushered in a new era — one where victory is not just about skill, …
In sports, unpredictability is the ultimate thrill. Every season brings moments that defy expectations, where underdogs rise, giants stumble, and fans witness history being rewritten. These championship upsets are more than just surprises—they are narratives of resilience, strategy, and sheer determination. From playoffs to podiums, this year’s biggest shocks remind us why we watch, cheer, …
