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European teams set to rule semis line-up

In the 20 previous World Cups, only twice has a non-European or South American country qualified for the semi-finals.

9 Jun 2018 1:22 AM IST

However the ultimate bombshell was dropped by Zinedine Zidane who resigned as Real Madrids coach, just four days after leading his club to a historic third straight Champions Legaue title.

Zinedine Zidane timed his departure to perfection

Critics can scoff that Zidane was only a good man manager and not a great tactician.

2 Jun 2018 12:59 AM IST

Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp

Rock-star Jurgen Klopp vs cool Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid have more quality substitute players while Liverpool will miss injured Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Adam...

26 May 2018 1:47 AM IST

Zinedine Zidane

Lot more than pride at stake in El Clasico

Sergio Ramos has already stoked political passions by stating that his team will not give the customary guard of honour...

6 May 2018 1:38 AM IST

Arsene Wengers contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the current campaign. (Photo: AP)

Wenger's role immense in making EPL worldwide brand

Wenger joined Arsenal in October, 1996 and during his first decade in charge, won four FA Cups and three league titles.

30 April 2018 1:56 AM IST

Focus on North-east coaches in tense I-League race

The last time that three teams were involved in the title race was in the 9th National Football League in 2005.

4 March 2018 1:24 AM IST

Stephen Constantine

Cutting Edge: AIFF did well to retain Constantine

Last year at the same time the U-17 national players had revolted against the behavior and training methods of German...

10 Feb 2018 7:05 AM IST

Vijender Singh is unbeaten in the pro boxing circuit. (Photo: AFP)

Sport in India: In search of Commonwealth and Asiad glory

The year ahead is full of mega sporting events.

6 Jan 2018 3:54 AM IST

The abiding memories of 2017 in domestic and international football, will remain India making its tryst with destiny by successfully staging the U-17 World Cup at six venues from October 6 to 28, and the Azzurri joining Holland as Europes most notable qualifying failures for the 2018 World Cup.

Cutting Edge: Hosting U-17 Cup was India's greatest legacy

There was also no Group of Death in the World Cup draw at Kremlin, Moscow, in December 2017.

30 Dec 2017 6:22 AM IST

Portugal lifted their maiden Euro trophy this year.

Triumphs of the underdogs lit 2016

Leicester City showed that to win the Premier League it is not necessary to have a cash rich squad.

31 Dec 2016 1:39 AM IST

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar

Dipa practised in primitive conditions in Tripura

Dipa's performance at Rio was a trailblazer.

16 Oct 2016 3:46 AM IST

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360 degree: The great Indian doping scandal

The menace of performance-enhancing drugs has led to...

31 July 2016 1:47 AM IST