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A file photo of Mesut Ozil with Turkish president Erdogan.

Football is a sport but it is not far away from politics

Egypt's Mohamed Salah hasn't yet made his World Cup debut but he has been a top draw in Russia.

19 Jun 2018 6:16 AM IST

Neymar reacts during Brazils draw against Switzerland on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

All is not well for football's biggies

Although it is too early to call it the World Cup of the Underdog, the top guns have adequately been warned within four...

19 Jun 2018 6:04 AM IST

The all-purpose Telstar 18 ball being used in the Russia World Cup.

On the ball: The nuts and bolts of football flight

A World Cup played at high altitude is certain to be a nightmare for goalkeepers as the ball travels faster than it does...

17 Jun 2018 1:44 AM IST

A screengrab of Shakiras Waka Waka song from the 2010 World Cup.

Waka Waka is still a winner

Shakira's relationship with Spain and Barcelona player Gerard Pique blossomed when the song was shot for the 2010 World...

17 Jun 2018 1:43 AM IST

Video Assistant Referee and his team monitoring the match.

Sunday Chronicle

Get ready for VAR

The 2018 World Cup in Russia will herald a technological first a Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

10 Jun 2018 12:28 AM IST

Gianluigi Buffon.

Sunday Chronicle

Russia would miss Azzurri & Oranje

The 2018 World Cup would be infinitely poorer in the absence of the three nations that provide gravitas, adventurism and...

10 Jun 2018 12:27 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Sunday Chronicle

Last chance saloon for CR7 and Messi

Although Lionel Messi is two years younger than Cristano Ronaldo, it would be difficult for him to carry on until 2022...

10 Jun 2018 12:19 AM IST

Kamal Haasan addresses a huge gathering at Paramakudi on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Is Kamal Haasan M Karunanidhi's heir apparent in humour?

Mr Haasan has stepped into the witty shoes of the veteran politician.

22 Feb 2018 8:21 AM IST

Actor Kamal Haasan addresses the meeting after launching his political party in front of a huge crowd at Othakadai in Madurai on Wednesday. (Photo: K. Manikandan)

Neta Kamal Haasan enters political arena

Names party Makkal Needhi Maiam. Flag accent on six southern states.

22 Feb 2018 8:16 AM IST

Representational image

Gay badminton couple enjoy acceptance in India

Pedersen and Rytter are in India to represent Awadhe Warriors and Ahmedabad Smash Masters respectively in the Premier...

9 Jan 2018 3:26 AM IST

P.V. Sindhu at a PBL event in Chennai on Thursday.

Assam Badminton Association to award car for singles, meager cash for...

Even as the singles champions walked away with brand new Maruti Alto cars, the doubles winners had to be content with Rs...

22 Dec 2017 3:41 AM IST

Chennaiyin FC would be hoping that Jeje Lalpekhlua (right) would break his duck in ISL-4 on Thursday.

ISL 2017: Tactical battle of two English coaches

More worryingly for the Englishman, ATK have scored only once, that too off a free kick, in 270 minutes.

7 Dec 2017 12:57 AM IST