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P. Nagesh

Nagesh, Chennai's Garrincha, passes away

Nagesh was a rock star of Chennai football when it enjoyed enviable patronage from fans.

31 Aug 2018 9:41 PM

S. Arokia Rajiv (third from left) celebrates his medal with his team-mates. (Photo:AP)

Now, Asiad medallist S Arokia Rajiv is ready for his wedding

It is high time the AFI woke up and worked harder to start a pro league, which has transformed the face of a rural sport...

31 Aug 2018 6:46 PM

M. Karunanidhi.

How family made Karunanidhi the odd-leader out in Tamil Nadu

The death of Karunanidhi's nephew, Murasoli Maran, in 2003 robbed the DMK leader of a key political adviser and a moral...

10 Aug 2018 8:22 PM

Russian fans react after the hosts exit from the Fifa World Cup. They lost to Croatia on penalties. (Photo:AFP)

Hosts Russia go out of World Cup with dignity

Russia probably played their best match of the tournament on Saturday but the dreaded penalty spot did them in.

8 July 2018 9:52 PM

Kylian Mbappes sterling performance against Argentina gave the World Cup the push it badly needed. (Photo: AFP)

Excellence comes with a price

The World Cup in Russia has offered a chastening lesson for Asian and African teams, with none of them qualifying for...

7 July 2018 9:46 PM

Frances Kylian Mbappe and Uruguays Matias Vecino during the quater-final match between the two teams.

Beer in the name of Gandhi

As France battled it out with Uruguay in the quarter-final of FIFA World Cup, football lovers enjoyed a beer named after...

7 July 2018 6:30 PM

It was Englands first World Cup shootout win. They will meet Sweden on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.

England win ensures European team in final

Penalties had been England's bane in 1990, 1998 and 2006.

4 July 2018 9:25 PM

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford stops a penalty shot from Carlos Bacca of Colombia during their Round of 16 match at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Tuesday. (Photo:AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Air Jordan Pickford

Goalie Pickford saves spot-kick in shootout as England break penalty jinx to power ahead.

4 July 2018 9:04 PM

Harry Kane, England captain

Fifa World Cup 2018: English test for Colombia

Rodriguez showed how valuable he was to Colombia with two sublime assists in a 3-0 win over Poland here.

2 July 2018 7:49 PM

Move over CR7 & Messi, Mbappe's here

A combination of Brazilian Ronaldo and his compatriot Thierry Henry, the exciting Mbappe is here to stay.

1 July 2018 7:27 PM

A. Vijaya Subramanian with PM Narendra Modi.

Dosa unites India's top guns in Russia

According to Subramanian, national security advisor Ajit Doval is a big fan of Jai Hind dosa, as is actress and...

1 July 2018 7:24 PM

Cup loses sheen with Messi, Ronaldo exit

Fans may sweat over the departure of Linoel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from the World Cup.

1 July 2018 6:30 PM