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Nagesh, Chennai's Garrincha, passes away

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

1 Sept 2018 3:11 AM IST

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...

1 Sept 2018 12:16 AM IST

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...

11 Aug 2018 1:52 AM IST

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.

9 July 2018 3:22 AM IST

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...

8 July 2018 3:16 AM IST

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...

8 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

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.

5 July 2018 2:55 AM IST

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.

5 July 2018 2:34 AM IST

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.

3 July 2018 1:19 AM IST

Move over CR7 & Messi, Mbappe's here

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

2 July 2018 12:57 AM IST

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...

2 July 2018 12:54 AM IST

Cup loses sheen with Messi, Ronaldo exit

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

2 July 2018 12:00 AM IST