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Lionel Messi back in Argentina squad for first time since FIFA World Cup 2018
Messi hasn't pulled on the light blue and white national team jersey since Argentina were dumped out of the World Cup last June by France.
08 Mar 2019 2:25 PM
Kane key to Spurs' European goals
Ironically, Tottenham's form has dipped at the exact moment Kane returned from an ankle injury.
04 Mar 2019 1:06 PM
All falling into place for Lyon?
Bought from Amiens for 10 million euros, the midfielder has broken into the France squad and could move for in excess of 50 million.
23 Feb 2019 4:06 AM
Footfall
European clubs also do very well when it comes to sale of corporate boxes at stadiums.
16 Dec 2018 12:00 AM
Argentina coach mum on Lionel Messi’s future
Local media had claimed Lionel Messi asked to be excused from international duty for Argentina’s four remaining friendlies in 2018.
23 Aug 2018 1:58 AM
Mystic Mantra: Sweet, sacred sacrifice
The Sanskrit word for ritual sacrifice is yagna, from the root yaj, meaning, to worship or offer.
13 Jul 2018 2:08 AM
Lewa loses, Russia win
As the 21st World Cup is a week away from its conclusion, the time is ripe to draw a list of winners and losers in Russia.
10 Jul 2018 2:30 AM
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 the quarter-finals.
08 Jul 2018 1:05 AM
Game greater than the player
Neymar was considered such a special talent that one of his first coaches was sacked from the job when he fined the player for indiscipline.
06 Jul 2018 12:33 AM
Two goats out but show goes on
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are out of the World Cup.
06 Jul 2018 12:21 AM
And the GOATs collapsed!
Neither of the soccer wizards — Messi or Ronaldo — could conjure a single goal in the knockout phase.
03 Jul 2018 12:28 AM
Move over CR7 and Messi, Mbappe’s here
Ronaldo’s plight is similar to Messi’s at the World Cup but he has always played in a weaker team than his great rival.
02 Jul 2018 12:58 AM
Colourful Kazan wows its visitors
Kazan has a few old-world charms like horse-driven carriages to see around the city.
01 Jul 2018 2:27 AM
Messi polarises Argentina
Argentine supporters throng Kazan, show immense love for Messi.
01 Jul 2018 2:26 AM
Kick offs for the gizmo gurus
The winners of the game are announced on a weekly/monthly basis.
01 Jul 2018 12:09 AM
Never suffered so much, says relieved Lionel messi
Messi’s quest for World Cup glory faces a much tougher test on Saturday as Argentina face a highly-fancied France side in the last 16.
28 Jun 2018 6:28 AM
Buzzing to the tune of the cup
Messi’s goal against Nigeria had not just the stadium erupting with joy, but even those watching it on TV.
28 Jun 2018 12:34 AM
We wuz robbed: Iran coach
‘Elbow is a red card in the rules, the rule doesn’t say if it’s Messi or Ronaldo,’ complains Iran coach Carlos Queiroz who is a Portuguese.
28 Jun 2018 12:30 AM
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