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People pose for photos next to a giant replica on the World Cup trophy in front of Stadium 974 on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?

FIFA officials are asking nations not to bring political or ideological issues to the World Cup where the focus should...

19 Nov 2022 12:15 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi holds the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022. (Photo: AP)

Shobhaa De | Forget Messi mania Who will win WC cricket 2023?

The time to dig into a juicy Argentinian steak has ended on December 18

24 Dec 2022 12:05 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi holds the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Winners all: Messi, the beautiful game, Qatar

Besides a final for the ages, there was plenty of action of the modern kind in a more open and positive game that many...

20 Dec 2022 12:10 AM IST

Argentinas captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo pose with the FIFA World Cup Trophy after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, on December 18, 2022. (Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win

Messi has played 172 times for Argentina, scoring 98 goals since making his debut in 2005

19 Dec 2022 7:45 AM IST

Moroccos forward #19 Youssef En-Nesyri (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

AA Edit | Cup of hope: 4 amazing teams square off at WC

The coloniser versus the colonised is a nice narrative building up as France takes on Morocco, for long its...

12 Dec 2022 1:43 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi, second right, vies for the ball with Netherlands defenders during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup

Messi converted his penalty in the shootout and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martnez saved two attempts

10 Dec 2022 7:55 AM IST

People pose for photos next to a giant replica on the World Cup trophy in front of Stadium 974 on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Football proves the great leveller

Sporting tales often become most interesting when the mice roar in the face of the lions

5 Dec 2022 12:15 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo: AFP)

Dads Ronaldo, Messi still seek Cup title

If the World Cup eludes Messi again, there is one important future goal. He and his wife want to welcome a daughter.

26 May 2018 12:21 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

Footfall

European clubs also do very well when it comes to sale of corporate boxes at stadiums.

16 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi (left) at a training session in Manchester on Wednesday, ahead of their friendly against Italy on Friday. (Phpto: AFP)

International Friendly: Brazil coach looks for rhythm

And his recent sub-par performances have forced Tite to think of alternatives.

22 March 2018 2:09 AM IST

Lionel Messi returns to training with Barcelona

The 30-year-old five-time world player of the year joined other Barca stars just back from international duty.

30 March 2018 3:17 AM IST

The Football Fanatics Essential Guide, 2018 World Cup special, Hachette, pp 252, Rs 250

Russian tryst with football's extravaganza, at a glance

Till finals day in Moscow on July 15 then, read on, share and enjoy this offering.

5 May 2018 1:47 AM IST