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India's Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament with a come-from-behind win over world number 5 Indonesian Jonatan Christie here on Tuesday. The former world No. 1 will face Hong…

Pele, Maradona, Puskas, Cruyff, Di Stefano, Best were all perhaps more skilled players than Franz Beckenbauer at the individual level. But if one talks about the best in terms of impact on the game, then 'Der Kaiser' is up there with the…

Thierry Henry, who won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship with France and is Arsenal's all-time highest scorer, has opened up about the fact he “must have been in depression” during his soccer career. Thierry Henry…

With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid on a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than a…

The winter transfer window is speeding along and a number of deals are being signed and falling through everyday. There is of course, the overarching saga of the Kylian Mbappe-Real Madrid-PSG triangle, with rumours stating that the…

India head coach Igor Stimac has chosen to go with a set of names that are tried and tested for the 2023 Asian Cup to be held in Qatar from January 12 to February 10. India have been drawn in Group B with Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria…

India head coach Igor Stimac has chosen to go with a set of names that are tried and tested for the 2023 Asian Cup to be held in Qatar from January 12 to February 10. India have been drawn in Group B with Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria…

In the pantheon of the greatest footballers ever, Franz Beckenbauer occupies a unique place. It’s usually attack-minded players that tend to dominate GOAT (greatest of all time) lists, for their goals, dribbles and through balls are more…

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer died on Sunday and tributes have been flying in for 'Der Kaiser' ever since his family announced the news on Monday. Regarded as one of the most influential players of all time, Beckenbauer's…

The football community had barely recovered from the passing of Mario Zagallo and another piece of mournful news teared up fans on Monday evening as it came to light that one of football’s greatest players Franz Beckenbauer had breathed…

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer died at the age of 78. Here's how the football fraternity reacted to the end of an era. FILE - West German national soccer team captain Franz Beckenbauer, second from right, embraces his team…

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag by ensuring there was no FA Cup third round shock in a 2-0 win at League One Wigan on Monday. Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates after…

Franz Beckenbauer died aged 78 on Monday, leaving behind a legacy that can't quite be quantified. The greatest gift that Beckenbauer left for football was the idea that a defender can be so much more than someone who is supposed to stop…

Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of 78, left his mark on world football as a player, coach and administrator. File photo of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer(AFP) From his first trophy with Bayern Munich in 1966 to the…

Franz Beckenbauer, a footballer so elegant that he was nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’ and who won the World Cup as player and coach, has died. He was 78. German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, head of Germany's organising committee for the…

Franz Beckenbauer, a football icon, World Cup legend, and one of Germany's most beloved personalities, breathed his last on Monday. He was 78. His family confirmed the news via a statement to DPA, a German press agency. "It is with deep…

Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded among the greatest football players of all time, has died at the age of 78. Beckenbauer was captain of the West Germany team that won the World Cup in 1974 and he later led them to the title as a manager…

The winter transfer window is currently in full flow, top European clubs are trying to reinforce their squads and also add more depth. There have been plenty of surprises and also the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga hasn't come to an end.…

With the FA Cup in full flow, Newcastle United ended their 13-year wait as they defeated arch-rivals Sunderland 3-0 in their third round fixture on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chelsea also progressed to the last 32, and sealed a 4-0 victory…

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will fund 28 Indian shuttlers, including senior national men's and women's champions Chirag Sen and Anmol Kharb, for international tournaments this year. The funds will come as part of BAI's…

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup will take place on January 12-February 10 this year, and will see 24 national teams battle for supremacy. The tournament will be held in Qatar, who are also the defending champions. Qatar were also the hosts for the…

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga has taken a new turn and if it materialises, it could really stun football fans. The Frenchman has reportedly agreed terms on a deal with Real Madrid for the summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappe reacts…

Napoli plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after crashing to a 3-0 defeat at Torino which ended with fiery protests from fans and humiliation for the troubled Serie A champions. Napoli players look dejected after the match (REUTERS)…

Three straight losses, an elimination from the FA Cup, and the ominous sight of Manchester City back in form and boosted by the return of Kevin De Bruyne. These are worrying times for Arsenal. Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli reacts with…

Kevin De Bruyne set up a goal on his return from injury after nearly five months out as Manchester City opened its FA Cup title defense with a 5-0 win over second-tier Huddersfield on Sunday. Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, Phil…

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 is scheduled to begin on January 12, and will be held in Qatar. Since its expansion in 2019, the tournament will have 24 teams and the hosts are also the defending champions. Qatar also hosted the 2022 FIFA World…

There have been some surprises in the ongoing winter transfer window as European clubs are reinforcing their squads and also adding more depth. There are some big names involved, like Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, who is expected to…

Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died. He was 92. The first person to win the World Cup both as a player and a manager, Zagallo is for many Brazilian…

Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Arandina on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid progressed after a 3-1 win away to third-tier Lugo courtesy of a second-half double from Memphis Depay and Angel…

Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died. He was 92. File photo of Brazil's Mario Zagallo(REUTERS) The first person to win the World Cup both as a player…