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From hug to headline! Will CR7 face '99 lashes'? (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)(AP) Cristiano Ronaldo is facing unexpected controversy and potential punishment for a seemingly innocent act of kindness. The Portuguese superstar, who currently…

India's two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was back at her valiant best as she overcame a first-game deficit to down Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in a marathon 91-minute battle and book a semifinal berth at the Arctic Open Super 500…

Robbed a goal in a game they were generally on the wrong side of refereeing decisions, India rocked the framework once in each half, pinned Malaysia in their penalty area for most of the final quarter but lost 2-4 on a poor pitch at Kuala…

Lionel Messi hit a post twice after he came off the bench but struggled to deliver a strong performance following his return from injury. Still, Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 in a South American World Cup qualifying match. Argentina's…

Sunil Chhetri is a doubtful starter against hosts Malaysia on Friday in the Merdeka invitation tournament where India return to after 22 years. Chhetri has a stiff back, according to a member of the national team squad. Chhetri, 39, has…

Tickets for all 51 games of the 2024 Asian Cup have been made available from Monday. All tickets for the January 12-February 10 tournament will be digital and can be booked through the official ticketing website (http://asiancup2023.qa),…

Eden Hazard is putting an end to a 16-year injury-hit career marked by great success at club level and unfulfilled promise with the Belgium national team's “Golden Generation.” Belgium forward Eden Hazard kisses the ball during his…

Star pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Tuesday became the first Indian doubles pair to achieve the coveted world number one ranking following their gold medal-winning feat at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Satwiksairaj…

The United Kingdom and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday. Welsh retired professional footballer, heading the delegation of…

Travis Kelce exhibited remarkable resilience as he battled through a foot injury, ultimately making a major impact in the Kansas City Chiefs' hard-fought road victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Travis' performance included 10 catches for…

It wasn't the greatest game — or the prettiest goal — that the Emirates Stadium has seen, but the roar of celebration was among the loudest it has ever heard. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match(REUTERS) Perhaps the…

Kingsley Coman scored twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 win over Freiburg but it was Bayer Leverkusen which returned to the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday. Bayern Munich players celebrate in front of fans after the match (REUTERS)…

Playing their first home game of the season, Mumbai City FC rode on goals from Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Lalengmawia Ralte to beat Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League on Sunday. The win ensured Des Buckingham’s side remained…

Arsenal laid down an early marker in the Premier League title race by beating Manchester City 1-0 on Sunday, while Liverpool were held by Brighton in a pulsating 2-2 draw. Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba and Arsenal's…

Christian Pulisic came off the bench to score a ‘Made in America' late goal in AC Milan's 1-0 win at Genoa after an intense finale on Saturday as the Rossoneri took a two-point lead at the top of Serie A. AC Milan's Christian Pulisic…

There was relief, at last, for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United after a late 2-1 comeback win against Brentford on Saturday. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks on (REUTERS) The wild celebrations that greeted the final…

Alvaro Barreal scored in the 78th minute for FC Cincinnati, and Lionel Messi's return was not enough to save Inter Miami's season as Cincinnati prevailed 1-0 on Saturday night in rainy Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Inter Miami CF forward Lionel…

Star men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty earned India's first-ever badminton gold medal at the Asian Games with a straight-game win over South Korea's Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho here on Sunday. Gold medalists…

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian badminton pair to enter the final of the Asian Games after registering a straight games victory in the men’s doubles semifinals in Hangzhou on Friday. Satwiksairaj…

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's positive doping test has been confirmed in a counter-analysis on a second sample, Sky Sports and ANSA news agency reported on Friday, a month after he was provisionally suspended. Juventus' French…

HS Prannoy's terrific campaign at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou came to a heartbreaking end on Friday after he went down in straight games against China’s Li Shifeng in the badminton men’s singles semifinal. After trailing by only a…

Senior national team head coach Igor Stimac's contract has been extended until 2026, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday, rewarding him for overseeing three title triumphs this year. India's football coach…

The 2030 men's football World Cup is set to take place in a unique format, spanning six countries across three continents, in a bid to commemorate the tournament's 100th anniversary in Uruguay. FIFA reached an agreement among football's…

Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out in the women's singles quarterfinals, losing in straight games against China's He Bingjiao at the Asian Games Hangzhou on Thursday. India's PV Sindhu reacts after losing…

A test emergency alarm disrupted the press conference of Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans on Wednesday, as he was preparing for the Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans…

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay. FIFA president Gianni…

The governing body for England's referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luiz Diaz's disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. Liverpool's Alisson, Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz look…

Star Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu progressed to the men's and women's singles pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins over their respective opponents in the badminton competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.…

Ultimately, it didn’t matter that Mohun Bagan Super Giants tried to be cheeky and failed spectacularly. Ultimately, Jason Cummings redeemed himself with a stoppage-time goal in the 90+1, his brace on the night saving Mohun Bagan the…

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has confirmed his visit to the city ahead of the Durga Puja festival. For the three-time Ballon d'Or winner, this will be the maiden visit to the football-crazy city that has hosted many legends of…