Soviet Football Legend Anatoly Ilyin Dies at 84
Moscow, Feb 11 (IANS) Soviet football legend Anatoly Ilyin died at the age of 84 here on Thursday. Striker Ilyin was capped 31 times by the then Soviet Russia (the USSR) between 1952-59 and scored…
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NASA Engineers Use Super Bowl to Decode Aerodynamics
Washington, Feb 8 (IANS) Aerodynamics engineers including an Indian-origin scientist are studying sports balls to learn lessons in aerodynamics that will help build aircrafts more earth-friendly and allow spacecrafts to take the most efficient route…
Ronaldinho Considering US Move
Rio De Janeiro, Dec 26 (IANS) Ronaldinho has raised the prospect of continuing his career in the US and expects a decision on his future to be made within weeks. Ronaldinho is a free agent…
Maradona’s Son Says Last Name Not a Burden, Looking to Play in Uruguay
Montevideo, Dec 24 (IANS) A son of football legend Diego Maradona has said he does not feel burdened by his famous father’s last name and was looking to strike a deal to play for a…
Ronaldo Shows His Home in Madrid, Wishes Fans Merry Christmas
Madrid, Dec 23 (IANS) Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wished fans a Merry Christmas via a video posted on the internet showing his house in Madrid. Curious to see my house in Madrid? Take a…
East Bengal Give Lifetime Memberships to SRK, Kajol
Mumbai: Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol during Sansui Colors Stardust Awards in Mumbai on Dec 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Kolkata football giants East Bengal on Tuesday gave lifetime memberships to…
Trinidad Court Delays Ruling on Former FIFA Vice-President Jack Warner’s Extradition Appeal
Port-of-Spain, Dec 20 (IANS) Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner will have to wait until January 22 to learn whether the High Court of Trinidad and Tobago will hear his appeal against extradition to the United…
Ronaldo May Run for President of Brazil Federation
Sao Paulo, Dec 11 (IANS) Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo said on Friday he would not rule himself out of running for the presidency of his country’s beleaguered football federation. Brazil federation (CBF) president Marco…
Doing Pele Film a Big Honour: A.R. Rahman
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Music superstar A.R. Rahman, who is composing the music for Pele biopic, says the opportunity is a big honour and meeting Brazilian football legend was a “dream come true”. “Pele is…
Pele in Kolkata After 38 Years
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) After 38 years, Brazilian football legend Pele set foot again in the city on Sunday morning amidst cheering from vociferous fans. Such is the craze surrounding the now 74-year-old that it…