Pique: Messi is from another world
Madrid, April 6 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Gerard Pique has commented that his teammate Leo Messi was the best played in the world in an interview broadcast on British TV station, BT Sport. Among other…
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46 mn people interacted on Facebook during ICC WT20
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) More than 46 million people interacted on social networking platform Facebook during this year’s ICC World Twenty 20, which culminated in thrilling victories by both the West Indies men and…
Dunga to remain Brazil coach
Rio de Janeiro, April 6 (IANS) Brazil coach Dunga will keep his job for this year’s Copa America and Olympic Games despite the team’s poor recent results, the Selecao’s technical director Gilmar Rinaldo has said….
Suarez’s double helps Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico
Madrid, April 6 (IANS) FC Barcelona will take a slender 2-1 lead for their Champions League quarter-final second leg after two second half goals from Luis Suarez helped them beat 10-man Atletico Madrid. An intense…
Champions League quarterfinal: Bayern Munich edge Benfica 1-0
Berlin, April 6 (IANS) Arturo Vidal’s early goal secured Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg. During the match on Tuesday, the German giants controlled the proceedings from…
I-League: Mumbai hold East Bengal with late strike
Barasat, April 5 (IANS) Mumbai FC came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw and dent East Bengal’s title hopes in a crucial I-League clash at the Barasat Stadium here on Tuesday. Ranti Martins (25th…
Sporting, Aizawl eye full points
Margao, April 5 (IANS) Strugglers Sporting Clube de Goa will eye full points against relegation threatened Aizawl FC in their I-League match at the Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. Sporting Clube de Goa are winless…
Vietnam eyes more tickets to Rio Olympics
Hanoi, April 5 (IANS) Vietnam is trying to bag more tickets to the Rio Olympics in 2016, according to the country’s General Department of Sports and Physical Training on Tuesday. For the purpose, Vietnam will…
Napoli striker Higuain banned for four matches
Rome, April 5 (IANS) Judge Gianpaolo Tosel on Tuesday issued a four-match ban against Napoli’s Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain for his altercation with a referee during last weekend’s 3-1 defeat against Udinese in round 31…
Tennis player Ivanovic decides not to represent Serbia
Belgrade, April 5 (IANS) Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic has decided not to play for her national team, Serbian media reported on Tuesday. Ivanovic informed the Tennis Federation of Serbia about her decision, while the…
Guangzhou Evergrande on verge of elimination in AFC Champions League
Saitama (Japan), April 5 (IANS) Defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande of China found themselves on the brink of elimination after a bitter 0-1 defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan in their AFC Champions League group…
Getafe appeals to fans to fill the stadium against Valencia
Getafe (Spain), April 5 (IANS) Getafe football club appealed to its fans to fill the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in La Liga match against Valencia as it fights against relegation. With the motto ‘All for…
An array of Bollywood stars to perform at IPL opening ceremony
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The opening ceremony of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 will witness a host of Bollywood and international stars performing, including Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Kaif and Yo Yo…
28 athletes picked from GAIL Indian Speedstar trials
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A total of 28 young athletes were picked from the state trials of the GAIL Indian Speedstar for north and central India at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday….
DSK bank on home advantage against Bengaluru
Pune, April 5 (IANS) DSK Shivajians FC will be looking to make the most of their home advantage when they face strong title contenders Bengaluru FC in a crucial I-League encounter at the Shree Shiv…
IPL chief brushes aside Maharashtra water crisis, says ties as scheduled
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday confirmed that the cricket matches scheduled to be played in the different cities of Maharashtra will be played as scheduled. The secretary…
SC asks cricket board to keep account of funds given to states
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to keep “perfect accounting” of the funds it gives to affiliated state associations and noted…
Chris Brown excited to perform in India
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Chris Brown will be performing for the first time in India at the opening ceremony of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) here. The American singer says he is looking forward to…
Higuain, Jonas lead race for Golden Shoe
Madrid, April 5 (IANS) Italian club Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain and Portuguese side Benfica’s Jonas Goncaslves lead the race for the European Golden Shoe, given to the leading goalscorer in football leagues of the continent. They…
Russia urges not to politicise sport
Moscow, April 5 (IANS) Russia on Tuesday urged that politics be kept out of sport and the Olympic Games in particular amid the ongoing doping scandal involving dozens of its athletes. “We have always insisted…