Dec 10, 2022, at 04:48 pm
Doha/UNI: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his side's personality after their tense qualification to the semifinals of the World Cup on penalties after the 120-minute play against the Netherlands ended 2-2.
Brazil manager Tite confirms departure after team's FIFA World Cup 2022 exit
Dec 10, 2022, at 04:38 pm
Doha/UNI: Brazil manager Tite confirmed that he will step down after his team's quarter-final defeat to Croatia on penalties, a result that eliminated the tournament favourites from the World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA World Cup: Argentina overcome Netherlands in dramatic shoot-out
Dec 10, 2022, at 02:22 pm
Lusail: Emiliano Martinez came to Argentina's rescue as his side overcame the shock of losing a two-goal lead to go on and defeat the Netherlands on penalties and reach the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar.
FIFA World Cup quarter-final: Croatia knock Brazil out in penalty shootout to enter semis
Dec 10, 2022, at 05:29 am
Doha/ IBNS: In a close battle, Croatia defeated Brazil by 4-2 in a penalty shootout becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Sen, Deepak Chahar ruled out of Bangladesh series
Dec 09, 2022, at 07:15 pm
Mumbai/UNI: India captain Rohit Sharma, who suffered a blow to his thumb in the second over while fielding in the second ODI, has flown to Mumbai for specialist consultation and will miss the final ODI against Bangladesh.
Brazil more than just Neymar and Vinicius: Croatia head coach Dalic
Dec 09, 2022, at 05:01 pm
Doha/UNI: Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has described Brazil as the most impressive team at this World Cup ahead of their quarterfinal clash on Friday.
Rohit Sharma, two other Indian players out of final ODI against Bangladesh
Dec 08, 2022, at 06:17 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Injuries continued to hamper India's tour of Bangladesh after three players were confirmed to miss the third and final ODI of the series.
Injured Rohit Sharma's heroics in vain as Bangladesh defeat India in 2nd ODI to clinch series
Dec 08, 2022, at 04:24 pm
Dhaka/UNI: An injured Rohit Sharma tried his best at the end by launching into an array of shots but fell short off one big blow from India squaring the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday.
Dec 08, 2022, at 03:45 am
Doha/IBNS: One of the finest footballers in the history of soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo was benched as Portugal squared off against Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 matches on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo refutes reports of his move to Saudi club
Dec 08, 2022, at 01:01 am
Lusail/UNI: Cristiano Ronaldo has refuted reports of a move to Saudi club Al Nassr in the new year.
Pat Cummins to miss second Test against West Indies, Australia announce replacement
Dec 07, 2022, at 07:18 pm
Adelaide/UNI: Australia have decided to not risk Pat Cummins during this week's second Test against the West Indies and have left their captain out of their final XI for the Adelaide day-night contest.
Second ODI: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat first against India
Dec 07, 2022, at 05:07 pm
Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the second One Day International (ODI) match in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Ronaldo's replacement Ramos scores hat-trick powering Portugal to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Dec 07, 2022, at 05:03 pm
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement Goncalo Ramos ensured Portugal's convincing reach to the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinals outplaying Switzerland 6-1 in the round of 16 encounter on Tuesday.
Keeper Bono helps Morocco oust Spain on penalties in World Cup
Dec 07, 2022, at 07:47 am
Doha/UNI: Morocco roared into the Qatar World Cup quarterfinals after knocking Spain out 3-0 on penalties here on Wednesday.
Hrishikesh Kanitkar appointed as Batting Coach - Team India (Senior Women), Ramesh Powar to join NCA
Dec 06, 2022, at 11:36 pm
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the appointment of Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the Batting Coach of the Senior Women’s cricket team.
Brazil turn on style to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Dec 06, 2022, at 05:19 pm
Doha/UNI: Five-time champions Brazil scored four first-half goals which powered them to advance to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with an impressive 4-1 victory over South Korea here on Monday.
Dec 06, 2022, at 03:17 pm
Srinagar: A large number of girls from the Kashmir Valley participated in the Chess and Carrom Championship which was organized at the Women’s College in Srinagar city recently, media reports said.
Livakovic's three saves put Croatia into FIFA World Cup quarters, Japan out
Dec 06, 2022, at 02:53 pm
Al Wakrah: Dominik Livakovic emerged a hero by pulling off three good saves as Croatia stormed into the quarterfinals of the World Cup by beating Japan 3-1 in the penalties following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes here on Monday.
English footballer Raheem Sterling leaves Qatar WC squad after burglary at family home
Dec 05, 2022, at 11:11 pm
London: An English footballer left the World Cup squad in Qatar and returned to London after his home was burgled, media reports said on Monday.
India penalised for slow over-rate in first ODI against Bangladesh
Dec 05, 2022, at 09:43 pm
Mirpur: India have been fined 80 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Bangladesh in the first ODI in Mirpur on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2022: England coach Southgate hails team's impressive win over Senegal
Dec 05, 2022, at 08:21 pm
Doha/UNI: England coach Gareth Southgate praised his side for the 3-0 win over Senegal in Qatar FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Sunday night with goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.
Blow to England as Liam Livingstone out of Pakistan tour due to injury
Dec 05, 2022, at 06:56 pm
London/UNI: England suffered a major blow in their ongoing Test series against Pakistan as all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been ruled out of the rest of the Test series against Pakistan with a right knee injury, the country's cricket board said on Monday.
FIFA World Cup 2022: England sail into quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Senegal
Dec 05, 2022, at 05:10 pm
Doha/UNI: England will play France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinals following a comfortable 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16 on Sunday.
World Cup: France advance to QFs by beating Poland 3-1
Dec 05, 2022, at 02:33 pm
Doha: France advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after defeating Poland 3-1 in the round-of-16 clash here on Sunday.
Fans wait for a thrilling Monday as Brazil-South Korea gear up for battle
Dec 05, 2022, at 01:34 am
Doha: Japan face Croatia, while Brazil take on South Korea in the World Cup last 16 on Monday in two fascinating ties.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur put up strong show as Bangladesh beat India in first ODI
Dec 05, 2022, at 01:01 am
Mirpur: Deepak Chahar gave away runs and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (38*) and Mustafizur Rahman (10*) put up a heroic performance as Bangladesh defeated India by a wicket in the first ODI match of the series here on Sunday.
'Strong, with a lot of hope': Pele updates fans on his health
Dec 04, 2022, at 07:01 pm
Brazilian soccer icon Pele said on Saturday he felt “strong, with a lot of hope” after media reported a day earlier that he had stopped responding to chemotherapy and was moved to “palliative care”.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina beat Australia 2-1, book QF date with the Dutch
Dec 04, 2022, at 06:12 pm
Al Rayyan/UNI: Experience and youth worked in unison to earn Argentina a 2-1 win over Australia and a last-16 date with the Netherlands at Qatar 2022.
We are one step closer to our objective: Lionel Messi
Dec 04, 2022, at 03:32 pm
Doha/UNI: Lionel Messi said Argentina had taken "one more step" toward their goal of World Cup glory by overcoming Australia in a dramatic round of 16 clashes here.
Brazil soccer legend Pele not responding to chemotherapy; moved to 'palliative care'
Dec 04, 2022, at 07:19 am
Football legend Pele has been moved to 'palliative care' after he stopped responding to chemotherapy for bowel cancer, according to media reports.