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TopicChristiano Ronaldo

Topic: Christiano Ronaldo

Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes steps out of Ronaldo’s shadow, steers team to World Cup Round 16

Fernandes does not possess the speed, power or goal-scoring prowess of CR7 but he did what was needed to get Portugal through and win against Uruguay, by scoring two goals.

Divided on Messi vs Ronaldo, but neurologists agree headers cause long-term damage to footballers

Breakthroughs in neuroscience have established that headers can result in repeated sub-acute head trauma for professional football players, leading to neurodegenerative diseases in the long run.

Why Maradona was better than Messi and Ronaldo

Messi, Ronaldo have been exceptionally fortunate with their club teams — brilliant players surrounded by other brilliant players. But Maradona made magic out of mediocre materials.

Aussie cheats, ‘sexist’ tennis umpires — 7 controversies that rocked sports in 2018

From ball-tampering scandal involving Steve Smith & David Warner to Serena Williams’ outburst after US Open final, the sports world saw a lot of controversy.

Amazon & Apple deny China spy claims, and TIME amplifies Christine Blasey Ford message

Cristiano Ronaldo kept out of games over rape allegations, and Sri Lanka says Hambantota port not a ‘debt trap’

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How the humble pulses became a big economic opportunity and shaped geopolitics

World Pulses Day 2026 marks a shift toward recognising pulses as vital drivers of nutritional security and sustainable agricultural growth.

Road-dependence, poor EV charging infra key hurdles to India’s net-zero transport push—NITI Aayog

Sectoral insight report says while clean mobility transition is technically possible, India’s current transport system is not aligned towards the vision. It recommends a phased strategy.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.