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Topic: Football

Indians living in Germany create Punjabi song for EURO 2024, envoy hails new genre ‘Dollywood’

German Ambassador to India and Bhutan Dr Philip Ackermann called the song the ‘unofficial anthem’ of the 17th edition of the football championship.

Football’s referee crisis—the abuse and violence that’s driving them out of the game

The Euros feature 19 men regarded as the best referees in European football. But, like officials at all levels of the game, they have endured abuse from players, coaches, and spectators.

Chinese firms’ football dreams marred by debt crisis — Inter Milan owner loses control to US fund

Serie A champions Inter Milan join rival A.C. Milan on the list of clubs seized by US-based investment funds, after Chinese owner defaulted on a loan of about 395 million euros.

‘No free lunches when you want to make a mark, got more than I dreamt of’ — Sunil Chhetri in 2017

In this 2017 interview, the football stalwart spoke about his journey and the future of the sport in India. Chhetri announced his retirement from international football Thursday.

OJ Simpson, American football star accused of ex-wife’s murder, dies at age 76

Simpson was acquitted in a 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was found responsible for her death in a civil lawsuit and later imprisoned for armed robbery and kidnapping.

Who is Deepak Sharma, the Khad FC coach accused of assaulting women players  

Sharma, a suspended executive member of All India Football Federation, has been accused of assaulting 2 women players during a tournament. His wife owns the football club.

Assam’s mekhela sador-wearing soccer moms have surprised the internet. But it’s nothing new

Two moms can be seen cheering and shouting instructions at the players in a video posted by NorthEast United FC. They’ve been part of Assam’s sporting cultures for at least 20 years.

India eyes win against Afghanistan at FIFA World Cup 2026 & AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

The match against Afghanistan will be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday at 19 pm.

UEFA Champions League quarter-finals draw pits Manchester City against Real Madrid in repeat of 2022

It will be the third consecutive time that the two teams will face each other in a knockout game.

Spain’s players to end boycott after football federation agrees to change structure

The boycott was triggered after former RFEF chief Rubiales non-consensually kissed player Hermoso on the lips following Spain's World Cup victory.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.