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SubscriberWrites: An American-desi assimilation story

My loyalty & affection for India is stronger than ever. I just found out that I had space for both America and India in my heart!

No deal with FIFA, Japanese fans close to missing Women’s World Cup on TV

Japan is a highly lucrative market for TV rights & women's football has a committed following which burgeoned after the Nadeshiko won the cup in 2011 and reached the final in 2015.

Messi in Beijing for a friendly match before move to Inter Miami

The football star confirmed this week that he will leave French champions Paris St Germain for the US league. This is Argentina captain's 7th visit to China and his 1st since 2017.

‘I’m going to Miami’ — Lionel Messi confirms move to MLS, rejects Saudi Arabia’s mega offer

Los Angeles: Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting...

Saudi Pro League could become top five in the world, says Ronaldo

The Portugal Skipper, who joined Al-Nassr in January, said that the quality of the Saudi competition had improved even in his short time in it.

Lights turned off at Rio’s Christ The Redeemer in support of Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr

This comes after the Brazilian forward and Real Madrid player was racially abused during a Spanish league match on Sunday.

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina against Australia in China friendly

This would mark Lionel Messi’s first visit to China since 2017 which is set to spark a mass scramble for tickets. World Cup winners would play Australia on 15 June.

UEFA Women’s Champions League final sells out for first time since 2009-10

European soccer's governing body UEFA said over 34,100 tickets have been issued for the final between Barcelona and VfL Wolfsburg on 3 June.

South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho held in China in bribery case

Son plays for the South Korean national team and Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan. A Korean diplomat confirmed about the football player's custody.

FC Barcelona president denies any crime in refereeing scandal, says all payments were transparent

Prosecutors filed complaint over what they alleged were payments of $7.95 million from 2001-2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

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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.