In a significant legal setback for one of football’s most celebrated tacticians, Brazil national football team coach and former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to a one-year prison term by a Spanish court. The decision was handed down after Ancelotti admitted to charges of tax fraud during his managerial stint in Spain’s…
In an emotional and heartbreaking culmination to one of the most decorated careers in football history, Luka Modric’s time at Real Madrid ended with a crushing 0-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinals. The 38-year-old Croatian maestro leaves behind an unmatched legacy, but his final match for Los Blancos turned out to…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is once again at the centre of an intense transfer tug-of-war as several top European clubs have reportedly shown interest in securing his signature ahead of the new season. The England international, who has been at Old Trafford since his academy days, endured a mixed 2023/24 campaign and is now…
In a significant boost for India ahead of the crucial second Test against England at Lord’s, ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns to the playing XI after recovering fully from his minor niggle. The comeback comes at a crucial juncture as India trails 0-1 in the five-match series after a disappointing batting collapse in the first…
Indian batter Karun Nair, who once etched his name in the record books with a sensational triple century against England, has admitted that the upcoming Test at Lord’s could potentially be his last opportunity to revive his dwindling international career. Nair, who was recently included in the Indian squad for the ongoing England tour after…
In a fresh development in international cricket scheduling, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has reportedly approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking a limited-overs bilateral series in the coming months. This move follows Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision to cancel their proposed series against Sri Lanka, leaving the island nation with…
Speculation surrounding Lionel Messi’s potential move to Saudi Arabia has reignited after recent reports suggested fresh discussions between his representatives and Saudi Pro League clubs. The prospect of Messi joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle Eastern league has left fans worldwide hoping for one last iconic chapter in the legendary rivalry that defined football for…
Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon 2025 campaign came to a crashing halt after she suffered a shock straight-sets defeat in the third round, leading to an outpouring of criticism from fans and former players who branded her performance as ‘utter garbage’. The 2021 US Open champion, who had been in good form leading up to Wimbledon, looked…
As India prepares for the crucial second Test against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, batting coach Vikram Rathour has brushed aside concerns over the visibly green pitch but admitted that Jofra Archer remains a significant threat for Indian batters. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rathour emphasised that the team has faced such…
Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on Shubman Gill’s early days as a leader, describing his current phase as a ‘honeymoon period’ while cautioning that pressure will increase with time. Speaking to reporters after an event in Kolkata, Ganguly highlighted that Gill has the potential to become a successful captain…
