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Cup ghosts laid to rest as Kane powers England ahead

Kolkata, June 19 -- Sometimes, redemption stories in the World Cup happen in four-year cycles. Diego Maradona in 1986, Ronaldo in 2002, to a lesser extent even David Beckham in Korea and Japan and, Ha... Read More


Goals from distance make a comeback

India, June 18 -- Remember James Rodriguez's strike against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup, that left-foot volley on the half-turn after the Colombian cushioned the ball on his chest? Or Lionel Messi's... Read More


In Baturina, Croatia have found a successor to Luka: Stimac

India, June 17 -- Like with Lionel Messi and Argentina, Croatia have players who can do the running for Luka Modric, said Igor Stimac. The former Croatia international and head coach picked Martin Bat... Read More


'Croatia have Luka's successor in Baturina'

Kolkata, June 17 -- Like with Lionel Messi and Argentina, Croatia have players who can do the running for Luka Modric, said Igor Stimac. The former Croatia international and head coach picked Martin B... Read More


'Croatia have Luka's successor in Baturina'

Kolkata, June 17 -- Like with Lionel Messi and Argentina, Croatia have players who can do the running for Luka Modric, said Igor Stimac. The former Croatia international and head coach picked Martin B... Read More


'Croatia have Luka's successor in Baturina'

Kolkata, June 17 -- Like with Lionel Messi and Argentina, Croatia have players who can do the running for Luka Modric, said Igor Stimac. The former Croatia international and head coach picked Martin B... Read More


Not qualified to play the World Cup

India, June 12 -- "And perhaps deep down, I had been frightened that I might not have been able to stay dry during the World Cup and would end up making a fool of myself." Only George Best could say i... Read More


Fatigue looms large over the World Cup

India, June 11 -- "I gave everything, physically and mentally. But the very highest level is like a washing machine, you play all the time and never stop." Raphael Varane telling "Canal Plus" in 2023 ... Read More


It's upon us, the world's Cup

India, June 10 -- From 13 to 48 teams, from defending champions staying away in 1934 to a long qualification cycle, from England skipping the first three iterations to hoping it will come home, from 1... Read More


ISL likely to start on Sept 4; clubs asked to look for OCI players

Kolkata, June 10 -- A new season of ISL with 14 teams playing home and away is likely to start on Sept 4 with clubs being asked to focus on players who are, or can qualify as Overseas Indian Citizen (... Read More