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The father who paved Lionel Messi's path: How Jorge Messi helped turn a young dreamer into a football legend

India, Aug. 8 -- Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, has passed away at the age of 68, according to several media reports. He played a major role in shaping Lionel's football career and also worked as... Read More


Ranjit Bajaj says 'he's ready to take up the job' after rejecting role as India manager for U-15 FIFA World Cup

India, Aug. 8 -- Ranjit Bajaj is ready to take up the manager role at the India Under-15 men's national team, provided he is the sole one in charge. His comments came a day after he declined the role ... Read More


Devdutt Padikkal passes the No.3 audition with assuring hundred

India, Aug. 8 -- Three deliveries into their innings, India had already lost Yashasvi Jaiswal. At 0/1, with the new ball moving and a Test place potentially at stake, this was not the time for Devdutt... Read More


FIFA's Gianni Infantino fights off fresh scandal as Uefa confirms payment to alleged 'lover' amid calls to resign

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a fresh controversy after a British newspaper reported that European football's governing body, Uefa, made a payment to a woman alleged t... Read More


Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi passes away at 68

Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- Football legend Lionel Messi is mourning the loss of one of the most influential figures in his life and career. His father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi, has passed aw... Read More


Not Cristiano Ronaldo Or Lionel Messi: How Gianni Infantino Became Football's Most Polarising Figure | Here's Why

India, Aug. 8 -- Hold your breath, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as football fans, pundits and critics have a new topic of discussion. And it is not a new player or a superstar of the game, but ... Read More


Not Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi: Why Gianni Infantino Has Become Football's Most Polarising Figure | Here's Why

India, Aug. 8 -- Hold your breath, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as football fans, pundits and critics have a new topic of discussion. And it is not a new player or a superstar of the game, but ... Read More


Punjab hikes MBBS tuition fee by 8.5% for 2026-27 session

Patiala, Aug. 8 -- Aspirants seeking admission to MBBS courses in the state will have to shell out more from the 2026-27 academic session, with the Punjab department of medical education and research ... Read More


Parveen Saini becomes Hoshiarpur's first woman mayor

Hoshiarpur, Aug. 8 -- Parveen Saini was on Friday elected the first woman mayor of the Hoshiarpur Municipal Corporation, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retaining all three top posts despite dis... Read More


AAP MLA questions minister over panchayat land auction in Ludhiana

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA on Friday questioned the rural development and panchayats minister over the alleged auction of gram panchayat land in Ludhiana's Maloud area, even of... Read More