Kolkata: For two decades, possession has occupied an almost sacred place in the football’s tactical vocabulary. The success of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona and Spain’s golden generation that won the 2010 World Cup bookended by back-to-back Euro titles convinced an entire generation that controlling the ball meant controlling the game. The philosophy was simple – monopolise…
Lauren Jackson (Special Arrangements) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: Women’s sport for years fought one battle above all else: Visibility.It demanded television coverage, sponsorship, bigger crowds and, most importantly, the right to be taken seriously. And across much of the sporting world, that battle has shifted.The Women’s Premier League has transformed the commercial landscape of women’s cricket…
England captain Ben Stokes announced on Sunday that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing an end to a career that has lasted 15 years.The announcement came while Stokes was in the middle of a bowling spell. England Cricket released a statement confirming that…
India vs Australia Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: World Cups are rarely remembered for perfection. They are remembered for moments when teams find a way to survive despite their shortcomings. As India prepare to face Australia at Lord’s in what could be their defining match of the Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, survival…
A giant FIFA World Cup match ball (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa kicking off the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will the favourites face?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World…
India’s P.V. Sindhu (AP/PTI) New Delhi: Fifty days from now, the world’s finest badminton players will walk into New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi (IG) indoor stadium for the BWF World Championships from Aug 17-23, returning to Indian soil for the first time since Hyderabad hosted the event in 2009. For the country’s badminton, this is far…
Cristiano Ronaldo has received a special message of support from the person who has stood by him since the beginning of his football journey, his mother, Dolores Aveiro. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA shared a video message from Dolores in which she praised Ronaldo for continuing to break records and thanked fans for…
Portugal’s road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 title became all the more tricky on Sunday after the side failed to top their group. Portugal played out a goalless draw against Colombia, and once again, the focus fell on Cristiano Ronaldo. The talisman failed to get on the scoring sheet, despite registering a brace in…
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage comes to an end and the tournament moves into the Round of 32, the biggest football spectacle on the planet has already delivered unforgettable moments, record-breaking performances, and stories that define the magic of the World Cup. ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 27: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina…
National record holder Sarvesh Kushare has already crossed the 2.30m mark, but the high jumper says his next target is even higher. After becoming the first Indian to clear 2.30m, Kushare has now set his sights on winning gold at the Asian Games and breaking the 2.35m barrier.Kushare created history by clearing 2.31m at the…
