Portugal is set to host Croatia in its Nations League opener on Thursday before welcoming Scotland in League A Group One on Sunday, Martinez said that he took positives from their penalty shootout defeat to France in the quarterfinals at the Euros and that his side will be stronger for the experience. “Criticism is part…
Kylian Mbappe’s Euro 2024 was hampered by a broken nose, but with that all behind him and enjoying a new lease of life at Real Madrid, he is fully focused on the beginning of the Nations League, the France forward said on Thursday. Mbappe damaged his nose in the team’s first game of the tournament…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket has had numerous momentous feats over the decades, but few stand as tall as the hat-tricks claimed by the nation’s intrepid bowlers across the three formats of the gentlemen’s game.In the long Indian cricket history, there have only been nine instances where the bowlers have claimed hat-tricks. Three of them…
Hyderabad As the full-time whistle blew at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Tuesday, the air smelt of dissatisfaction as India had failed to score against Mauritius, resulting in a goalless draw. But those frustrated murmurs turned to a warm cheer as the announcement came – “The Man of the Match award goes to Mauritius…
Cole Palmer has not been included in Chelsea’s squad for the opening stages of the UEFA Conference League in a bid to manage the England star’s minutes in a season that could run till mid-July. Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana were also left out reportedly due to “load management” reasons with Chelsea set to participate…
NEW DELHI: England are seeking clarity regarding the upcoming Test tour of Pakistan amid reports that matches might be relocated to another country due to construction work at the proposed venues. The three-match series, scheduled to start in Multan on October 7, could face changes with Karachi and Rawalpindi potentially being problematic due to renovations…
Many were shocked when Kerala Blasters decided to part ways with Ivan Vukomanovic, the head coach who was as popular as his team’s best player and under who the club had made it to the Indian Super League playoffs for three consecutive years. Mikael Stahre, the new man in, must be under tremendous pressure to…
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen said Thursday the end of a 12-year wait to succeed Manuel Neuer as Germany’s number one goalie felt like “a balm for the soul”. First called into the squad in 2012, Barcelona captain, Ter Stegen will take the field as Germany’s permanent number one choice between the sticks against Hungary in…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan player and national selector Kamran Akmal has criticized the national team management, including past and present captains, for their lack of confidence in spinners during home Test series.According to Akmal, spinners in Pakistan have been consistently marginalized and denied adequate opportunities to demonstrate their abilities over the past three years.His comments…
Hyderabad Syria enters a new phase in its footballing history as it takes on Mauritius in the Intercontinental Cup 2024 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Friday. The contest will be Syria’s first competitive match under new Spanish head coach Jose Lana. Syria is the highest-ranked team (93) in the competition and is considered…
