Napoli manager Antonio Conte had no interest in speaking about the transfer window and only wanted to talk about football and its next Serie A game with Bologna, when he faced reporters on Friday. His side suffered a 3-0 loss at Hellas Verona on the opening day and after fielding question after question regarding the…
NEW DELHI: Jemimah Rodrigues, a prominent Indian batter, expressed her belief that participating in the women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) for the first time will enhance her ability to handle high-pressure scenarios in the forthcoming T20 World Cup. The talented player is set to represent Trinbago Knight Riders in the WCPL.“Firstly, just to come out…
Seventeen-year-old striker Estevao, who is set to join Chelsea next year from Palmeiras, was handed his first call-up to Brazil’s national team Friday by coach Dorival Junior for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Veteran forward Neymar remains out as he completes his recovery from an ACL injury he sustained last year, but Estevao has already…
Superstar Lionel Messi will return to Inter Miami CF before the end of the season, head coach Tata Martino told reporters Friday. Messi, 37, has been away from the team since he suffered a high-ankle injury on July 14 playing for Argentina against Colombia in the Copa America final. Martino said he did not know…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering creating a special Test cricket fund worth at least USD 15 million. This fund would help with player match fees and solve the issue of talented players leaving for more lucrative T20 franchise leagues. Cricket Australia (CA) put out the plan, which has the backing of…
Former England left-back Ashley Cole will be an assistant coach alongside interim manager Lee Carsley, the Football Association said on Friday. Cole, who represented England more than 100 times between 2001 and 2014, played at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups, as well as the 2004 and 2012 European Championships. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi…
Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has joined newly-promoted Serie A side Como on a two-year deal, the Italian club said on Friday. The former Barcelona captain, who had joined the Spanish side as a 14-year-old, signed with Como as a free agent after his Barca contract ended last season. “Sergi has played his whole career…
NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel showcased their batting prowess, scoring magnificent centuries to propel Pakistan to a commanding total of 448 for 6 declared against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test match in Rawalpindi on Thursday.Rizwan’s unbeaten 171, his highest score in Test cricket and his third century in the…
Conor Gallagher is feeling right at home after receiving a rousing welcome from Atletico Madrid fans, the England midfielder said at his presentation at the Metropolitano Stadium on Friday, days after completing his move from Chelsea. Gallagher, who joined Chelsea at the age of six, penned a five-year contract with LaLiga club Atletico on Wednesday,…
A mouthwatering clash featuring Indian stars Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra, tickets priced as low as ₹49, an air-conditioned venue on a sultry Friday evening, easy accessibility to local transport, and ambient LED lights flashing in sync with peppy Tamil numbers. A five-minute contemplation might throw up five more reasons why it could have…
