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Dubai Capitals launch jersey for inaugural season of ILT20
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The franchise unveiled their jersey on their social media platforms on Thursday.The Dubai Capitals jersey sports shades of red & navy blue, the map of the Dubai and the Dubai skyline. Through the red and navy-blue jersey, the players will exhibit the signature colours of GMR.The Dubai Capitals players will wear their team's crest which consists of three falcons on a shield and the signature peaks of GMR. . The centre falcon Dominate represents superiority and dominance, the left most falcon Seek symbolizes focus and ambition and the right most falcon Soar showcases the ability to fly high.
La Liga: My players are in good shape after World Cup, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti
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Ancelotti said his team was in good shape to return to domestic action against Real Valladolid on Friday. "We're fine, we've got [Karim] Benzema back and that's good. Those who have joined today [Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga] have a specific training plan, but everyone is fine, except Mariano [Diaz], who sprained his ankle in a friendly," commented the coach.
ISL 2022-23: Hyderabad FC register 6-1 win over North East United FC, go top of the table
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Javier Siverio bagged a brace, while Borja Herrera, Odei Onaindia and Joel Chianese were on target for the defending champions, with the final Hyderabad FC goal coming in the form of a Gaurav Bora own-goal. Both sides made a solitary change to their respective sides. Mohammad Yasir returned to the starting XI for the hosts and Rohit Danu dropped to the bench. Sehnaj Singh came in to replace the suspended Jon Gaztanaga in the NorthEast United FC midfield.
Who is the real G.O.A.T: Pele, Maradona or Messi? The debate goes on...
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The debate is never-ending just like the one that rages about the "ghost goal" that sealed England's victory over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley. Though there have been players such as Johan Cruyff, Eusebio, Fraz Beckenbauer, George Best and Alfredo de Stefano, who can raise a claim to the honour and are much-respected and idolised, the debate has always been reduced to Pele vs. Maradona.
Tributes pour in: 'Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele'
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"Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever." Pele's daughter, Kelly Nascimento, posted a social media update where she shared a picture of her along with members of her family, and wrote: "We have to look out for each other, and hold tight." The news of Pele's passing came after reports claiming that the condition of the football legend had worsened in recent days and he was put under "elevated care" related to "kidney and cardiac dysfunctions".
Rishabh Pant injured in car accident on Delhi-Dehradun Highway
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Dr Sushil Nagar, chairman of Saksham Hospital, said that at present Rishabh's condition is stable, he is being referred from Roorkee to Delhi. According to witnesses, Rishabh's car collided with the railing and caught fire. With great difficulty, the fire was brought under control. Simultaneously, Rishabh, who was severely injured in the accident, was taken to Saksham Hospital on Delhi Road.
King Pele: A glorious life of setting and breaking records
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Here is a look at the records and accolades that came Pele's way during his career and beyond: FIFA World Cup Winner: 1958, 1962, 1970 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player: 1958 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (Best Player): 1970 FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 1958 France Football's Ballon d'Or: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1970
Pele: The King may have died, but his legend will live forever
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Pele, 82, passed away in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after spending nearly a month, battling complications related to advanced cancer. He had a colon tumour removed in September 2021 and neither his family, nor doctors, specified whether it had spread to other organs. He was recently under "elevated care" related to :kidney and cardiac dysfunction".
Pele, the legend who made football 'the beautiful game' is no more
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It is with that name he left the world as the most cherished and loved sports star we have ever seen. Pele, 82, passed away in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after spending nearly a month, battling complications related to advanced cancer. He had a colon tumor removed in September 2021 and neither his family, nor doctors, specified whether it had spread to other organs.
United Cup: Cornet, Rinderknech win as France dominate Argentina, take 2-0 lead
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Cornet, a quarter-finalist at the 2022 Australian Open, cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 victory against No.147-ranked Carle in one hour and 15 minutes. The first five games were filled with extended baseline exchanges as both players probed each other's games while refusing to miss.
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