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ISL 2022-23: Fresh off thrilling wins, Odisha and Chennaiyin FC look to set the pace
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Odisha FC are coming into this game after a stunning comeback victory against East Bengal FC last week at the Salt Lake Stadium. The Juggernauts were trailing by two goals at half-time when head coach Josep Gombau decided to make four substitutions for the second half.
INOX to screen matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 live in its cinema halls in India
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The move means that football fanatics can watch the matches at INOX multiplexes in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Kolkata, Siliguri, Surat, Indore, Vadodara, Dhanbad, and Thrissur, adding to the FIFA Football World Cup frenzy in India.
Dwindling crowds at Australian stadiums a cause for concern; Hussey attributes it to too much cricket
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On Tuesday, Australia's openers, Travis Head (152) and David Warner (106), broke several records on way to a 269-run partnership in the hosts' 221-run victory (D/L method) but regrettably only 10,406 fans were in attendance at the MCG, which has a capacity of more than 90,000.
The way Ronaldo attacked the club, there was no option: Rooney on star's split with Man Utd
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"I have said many times that Ronaldo is one of the best players of all time. It's sad to see it end this way, but I think once everyone saw the interview he did with Piers Morgan and how he attacked the club, I think there was no option (but) for this to happen," said Rooney on VISA Match Centre show on Sports18, adding he was not surprised with the development.
The effort will be to enjoy the game, play without fear: Hardik Pandya on road ahead in T20Is
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After India's semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup in a 10-wicket loss to eventual champions England at the Adelaide Oval, their conservative approach in power-play came under severe criticism. With many tipping Hardik to be the next T20I captain of India, the bilateral series win against New Zealand has the chance to boost his leadership credentials for a full-time leadership role in the shortest format of the game.
Constantly trying to learn from experienced players in the team: Arshdeep Singh
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While Mohammed Siraj rattled New Zealand batters with his hard lengths, Arshdeep was bringing out all the tools he had in his armoury to outclass the hosts' batting line-up. He took out Daryl Mitchell with a potent bouncer and then dismissed Ish Sodhi for a first-ball duck with a pin-point yorker.
India make the grade as last-eight decided at Men's World Team Chess Championship
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The five national teams joined China, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, who had already secured their places in the last eight on Monday. Spain beat South Africa 4-0 in the fifth and last round of the six-team Group A, while China drew 2-2 with France. Ukraine and the Netherlands also drew 2-2. China finished first in the group with nine points, ahead of France, Spain, and Ukraine, who gained six points each, reports Xinhua.
Right time to seek a new challenge, says Ronaldo after parting ways with Manchester United
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It culminated in the 37-year-old forward giving an explosive TV interview in which he accused the club of "betrayal" in the manner it was trying to force him out and said he had no respect for ten Hag as the manager did not respect him. In response, United announced that it would take appropriate action.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United decide to part ways with immediate effect
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With Ronaldo preparing for Portugal's opening match on Thursday, Manchester United on Tuesday announced their split with a terse statement on its various social media channels. "Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect," the club said in its statement on Tuesday. Soon after the full interview was aired, Manchester United said it has "initiated appropriate steps" in response to the interview.
Defending champions France rally from a goal down to trounce Australia 4-1
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The World Cup holders bounced back from early scare when Craig Goodwin gave Socceroos shock lead in the 9th minute but goals by Rabiot (27th minute), Giroud (32nd and 74th) and Mbappe (68) paved the way for full points for manager Didier Deschamps side. Also France next face Denmark on November 26, who earlier in the day shared points with Tunisia in a goalless draw at Education City Stadium and wind up their group engagements against Tunisia on November 30.
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