Debkalpa Banerjee spends his time delving into the realm of football, films and fabrications.
January 24, 2020 09:03 IST
Liverpool, with 67 points from 69, have made the best-ever start to a Premier League season, but what records — unbeaten runs, most points, earliest title win — might they end up breaking come May?
Fri, Jan 24, 2020November 29, 2019 22:31 IST
With a new broadcaster and a production company, I-League goes into its 13th edition hoping for it to not be another false dawn, even though it has been demoted to a second-tier domestic competition.
Sat, Nov 30, 2019November 29, 2019 17:39 IST
From smashing a bus window to using a homophobic slur to assaulting men both inside and outside the octagon, controversies have always surrounded Conor McGregor and his career.
Sat, Nov 30, 2019November 20, 2019 08:42 IST
Although almost out of contention for World Cup after the 1-0 loss to Oman, Igor Stimac's India still have the Asian Cup to play for, and will hope to end their qualifying campaign on a high next year.
Sat, Dec 28, 2019November 15, 2019 21:37 IST
Seven members of the squad that made the 2000 kilometres-plus trip were involved in an Indian Super League match between Bengaluru and Chennaiyin just four days before the World Cup qualifier.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019October 20, 2019 16:00 IST
After the end of the struggle over league structure, the Indian Super League is set to be back for its sixth iteration, with familiar problems plaguing the competition and an unfamiliar face to bring order.
Sun, Oct 27, 2019October 07, 2019 11:59 IST
As Lionel Messi hit a trademark freekick, the city of Manchester endured a painful Sunday, Juventus overtook Inter for the top spot, and Borussia Monchengladbach took a surprise lead in Germany.
Tue, Oct 08, 2019October 01, 2019 14:53 IST
On November 10, 1991, an emotional South African captain Clive Rice had said, "I know how Neil Armstrong felt when he stood on the moon", in a post-match interview at Eden Gardens — because history was forged.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021September 30, 2019 11:55 IST
As Liverpool extended their winning streak to 16 games, Real Madrid climbed to the top of the table after a goalless derby, and Antonio Conte established his dominance in Serie A with six wins in six.
Mon, Sep 30, 2019September 17, 2019 21:06 IST
As the likes of Erling Håland, Ansu Fati, Mason Mount and others continue to impress in their domestic leagues, UEFA Champions League's return will provide the youngsters a superior challenge.
Sun, Sep 22, 2019September 16, 2019 14:32 IST
As Neymar scored a bicycle kick winner amidst boos, Manchester City slumped to their first defeat after a 15-match winning streak and Inter Milan took an early two-point lead over reigning champions Juventus.
Tue, Sep 17, 2019September 15, 2019 15:54 IST
UEFA Champions League will make its return soon, and with it, the financial inequivalence and the predictable group stages will be restored, where the European Goliaths continue to assert their dominance without defiance.
Tue, Sep 17, 2019September 07, 2019 11:20 IST
Daniil Medvedev's path to the US Open final has been full of antics, from flipping the finger at the umpire to WrestleMania-like interviews.
Mon, Sep 09, 2019September 04, 2019 21:40 IST
Facing the old nemesis Oman first in the Asian qualifiers, Igor Stimac's India will have a taste of the toughest hurdle to date on their path to 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Thu, Sep 05, 2019August 23, 2019 21:44 IST
From homecoming of two managers to big-name signings to the hopes of bringing the Champions League back to Italy — a one-stop preview for the upcoming Serie A season.
Sat, Aug 24, 2019August 15, 2019 10:14 IST
As Liverpool picked up the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, Stéphanie Frappart made history by becoming the first woman lead official in a major men's European match, and Adrián became a European hero.
Thu, Aug 15, 2019August 09, 2019 22:23 IST
Title contenders, new faces looking to make a difference, underdogs looking for a chance to shine, rule changes and introduction of VAR — a one-stop preview for the upcoming Premier League season.
Fri, Aug 09, 2019August 08, 2019 19:10 IST
Here's a look at the incoming players in the Premier League who can make or break their respective clubs' seasons with their performances.
Fri, Aug 09, 2019July 30, 2019 21:29 IST
With the first Test of Ashes 2019 beginning on Thursday, here's a look back at some of the most controversial tales from the storied history between crickets oldest rivals.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019July 22, 2019 18:14 IST
Owing to her massive jump in rankings, from 67 to 44, Bhavani Devi's chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics as the first-ever Indian fencer through the Asian qualifiers have increased by leaps and bounds.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019July 17, 2019 21:02 IST
After two losses and a draw against Tajikistan, DPR Korea and Syria in the Intercontinental Cup, manager Igor Stimac got to catch glimpses of what's plaguing his team under the microscope, before the World Cup qualifiers in September.
Tue, Jul 23, 2019July 03, 2019 21:36 IST
The Albicelestes failed to make it to a third consecutive Copa América final on Wednesday after a 2-0 defeat to Brazil at Belo Horizonte, which fleshed out the many existing frailties of the Lionel Messi-led Argentina.
Wed, Jul 03, 2019June 22, 2019 17:45 IST
Fernando Torres announced his retirement at the age of 35, after an illustrious, albeit injury-stricken career which took him from Atletico Madrid to Liverpool to AC Milan to finally, Sagan Tosu.
Thu, Dec 26, 2019