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Who is Julian Alvarez, the Messi fanboy who has set the Fifa World Cup on fire?Subscriber Only
December 14, 2022 17:23 IST
Last night, Alvarez netted a brace in Argentina's convincing 3-0 victory over Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals. We take a look at the young forward who has burst into footballing stardom during this tournament.
Morocco vs France: A Fifa World Cup semi-final with the baggage of a colonial pastSubscriber Only
December 14, 2022 09:05 IST
Morocco plays France in the semi-finals of the Fifa World Cup today. What you may not know is that the two countries share a complex relationship; Morocco’s colonial past continues to shape its present, including its prized football team.
How France left England wondering what might have been
December 12, 2022 07:40 IST
On a patch of verdant grass incongruously sat in the middle of a parched Qatari desert, the reigning champions repelled England's assaults and broke English hearts.
PT Usha becomes first woman Indian Olympic Association chief: A look at the life of ‘Payyoli Express’Subscriber Only
December 12, 2022 07:47 IST
Overall, Usha has won 23 medals in the Asian track and field events in the 1980s and remained active as a coach post-retirement. We take a look at her story.
The improbable rise of the Croatian football teamSubscriber Only
December 10, 2022 11:18 IST
As Croatia bested Brazil in the Fifa World Cup quarterfinals, we take a look at the history of football in Croatia and the story of Croatia's golden generation of footballers, currently taking the nation to new footballing heights.
Why penalty shootouts, despite their problems, are here to staySubscriber Only
December 7, 2022 17:18 IST
Penalty shootouts have not been around forever. In fact in the more than 150-year history of organised football, they are a fairly recent phenomenon, being adopted over a period of time by different top level tournaments starting about 50 years ago.
Qatar World Cup: How England have shown they no longer rely on Kane
December 5, 2022 15:04 IST
England's free-flowing attacking football means they have already matched their World Cup record of 12 goals en route to the semi-finals in 2018.
Too many games, too little time, and Qatar itself: Why this World Cup is littered with injuriesSubscriber Only
December 4, 2022 16:24 IST
As the knockouts of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar begin, we look at the persistent injury issues players have faced over the tournament and its lead-up
What is ‘Bazball’, England’s revolutionary new approach to test cricket?Subscriber Only
December 5, 2022 21:01 IST
As Pakistan become the latest victim of England’s aggressive batting approach, we take a look at the style of play known as Bazball and its impact on cricket as a whole
Why did Japan’s second goal against Spain stand? The controversy and decision, explainedSubscriber Only
December 3, 2022 20:16 IST
As Japan beat Spain with a controversial goal at the FIFA World Cup to advance to the final 16, The Indian Express takes a look at why the VAR let the goal stand.
The Cristiano Ronaldo goal that wasn’t: How technology came to settle debate on Bruno Fernandes strikeSubscriber Only
November 30, 2022 13:01 IST
Cristiano Ronaldo thought he headed the ball into the back of the net for Portugal's first goal against Uruguay. The goal was awarded to Bruno Fernandes, who crossed the ball into the middle, and it was later confirmed by Fifa and Adidas that there was no touch from Ronaldo.
What is stoppage time in football? Why are World Cup games in Qatar longer than usual?Subscriber Only
November 28, 2022 11:05 IST
The average effective playing time in the 2018 World Cup in Russia was between 52 and 58 minutes and Fifa wanted to increase it this World Cup. Double-digit stoppage times are the means to achieve that.
Qatar becomes earliest host to exit FIFA world cup in 92 years: How other home countries have performedSubscriber Only
November 27, 2022 14:15 IST
We look at how host nations have performed in FIFA World Cups and whether being hosts provides an advantage or a disadvantage in the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in a record five World Cups. These are the greats he went pastSubscriber Only
November 25, 2022 16:58 IST
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in five World Cups, a remarkable testimony to his sustained excellence. Here are the players he went past with his historic goal against Ghana.
Asia: The sleeping continent of global football—with just one dream run so farSubscriber Only
November 25, 2022 18:13 IST
As Asian teams continue to do well in Qatar, we look back at the performance of Asian teams in the FIFA World Cup, and the challenges they have faced over the years.
What is offside in football, and what is the controversial technology implemented for it in 2022 Fifa World Cup?Subscriber Only
December 18, 2022 21:01 IST
The offside rule is arguably the least understood aspect of football that plays a defining part in shaping the game as we know it. Essentially, it is to prevent attacking players from perpetually camping in front of the opponent’s goal.
Telstar, Azteca, Jabulani, Al Rihla: A short history of Fifa World Cup ballsSubscriber Only
November 23, 2022 15:17 IST
Ball technology has undergone massive changes over the years. The match ball for the Qatar World Cup is the ‘fastest ever’, and has a sensor inside it to help decide off-side calls.
Christian Eriksen had a cardiac arrest in 2021 and almost died. He’s back on the pitch in Qatar. How did that happen?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2022 13:35 IST
The Danish midfielder 'was gone' for a few minutes. A cardiac arrest is rare among elite athletes, but not unheard of. Here are some others who went through something similar — some were not as lucky as Christian Eriksen. How did Eriksen return?
Saudi dump Messi’s Argentina: 4 other big first-match upsets in World Cup historySubscriber Only
November 23, 2022 09:13 IST
Before Messi, other greats like Maradona, Zidane, and Raul have been on the losing side in their teams' first match on football's greatest stage.
England takes the knee at FIFA, Iran refuses to sing national anthem: When sports and protests come togetherSubscriber Only
November 22, 2022 14:12 IST
The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar is just the latest in a long line of sporting events that have witnessed protests and politics. Here are a few examples.
Why Iran’s football team stayed silent during national anthem at FIFA World CupSubscriber Only
November 22, 2022 14:01 IST
While the match ended in a 6-2 victory for England, the Iran team’s message was received loud and clear. Videos from the stands showed several Iranian fans booing during the national anthem. Chants of ‘Say her name, Mahsa Amini,’ reverberated outside the stadium.
FAQ: How the 2022 FIFA World Cup worksSubscriber Only
November 19, 2022 13:26 IST
FIFA World Cup 2022: There are plenty of questions about how things will unfold as football moves center stage over the month in Qatar. Here’s a primer.
On unusual desert stage, a World Cup like no otherSubscriber Only
November 19, 2022 18:46 IST
Qatar 2022 will be the last show of many legends — and hopefully see the rise of new stars. As always, expect surprises
Equal pay for men and women cricketers: How BCCI’s policy compares with other countries, sportsSubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 07:44 IST
Jay Shah, the Honorary Secretary of BCCI, said women cricketers will be paid the same match fee as the men: Test matches at Rs 15 lakhs, ODI matches at Rs 6 lakhs and T20I at Rs 3 lakhs.
Why is it raining so much in Australia, and how has it affected tournament favourites at World T20?Subscriber Only
October 27, 2022 07:18 IST
World T20, Melbourne rains: England and South Africa were among the favourites but both teams have to catch up now.
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