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Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez kisses his Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper of the tournament at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Emiliano Martinez impact: Satellite named after Argentina goalkeeper arrive in space

January 6, 2023 10:07 IST

Martinez was one of the heroes of the final, stopping a shot on goal in the last minutes of extra time against France.

Lionel Messi: Argentina World Cup celebrations

Messi mania: One in 70 babies born in December named Lionel or Lionela

January 6, 2023 09:30 IST

What’s the connection between Messi and the musician Lionel Ritchie?

Cristiano Ronaldo likely to ‘defy’ two-match FA ban and make his Al-Nassr debut

January 6, 2023 08:50 IST

Ronaldo received the suspension for smashing an Everton fan's phone in April.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks at Georgina Rodriguez as they attend the official unveiling as a new member of Al Nassr soccer club in in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez set to break Saudi Arabia law by living together

January 6, 2023 18:00 IST

Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez are together but not married and under Saudi laws, it is illegal to live in the same house without being married.

Cristiano Ronaldo in action. (Twitter/Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr debut delayed as club unable to register him to the squad

January 6, 2023 07:55 IST

Ronaldo has reportedly signed a £175 million-a-year deal with Al-Nassr and was officially unveiled by the club earlier this week.

(L-R) Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring against Chelsea; Christian Pulisic in action; Daley Blind joins Bayern Munich (AP | Twitter/Bayern Munich)

While You Were Asleep: Mahrez wins it for Man City, Pulisic joins Chelsea’s long injury list, Blind moves to Bayern Munich

January 6, 2023 07:34 IST

Second-half substitute Riyad Mahrez earned Manchester City a 1-0 win at Chelsea. Christian Pulisic joined Chelsea's long injury list after hurting his right knee. Bayern Munich have signed Daley Blind on a six-month contract.

Premier League assistant referee Bhupinder Singh Gill, with his father Jarnail and brother Sunny. (Facebook)

Bhupinder Singh Gill, first Indian-origin & Punjabi Sikh to officiate in an EPL game, comes from a family full of refereesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2023 17:59 IST

Bhupinder Singh Gill, the first person of Indian origin & first Punjabi Sikh to officiate in the EPL, has refereeing in his genes.

England champions, Manchester City renew partnership with Jio

January 5, 2023 19:49 IST

City currently sit second in the English Premier League points table, with 36 points in 16 games, eight behind league leaders Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr, Vincent Aboubakar, Anderson Talisca, Luiz Gustavo, Álvaro González, David Ospina

Al Nassr was dubbed the “Global” club even before Ronaldo

January 5, 2023 17:50 IST

Ronaldo has given Al Nassr instant fame beyond the confines of Asia and it is having to quickly catch up with its newfound status.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino. (AP/PTI)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shows support for Umtiti, Banda after racist abuse

January 5, 2023 15:22 IST

Infantino showed his support for Umtiti and Zambian Banda in a social media post.

What can Ronaldo expect from Saudi Pro League soccer?

January 5, 2023 14:51 IST

The Saudi Pro League is unlikely to have been on the radar of the majority of his loyal following, but it is where the next and likely last chapter of his career will be played out after signing a 2 1-2 -year contract with Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldoreacts during his official unveiling as a new member of Al Nassr soccer club in in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.Ronaldo, who has won five Ballon d'Ors awards for the best soccer player in the world and five Champions League titles, will play outside of Europe for the first time in his storied career. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

After Ronaldo’s Al Nassr’s signing, Amnesty wants him to draw attention to human rights in Saudi Arabia

January 5, 2023 13:52 IST

“Instead of offering uncritical praise of Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo should use his considerable public platform to draw attention to human rights issues in the country," said Amnesty International.

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Bhupinder Singh Gill is Premier League’s first Sikh assistant referee

January 5, 2023 12:03 IST

The 37-year-old comes from a soccer family, with father Jarnail Singh the first referee to wear a turban in the English league and officiating in more than 150 Football League (EFL) games between 2004-10.

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. The game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

NFL says suspended game won’t resume this week as Damar Hamlin stays in hospitalSubscriber Only

January 5, 2023 11:10 IST

Hamlin’s injury, following what looked like a routine tackle, has the NFL again answering questions about player safety in a season marred by high-profile injuries.

Argentina's Lionel Messi sits with his wife Antonela

Lionel Messi’s wife reacts to Shakira’s Insta post

January 7, 2023 18:02 IST

Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo posted three red emojis under Shakira’s post as a message of support.

Suarez in tears: ‘They won’t see same Suárez from 2016, 2015 or 2013. Won’t run 50 meters forward, because I am not stupid’

January 5, 2023 10:28 IST

Luis Suárez took Messi's advice to move to Gremio in Brazil's top division

Fake Viral: Miley Cyrus didn’t repeat Emiliano Martinez’s controversial act; did he copy her?

January 5, 2023 10:15 IST

It turns out Cyrus’ picture was dated from December 2018 from her wedding ceremony to Australian Liam Hemsworth; they would separate in 2020.

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr: Who are the other prominent players the Portuguese superstar will play with?Subscriber Only

January 5, 2023 09:56 IST

Ronaldo, who has signed an incredibly lucrative contract with the Saudi club, will take home an eye-catching amount of money over the next couple of years - roughly £175 million per season, as per reports.

What to watch: Struggling Chelsea take on wounded Man City in a double headerSubscriber Only

January 5, 2023 09:28 IST

Manchester City inexplicably dropped points against Everton in their last match when Erling Haaland’s first-half strike was cancelled out by Demarai Gray. Chelsea, who are without a win in the last 8 matches, too failed to defeat Nottingham Forest even after taking a lead and dominating most of the first half.

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‘How are you champion of the world?’: Watch Neymar welcome Messi to PSG camp after World Cup win

January 5, 2023 09:18 IST

Messi, who won the World Cup Golden Ball, returned to the club following an extended break. He was given a warm welcome by his teammates and a few of the club's staff.

The Man United-time ban that will stop Cristiano Ronaldo from debuting for Al Nassr till Jan 21

January 5, 2023 08:36 IST

While it was anticipated that he will start in the Saudi Pro League against Al Ta'ee on Thursday, with 28,000 fans buying tickets, Marca reported that they will have to wait.

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Cape Verde becomes first country to name stadium after Pele after Infantino’s suggestion

January 5, 2023 08:32 IST

Following Pele’s death in December, Infantino paid tribute to the three-time World Cup winner at his memorial service in Brazil and proposed at the memorial service that each nation should name one stadium after Pele.

What were Mbappe and Hakimi doing while PSG was welcoming Messi with guard of honour?

January 5, 2023 08:27 IST

Paris Saint-Germain duo Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi were spotted watching the Times Square entertainment as they took off to the States and enjoyed their post-World Cup break.

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While You Were Asleep: Harry Kane bounces back with 2 more goals, Forest beat Southampton 1-0 and Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes

January 5, 2023 08:02 IST

It's now three goals in three Premier League games for Tottenham since returning from Qatar after his double in a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.