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Pele Suffering From Depression, Says Son
Brazil's three-time World Cup winner Pele is suffering from a "kind of depression" as poor health and mobility make him loath to leave his home, the football legend's son said. ....
Brazilian Football Great Ronaldinho Arrested For Alleged Passport Fraud
Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis have been arrested in the Paraguayan capital for allegedly entering the country with false passports.....
Coronavirus: La Liga Suspended As Real Madrid Basketball Player Tests Positive
The Spanish La Liga on Thursday decided to suspend its next two match days after Real Madrid, who were to play on one of the matchdays, said that it has placed its players and staff under quarantine after one of the members of its basketball team tested positive for coronavirus.....
Indian Football Legend PK Banerjee Passes Away
Legendary footballer P.K. Banerjee died on Friday at a city hospital after battling a chest infection for a long time, family sources said. He was 83.....
Former Indian Footballer Abdul Latif Passes Away
Former Indian football player and 1970 Asian Games bronze medallist Abdul Latif has died. Latif, 73, breathed his last in Guwahati on Monday night. ....
This Day In 2011: 'Dhoni Finishes Off In Style' As India Win The WC After 28 Years
"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!" this commentary by Ravi Shastri of M.S. Dhoni after the latter led India to a win in the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium with a humongous six off Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Kulasekara still reverberates in the ears of millions of Indians.....
WC Was Won By Entire India, Obsession Over One Six Should Stop: Gambhir
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Thursday lashed out at those only celebrating M.S. Dhoni's six to win the 2011 World Cup, saying it was won by the entire team and not just one hit. India lifted the World Cup on this day nine years ago.....
FIFA Intend To Allow 5 Substitutions: Italian Referees Chief
FIFA is intending to allow teams to make five substitutions in a game in leagues that are set to be played out in hotter environments and tighter schedules after the coronavirus pandemic, according to Italian Referees Association President Nicola Rizzoli. ....
Chinese Men's Football Team Starts Training In Shanghai
The Chinese men's national football team on Monday started their 17-day training camp. ....
All Eyes On Bundesliga As Live Football Resumes On May 16
Taking the first step towards normalcy in sports, Bundesliga is the first of Europe's elite football leagues to resume official competition for its 2019-20 season since the world was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though the matches are to be played behind closed doors, for football fans this return to live sporting action shines as a positive ray of hope. ....
