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Can we put the artistry back in football, asks Rudraneil Sengupta

Data has taken over, at the cost of individual flair. While evolution is inevitable, can the game find a balance between the two?

Ronaldinho (second from left) of Brazil dribbles past Turkey players at the 2003 FIFA Confedera-tions Cup in France. (Getty Images)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 15, 2025 10:56 PM IST

ByRudraneil Sengupta

Ex-Super Bowl champ and college football legend Calvin Jones passes away at 54

Calvin Jones, former Nebraska collegiate standout who finished his short-lived yet iconic NFL career spanning three seasons with the Packers, died this week.

Calvin Jones's short-lived professional football spanned two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and one with the Green Bay Packers. (NFL.com)

world news

Published on Jan 25, 2025 07:17 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

NFL's Khyree Jackson tragedy: Accused woman hit with charges, including DUI

The driver accused of causing the fatal car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was arrested this week. Charges cited DUI.

Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed on July 6, 2024, in a car crash in Maryland. (Doug Benc/AP Images)

world news

Published on Jan 24, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

Former Kansas City Chiefs player Jimmy Wilkerson dies at 43

Late NFL player Jimmy Wilkerson was an assistant coach at Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma before his tragic demise.

Longtime NFL player Jimmy Wilkerson, 43, passed away on December 13 in Oklahoma -- a day before the final game of his son Maddox's senior season. (Instagram (maddoxwilkerson45))

world news

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:41 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Alabama tragedy: High school QB Caden Tellier, 16, dies after head injury during

16-year-old high schooler Caden Tellier sadly passed away on Friday after suffering a head injury during a football game.

Alabama quarterback Caden Tellier, 16, tragically died after suffering a head injury a game on August 23. (GoFundMe)

world news

Published on Aug 26, 2024 10:35 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

HT Brunch Cover Story: “Our pregnancy, not just hers!”

A chat with young parents-to-be, footballer Robin Singh and artist Lianne Texeira, reveals surprising new ideas about pregnancy and parenting only the young can have

Indian footballer Robin Singh’s wife, Lianne Texeira, of two years is in her third trimester. Make-up and hair by Simone Lalwani; On Robin: Jacket, Zara; shirt, Custom Raymond; trousers, Scotch & Soda. On Lianne: Dress, Oh Polly; earrings, Feisty Lu(Siddhanth Sheorey/The One School Goa)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 27, 2020 08:45 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJamal Shaikh

Football player killed as lightning strikes during match in Jharkhand

The police visited the village on Friday to certify the death and enquire about how the football match was organised in violation of lockdown protocol.

The injured said that it was raining but they continued their game. But, suddenly a strong lightning struck the middle of the ground and a player died. (Representative image/HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Sep 18, 2020 01:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ranchi | BySanjoy Dey

Watch Tiki Taka and the curious case of football on ZEE5 this weekend.

ZEE5 brings to you a cool, comedy of errors set in Kolkata against the backdrop of football. This one will definitely leave you with a smile on your face. Read up our review.

brand stories

Updated on Sep 12, 2020 12:12 PM IST

ByPromotional Feature, HT Brand Studio

Sukhwinder Singh is most deserving candidate for Dhyan Chand award: Former football players

The 71-year-old won the SAFF Cup twice in 1999 and 2009, and also coached the Indian side that clinched a bronze in the 1999 SAF Games.

sports

Updated on Aug 27, 2020 07:28 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Football player in Germany’s Bundesliga tests positive for COVID-19

Luca Kilian, 20, came down with COVID-19 and all of his teammates are among 45 people put into partial quarantine.

sports

Updated on Mar 14, 2020 05:56 PM IST

Berlin | ByPress Trust of India

Dharala Prabhu movie review: A Vicky Donor remake done just right

Dharala Prabhu movie review: The Harish Kalyan starrer is a remake of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Vicky Donor but does not recreate the original, scene by scene.

Dharala Prabhu stars Harish Kalyan, Vivek and Tanya Hope in main roles.

entertainment

Updated on Mar 13, 2020 01:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByKarthik Kumar

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Virat Kohli names his pick

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli was asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and he had a clear favourite.

A file photo of Lionel Messi (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo.(UEFA via Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Sep 26, 2019 08:19 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli reveals inspiration behind fitness routine in Indian cricketers

Often in the past, he has spoken about how he manages his diet and training and in a recent conversation, he reveals the impact of football and footballers on cricket.

cricket

Updated on Sep 26, 2019 08:22 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HT GIFA: Set the ball rolling with season five

The fields of Delhi-NCR will witness some exhilarating footballing action again, as season five of the Ambience Group HT GIFA gets underway

The annual event is back with a bigger and more enthralling fifth season.(HT Photo.)

sports

Updated on Sep 26, 2019 07:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByYashasvi Maleyvar

Row over Meghalaya guv ‘East Bengal Club’ tweet

The tweet drew flak from several quarters, especially supporters and office-bearers of East Bengal as well as former football players.

india news

Updated on Aug 01, 2019 01:28 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByTanmay Chatterjee and Dhiman Sarkar

‘Want to tell youth that India was football superpower’

Mr India producer Boney Kapoor is gearing up to shoot his next film with Ajay Devgn in Lucknow from August. The film is based on football coach Syed Abdul Rahim.

Producer Boney Kapoor In Lucknow.(HT Photo)

cities

Published on May 17, 2019 05:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Lucknow | ByDeep Saxena

Syria take field in Asian Cup with fans divided by war

Maria Barud, 29, who works at a clothes store in Damascus, said she and others were in desperate need of some joy after gruelling years of war.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 23, 2018 shows Syria players celebrating after scoring a goal during the men's football round of 16 match between Palestine and Syria at the 2018 Asian Games in Bekasi(AFP)

sports

Published on Jan 05, 2019 12:19 PM IST

Damascus | ByAFP

Luka Modric beats Novak Djokovic to win Balkan athlete of year

Ballon d’Or winner Modric won the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup with his Spanish club Real Madrid as well as being instrumental in helping Croatia reach the World Cup final in Russia.

sports

Updated on Dec 27, 2018 05:18 PM IST

Sofia | ByReuters

When my daughter chose to become a footballer…

The mother of a young football player tells her little girl: this game is filled with life lessons… for you and for me!

Her daughter’s fascination with football has taught both mother and daughter to not be afraid to fall(Photo imaging: Parth Garg)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 24, 2018 10:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySathya Ramaganapathy

Juventus support Cristiano Ronaldo as Nike ‘deeply concerned’ by rape allegations

Sportswear maker Nike Inc and video game maker Electronic Arts Inc said on Thursday they were concerned about rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players.

(Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Bologna.(AFP)

sports

Updated on Oct 05, 2018 11:20 AM IST

Turin | ByPress Trust of India

Nigerian ‘footballer’ nabbed for conning people of ₹6.5 lakh

Police said Joe is a native of Lagos in Nigeria while his wife hailed from Assam. Investigators claimed that Joe has so far told them that between 2010 and 2014 he played football for three state-level teams there.

Police said Joe is a native of Lagos in Nigeria while his wife hailed from Assam and the couple has so far conned people to the tune of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.5 lakh.(HT FILE PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Sep 20, 2018 01:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Five sexism issues at the FIFA World Cup 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018 has been a roaring success so far, but despite the success on the pitch issues have remained off it.

Obscene songs, phrases has been one of the issues at the FIFA World Cup 2018.(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 11:56 PM IST

Agence France-Presse, Moscow | ByAgence France-Presse

How Tunisian goalkeeper faked ‘injury’ to help teammates break Ramzan fast

Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen feigned an injury during a match to help his teammates break their Ramzan fast.

Goalkeeper fakes ‘injury’ to help his teammates break Ramzan fast (Twitter)

sports

Updated on Jun 05, 2018 03:49 PM IST

BySamiksha Pattanaik

Top-flight football player struck by lightning in South Africa dies

The promising 21-year-old football player had been in an induced coma since the March 1 incident and the club said he had succumbed to his injuries

South African football player Luyanda Ntshangase lost his life after being struck by lightning.(Twitter)

sports

Published on May 04, 2018 09:39 PM IST

Reuters, Pietermaritzburg | ByReuters

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Data has taken over, at the cost of individual flair. While evolution is inevitable, can the game find a balance between the two?

Calvin Jones, former Nebraska collegiate standout who finished his short-lived yet iconic NFL career spanning three seasons with the Packers, died this week.

The driver accused of causing the fatal car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was arrested this week. Charges cited DUI.

Late NFL player Jimmy Wilkerson was an assistant coach at Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma before his tragic demise.

16-year-old high schooler Caden Tellier sadly passed away on Friday after suffering a head injury during a football game.

A chat with young parents-to-be, footballer Robin Singh and artist Lianne Texeira, reveals surprising new ideas about pregnancy and parenting only the young can have

The police visited the village on Friday to certify the death and enquire about how the football match was organised in violation of lockdown protocol.

ZEE5 brings to you a cool, comedy of errors set in Kolkata against the backdrop of football. This one will definitely leave you with a smile on your face. Read up our review.

The 71-year-old won the SAFF Cup twice in 1999 and 2009, and also coached the Indian side that clinched a bronze in the 1999 SAF Games.

Luca Kilian, 20, came down with COVID-19 and all of his teammates are among 45 people put into partial quarantine.

Dharala Prabhu movie review: The Harish Kalyan starrer is a remake of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Vicky Donor but does not recreate the original, scene by scene.

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli was asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and he had a clear favourite.

Often in the past, he has spoken about how he manages his diet and training and in a recent conversation, he reveals the impact of football and footballers on cricket.

The fields of Delhi-NCR will witness some exhilarating footballing action again, as season five of the Ambience Group HT GIFA gets underway

The tweet drew flak from several quarters, especially supporters and office-bearers of East Bengal as well as former football players.

Mr India producer Boney Kapoor is gearing up to shoot his next film with Ajay Devgn in Lucknow from August. The film is based on football coach Syed Abdul Rahim.

Maria Barud, 29, who works at a clothes store in Damascus, said she and others were in desperate need of some joy after gruelling years of war.

Ballon d’Or winner Modric won the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup with his Spanish club Real Madrid as well as being instrumental in helping Croatia reach the World Cup final in Russia.

The mother of a young football player tells her little girl: this game is filled with life lessons… for you and for me!

Sportswear maker Nike Inc and video game maker Electronic Arts Inc said on Thursday they were concerned about rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players.

Police said Joe is a native of Lagos in Nigeria while his wife hailed from Assam. Investigators claimed that Joe has so far told them that between 2010 and 2014 he played football for three state-level teams there.

FIFA World Cup 2018 has been a roaring success so far, but despite the success on the pitch issues have remained off it.

Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen feigned an injury during a match to help his teammates break their Ramzan fast.

The promising 21-year-old football player had been in an induced coma since the March 1 incident and the club said he had succumbed to his injuries

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