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Scorn in the USA

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa at his last match at the World Cup, against Spain in Zapopan, Mexico.

Published 11 days ago

The other Lionel

In his quiet, understated way Lionel Scaloni has built a formidable side where Lionel Messi can play with freedom.

Published 25 days ago

Not qualified to play the World Cup

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, seen here after winning the Champions League, headlines top players whose teams have not qualified for the World Cup.

Published 32 days ago

Christian Eriksen health: Disturbing video shows Denmark footballer collapse

Christian Eriksen's collapse during the Denmark vs Ukraine.

Updated 36 days ago

What India can learn from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov (14) fends off Canada's Niko Sigur (23) and Alistair Johnston during their international friendly in Edmonton, Canada on Monday. Uzbekistan lost 0-2.

Published 39 days ago

Mohun Bagan, AIFF and the wrong kind of buzz

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's last-minute refusal to release players led to India fielding a depleted side against Jamaica, the first match in London in 24 years, on Wednesday. India lost 0-2.

Published 46 days ago

What next after a fantastic finish?

East Bengal with the ISL12 trophy at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.

Published 53 days ago

Finally, a high stakes Kolkata derby in ISL

Mohamad Rashid (left) has added solidity to East Bengal's midfield.

Published 60 days ago

From rejection to redemption, Mainoo’s journey

Kobbie Mainoo's goal against Liverpool on Sunday was his first Premier League strike in nearly two years.

Published 67 days ago

Are the kids alright?

India's under-17 women start against Australia on Saturday.

Published 74 days ago

Arteta is right. It’s a new league now

Manchester City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (left) and Erling Haaland walk off the pitch after Wednesday's 1-0 win against Burnley.

Published 81 days ago

In Berlin, a wall comes down

Marie-Louise Eta gestures as she speaks with players during a training session of 1 FC Union Berlin in Berlin on Tuesday.

Published 88 days ago

Time for diligence, not delay

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were the last ISL champions when the league had a commercial partner.

Published 95 days ago

Born again in international football

Ryan Williams waits during a set-piece move against Hong Kong in Kochi on Tuesday.

Published 102 days ago

A title race, a report and a roster

Noufal PN after his goal against Mohun Bagan Super Giant took Mumbai City FC to the top of ISL12.

Published 109 days ago

HT Kick Off: “A leader who knew how to trust”

A minute's silence in the East Bengal-Kerala Blasters match of ISL12 to mourn the death of former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das.

Published 116 days ago

HT Kick Off: The most crucial 18 days in AIFF’s history?

A lot will depend on the terms offered by bidders, if any, for the commercial rights of the ISL and other club properties.

Published 130 days ago

HT Kick Off: All set for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup

The India women’s team have qualified for the first time for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Published 137 days ago

HT Kick Off: Finally, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal look even

Tom Aldred and Jamie Maclaren after scoring in Mohun Bagan Super Giant's opening match of ISL12 in Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium on Saturday.

Published 144 days ago

HT Kick Off: Never the twain shall split

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play the first match of ISL12 which could have been a non-starter had the union sports ministry not intervened.

Published 151 days ago

HT Kick Off: Goalkeepers' coaches not essential, really?

ISL clubs have proposed omitting a specialist coach for Vishal Kaith (in blue, celebrating with Mohun Bagan Super Giant teammates) for this season.

Updated 157 days ago

HT Kick Off: Why AIFF, clubs need to keep talking

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) and federation vice-president N A Haris at the first meeting between the federation and ISL clubs on August 7 last year. (Right) FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur at the same meeting.

Published 172 days ago

HT Kick Off: Biography of a hard-tackling, humble left-back

Aloke Mukherjee (left) attempts to dispossess Jorge Burruchaga in the India-Argentina match in the 1984 Nehru Cup. (Right): Aloke Mukherjee in action against Saudi Arabia in the 1982 Asian Games.

Published 179 days ago

HT Kick Off: Rising wages: whose fault is it?

The wait is over and boy, isn't Jamie Maclaren glad?

Published 186 days ago

2025: Year of East Bengal, India women’s teams and Bibiano’s boys

East Bengal's title in the SAFF Club Championship was their third in 2025 after the IWL and the Calcutta League.

Published 200 days ago

Messi’s special gift for Chhetri wins hearts; fans touched by wholesome moment

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, talks to Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri during his India tour in Mumbai.

Updated 211 days ago

HT Kick Off: So what do you make of the draw?

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Published 214 days ago

Lionel Messi downplays obsession with stats: ‘In 2012, I scored around 91 goals’

Lionel Messi has won 47 major titles with clubs and country in his career so far.

Updated 220 days ago

HT Kick Off: Escape to victory

India under-17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes (fourth from left) with his staff after the comeback win against Iran in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Published 221 days ago

HT Kick Off: "Happy with what we achieved as we were not expected to win a game"

A goal in the eighth minute of stoppage-time prevented East Bengal from being among the top eight women’s clubs in Asia.

Published 228 days ago

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