Ruud Gullit enthralls Mohun Bagan crowd
July 30th, 2012 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) It was a prized moment for several budding football players of the city who Sunday had an opportunity for a photo op with Dutch football legend ... Read more...
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Sleeping giant India is slowly waking up: Blatter
March 9th, 2012 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) FIFA president Sepp Blatter Friday said "sleeping giant" India is slowly waking up and promised that he won't leave football's world body until the ... Read more...
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Juventus demand equal treatment on the pitch
February 17th, 2012 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Feb 17 (IANS) Juventus Football Club had demanded equal treatment on the pitch, claiming the referees have failed to award penalties in their favour in the current Italian ... Read more...
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Nobody can replace Bhaichung, says Gouramangi
January 7th, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Bhaichung Bhutia, who will be playing his swansong match against European giants Bayern Munich Tuesday, is irreplaceable, says his India teammate Gouramangi Singh.Speaking on ... Read more...
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Ghanaian Andre Ayew in race for African footballer award
December 23rd, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, Dec. 23 (IANS) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Ghanaian international and French club Marseille winger Andre Ayew, along with two other contenders for the African Footballer ... Read more...
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Guardiola praises Bilbao after ‘epic’ in San Mames
November 7th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 7 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola Monday praised both sides after watching Barcelona scrape a 2-2 draw in an epic game of football away to Athletic Club ... Read more...
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Marc Bulger announces his retirement
August 3rd, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Marc Bulger has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 34 years. Bulger announced his retirement during an interview with ... Read more...
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Saradha Group becomes co-sponsor of Mohun Bagan football team
November 24th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) Bengal football giants Mohun Bagan Wednesday roped in the Saradha Group as co-sponsors for three years.As per the agreement, the Mohun Bagan players will sport the logo of ... Read more...
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32 Delhi schools for Mahindra Youth Football Challenge
October 22nd, 2010 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) After closing down their I-League football club, auto major Mahindra moved into youth development by launching an under-14 school tournament along with Scottish giants Celtic FC.The ... Read more...
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Football coach Mughato wants to produce great players in the region
September 20th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiKohima, Sep.20 (ANI): While thinking of the game of football in Nagaland, the name of Mughato comes naturally to one's mind here today.Nagaland's Mughato, the talented football coach, is ... Read more...
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Quarterback Kellene Moore’s Last Minute Touchdown Pass Saves Boise State Football Team
September 7th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Coming from a humble background, Boise State University Broncos proved on Monday night that the team is ought to be taken seriously in seasons to come ... Read more...
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Peyton Manning Vs Aaron Rodgers: The Clash Of The Titans
August 26th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Aug 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Greenbay Packers and Indianapolis Colts clash offers more than just a competitive game of football to watch out for as two of the most talked ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
iPods ‘one of the most anti-social things’ for footballers: Kitson
August 20th, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 20(ANI): Stoke City striker Dave Kitson has claimed that listening to iPods in the dressing room crushes team morale during crucial moments before kick-off."I find iPods one of the ... Read more...
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Footie star helps Brit teen out of coma
July 10th, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): A Brit teen emerged from a coma for a kickabout following a wake up call made by his Premiership hero.Sixteen-year-old Thomas Buckett had been in a coma for ... Read more...
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Football Coach Don Coryell Passes Away At 85
July 2nd, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
San Diego, July 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Highly acclaimed American football coach Don Coryell who is considered to be one of the architects of the modern passing game, passed away on ... Read more...
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Portugal need to learn from mistakes: coach Queiroz
June 28th, 2010 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, June 28 (DPA) Portugal should learn from their 0-0 draw against Brazil in the group stages as they prepare to take on reigning European champions Spain in the World Cup ... Read more...
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Football fans in Shillong go for soccer accessories
June 28th, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by ANI
By Hempi D HenpilenShillong, June 28 (ANI): Alongside the soccer fever touching new heights during the FIFA World Cup tournament, the cash registers at almost all the outlets of sports goods in ... Read more...
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Andres Escobar: The Tragic Story Of Columbian Football On ESPN
June 23rd, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
June 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest release by ESPN films in the '30 for 30' documentary series called 'The Two Escobars' tells the tragic story of Columbian footballer Andres Escobar ... Read more...
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Lightning-struck 60ft Jesus statue in Ohio burns to ground
June 16th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 16 (ANI): A 60ft statue of Jesus, which was one of Ohio's most familiar landmarks, has burned to the ground after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm.Police said the ... Read more...
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New world record set for longest ever football game
May 13th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 13 (ANI): A new world record has been set for playing the longest ever game of football by a team of enthusiastic players.Defying torrential rain, wintry temperatures and injuries, ... Read more...
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Red Knights not to offer more than 1-bn dollars to Man U owners
May 11th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 11 (ANI): The Red Knights, a group of wealthy Manchester United fans, have ruled out offering the club owners in excess of one billion pounds.The Glazer family bought Manchester United ... Read more...
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Pitt, Jolie rent island for Easter
April 6th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 6 (IANS) Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt rented a Venetian island to celebrate Easter with their children.
The couple took their six children to the Venetian island ... Read more...
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Pat White suffers a concussion, but is now doing good
January 4th, 2010 - 10:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Miami, Jan 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former WVU quarterback Pat White suffered a concussion while he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor. He was knocked out and though he ... Read more...
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Keith Brooking Makes News
December 28th, 2009 - 8:09 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri,
Dec.28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The game held on Saturday, raised a few questions as to the what were the strengths and weaknesses of the two teams playing it were-The Saints and ... Read more...
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Parents: go easy on disciplining toddlers
December 2nd, 2009 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) Parents should go easy on disciplining toddlers or teaching them self control, or it might be detrimental to their future development.
Tiny tots are fidgety and have a terrible ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
FIFA may for the first time sanction five referees for 2010 World Cup
December 1st, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec.1 (ANI): In what could be a first in the game of football, FIFA is "99 percent certain" to sanction the use of five referees at the 2010 World Cup ... Read more...
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How to stay fit in your 40s
November 24th, 2009 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 24 (ANI): As we reach the age of 40, our bodies start going rapidly down hill as it goes through a series of key changes. Therefore, a little bit of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
“Dear Robert…” German players pen letter to Enke
November 18th, 2009 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Nov 18 (DPA) Germany's players have penned a letter of farewell to goalkeeper Robert Enke who took his own life last week.
In their letter, beginning "Dear Robert" and published Wednesday ... Read more...
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Posh’s son follows her charity footsteps
November 16th, 2009 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 16 (ANI): Little Brooklyn was said to be following in the footsteps of his mother Victoria Beckham as a charity advocate.The 10-year-old accompanied his mother on a Save The ... Read more...
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All work and no play makes Jack a ‘depressed’ boy
November 4th, 2009 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 4 (ANI): Kids who do not get enough playtime in early childhood, tend to suffer from depression and mental illness in adolescence, says an Aussie expert.Adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg ... Read more...
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Golden Jubilee edition of Subroto Cup to commence from October 16
September 24th, 2009 - 8:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): The golden Jubilee edition of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2009 for the junior and sub junior boys section is scheduled to be conducted from October 16 ... Read more...
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Mohun Bagan chasing record 17th Durand Cup title
September 21st, 2009 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Mohun Bagan will be looking to make amends for their IFA Shield final loss when they face Churchill Brothers in the Durand Cup title clash at the ... Read more...
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Aphrodisiac maker to sponsor Churchill Brothers football team
September 14th, 2009 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 14 (IANS) I-League champion football team Churchill Brothers of Goa has signed a three-year endorsement deal with Kunnath Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of the ayurvedic aphrodisiac Musli Power Xtra.
"Musli Power Xtra ... Read more...
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Russell Brand’s steamy threesome with fan, stripper
September 13th, 2009 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 13 (ANI): English comedian Russell Brand had an orgy with a fan and a stripper while his girlfriend was out shopping with his mother, it has emerged.The News of the ... Read more...
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Bangalore’s Gen-Z loves networking - but on the web
August 9th, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Maitreyee Boruah
Bangalore, Aug 9 (IANS) It is not TV cartoons or an energetic game of football that is keeping Bangalore's youth hooked - but blogging and social networking.According to a ... Read more...
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