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Here’s wishing… Team Indian Express pens down its hopes for the New Year

Babar Azam, Pakistan approach blasted by Kamran Akmal

Replay 1970 World Cup final to see Pele be Messi, Ronaldo, and also Pele

Babar Azam is the backbone of the Pakistan team: Shahid Afridi

Cristiano Ronaldo waited for a call from Real Madrid before joining Al Nassr

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr says LaLiga doing nothing about racism

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi likely to play against each other in a mid-season friendly

‘I would’ve banned them forever’: Ramiz Raja on Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis on the basis of Justice Qayyum’s report on match-fixing

What Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul can learn from Suryakumar Yadav? Be natural, show courage, and smile often

While You Were Asleep: Ronaldo joins Al Nassr, Benzema scores brace, Liverpool beat Leicester City

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr: Reports

‘Ali was like a child’ When Pele kissed Muhammad Ali

BCCI thanks PM Modi after he called up Rishabh Pant’s family and inquired about cricketer’s health

Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena puts Kerala on cusp of victory

Watch: Man City defender Kyle Walker dumps camera on the ground, leaves fans baffled

AUS vs SA: Australia thrash South Africa by innings and 182 runs to seal series

‘Stay in your crease, it’s not that hard!’: A livid Mitchell Starc warns Theunis de Bruyn

While You were Asleep: Erling Haaland sets scoring record, Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty and Monaco find another gem in Eliesse Ben Seghir

Ranji Trophy Day 3 Live Score Updates: All to play for on Day 3

Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement

ATK Mohun Bagan ends FC Goa’s three game unbeaten run

‘Messi didn’t mock Mbappe in world cup celebrations .. lot of respect between the two’ PSG coach Christophe Galtier

Watch: From ‘Viva Ronaldo’ to ‘Viva Garnacho’, Manchester United fans move on from Cristiano Ronaldo separation

AUS vs SA: Spidercam operator at MCG stood down for remainder of Boxing Day Test

While You Were Asleep: Man United outplay Forest 3-0, Chelsea beat Bournemouth 2-0 and Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation

‘Martinez biggest son of a b***** in football’; ‘Go cry somewhere else’: France’s Adil Rami and Argentina’s Angel Di Maria in war of words over Emiliano Martinez

Lionel’s messi’s room in Qatar University to be transformed into museum

‘You let your country down’: Watch Brentford fans mock Harry Kane during Premier League clash with Tottenham

Ranji Trophy Day 1 Live Updates: Delhi battle Tamil Nadu

Liverpool to sign Dutch striker Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven

While You Were Asleep: Arsenal fight back to extend Premier League lead to 7 points, Tottenham draw 2-2 with Brentford and Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-1

I rate my defence pretty strongly, says R Ashwin in conversation with Cheteshwar Pujara

Sarfraz Ahmed picked, Mohammad Rizwan dropped against New Zealand. Will Sarfraz succeed?

KL Rahul’s average as Test opener is not acceptable, says Dinesh Karthik

Brazil keen to hire Zinedine Zidane – Report

While You Were Asleep: De Bruyne backs Haaland to score 800 club goals, Arteta wants quick January signings, Conte feels ‘motivated’ Kane will inspire Tottenham

1,200 workers, 24×7 shifts, hundreds of crores: Rourkela set for hockey World Cup

Pele’s family gathers at Sao Paulo hospital for Christmas

Former Brazil coach Tite ‘robbed’ in Rio

Can World Cup-weary players recalibrate ambitions to find second wind at club football?

Why America doesn’t care for Badminton

While You Were Asleep: Pele fights with faith in hospital, Joao Felix set to leave Atletico Madrid, Mourinho linked with Portugal’s job

Watch: When Wayne Gretzky beat Pele, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Bjorn Borg in 100M race

Lionel Messi offered $1m for the Arabic Bisht he wore while lifting the World Cup

IPL 2023 Auction: I look forward to playing under Hardik Pandya, says Joshua Little

While You Were Asleep: Liverool to go big in January trasnfer window, says Klopp, Phillips dropped from Man City squad, Cagliari announce return of Ranieri

His big brother gave up cricket for him, 23-yr-old from Jammu repays faith with Rs 2.6-cr IPL deal

Shoaib helps Andhra win a thriller against TN

Ashwini to team up with Tanisha Crasto in women’s doubles

‘One of the greatest players of this club’ – Guardiola lauds ‘grumpy’ De Bruyne whose masterclass takes Man City past Liverpool

Wanted: A full-time national team coach who knows how to win’ Brazil, Portugal, Belgium are looking for football coaches

FIFA reviews chef’s ‘undue access’ to hold World Cup trophy

While You were Asleep: Haaland scores as Man City beat Liverpool, French federation plans contract talks with coach Deschamps and Equal Pay Bill passed in US House

Chinese weightlifter Lu Xiaojun provisionally suspended after testing positive for EPO

I think I just ran out of gas: Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades talks about his fall during the IPL Mega Auction

Which of Brendon McCullum’s record is Ben Stokes chasing in Tests?

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live Updates: IND clash with BAN in Day 1 of 2nd Test

Paddy Dooley, the Aussie spinner who Bumrah-boggles with windmill action

While You Were Asleep: Rashford brilliant solo goal helps Man United beat Burnley, Isco leaves Sevilla just months after joining club

Lionel Messi extends contract with PSG: Reports

Joke or real? Central Bank of Argentina propose putting Messi on their currency notes. And ‘La Scaloneta” on the back

Time has come to give Shubman Gill, the best among the next generation of batsmen, a long run

French federation condemns racist abuse of players after World Cup final loss

Watch: Rahul Dravid shares batting tips with Mushfiqur Rahim ahead of 2nd Test

While You Were Asleep: Argentina forced to abandon open bus celebration, More than 25m watched World Cup final in US, Ten Hag fears WC has set Man United back

Watch: Morocco’s national team receive hero’s welcome on return home

This BCCI pitch specialist is also a factory owner, MBA, ex-athlete

Sea of people try to catch glimpse of Argentina football team

Brazil invite Messi to leave mark on Walk of Fame at famous Maracana stadium

Favourite moments of FIFA 2022: Adventures of Lionel Messi, and other short stories

While You Were Asleep: France get heroes’ welcome in Paris, Ancelotti commits his future to Real Madrid, Kroos backs Zidane to succeed Deschamps

Serie A will have semi-automatic offside detection from Jan 27: FIGC

Argentina to celebrate World Cup victory at Buenos Aires’ Obelisk

France players Kingsley Coman, Aurelien Tchouameni subjected to online racist abuse following penalty misses against Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Kylian Mbappe wins golden boot

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina defeat France on penalties to win 3rd World Cup crown

The left-field move: Angel Di Maria wants his piece of destiny

A Cup full of memories

FIFA World Cup Final: Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane doubtful for summit clash against Argentina

While You Were Asleep: It’s ‘more than Messi vs Mbappe,’ says Scaloni, Messi greatest of all time, claims Martinez, Modric sets sight on Nation League

‘The pride you must have…..watching your 18-year-old playing cricket in National Stadium, Karachi is incomparable’: Nasser Hussain to Rehan Ahmed’s father on his debut

Australia secure series-clinching win in fourth women’s T20I against India

Watch: Messi’s magic assist against Netherlands a carbon copy of what he did as a kid

Watch: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou’s son mistakes mic for ice cream

A second chance: How Messi’s Argentina reached the World Cup final again

While You Were Asleep: Benzema’s cryptic post ahead of final, Messi likely to stay at PSG, Mbappe’s 15-year-old brother makes PSG debut

Club World Cup to feature 32 teams in 2025, says FIFA president Infantino

France players hit by colds as Argentina final looms

Loss to Saudi Arabia to World Cup final: The tactical and personnel changes behind Argentina’s evolution

‘I choose to believe’: Argentinian fans look for magic coincidences to say Messi’s men will win world cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi takes a day off from training amidst ‘hamstring’ injury scare before World Cup final

IND vs BAN 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: India with the advantage as Day 3 begins

While You Were Asleep: Aguero joins Argentina training session before World Cup final, Morocco file complaint to FIFA over semi-final clash, World Cup final match officials revealed

Shopkeepers in Pakistan refused to take money from me after 2021 T20 WC win over IND: Mohammad Rizwan

Hugo Lloris inspired by Pete Sampras as kid; now straight shooting criticism that called him France’s Achilles heel

Karim Benzema set for shock return for World Cup final against Argentina: Reports

Why Theo Hernandez wanted to win World Cup for brother Lucas who had his right knee ACL smashed in 4-1 win vs Aus

3rd WT20I: Indian batting collapses as Australia win by 21 runs

Thank you captain: Lionel Messi shares emotional moment with reporter

FIFA World Cup: Novak Djokovic praises Croatian football team

Luka Modric and Croatia’s coach Dalic angry at penalty, first goal: ‘Disaster! One of the worst referees!’

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Updates: KL Rahul in captain’s hot seat as IND take on BAN on Day 1

Destiny calling Messi: Argentina defeat Croatia 3-0, punch tickets to World Cup final

Rafiq says he was forced to leave England after being abused for speaking out on racism

Brazil’s Ronaldo won’t be happy if Argentina win World Cup

Brazil’s Ronaldo’s infamous 2002 World Cup hair patch was not a fashion statement

Mukesh Ambani likely bid for Arsenal – Reports

While You Were Asleep: Luka Modric hints at retirement, Scaloni defends his team’s behaviour, Pepe says he played with broken arm

F1: Williams team principal Capito leaves after 2 years

Injured Morocco midfielder joins squad for World Cup encouragement

Ronaldo Nazario: ‘Footballers need psychologists in life. Neymar will play for Brazil again … And Kaka’s English is not great!’

Morocco’s En-Nesyri, 15 centimeters from matching Cristiano Ronaldo’ epic leap against Manchester United in 2013

Kylian Mbappe to face good friend Achraf Hakimi in World Cup semifinal

While You Were Asleep: Rice urges Southgate to stay, Bruno’s emotional message to Portugal fans, Chelsea’s Broja suffers knee injury

One of most entertaining games we have been part of: Mandhana

‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home

India Women beat Australia in the 2nd T20I by four runs in thrilling super over finish

‘F**k them!’ Bruno Fernandes launches attack on match officials after Portugal’s World Cup loss

‘We are the Rocky of this World Cup’: Coach Walid Regragui on Morocco’s dream run

While You Were Asleep: Southgate to take time before deciding on England future, Deschamps admits France ‘got lucky,’ Harry Maguire slams referee

‘Unacceptable to have an Argentine referee’, ‘I don’t know if they’re going to give the trophy to Argentina’: Pepe & Fernandes rage over referee post Morocco defeat

Ecstatic Regragui urges Morocco players, fans to keep dreaming of more history

Cristiano Ronaldo exits the World Cup, with one burst of speed before bursting into tears  

England vs France, FIFA WC 2022 live score updates: FRA and ENG unchanged for quarterfinal

Like his twin Virat Kohli’s sixes off Haris Rauf, can substitute Ronaldo score a winner?

FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 19 Live: Portugal take on Morocco, France face England in the quarterfinals

England vs France: All eyes on Kylian Mbappe, but France’s unique midfield trio could be the X Factor

Beth Mooney powers Australia women to nine-wicket win over India women in first T20I

FIFA World Cup 2022: Pele responds to Kylian Mbappe’s message, says ‘I’m happy you broke my record’

‘Who is Abdul Qadir, never heard of him’: Meet Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan’s new mystery spinner

FIFA World Cup 2022: How many migrant workers have died in Qatar?

While You Were Asleep: Cristiano Ronaldo’s former coach praises Fernando Santos, Ben White ‘alleged bust-up’ forced England defender to return home

Netherlands vs Argentina: Lionel Messi has carried his side to the quarterfinals. Will his side carry him over the line now?

‘You must have never done fielding like this before’, Narendra Modi told Ravindra Jadeja: Rivaba shares lighter moment after her victory

While You Were Asleep: Messi has a special message for fans, Hansi Flick remains as Germany coach; Croatia and Serbia fined for Balkan statements

Behind Morocco’s dream run at FIFA World Cup, is a secret weapon in the stands — players’ families

Olivier Giroud presented with special jersey after becoming France’s all-time top scorer

Watch: Vinicius Jr joined by a cat during his press conference

Rohit Sharma concerned with glut of injuries

I would be considered complete cricketer when I do well in all 3 formats: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Pakistan not coming for T20 World Cup for Blind: CABI president Mahantesh GK

BCCI to hold review meeting after Team India’s series loss to Bangladesh

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal spots Messi flaw: ‘Doesn’t participate when Argentina lose possession’

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: IND lock horns with BAN in do or die match

While You Were Asleep: Santos insists Ronaldo was dropped for tactical reason, Mbappe hails Hakimi, Jesus out for three months after knee surgery

Al-Dawsari’s stunner vs Argentina to Sung’s leaping header: The best goals of the World Cup so far

Goncalo Ramos, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo in the lineup, scores magnificent hattrick as Portugal march into World Cup quarterfinal

World Cup: Morocco knocks out Spain on penalties

Watch: MCC President Stephen Fry’s ‘priceless’ reaction to England’s victory over Pakistan

‘Dancing is disrespectful’: Roy Keane slams Brazil for their goal celebrations

Shootout heartbreak for Japan

Brazil vs South Korea: Neymar, Richarlison score to take Brazil to quarter-finals

Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Sunil Gavaskar defends KL Rahul, says India were 70-80 runs short

FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 16 Live Updates: Brazil take on Korea, Japan lock horns against Croatia

In Jude Bellingham, England see the next Steven Gerrard

While You Were Asleep: Robbery at Raheem Sterling’s house, Foden praises ‘young’ Bellingham, Deschamps pays tribute to Giroud

England beat Senegal 3-0 to set up quarter-final clash with France

England vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Updates: Saka scores, ENG 3-0 SEN after 70 mins

Watch: Lionel Messi & Co. celebrate quarterfinals qualification with fans

Big day at World Cup looms for France, Poland goalkeepers

Rio Ferdinand lauds Lionel Messi’s ‘individual display’ against Australia

Messi, the universal language that unites the world

While you where asleep: Pele assures he is doing well, Messi happy with team’s performance, 48-team World Cup format fails to impress Poland coach

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi mesmerises as Argentina get past Australia despite late scare

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands beat USA 3-1 in the Round of 16

Xherdan Shaqiri joins elite group of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

While You Were Asleep: Ronaldo denies swearing at coach, Suarez breaks silence after Uruguay’s exit, Pulisic set to play against Netherlands

Netherlands vs USA: Time for ‘soccer’ to take centrestage

FIFA World Cup: Brazil shocked by Cameroon but still qualify along with Switzerland

Luis Suarez’s World Cup ends in tears in front of Ghana

South Korea beat Portugal to qualify for the next round of FIFA World Cup 2022

Watch: Nkrumah Bonner retires hurt after being hit on helmet off Cameroon Green’s delivery

World Cup redemption for Japan coach 29 years later in Qatar

Hospitalised Pele thanks fans during fight against cancer

Romelu Lukaku cuts frustrated figure after spurning clear chances against Croatia