FIFA Confederations Cup: Russia, New Zealand primed for Saint Petersburg opener
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opener along with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino at Saint Petersburg's purpose-built World Cup 68,000-seater stadium.
Jun 16, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
Roy Hodgson feels Wayne Rooney still has role to play for England
The 31-year-old captain made a public apology after he was photographed socialising and looking worse for wear at the England team hotel last month.
Dec 23, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal seal 2016 as year of the underdog after winning Euro 2016
Even without the four-time World Player of the Year, Portugal upstaged France in Euro 2016 final when Eder proved the unlikely hero with the only goal in extra time.
Dec 19, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo, after extending contract with Real Madrid, bags 'long-term' deal with Nike
Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday signalled his intention to keep playing for 10 more years after rounding off a "dream year".
Nov 09, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
French president Francois Hollande says Paris safe for 2024 Olympics
Last month a plot to blow up a car packed with explosives near Notre Dame cathedral was foiled.
Oct 02, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
World Cup Qualifying: England haunted by Iceland loss at Euro 2016 says, Sam Allardyce
It was their first outing since June`s traumatic 2-1 loss to tiny Iceland in France and with Allardyce retaining many of the same players, he conceded it was likely to have been on their minds.
Sep 06, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Ronaldo beats Bale, Griezmann to win second UEFA Best Player in Europe Award
Ronaldo, 31, beat team-mate Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann to pick his second continental best player award in Monaco today.
Aug 25, 2016, 23:08 PM IST
Sam Allardyce gets England job at second time of asking
Allardyce -- who gained credit for keeping Sunderland in the Premier League last season -- replaces Roy Hodgson, who stepped down after England lost to minnows Iceland in the last 16 of Euro 2016 last month.
Jul 22, 2016, 22:30 PM IST
Sam Allardyce set to be named England manager in next 24 hours: Reports
Hull manager Steve Bruce was also interviewed for the job while Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann were also reported to be on the FA`s shortlist.
Jul 21, 2016, 08:29 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo vows to come back stronger after injury
The 31-year-old has a sprained ligament in his left knee, and Spanish sports daily Marca reported that he is unlikely to return to action before Real`s third game of the domestic La Liga season.
Jul 19, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
Euro 2016: Pepe hails Cristiano Ronaldo for creating family atmosphere for Portugal team during mega event
Pepe acknowledged that he only began to think that his national team could win the Euro after the quarter-final victory over Poland.
Jul 17, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Belgium national team coach Marc Wilmots sacked following dismal Euro 2016 showing
Under Wilmots` lead, the Belgian team rose from the 54th place in the FIFA ranking to the first, achieving 34 victories in 51 games.
Jul 16, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo is a special footballer of his generation: Alex Ferguson
Ronaldo was forced off with an anterior cruciate ligament injury after a challenge from Dmitri Payet in the 24th minute as Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 to win the Euro 2016 final at the Stade de France in Paris.
Jul 14, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
Messi Vs Ronaldo: End of Debate! Has Cristiano Ronaldo proved he is better than Lionel Messi?
Cristiano Ronaldo led his young Portugal side all the way to lift the Euro 2016 against all odds.
Jul 12, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
Hero's Welcome: Portugal unleashes national celebrations for Euro 2016 victors
Portugal`s sports press hailed the team with headlines including "Epic", "Eternal" and "Pride of Portugal".
Jul 12, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
Euro 2016: Antoine Griezmann named best player; Cristiano Ronaldo, Aaron Ramsey in the team of tournament
He also won the Golden Boot award for his six goals.
Jul 11, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
MUST WATCH: When Cristiano Ronaldo coached Portugal to UEFA Euro 2016 victory
Portugal beat France 1-0 in ET to win the Euro 2016 trophy.
Jul 11, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
Euro 2016 Final: VIDEO - Eder's sensational extra-time goal against France makes him an overnight star
Eder came in the 79th minute and struck the winner with a venomous long-range strike in the 109th minute.
Jul 11, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
Euro 2016 Final: Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates triumph to all immigrants
Substitute Eder emerged as a new star for Portugal as he thundered out-of-the-blue shot to give his country a shock win over France.
Jul 11, 2016, 09:35 AM IST
Euro 2016 Final: Cristiano Ronaldo told me I'd score the winner, says Portugal's Eder
Eder came on in the 79th minute and struck the winner with a venomous long-range strike in the 109th minute.
Jul 11, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
