- Thursday, April 25, 2024
Explore the vibrant world of sports betting in Malaysia, where avid fans engage in exciting wagering on football, badminton, horse racing, and a myriad of sports, combining entertainment with strategic gameplay. With a focus on local teams like Johor Darul Ta'zim and international giants, Malaysian sports betting enthusiasts immerse themselves…
COACH Parupalli Kashyap feels Kidambi Srikanth’s best is yet to come and expects him to produce some good results this season having worked on his fitness and game. Former world number one Srikanth, who claimed four super series titles in 2017, has been struggling with form for quite some time.…
In a dramatic clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea orchestrated a remarkable comeback to snatch a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United, with Cole Palmer emerging as the undeniable hero of the day with his hat-trick heroics. The match kicked off with Chelsea setting the pace early on, as they surged…
ARSENAL chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham took the decision to leave the club after feeling a sense of fulfilment as the team returned as one of the top sides in Europe. Venkatesham, 42, has been with the north London club for 14 years, during which it experienced a number of…
Wayne Rooney said it would "take some time to get over this setback" after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday following a disastrous spell in charge. The 38-year-old former Manchester United and England star was appointed in October but oversaw just two wins in…
English football legend David Beckham concluded his maiden trip to India, thanking superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Sonam Kapoor for their gracious hospitality. The football superstar posted photos with Shah Rukh Khan on Instagram after the 58-year-old actor invited him for a dinner party at his Mumbai residence, Mannat…
Finally, the wait is over! A picture of superstar Shah Rukh Khan with football legend David Beckham is out and undoubtedly it is no less than a feast for the fans' eyes. A while ago, SRK took to Instagram and dropped a priceless picture with Beckham from an intimate dinner…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday night hosted a private party at his residence for legendary footballer David Beckham. A video doing the rounds online sees a car arriving quietly at Mannat, with Beckham's staff seated in the front seat, while he sat in the back passenger's seat. David Beckham…
CAMPAIGNERS have expressed disappointment over new research showing that one in four women feel they cannot progress in sport due to a lack of role models. The study, by the London Lions basketball team, found that 25 per cent of females believe becoming a professional player or at management level…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has scrapped the HS2 high-speed rail line from the West Midlands to Manchester during his Conservative Party conference speech on Wednesday (4). The cancellation includes everything beyond the London-Birmingham route, with the £36 billion saved set to be reinvested in transport initiatives across the North, Midlands,…
ASIAN businesses in Luton are ready to reap the benefits of the local football club’s first ever season in the Premier League, according to locals. Luton Town’s ground is in The Bury Park area of the town, home to a large south Asian community which moved there in the 1970s…
A source close to Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani said that the Qatari bidders were still awaiting clarity from Manchester United after a report suggested they could be offered exclusivity in the battle to buy the club. United announced in November that the board was exploring "strategic alternatives to…
SHEIKH Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the son of Qatar’s former prime minister, has submitted an improved bid to buy Premier League club Manchester United, people familiar with the matter said. Sheikh Jassim had made an earlier bid in February. A spokesperson representing Sheikh Jassim said at the time that…
MINISTERS have announced plans for an independent football regulator to oversee the financial sustainability of the men's game in England, with powers to prevent clubs from joining breakaway leagues. The regulator would license clubs, requiring them to demonstrate sound financial business models, run robust owners' and directors' tests and give…
Apollo Tyres (UK) Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Apollo Tyres Ltd, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tyres, has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. The certification, awarded by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority on HR excellence, was based on an in-depth survey of…
The development of Asian football in recent decades has been astounding, with many of the continent’s best players representing elite-level teams around the world. This is no better evidenced than in Europe, whose most prestigious competition, the UEFA Champions League, has seen several Asian players feature prominently. With that in…
As clubs across Asia continue to get more established, footballers from around the globe are increasingly calling the continent their new home. With that in mind, here are three world superstars who have made the switch. Oscar (Shanghai Port) Oscar came to prominence following a move from Brazilian side Internacional…
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, 10th on Forbes’ rich list with an estimated wealth of £76.6 billion, may bid for English football club Arsenal instead of Manchester United or Liverpool, according to latest reports. Earlier it was reported that Ambani may buy Liverpool and Manchester United when the US owners of…
Manchester United's new manager Erik ten Hag said Cristiano Ronaldo still features in his plans for the season despite dropping the Portugal international from the club's starting lineup in their 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool. Ten Hag was rewarded for his decision to field a frontline of Marcus Rashford,…
The dry British humour was on its best display at Delhi's Iskcon temple on Friday as UK High Commissioner Alex Ellis made fun of a Manchester United fan who was praying for divine intervention on Janmashtami for the struggling English Premier League (EPL) side. Alex Ellis took time to have…
English Premier League powerhouse Chelsea said it would investigate an alleged racist gesture directed at Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min at Stamford Bridge during last Sunday’s match. “We are investigating this incident,” the football club said on Thursday (18) and threatened to take “strongest action” if the abuser was identified.…
British businessman Jim Ratcliffe is "definitely a potential buyer" of Manchester United if the English football giants go on sale, a spokesman for the Ineos petrochemicals billionaire said Wednesday. Ineos was responding to reports United's current owners, the US-based Glazer family, are considering selling a minority stake, with the team…
Billionaire Elon Musk, the chief executive of electric automaker Tesla Inc TSLA.O and rocket company SpaceX, on Tuesday tweeted that he was buying soccer club Manchester United MANU.N, before posting later that he said it as a joke. Musk has a history of being unconventional, posting irreverent tweets. It is…
An English court on Monday heard that Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy, on trial for rape and sexual assault, was a "predator" who callously pursued vulnerable women. Mendy, 28, is on trial at Chester Crown Court in northwest England, facing eight counts of rape, one count of sexual…
Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a "litany of abuse" during a coercive and "toxic" relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career. The 48-year-old, who until recently served as coach of the Wales national team, has…
England footballers past and present hailed a "special" national team after they thrashed Sweden 4-0 on Tuesday to reach the women's European Championship final. Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby propelled England to a sensational win in front of a sell-out crowd at Bramall Lane…
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes welcomed new manager Erik Ten Hag's uncompromising attitude towards punctuality, saying the Premier League club had lacked discipline prior to the Dutchman's arrival. Ten Hag was appointed manager of the Manchester club in April, replacing interim coach Ralf Rangnick, and Fernandes said he was pushing United's players to improve their timekeeping from the outset. "We missed…
MANCHESTER UNITED have reached a deal with Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez for £45 million($53m), the BBC reported on Saturday (16). The report added that Martinez has flown to Manchester to undergo a medical prior to his move. The 24-year-old, who can also play in…
ENGLAND cricketer Moeen Ali has said that the participation of British Asians in football at the professional level is minuscule in the country, according to a report. Asian involvement in UK cricket is healthy even in the backdrop of allegations by former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq in which he claimed…
THE first British south Asian to play for Tottenham Hotspur, Dilan Markanday has urged south Asian players to believe that it’s possible to reach the top and create their own opportunities with their abilities, according to a report. He was speaking to 70 local schoolchildren and their families at the Rovers…
Young British South Asian midfielder Zidane Iqbal has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United.The son of a Pakistani father and an Iraqi mother, made his debut for the club in a Champions League match against the Swiss team Young Boys at Old Trafford in December last year.The new…
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Premier League side said on Wednesday. The France international re-signed for United from Juventus in 2016 but failed to deliver on his huge promise, often struggling for consistency at Old…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic intends to continue playing despite the end of his contract with AC Milan and a lengthy layoff in store following knee surgery, club director Paolo Maldini said Friday. "From what I understand, his intention is to continue," Maldini told Gazzetta dello Sport, two days after the striker, who…
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani regrets leaving Manchester United without being able to repeat his scoring form from his debut campaign during his second season in front of full crowds. Cavani signed for United from Paris Saint-Germain in October 2020 and made a big impact in his first term at Old…
INDIAN cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly has said that English Premier League club Manchester United are in talks with Kolkata's East Bengal for ownership. Ganguly, who is facilitating the deal, told media that negotiations are on with United and a few others and a clear picture will emerge in two…
POPULAR singer Arijit Singh turns a year older on April 25 and then returns to UK the first week of May for two huge arena concerts, where he will be performing his greatest hits. To celebrate India’s most popular solo star returning for a British tour and his 35th birthday,…
WHEN people passed their time during lockdown by binge-watching Netflix or trying to pick some new skills. A couple in Essex along with their two daughters instead chose to build a four-seater aircraft from scratch. Ashok Aliseril bought a kit for a four-seater propeller aircraft. He and his family had…
Young starlet Zidane Iqbal made history when he became the first British Asian footballer to represent Manchester United. The 18-year-old came on as a second-half substitute in the Red Devils Champions League match against Swiss side Young Boys on Wednesday (8). Iqbal joined United at nine. Having come through the…
HISTORY was created in English football when Manchester United was playing against Swiss team Young Boys this week. As Zidane Iqbal, 18, took the field as a substitute, he became the first-ever British south Asian to play for the top English club. Iqbal’s feat came weeks after Dilan Markandey, another…
What the success stories of Asian Business Awards winners have in common Business of the Year Award: Bestway Group One of Britain’s most successful companies, Bestway was founded by Sir Anwar Pervez and his school friends. The group today operates the UK’s second largest wholesale chain and the Well Pharmacy…
Cricket had promised to have a reckoning with racism, and to embark on a new era of inclusion, in the wake of the anti-racism protests of last summer. [caption id="attachment_146207" align="alignright" width="300"] Sunder Katwala[/caption] Yet the game is now going backwards before it goes forwards. The bungling of an anti-racism…
THE Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday (25) unveiled two new teams for the Twenty20 competition, with the Lucknow and Ahmedabad franchises. The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which owned the now-defunct Pune franchise for two IPL campaigns, bid 70.9 billion Indian rupees (£675.2m) for the Lucknow outfit while Irelia Company Pte.…
MANCHESTER United (Man U) owners’ interest to be a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) may be a reason behind the Indian cricket board’s decision to extend the date for purchasing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the right to own and operate one of the two proposed new…
Pakistan''s floundering football setup got a boost on Friday when former England star Michael Owen signed a three-year deal to become the ambassador of the Pakistan Football League, a private venture to be launched in the country. The owners of the private league, Global Soccer Ventures (GSV), announced the signing…
BRITAIN's Queen has led celebrations after Emma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumph. The 18-year-old qualifier made tennis history in New York on Saturday (11). Raducanu beat 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to become Britain's first women's Grand Slam singles champion since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977, and the…
Shehla Hasan has important task of attracting Indian investments into the region PORTUGUESE footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo joining Manchester United is not the only uplifting news coming out of the city. Perhaps less high-profile but possibly a lot more significant is Shehla Hasan’s appointment as the new executive director of…
FORMER Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand said on Thursday (9) there was a "disheartening" inevitability about the racist abuse directed at black England players after they missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were the victims of online attacks after failing to convert…
IN the second video in the six-part series by FA during South Asian Heritage Month, Gareth Southgate said Asian communities should be better represented in football. The senior England football team manager appeared alongside Leicester's Hamza Choudhury and Manchester United starlet Zidane Iqbal. The Football Association launched the second phase…
“Don’t let racists spoil the success of England Lions in bringing the country together” Anti-racism pressure groups, think-tanks and MPs are urging everyone associated with professional football to build on the achievements of England during Euro 2020, in cementing better race-relations throughout the country. During the past four weeks the…
MARCUS RASHFORD has said sorry for his penalty miss in the Euro 2020 shootout defeat by Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday (11) but added he "will never apologise for who I am" after being among three players to suffer racist abuse. Substitutes Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo…
AS THE world watches the European Championships, Eastern Eye asked five football fans to reflect on their identity, what the game symbolises to them and their sense of belonging in the UK. They answered these questions: a. Do you believe the England football team is a symbol which belongs to…
A muslim athletes' charter was launched to "challenge organisations" and make progress in supporting muslim sportsmen and women, with signatories pledging to "create positive change". During a recent UEFA European Championship press conference, Paul Pogba of France removed beer bottles from the table. Being a devout muslim, he may have…
By Alice Richardson MAJOR plans to overhaul Lancashire Cricket Club have been approved unanimously, as the Trafford council’s planning committee members all voted in favour of the plans for a new stand and hotel expansion at the Emirates Old Trafford site. The plans will expand the capacity both of the…
THE Premier League fixtures for the 2021-22 season was released on Wednesday (16) as Manchester City begin their title defence on August 14 in an away game at Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United host Leeds United on the opening day while Liverpool play away to newly-promoted Norwich City in their opener.…
IN a first-of-its-kind player event as part of the PFA's Asian Inclusion Mentoring Scheme (AIMS) - some of the best footballing talents from across the South Asian community gathered at the Bridgestone Arena near Wembley Stadium. The event was attended by more than 20 players including AEK Larnaca full-back Simran…
ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate named four right backs including Trent Alexander-Arnold in his final 26-man squad for the European championship on Tuesday (1) after dropping in-form attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard and five other players. Defenders Ben Godfrey and Ben White, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, forward Ollie Watkins and midfielder James Ward-Prowse…
MANCHESTER CITY forward Raheem Sterling and defender Kyle Walker have been racially abused on Instagram following the team's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in Saturday's (29) Champions League final, Sky Sports reported. According to the report the pair were sent monkey emojis on their Instagram pages after the game. Sterling was…
MARCUS RASHFORD said he has been subjected to "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media following Manchester United's defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League final on Wednesday (26). The final was decided in a shootout, which Villarreal won 11-10 in Gdansk. "At least 70 racial slurs on my…
BRITAIN'S sports minister Nigel Huddleston said online racial abuse of footballers has reached a "crisis point" and social media should join forces to tackle the problem urgently. In the past few months, a host of Premier League players including Manchester United's Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, Liverpool's Trent-Alexander Arnold and…
ARSENAL were one of the six Premier League clubs to have initially agreed to join the controversial breakaway European Super League, before pulling out 48 hours later. Reports suggest, the Gunners' CEO Vinai Venkatesham has reportedly said sorry to manager Mikel Arteta, his coaching team and the players following the…
THE move by 12 of Europe's top clubs to launch a Super League on Sunday (18) has kicked off what is likely to be a bitter struggle for control of the game but the idea of a breakaway competition has been bubbling away for more than 20 years. Top clubs…
TYRONE MINGS became the latest footballer to receive racial abuse on social media and the England defender on Friday (16) urged his followers to "fight for change" than sympathising with him. Aston Villa's Mings, 28, posted a screenshot on his Twitter account of a racist message sent to him on…
IN the fight against online racist abuse, West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce said only a mass boycott of social media by all England's top professional clubs can make a difference. "I would like an accumulation of football clubs across the board to all do it together," Allardyce said. "That,…
IN order to arrange the big domestic bout this year, Amir Khan has reached out to promoter Eddie Hearn and the former world champion is 'ready to take' a long-awaited fight against Kell Brook. Khan hopes if all works out then the battle can be staged at the home of…
We all know that being successful in the world of sport takes talent and determination. We are told stories of sacrifice, hardship, and hard work by many of the world’s greats. There is no doubt that the road to stardom and success is a tough one, but it is also…
POLICE have called on the Premier League and English Football League to boost cooperation with officers in the drive to stamp out racist abuse in the game. A number of players including Manchester United trio Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Axel Tuanzebe have been targeted on social media in recent…
BRITISH Asian footballer Yan Dhanda has said that lack of action by social media companies over online abuse gives people 'the green light' to repeat it. "They're just adding fire to the hate and proving to the racist people they can get away with it," Dhanda told the BBC Sport.…
SWANSEA midfielder Yan Dhanda on Friday(12) called for action after being racially abused on social media, and added that he is grateful for the messages of support from 'across the football community'. Dhanda was racially abused on social media following the club's FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. "I'm grateful for…
With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, millions of children in Britain are struggling to learn remotely, because of a lack of computers, internet or quiet room to study. "At home, I have to share the computer with my big brother and sister," said eight-year-old Kamaljit Sultana, who lives…
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been suspended for three games and fined £100,000 ($136,590) after he admitted a Football Association (FA) charge for using a racial term, the soccer governing body said on Thursday(31). The 33-year-old Uruguayan used the word "negrito" in an Instagram post last month after beating…
By Nadeem Badshah FOOTBALL star Marcus Rashford has been praised for his work to tackle childhood hunger in the UK by forming a partnership with a leading charity. The Manchester United and England striker, 23, joined forces with FareShare which distributes food across the country including in areas with large…
ENGLAND striker Marcus Rashford has said he is "more determined than ever" to eradicate child food poverty in the UK as he thanked London mayor Sadiq Khan for his solid backing. The 22-year-old Manchester United star has formed a taskforce along with some of the UK's biggest supermarkets and food…
LIONEL MESSI remains the world's richest football player, despite the Argentine maestro being denied a potentially money-spinning move away from Barcelona this month after a contract-dispute. According to a list compiled by Forbes, Messi's total earnings this year are $126 million -- $92 million from his salary and $34 million in…
MARCUS RASHFORD has formed a taskforce with some major food brands to help tackle hunger among children, the Manchester United and England forward said on Tuesday (1). Rashford had earned widespread praise after the 22-year-old successfully campaigned for school food vouchers to be provided over the summer holidays in Britain,…
MARCUS RASHFORD was lauded by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday (17), after the Manchester United star forced the British government to change a policy on providing free school meals to children. Speaking after a UEFA meeting to decide on the format of the latter stages of this season's suspended…
Wayne Rooney has criticised the UK government and the Premier League for placing footballers in a "no-win situation" over proposed pay cuts after players were urged to make sacrifices during the coronavirus crisis. The former England captain, now playing with Championship side Derby, penned an impassioned column in the Sunday…
The British government on Thursday (2) said English Premier League footballers should take a pay cut, amid outrage at top-flight clubs using a furlough scheme for non-playing staff. Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich have said they will use a government scheme to guarantee 80 per cent of salaries for staff up…
By Nadeem Badshah ASIAN shopkeepers have revealed they are struggling with low stock levels after panic buying by shoppers over coronavirus fears. Stores have seen a spike in sales of toiletries, rice, atta flour and spices since the virus outbreak, but some shops have been unable to restock due to…
The British government called on football chiefs Monday to do more to rid the sport of racism, but stopped short of launching a full-scale inquiry demanded by the domestic players' union following the latest incident in the English game. Chelsea's 2-0 win away at London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the…
There has been a significant increase in the number of hate crimes reported at football matches. New figures released by the Home Office revealed that with 12 incidents reported, Burnley had the most of any club last season. Sunderland had the second-most incidents reported, followed by Manchester United with 11…
By Nadeem Badshah TOP female chefs have backed calls for more women to work in south Asian restaurants to save the industry from staff shortages. Fewer than one in five chef positions in the UK is held by females and that figure is believed to be lower in Asian eateries.…
By Nadeem Badshah JACKFRUIT biryani, coconut and beetroot-filled samosas and masala grilled avocado are some of the dishes being created by Indian restaurants to cater to Britain’s growing vegan community. Chefs are conjuring up a wider range of dishes for the estimated 600,000-plus Britons who have a plant-based diet with…
By Barnie Choudhury Former BBC journalist MY FIRST prominent memory of Radio 4’s Today programme was on December 9, 1980. As ever, my father was listening to it on the Bakelite set we had in our lounge. I was getting ready for school, and I froze when I heard that…
Meet Saransh Jain. On the face of it, Saransh is just your everyday 18-year-old Indian boy. He hails from Pune, supports Manchester United, his dad is a businessman and his mother is a housewife. Saransh has just finished high school and has his eyes set on studying an economics/finance degree…
Cristiano Ronaldo may not be the most popular footballer in South Korea at the moment but he has an ardent fan in India cricket captain Virat Kohli, who changes his club allegiance every time the Portuguese forward is transferred. Lionel Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the global football landscape for…
by NADEEM BADSHAH THE Women’s World Cup can inspire more British Asian girls to play football and tackle underrepresentation in the sport, according to coaches and campaigners. All of the games in the tournament are being shown on BBC TV for the first time, with radio commentary on TalkSport. The…
INDIAN-BORN media executive Manu Sawhney has taken over as chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the world body said on Monday (1) as it started a new era aiming to boost the sport's television revenues and profile. Sawhney, who has been managing director of broadcaster ESPN Star Sports…
Muslims held emotional prayers inside Christchurch's main mosque on Saturday (23) for the first time since a white supremacist massacred worshippers there, as New Zealand sought to return to normality after the tragedy. The Al Noor mosque had been taken over by police for investigations and security reasons after alleged…
by Nadeem Badshah YOGA is set to become more popular this year after getting the royal seal of approval by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, according to health experts. The pregnant Duchess, 37, is a big fan of the ancient Indian practice and is reported to have had…
TALENTED British actor Amit Shah has done great work on television and appeared in a number of high-profile films. His big screen performances include winning turns in major projects like Breathe, Johnny English Strikes Again and The Hundred-Foot Journey. He also stars in London-set action movie Final Score alongside Hollywood…
Cling-film on remote controls: We never understood the concept of putting cling-film on remote controls in our houses growing up until you realise most of our dinners were consumed in front of the telly, and this handy conception alleviated the problem of getting oil and haldi-stained fingers all over the…
by NADEEM BADSHAH COMMUNITIES SHOW SOLIDARITY AFTER ATTACK THE Manchester Arena attack has united communities against extremism and terrorists have failed in their bid to divide the city, local groups said as tributes were paid to those who lost their lives in the deadly incident. Last Tuesday (22) marked one…
by NADEEM BADSHAH NEWLYWEDS BELIEVE HOLY TRIP ‘GETS THEIR MARRIAGE OFF TO A GOOD START’ MORE British Muslim newlyweds are swapping a beach honeymoon in Dubai for a pilgrimage to Mecca as they embark on their married lives. Couples are doing the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia for…
The Indian Premier League on Saturday starts its 11th season of no-expense-spared cricket glitz. Despite numerous scandals hitting the sport since its 2008 debut, here are five reasons the IPL is going from strength to strength: - Global appeal - Steve Smith and David Warner will be missing because of…
Former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has joined Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League, the club announced on Wednesday (23). Former Bulgarian international Berbatov, 36, will link up with his former United teammate Wes Brown at the team in southern India. Berbatov, who also starred for Monaco, Bayer…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that the club’s transfer business is 75 percent done but the club is still in the hunt for a winger. Addressing the media in a press conference on Friday, Mourinho said, “Twenty-five per cent means one of four. We got a central defender who can…
by Asjad Nazir The action-packed football season kicks off this week with fixtures that will captivate fans from around the world. If you are looking for a form guide or don’t know much about the 20 teams in the Premier League then help is at hand. There are striking similarities…
Former England and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has joined Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata as head coach for the new season. Sheringham, who made 51 England appearances between 1993 and 2002, joins another United hero Steve Coppell as a coach in India. Kolkata believe Sheringham's experience with United,…
Brazil's Ronaldinho and a host of other former top footballers played an exhibition match in Pakistan on Saturday (8) in a push to encourage people in the cricket-mad nation to take up the game. Recently-retired Ronaldinho, who graced the Barcelona shirt in his prime, told reporters he wanted to "provide a good…
THIS week’s Forbes magazine list of the world’s wealthiest people finds 63 billionaires around the planet worth a combined $285 billion who together own 81 teams across seven sports over 12 leagues. The richest of the lot is former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer, owner of the NBA Los Angeles…
Ryan Giggs’ Mumbai 5s won the inaugural Premier Futsal title in Goa on Sunday (24), beating Kochi 5s 3-2 on penalties. Kochi goalkeeper Casslone missed the crucial sudden-death spot-kick after the final finished 1-1 at the Peddam stadium. Mumbai, led by Manchester United legend Giggs, left in late to force…
Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will headline an all-star cast when the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier Futsal League kicks off in Chennai on Friday (July 15). The Manchester United icons join Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho, Argentina goal-getter Hernan Crespo and ex-Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado as the marquee players…
A former Manchester United stadium steward has been jailed for the Daesh (Islamic State) inspired murder of an imam who practised a form of healing which he saw as “black magic” incompatible with Islam. Mohammed Syeedy, 21, was sentenced to a minimum of 24 years as the getaway driver in…
The parents of a student whose body was pulled from the River Thames two years ago have accused the Metropolitan Police of racism because of their alleged handling of the case. Krishna Chummun,19, went missing on August 7, 2015, after playing football with friends in Enfield, north London. His body…