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KOLKATA, Dec 15: Fresh details from eyewitness accounts, videos and photographs circulating on social media and television channels point to a serious security breach and lapses in crowd management during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi's brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium here, raising questions over planning and coordination. According to multiple eyewitnesses who were present close to the field, Messi appeared visibly uncomfortable moments after stepping out of his vehicle near t ...Read More >
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose called the recent chaos during Lionel Messi's event a management failure. He stated the incident hurt football lovers and undermined common man dignity. The Governor will submit a pro-people report to the Centre and give suggestions to the state government. He also directed a judicial inquiry and refund of ticket prices. Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday termed the recent chaos during Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake stadium here a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): New Delhi hosted the grand finale of Lionel Messi's "G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025" on December 15, bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth and successful closure amid immense fan enthusiasm. Marking Messi's second visit to India, the tour was spearheaded by leading Indian sports promoter Satadru Dutta through his company, A Satadru Dutta Initiative, with a focus on inspiring young footballers and reinforcing India's emergence as a destination for globa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): New Delhi hosted the grand finale of Lionel Messi's "G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025" on December 15, bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth and successful closure amid immense fan enthusiasm. Marking Messi's second visit to India, the tour was spearheaded by leading Indian sports promoter Satadru Dutta through his company, A Satadru Dutta Initiative, with a focus on inspiring young footballers and reinforcing India's emergence as a destination for globa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as the football icon promised to return after giving his fans a lifetime of memories in just 30 minutes here on Monday. For a change, it was football that took centre stage at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension. The Messi mania reached a fever ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Football icon Lionel Messi wrapped up his three-day India tour with a tour of Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium to roars of applause from thousands of fans who braved the chill and foggy air to get a glimpse of their favourite sports superstar. The cheers at the soccer stadium somewhat compensated perhaps for the chaotic opening of the Messi tour in Kolkata. As the football legends stepped onto the field, they greeted local Indian players with handshakes and warm smiles, tri ...Read More >
Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event. Satadru Dutta, the event's chief organizer, has been detained by police, said Rajeev Kumar, director general of West Bengal police. Messi was scheduled for a 45-minute visit to the stadium, but his appearance lasted just 20 minutes. Tickets for the event were ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The All India Football Federation on Friday said it has not received any bids for the commercial rights of the Indian Super League, marking another setback for Indian football's top tier as the submission deadline closed. "The deadline for submission of bids in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for awarding the right to monetise the Commercial Rights for the Indian Super League concluded today. No bids were received within the stipulated timeframe," the AIFF said ...Read More >
Margao: It's the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back.Since the eighties, Dempo SC have matched Mohun Bagan and enjoyed a golden spell between 2005 and 2012 when they won five national league titles and were, indisputably, the best team in the country.Times have changed: Dempo no longer have the country's best players; at this stage, there's not even a foreign player. A change in approach means their squad comprises largely of graduates from their Academy, a ...Read More >
Panaji: Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Anirudh Thapa was "excited and happy." Chennaiyin FC forward Farukh Choudhary didn't hide his joy either, even though, in his own words, "physically, it would be a big challenge."Coach Clifford Miranda then summed up the mood best."Football is about to begin after a very long and anxious period," said Miranda, one of the handful of domestic coaches in the top tier of Indian football. "Players, coaches, staff have all been waiting for this moment, where ...Read More >
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Weekly Health Horoscope For October 27- November 2: You May Crave Comfort Food THIS Week, Zodiacs The internal discord within the National Conference (NC) appears to be widening, with senior party leader and MP from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, joining Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in criticising the Omar Abdullah-led government. Speaking at a party conclave, Mian Altaf accused the NC leadership of neglecting governance and ignoring public concerns while being preoccupied with political ...Read More >
IMAGE: Karishma Shirvoikar pulled one back late in the second half, scoring her first-ever goal for the senior national team. Photograph: AIFF/X The Indian senior women's football team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Nepal in their second match of the Tri-Nation International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday. A brace from Nepal striker Sabitra Bhandari (2', 63') put the visitors on the front foot, before Karishma Shirvoikar (81') pulled one back late in the second ...Read More >
IMAGE: Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu and Princeton Rebello scored the goals for the winners as they secured all three points. Photograph: Super Cup/Instagram Three first half goals handed Punjab FC a comfortable 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC in the Group C opener of the Super Cup in Bambolim, Goa, on Monday. Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu and Princeton Rebello scored the goals for the winners as they secured all three points. Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis opted for a midfiel ...Read More >
Bambolim: Punjab FC made a bright start to their Super Cup campaign with a 3-0 win against Gokulam Kerala FC at the Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, on MondayMuhammad Suhail forced an own goal from Gursimrat Singh in the second minute itself, and when captain Nikhil Prabhu headed the second from a corner kick inside ten minutes, Gokulam Kerala were pushed against the wall. Princeton Rebello then made it 3-0 before half-time to put an end to the match as a contest.Gokulam Kerala put up an improved per ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met over 50 citizens at Janata Darshan in Lucknow on Monday, where he directed officials to urgently address the complaints he received. Among the issues brought to the CM's attention were matters related to encroachments on govt land. He directed officials to investigate the matter and clear the land of encroachment. In another case, a citizen sought financial assistance for medical treatment. The CM asked for a cost estimate from the hospital and assured ...Read More >
Shillong, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian senior women's team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Nepal in their second match of the Women's Tri-Nation International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, on Monday. A brace from Nepal striker Sabitra Bhandari (2', 63') put the visitors on the front foot, before Karishma Shirvoikar (81') pulled one back late in the second half, scoring her first-ever goal for the senior national team. Nepal got an early start to the game when Sabi ...Read More >
Bambolim (Goa) [India], October 27 (ANI): Three first-half goals ensured Punjab FC started their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC, the Group C opener, which was played here at the GMC Athletic Stadium. Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu and Princeton Rebello scored the goals for the winners as they secured all three points, according to a release from Punjab FC. Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis opted for a midfield-heavy starting lineup with Ni ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday for what the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) described as a courtesy call. Meanwhile, CM Sharma on his X handle said, "Today, in New Delhi, I had the privilege of a courtesy meeting with the architect of developed India, the illustrious Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, and received his affectionate blessings and inspirational guidance." "The company of the Prime Minister always provides inspirat ...Read More >
Iran was crowned winner of the Women's Tri-Nation International Friendlies after consecutive wins over India and Nepal in Shillong. It notched up a dominant 3-0 win over Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday, days after beating host India 2-0. Iran, with these two wins, secured an unassailable lead in the standings with six points. India and Nepal will meet in the last friendly game on October 27. Substitute Sara Didar started from where she left off in the last game against the Blu ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC is all set to take on I-League title holders Inter Kashi at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Sunday. New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC is all set to take on I-League title holders Inter Kashi at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Sunday, as per the AIFF website. The fixture has the feel ...Read More >
Panaji: Last season's finalists are drawn in the same group, and they are joined by the Durand Cup champions and I-League winners.Group B, at first glance, looks a difficult one, but defending champions FC Goa are unperturbed as they face Jamshedpur FC in a repeat of last year's final at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday at 7.30pm.Durand Cup champions NorthEast United, among the favourites here, and I-League winners, Inter Kashi FC, complete the group."It's the draw, sometimes it's good, so ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The 2025 Super Cup finalists, FC Goa, are set to lock horns with Jamshedpur FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday in what promises to be a gripping encounter in the ongoing AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website. The clash will rekindle memories of last season's finale, when FC Goa delivered a dominant performance to outclass Jamshedpur 3-0 in the 2025 Super Cup final, lifting their second title and securing qual ...Read More >
It's been five days between the IFA Shield final and when this issue was being put together. In that time, I have heard or read nothing suggesting what happened last Saturday was organised. So, it will have to be assumed that it was organic. Half of the Salt Lake stadium kept mum for most of the match because it had wanted to. There were no howls of protest when Mohun Bagan players were fouled, there was no getting behind the team that had not won a Kolkata derby, an occurrence as regular as th ...Read More >
Lucknow: A significant revision in the financial powers of PWD engineers was approved on Friday, 30 years after they were last determined. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the CM cleared a two to five times increase in the financial powers of chief, superintendent, executive and junior engineers under civil, mechanical and electrical departments.The CM said that the revision was essential to improve administrative efficiency, ensure timely project execution, and uphold fin ...Read More >
Panaji: Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Anirudh Thapa was "excited and happy." Chennaiyin FC forward Farukh Choudhary didn't hide his joy either, even though, in his own words, "physically, it would be a big challenge."Coach Clifford Miranda then summed up the mood best."Football is about to begin after a very long and anxious period," said Miranda, one of the handful of domestic coaches in the top tier of Indian football. "Players, coaches, staff have all been waiting for this moment, where ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], October 24 (ANI): IR Iran were crowned winners of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies after a dominant 3-0 win over Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF). The victory, coming on the back of their earlier 2-0 triumph against India, meant Iran secured two wins out of two and an unassailable lead in the standings with six points. India and Nepal will meet in the last ...Read More >
Margao: Everyone expected Al-Nassr to roll over FC Goa and register a big win. After all, this AFC Champions League Two clash between the Saudi Pro League giants and the hosts was an uneven contest.In the end, it didn't go according to plan as Goa showed plenty of fight in their 2-1 loss against Al-Nassr at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday."The objective of the match is done, which is to win and pick up three points," Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus told reporters after the match. "We won ag ...Read More >
Margao: FC Goa promised to be competitive and they more than lived up to that with a fighting performance against Al-Nassr FC in the AFC Champions League Two clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Wednesday.The Saudi Pro League giants appeared to be cruising to a big victory when Angelo Gabriel gave the visitors the lead in the 10th minute and Haroune Camara (27') doubled the advantage. However, Brison Fernandes pulled one back before the break with a gem of a strike that had the spectators on ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 22 (ANI): Punjab FC have strengthened their first team with the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Ramirez Fernandez, who becomes the club's second overseas signing of the season after Samir Zeljkovic. The 33-year-old has joined Punjab FC on a one-year contract on a free transfer. Ramirez last played for Manisa FK in Turkey's TFF First League. Born in Leganes, Spain, Dani Ramirez began his youth career with his hometown club CD Leganes before moving to ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 22 (ANI): Punjab FC have strengthened their first team with the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Ramirez Fernandez, who becomes the club's second overseas signing of the season after Samir Zeljkovic. The 33-year-old has joined Punjab FC on a one-year contract on a free transfer. Ramirez last played for Manisa FK in Turkey's TFF First League.Born in Leganes, Spain, Dani Ramirez began his youth career with his hometown club CD Leganes before moving to R ...Read More >
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