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29Mar

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Indonesia stripped of under-20 World Cup hosting rights: FIFA | Football News – Times of India

Indonesia has been stripped of the right to host the under-20 soccer World Cup, global governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.The decision to remove Indonesia as host of the May 20-June 11 tournament was taken after its football federation (PSSI) said it had cancelled the draw after the governor of the largely Hindu island of Bali refused to host Israel's team."FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023," a FIFA statement said."A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the dates of the tournament currently remaining unchanged. Potential sanctions against the PSSI may also be decided at a later stage."FIFA added that the decision had been taken following a meeting between the world soccer governing body'...

22Mar

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‘I wish I could have spent a couple more years with him’: Lionel Messi speaks about Ronaldinho’s departure from Barcelona

Lionel Messi might have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest in football. Still, when he was a budding footballer at Barcelona, it was under the tutelage of the Brazilian great Ronaldinho that the Argentine harnessed his skills. Ronaldinho acted as a godfather to Messi, and their close relationship was revealed in The Happiest Man in the World, a FIFA+ documentary about the flamboyant Brazilian star. The pair won two Spanish La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League together. But Messi revealed his wish that his mentor could have stayed alongside him a little longer. “What happened was ugly. He didn’t deserve that after everything he did for the club? Changing Barcelona’s history. The way he left was very strange,” said Messi of Ronaldinho’s departure. “I wish I could have spen...

14Mar

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FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program

The expanded World Cup in North America got even more supersized on Tuesday. The governing body of soccer increased the size of the 2026 tournament for the second time — six years after the first — by approving a bigger group stage for the inaugural 48-team event. By retaining groups of four teams instead of moving to three, FIFA has created a 104-game schedule that will last nearly six weeks in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The final is scheduled for July 19. The 16 host cities — 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada — now have 24 extra games to stage on top of the 80 they already had for the inaugural 48-team tournament. Adding about 1.5 million more tickets will also further fuel FIFA’s expected record revenue of at least $11 billion through 2026 from a t...

3Mar

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Asian Cup final draw on May 11 in Qatar: AFC | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The final draw for the next AFC Asia Cup will be held on May 11, 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha, Qatar, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Friday. The AFC informed that Qatar will host the upcoming edition of the prestigious tournament and also invited the president of each Participating Member Associations (PMA), head coaches and team managers to attend the final draw. For the said purpose, AFC has sent letters to all the PMA."The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 will be held in the nation that hosted the FIFA World Cup last year, with the proposed tournament dates set between January 12 to February 10, 2024. The final dates of the competition will be formalised after confirmation with FIFA," the AFC statement further said.'Time we started planning ahead'"No...

28Feb

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Lionel Messi wins FIFA Best prize, Alexia Putellas claims women’s award | Football News – Times of India

Lionel Messi's most-desired wish to win the FIFA World Cup for Argentina came true last year, and on Monday he was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2022, while Alexia Putellas of Spain continues to be in possession of women's award for another year. Argentina, led by Messi, put it across France to win the World Cup in dramatic style and it was his Paris Saint-Germain French team-mate Kylian Mbappe who Messi beat to win the award in Paris. France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was also in the running for the award. It is the second time that Messi has won the honour inaugurated by FIFA in 2016 after football's world governing body split from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football.The award, which is voted for by national team coaches and captains, journalists and also fans, re...

28Feb

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While You Were Asleep: Lionel Scaloni extends his contract till 2026, Luis Alberto late winner powers Lazio into top four, Canada soccer prez Nick Bontis resigns

Argentina World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his country till the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FA said on Monday. The Argentina boss came to the decision after meeting with AFA president Claudio Tapia in Paris. “Claudio Tapia and Lionel Scaloni met to close the extension of the contract as coach of the Senior Selection until 2026,” the AFA said in a statement. CONFIRMADO: Hay @lioscaloni para rato 😉 ¡Seguimos! 💪🇦🇷#ScalonetaModoOn #TodosJuntos pic.twitter.com/4YM6R7ZGW8 — 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) February 27, 2023 “I am eternally grateful to the president of the AFA for giving me the opportunity to coach this wonderful national team,” Scaloni later in the day said on receiving FIFA’s ‘The Best’ Awards ceremony, was named Bes...

15Feb

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FIFA confirms US, Mexico, Canada automatically in 2026 World Cup | Football News – Times of India

The US men's national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup.The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid. FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without going through the usual qualification tournaments, though this is the first time FIFA had to set aside three host bids.The tournament is set to expand from 32 teams to 48 in 2026. Another three berths will be awarded to CONCACAF nations via qualifying.FIFA released a statement Tuesday saying, "In addition, the FIFA Council confirmed that, in line with the long-standing tradition of having all hosts competing at the FIFA World Cup, as well as sporting and operational considerations, the hosts of the FIFA World Cu...

13Feb

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When Lionel Messi retires, I am sure Kylian Mbappe will win many Ballon d’Or awards: Emiliano Martinez

Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was in the eye of the storm due to his antics after winning the World Cup especially with his taunting of French star Kylian Mbappe, recently said that he did not target 24-year-old during the celebrations. Martinez was filmed carrying a doll with Mbappé’s face on it while standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy back home. “I held it (doll) for like two minutes and I threw it away, that’s all. How can I make fun of Mbappe? He scored four past me. Four goals in a final! He must think I am his toy baby! I have huge respect for Mbappe,” the 30-year-old said in an interview with France Football. Martinez, who also made a crude gesture after winning the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper, was al...

9Jan

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Star India asks BCCI for discount in current deal, exiting Byju’s wants board to encash bank guarantee | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's home season media rights holder Star India has asked the BCCI for a Rs 130 crore discount in the existing deal while jersey sponsor Byju's, which is on its way out, wants the board to encash bank guarantee worth an estimated Rs 140 crore to honour the current agreement.The BCCI top brass deliberated on the two subjects for more than an hour in the emergent meeting of the Apex Council on Monday. It was a virtual meeting.In November, Byju's had communicated to the BCCI that it wants to exit as the jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team but the board asked the edtech company to continue until at least March 2023.However, in June, BYJU's had extended its jersey sponsorship agreement with the BCCI until November 2023 for an estimated USD 35 million.While an approximatel...

28Dec

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Fans wonder if Emiliano Martinez has four toes after new tattoo pictures

Argentina shot stopper Emiliano Martinez has the internet talking after he posted pictures of his new tattoo on his Instagram story. No, not about the tattoo but about the number of toes he has. In the photo screengrabbed from Martinez’s story by SPORTBible and Daily Mail, only four of Martinez’s toes are visible in the sliders and fans are wondering about the whereabouts of the fifth one. Featuring Argentina’s updated 3-star log, Martinez’s tattoo reads “Que la pasión te lleve a la gloria”, which translates to “May passion lead you to glory.” Incidentally, the tattoo is drawn on the exact spot with which Martinez had saved a late strike of France’s Kolo Muani in the final which dragged the tie into penalties. Martinez would then go on to save Kingsley Coman’s effort while his antics go...

27Dec

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Lionel Messi to return to PSG in early January | Football News – Times of India

Lionel Messi will return to Paris St Germain at the beginning of January, the Ligue 1 club's manager Christophe Galtier said on Tuesday.The Argentine forward, seven-times Ballon D'Or winner, scored two goals to lead his country to victory over France on penalties in the World Cup final nine days ago.The 35-year-old Messi will miss PSG's home league game against Strasbourg on Wednesday and the trip to Lens on Sunday.PSG are top of the standings on 41 points after 15 games, five above second-placed Lens.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() { (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) retur...

24Dec

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

Ahmed Al Barwani, a lawyer and wants to pay one million dollars to Lionel Messi in return of the Arabic Bisht he wore while lifting the World Cup. Al Barwani is ready to pay that seven figures to get that garment to a proper display and collection for the world to see. “I’m offering you a million dollars to give me that bisht,” he tweeted. صديقي ميسي..من #سلطنة_عمان أبارك لكم فوزكم بـ #كأس_العالم_قطر_2022 أبهرني الأمير @TamimBinHamad وهو يُلبسك #البشت_العربي ،رمز الشهامة والحكمة.#ميسيأعرض عليك مليون دولار أميركي نظير أن تعطيني ذلك #البشت#Messi𓃵I'm offering you a million $ to give me that bisht@TeamMessi pic.twitter.com/45BlVdl6Fh — أحـمَـد الـبـَروانـي (@AhmedSAlbarwani) December 20, 2022 The Emir of Qatar made Messi wear a robe called the bisht, made of camel hair and goat wool an...

23Dec

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FIFA probe celebrity chef Salt Bae’s ‘undue access’ at World Cup final | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: FIFA are investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained "undue access" to the pitch after the World Cup final where he enthusiastically posed for photos with surprised Argentina players, including a bemused and irritated Lionel Messi.Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was pictured holding and kissing the trophy after Argentina beat France in Sunday's final in Qatar.The Turkish entrepreneur was widely criticised for twice grabbing the arm of Messi, who tried to sidestep the unwanted attention.Messi ignoring Salt Bae is golden 🤣🤣 https://t.co/SfCiz1wzXA— Omar Al Raisi (@Dantani) 1671454736000He was also photographed with Angel di Maria, Lisandro Martinez and even seen sinking his teeth into another player's medal.FIFA rules state the World Cup trophy can only be held by ...

22Dec

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‘The most hated man’: Adil Rami slams Emiliano Martínez for his world cup antics against Kylian Mbappe

Former French defender and the 2018 French World Cup winner Adil Rami has lambasted Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for his World Cup antics. Adil Rami, who was part of the squad that won the 2018 World Cup in Russia, targeted the Argentina national team goalkeeper for appearing with a baby with Mbappé’s face during the caravan in Buenos Aires. Martinez had also caused a stir with his celebrations after winning the Golden Glove award.Having just starred in the penalty shootout, Aston Villa’s goalkeeper held his Golden Glove trophy to his groin on the presentation podium. He raised eyebrows with Qatari officials standing nearby after he placed the trophy, a giant gold hand, to his groin before emphatically waving it up above his head during the post-match celebrations. Reacting to...

21Dec

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Argentinian fans mock Mbappe by burning coffin with his picture on it

Not just Emiliano Martinez who has been trolling France Kylian Mbappe with his songs in change room and during the celebratory bus ride in Buenos Aires, but it turns out that the Argentinian fans too have had their version. A viral video shared on social media showed a group of fans holding up a coffin which contained a cross and a picture of Mbappe. It was set alight as fans jumped up and down and chanted. The clip was posted by Get French Football news, with the caption: “Argentinians with a lovely 24th birthday present for Kylian Mbappé here.” Argentinians with a lovely 24th birthday present for Kylian Mbappé here. pic.twitter.com/4U5JNOQWHK — Get French Football News (@GFFN) December 20, 2022 2018 France celebrations videos dug up with Messi reference Argentina’s goalkeeper Emil...

21Dec

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‘Dibu Martinez told me to shoot in the middle’: Argentina’s Paulo Dybala reveals goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s advice in penalties of World Cup final

The footballing world is already been raving about Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s great skills in the world cup final that helped his team defeat France. Now, Paulo Dybala, who scored a goal in the shootouts, has revealed how he was helped by Martinez. “The truth is that when the coach called me to enter I knew it was due to penalties, so I had to try to have as cool a head as possible,” he told TYC Sports.”It’s not easy because obviously a world final is not played every day. When it was my turn It took me a long time to walk to where the ball was.” “I had spoken with Dibu [Martinez], he had advised me to shoot in the middle after they had missed, and Lloris was likely to dive. I was going to go to his left, the goalkeeper jumped at that stick, but I heard what my partner s...

21Dec

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Messi the greatest even without World Cup heroics, says Guardiola | Football News – Times of India

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no doubt that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time and his opinion would not change even if the forward had not guided Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar, the Spaniard said on Wednesday.Messi scored two goals and again in the shootout as he led Argentina to an emotional 4-2 win on penalties over France on Sunday, with the final ending 3-3 after 120 minutes of breathtaking action.The 35-year-old, who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell under Guardiola during their time at Barcelona, also won the Golden Ball award for the best player with supporters saying his performance had further elevated his status."Everyone has (an) opinion but nobody can doubt that he's there as the greatest of all time," Guardiola told reporters before Thursday'...

20Dec

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Argentines dance, cry and cheer in streets as World Cup winners return | Football News – Times of India

BUENOS AIRES: Hundreds of thousands - millions by some estimates - of ecstatic Argentines flooded onto the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday to cheer the country's World Cup-winning soccer squad led by Lionel Messi after their plane landed in the pre-dawn hours.The team arrived in the early hours at Ezeiza airport where despite it being around 3am (0600 GMT) thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares, and howling in joy after 36 years since the country's last World Cup victory.By around midday hundreds of thousands had congregated in downtown Buenos Aires, with major roads shut down for the parade. People held up banners of Messi and late icon Diego Maradona, played instruments or climbed lampposts or bus stops."It's crazy, it's incredible, it's the best thing that can happe...

20Dec

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‘Not really’: Carlsen on comparison between his rivalry with Nakamura to Messi-Ronaldo

The rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura has been intense since the pandemic struck and made chess a serious online sport. On Sunday, Hikaru Nakamura finally defeated the one player to have defeated him in the format — Magnus Carlsen. He has now registered 5 chess Speed Titles under his name. Hikaru started off on a stunning start 6.5:2.5in the 5-minute section in a match that right down to the wire. “I can’t believe how much I enjoyed the match,” said Magnus despite losing the game. Lately, people have been comparing the Carlsen-Nakamura rivalry to the legendary footballer’s Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after luxury brand Louis Vuitton’s launched a campaign which features both Messi and Ronaldo playing chess which is inspired from the game between Magnus Carlsen ...

20Dec

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Jubilant welcome for French team on FIFA World Cup return | Football News – Times of India

PARIS: Supporters packed a square in central Paris on Monday to give a rousing welcome to the French football team despite their loss to Argentina in a nail-biting World Cup final. Fans filled the Place de la Concorde in central Paris to welcome the team who were driven straight to the square from the airport after touching down from Qatar. They appeared on the balcony of the Crillon Hotel overlooking the square to a rousing welcome, AFP correspondents said. Despite their disappointment, all 24 French players, including striker Kylian Mbappe whose hat trick failed to bring France glory, appeared on the balcony in regal style to acknowledge the applause. "Frankly, it's magnificent, it warms the heart, it's a great pleasure to see that we were able to make so many French people proud and ...