Bengaluru, July 5 (IANS) The 24-member Indian junior men’s hockey team departed from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Saturday night for its exposure tour of Belgium, with matches scheduled from July 7 to 17, 2026.Under new coach Frederic Soyez, the team will play six matches against Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands as part of its preparations for key upcoming international competitions, including the Junior Asia Cup.India will play two matches each against Austri…
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Berlin, July 5 (IANS) Jurgen Klopp has confirmed his interest in succeeding Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach but stressed that talks with the German Football Association (DFB) and his current employer Red Bull remain necessary. Klopp had earlier expressed his reluctance over the coaching opportunity after Germany’s below-par performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.But he now seems to have changed his mind.In an interview with broadcaster MagentaTV on Saturday night, the 59-year-old Klop…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Indian dressage rider Anush Agarwalla continued his impressive run on the international circuit by securing a silver medal in the CDI1 Prix St. Georges at the Cavalliero Dressage Days in Hagen, GermanyPartnering Straight Horse Floriana, Agarwalla registered a score of 70.147% to finish second in a field of 22 competitors. The Indian rider delivered a polished test, with his partnership with Floriana once again proving decisive as the pair crossed the coveted 70% mark.The…
Pennsylvania, July 4 (IANS) France’s pursuit of another World Cup crown gathers momentum on Saturday as Didier Deschamps’ side takes on surprise package Paraguay in the Round of 16, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.Few expected this fixture when the knockout bracket was finalised. Germany appeared destined to stand in France’s way, only for Paraguay to produce one of the tournament’s biggest shocks. Gustavo Alfaro’s disciplined outfit absorbed relentless pressure before surviving a dr…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) As the Indian men’s hockey team registered confidence-boosting victories over the reigning world champions Germany and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallists the Netherlands at the FIH Pro League, head coach Craig Fulton stated such wins built a solid stepping stone for the team heading into the FIH World Cup and Asian Games. India endured a difficult start to the Pro League during the home leg in Rourkela, where they suffered defeats against Belgium and Argentina. Sign…
Philadelphia, July 4 (IANS) As France prepare to face Paraguay in the round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, former French midfielder and winger Robert Pires suggested that France must avoid falling into the trap set by “tenacious and aggressive” Paraguay, who are coming off their stunning elimination of four-time champions Germany. France and Paraguay are set to meet once again, this time in North America, 28 years after their iconic round-of-16 encounter at the 1998 FIFA World Cup Franc…
Berlin, July 3 (IANS) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially stepped down from his role following the team’s disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with the German Football Association (DFB) confirming on Friday that it has terminated his contract with immediate effect and will begin talks with Jurgen Klopp over taking charge of the national team. The announcement comes days after Germany suffered a shock Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, losing 3-4 in a penalty shootout after regu…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Following Germany’s painful FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, the German Football Association (DFB) and Julian Nagelsmann decided to part ways, with Jurgen Klopp’s name circulating as Nagelsmann successor after previously ruling himself out of the contention. After Germany loss, Nagelsmann had said he wants to carry on as coach, but there is no doubt that 59-year-old Klopp would be a popular choice to revive the fortunes of a team that went out in the g…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India’s services sector continued to expand in June, with the services PMI coming in at 57.4 amid softer domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Services PMI data released on Friday.The latest reading remained well above the neutral 50 mark, signalling continued growth in business activity, according to the PMI data.Companies also reported support from competitive pricing, stronger e-commerce demand, higher customer bookings and improved local tourism.However, the m…
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Sebastian Beccacece has resigned as Ecuador head coach after the South American side’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Round of 32 on Tuesday. Speaking after the elimination, the Argentine confirmed that his tenure had come to an end following the expiry of his contract, saying he believed stepping aside was the right decision after Ecuador fell short of the objectives set for the tournament.Beccacece, who took charge of Ecuador in Augu…