Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) began its 2026 MLS regular season with a 3-0 win over Inter Miami CF in the second-highest attended game in MLS history and the highest attended opening weekend game in league annals. With 75,673 watching firsthand inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Black & Gold forwards David Martínez (38′), Denis Bouanga (73′), and Nathan Ordaz (90+4′) scored for the home side, securing LAFC’s ninth win in a regular-season opener in its ni…
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Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) The main organiser of Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata, Satadru Dutta, was granted bail by a city court on Monday.According to court sources, he was released by the Bidhannagar Court in Salt Lake area of Kolkata on a bond of Rs 10,000 and two surety bonds. His bail application had been rejected twice earlier.Dutta was the main organiser behind bringing Lionel Messi to Kolkata.After pandemonium at Salt Lake’s Yuva Bharati Krirangan, police arrested him from Netaji Subhas Cha…
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) Four referees who officiated a football match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on December 13, ahead of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s appearance, have come under scrutiny for allegedly doing so without prior approval from the competent authorities.The Indian Football Association (IFA), the governing body for football in West Bengal, has summoned the four referees to appear before its internal disciplinary committee, seeking explanations for their participation in…
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday laid the foundation stone for Durga Angan, the Goddess Durga temple at New Town on the northern outskirts of Kolkata. She also announced that the stone-laying ceremony of the Mahakal (Lord Shiva) temple at Siliguri in Darjeeling district will be held in the second week of next month.“Today, the foundation stone for the Durga Angan has been laid, and the work for the construction of the same will start now. In the secon…
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) In connection with alleged financial irregularities and disorder during football icon Lionel Messi’s felicitation ceremony at Yuva Bharati Krirangan on December 13, the Bidhannagar Sub-Divisional Court on Sunday rejected the bail plea of Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of the event.Dutta, who was arrested by Bidhannagar Police after pandemonium broke out at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake during the event, was presented before the court after the completion of his 14…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The year 2025 will go down as a truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chapter in the journey of Indian sports, marked by sustained excellence, growing belief and an expanding culture of support across disciplines. From Olympic sports to cricket, India witnessed not just improved results but a deeper public connection with sport, signalling a nation steadily embracing a multi-sport identity.Former athletes believe that consistent institutional backing under the leaders…
Madrid, Dec 26 (IANS) In a year without a major men’s international tournament, club football dominated the headlines, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerging as one of the standout winners in Europe.PSG capped the season by winning the UEFA Champions League in late May with a 5-0 rout of Inter Milan, as coach Luis Enrique underlined the value of cohesion over a collection of star names. The former Spain coach has built a side that blends technical quality with pace and aggression, and after yea…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Saba Pataudi is of the opinion that her nephew Taimur Ali Khan is a beautiful blend of the ‘Khans and Kapoor’. Wishing her ‘Tim Tim’ on his birthday, Saba shared some throwback photos with the birthday boy. The primary photo had her posing with sister-in-law, Kareena Kapoor, Taimur, and mom Sharmila Tagore.This was followed by a few pictures of Taimur with his bua, with younger brother Jeh also making an appearance in one of the stills.Expressing her pride in the kind of ma…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor, on Tuesday, shared a glimpse from her son Taimur Ali Khan’s birthday celebrations. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the ‘Jab We Met’ actress gave a peek into Taimur’s Lionel Messi–themed birthday celebration. Kareena posted a photo that showcased the football-inspired décor and the special touches that made the day extra memorable. The picture featured blue and white balloons with “Happy Birthday Tim” written on them, while another balloon…
Jamnagar, Gujarat – Football legend Lionel Messi received an extraordinary gift worth Rs 10.9 crore during his recent visit to…