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World Cup 2026: Focus on big stars, rise of Africa in knockouts

India, June 28 -- Squashing apprehension that the first expanded 48-team event might dilute the quality of football, the 2026 World Cup has produced one of the most tactically exciting and unpredictab... Read More


Possession not always having the last say at the World Cup

India, June 28 -- For two decades, possession has occupied an almost sacred place in the football's tactical vocabulary. The success of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and Spain's golden generation that won... Read More


A great exposed by time: Neuer's fall, Ecuador's rise

Kolkata, June 27 -- There couldn't have been a more fitting stage for Manuel Neuer to reach football immortality. His 22nd World Cup start drew Neuer level with Lothar Matthaus and Miroslav Klose, two... Read More


FIFA World Cup: Neuer's fall, Ecuador's rise

India, June 26 -- There couldn't have been a more fitting stage for Manuel Neuer to reach football immortality. His 22nd World Cup appearance drew Neuer level with Lothar Matthaus and Miroslav Klose, ... Read More


A goalkeeper's game: How this WC is creating heroes under bar

Kolkata, June 26 -- Five years ago, Benjamin Asare was asked to consider retirement after an ankle injury had kept him out for 18 months. Had he not listened to his heart that day, Ghana wouldn't have... Read More


A goalkeeper's game: How this WC is creating heroes under bar

Kolkata, June 25 -- Five years ago, Benjamin Asare was asked to consider retirement after an ankle injury had kept him out for 18 months. Had he not listened to his heart that day, Ghana wouldn't have... Read More


A keeper's game: Asare, Mpasi star under the bar

Kolkata, June 25 -- Five years ago, Benjamin Asare was asked to consider retirement after an ankle injury had kept him out for 18 months. Had he not listened to his heart that day, Ghana wouldn't have... Read More


A keeper's game: Asare, Mpasi shine under the bar

India, June 24 -- Five years ago, Benjamin Asare was asked to consider retirement after an ankle injury had kept him out for 18 months. Had he not listened to his heart that day, Ghana wouldn't have b... Read More


Norway's Viking Row spreads warmth at Cup

Kolkata, June 24 -- Seated in a Viking longboat formation in front of the goal with the Metlife Stadium stand teeming with red-adorned supporters rising above their eyeline, Norway's footballers and s... Read More


Norway's Viking Row spreads the glow of warmth at the World Cup

India, June 23 -- Seated in a Viking longboat formation in front of the goal post with the Metlife Stadium grandstand teeming with red-adorned supporters rising above their eyeline, Norway's footballe... Read More