Rio De Janeiro: Brazil legend Pele has become the latest high-profile name to call for Lionel Messi to retract his decision to retire from international football. Messi announced he would no longer play for Argentina after missing a penalty in the Copa America final shootout defeat by Chile last Sunday.Read More

Marseille: Cristiano Ronaldo took his “dream” of an international title another step closer when Portugal beat Poland in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship semifinals. Robert Lewandowski scored barely 100 seconds into the latest night of Euro 2016 drama before Portugal unleashed the player who many say couldRead More

London: Venus Williams ignored her exile to Wimbledon’s unglamourous Court 18 as the five-time champion defeated Greek qualifier Maria Sakkari 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday. Williams, seeded eighth, was a surprise choice to play on one of Wimbledon’s smaller outside courts. For a while, it seemed she might come toRead More

Los Angeles: Maria Sharapova plans to make good use of the time on her hands thanks to a two-year doping ban from tennis. The Russian star, a savvy businesswoman whose commercial interests include her Sugarpova brand of candy, indicated on social media on Monday that she would be attending aRead More

Bengaluru: Presenting a fair idea of his leadership style in the role of India coach, Anil Kumble on Wednesday said he will try to inculcate self belief in his bowlers as he wants them to develop as leaders. Kumble, himself an inspiring figure in his playing days, had his firstRead More

Mumbai: India Test skipper Virat Kohli is a global figure, his association with designer brands, friendship with international athletes isn’t new. The new addition to the elite list is Toni Kroos – the German footballer. Kroos ­­– the midfielder for Germany and Real Madrid – recently sent a signed jerseyRead More

Marseille: Poland have an impressive defensive record at Euro 2016 but standing in their way to a semifinal spot is arguably one of sport’s greatest-ever athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo. The monstrous Polish centre back pairing of Michal Pazdan and Kamil Glik face their toughest challenge yet when they come up againstRead More

Nice (France): Roy Hodgson resigned as England manager following his side’s humiliating 2-1 defeat by tiny Iceland in the Euro 2016 last 16 here. Hodgson’s contract was due to expire after the tournament and following the match in Nice, he read a pre-prepared statement at his post-game press conference inRead More

Buenos Aires: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona and the country’s President Mauricio Macri urged Lionel Messi on Monday not to leave the national team despite his vow to quit after a humiliating defeat. The Barcelona superstar left the field in tears after missing a spot-kick in the Copa America CentenarioRead More

East Rutherford (United States): Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football here Sunday after Argentina crashed to an upset defeat against Chile in the final of the Copa America. “For me the national team is over. I’ve done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion,”Read More