Football

Altitude in Mexico, punishing heat in American venues, jet lag, fatigue and the Trionda ball’s altered flight could make sports science as decisive as tactics in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

From the iconic Telstar to the AI-enabled Trionda, the FIFA World Cup ball has evolved from a simple leather sphere into a cutting-edge blend of engineering, aerodynamics, culture, and technology that continues to shape the beautiful game.

While Brazil’s Christian symbolism is seen as culture and national identity in sport, Hindu symbolism at the IPL faces secular outrage, raising questions over selective scrutiny of faith in public events.

Three football icons, one final stage: Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar head toward the 2026 World Cup carrying legacies, expectations and the emotion of a generation witnessing the end of an era.

Two people died and hundreds have been arrested in France as celebrations over surprise victory of Paris Saint-Germain at the UEFA Champions League final turned violent last night.

Japanese national Nozomu Hagihara has arrived in Varanasi as part of his 2,000-kilometre journey dribbling a football across India.

On if he would endorse any sports/health supplements, Sunil Chhetri said that while he does use some supplements and he might endorse one if the brand is right, he does not do all this stuff for money since he has made enough of it.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced a plan to build 18 football stadiums across the 18 commissariats and 827 football grounds in every block in the State.