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Angry Indian fans trash stadium after chaotic Messi visit
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2025
» KOLKATA - Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine football great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.
Paris Olympics heads into final year of preparations
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» PARIS - The buildup to the Paris Olympics entered its final year on Wednesday as International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said the preparations were well on track.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest, riots
AFP, Published on 13/05/2023
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan arrived at his Lahore residence on Saturday after being freed on bail following days of legal drama and nationwide riots over his arrest on corruption charges.
Morocco target place in knockout stage
Sports, Reuters, Published on 01/12/2022
» AL RAYYAN: An invigorated Moroccan team will be seeking to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in nearly four decades by defeating or drawing with Canada in their final Group F match on Thursday.
Iran water polo players fail to sing anthem, seen as support for protests
Reuters, Published on 09/11/2022
» Video clips that purportedly show Iran's water polo team failing to sing the national anthem at a competition in Thailand have appeared on social media in what the anti-government protest movement sees as the latest show of solidarity from athletes.
No place to pray: Muslim worshippers under pressure in India
AFP, Published on 24/12/2021
» GURGAON (INDIA) - Dinesh Bharti drives around with other activists on Fridays heckling and harassing Muslims praying outside in Gurgaon, the latest flashpoint of sectarian tensions under India's Hindu nationalist government.
India mourns as 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies of Covid aged 91
AFP, Published on 19/06/2021
» NEW DELHI - India on Saturday mourned the loss of track legend Milkha Singh, who overcame childhood tragedy to seek Olympic glory, after he died aged 91 following a long battle with Covid-19.
Man City v Chelsea Champions League final a world away from forgotten Wembley clash
AFP, Published on 28/05/2021
» LONDON: Manchester City and Chelsea head into Saturday's Champions League final as English football superpowers, but 35 years ago both clubs had endured such hard times that reaching the much-maligned Full Members' Cup final was cause for celebration.
T1 organiser urges TrueVisions to soften its stance
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 19/07/2020
» Thai League Co has called on TrueVisions to soften its stance regarding the broadcast contract and show live matches until the end of the season next year.
New generation of Liverpool fans prepares for title glory
AFP, Published on 25/06/2020
» LONDON: When Liverpool were last crowned English champions, in April 1990, Margaret Thatcher was prime minister and the Premier League was two years away from its glitzy launch.