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Odisha govt enhances funding for two Hockey World Cup venues

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Odisha to invite all CMs to Men’s Hockey World Cup

December 23, 2022

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that his counterparts from all the states would be invited to the ensuing ...

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PCB threatens to boycott 50-over World Cup in India to exert pressure

December 21, 2022

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has told the ICC officials that it had threatened to boycott next year's 50-over World ...

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Over 2L litres of fresh drinking water ‘made from air’ will be produced during FIH Odisha Hockey WC

December 20, 2022

New Delhi: Watergen, the atmospheric drinking water devices (AWG), Tuesday announced its partnership with Hockey India as a sustainability partner ...

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World Cup in Qatar sets scoring record with 172 goals

December 19, 2022

Lusail: The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year's tournament. The ...

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Messi to play on for Argentina after World Cup win

December 19, 2022

Doha: Lionel Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet, despite ending his pursuit of a World Cup ...

Germany's World Cup survival on the line against Spain Doha: When the World Cup draw came out in April, one of the highlights of the group stage was Sunday's Spain vs Germany at Al Bayt Stadium. Eight months later, the game between the two former world champions and pre-tournament favorites gained even more prominence thanks to Germany's surprising loss to Japan in its opener in Qatar. Another setback against Spain this weekend and Germany may be heading home early for the second straight World Cup. A loss — coupled with at least a draw by Japan against Costa Rica earlier Sunday — will mean elimination for the four-time champions. Spain, meanwhile, will be looking to secure its spot in the next stage and reinforce its status as one of the top title contenders following an impressive 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in its opener. The signs are not encouraging for Germany. Its most recent match against Spain was an embarrassing 6-0 defeat in the Nations League two years ago. Its last win against "La Roja" came in a friendly eight years ago. Germany won its fourth World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil but didn't make it out of the group stage in 2018 after losses to South Korea and México. It would be the first time it fails to advance past the group stage in back-to-back tournaments. Spain won its lone World Cup in 2010 in South Africa and was eliminated in the round of 16 in 2018 in Russia. A win against Germany will allow Spain to reach the last 16 if Costa Rica doesn't defeat Japan. Expectations around Spain's young squad were raised after its outstanding performance against Costa Rica, when the team reintroduced "tiki-taka" ball-possession style and 18-year-old Gavi became the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé in 1958. The seven goals it scored against Costa Rica matched Spain's tournament total from Russia in 2018. "The result gives us a big boost," Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "But now we have to play against a Germany team that needs the victory." Luis Enrique said he wasn't concerned with his young players being overly confident, and promised to make changes to the starting lineup for Sunday's match, without elaborating. Winger Leroy Sané could return for Germany after missing the match against Japan because of a knee injury. It will be the fifth meeting between the powerhouses at World Cups, with Spain winning the most recent one 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2010 tournament. Spain hasn't lost to Germany in official competitions since the 1988 European Championship, with two draws and three wins since then. The Germans have lost three of their last four World Cup matches dating to the tournament in Russia. They made headlines even before kickoff against Japan by covering their mouths to protest FIFA's clampdown on the "One Love" armbands. It was not clear if they would repeat the gesture before the Spain match. AP FIFA, football, World Cup, Germany, Spain

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Final clash of two great football nations, shouldn’t focus on individuals: Lloris

December 18, 2022

Doha: France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said the FIFA World Cup final is a clash between two football nations ...

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Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

December 17, 2022

Al Rayyan: Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the ...

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Morocco and Croatia play for 3rd place at World Cup

December 17, 2022

Doha: To some, it's little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it's a chance to become “immortal.” The ...

Sports

World Cup history beckons for France, Mbappé, Deschamps

December 16, 2022

Doha: World Cup history is beckoning for France, star player Kylian Mbappé and coach Didier Deschamps. When France walks on ...

Sports

‘Messi’ah of Millions: Indian fans wait for Messi’s ‘2011 Tendulkar moment’

December 15, 2022

New Delhi: When Lionel Messi, with his moist eyes, stares towards nothingness, he can stop the world around you. When ...

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Country’s Image

November 27, 2024

It would be wrong for the BJP-led NDA government to dismiss as the Opposition’s disruptive tactic the furore in the...

November 26, 2024

The shadow of Donald Trump, with trade and economic uncertainties linked to his return to the White House in January...

November 25, 2024

I n what appears to be a pro-incumbency mandate, the Mahayuti coalition led by the BJP swept the Maharashtra Assembly...

November 24, 2024

“India and Bangladesh share deep-rooted bonds of history, language, culture, and a multitude of other commonalities. The outstanding nature of...

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