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In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup centralKolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. G...
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
- 18-year-old national record breaker Anushka wants javelin-like status for hammer throw
At just 18, Uttar Pradesh athlete Anushka Yadav has shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a remarkable 67. 02m throw. Her...
'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade dealPrime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in impl...
Who is Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin footballer representing New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament. ...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities and stadiums: Full list of venues across USA, Canada and MexicoThe FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring 48 teams and 104 match...
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
ISL to run from Sep 1 to Apr 11 as per AIFF's tentative 2026-27 calendarIndian football's 2026-27 season is set to begin September 1. The Indian Super League will run until April 11. Other tournaments like the F...
Zee launches sports channel Unite8 Sports after MIB approvalIn a groundbreaking move, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has introduced its new sports broadcasting channels branded as Unite8 Sports. T...
Lionel Messi becomes second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach billionaire statusFootball legend Lionel Messi has officially become a billionaire. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo as the only footballers to reach this elite st...
IPL may become the GOAT of sports world; League sees sharp rise in valuations on record media rights deals, deep-pocketed sponsorsIPL franchise values are soaring, projected to hit $15 billion by 2032. This growth rivals top European football clubs. Record media rights...
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own goodThe World Cup is expanding with more teams and games. This raises concerns about player endurance and the quality of the tournament. FIFA b...
FIFA may miss big Indian fan crowd this World CupIndian football fans may see fewer numbers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Higher costs and visa issues are deterring many. Travel to the US, C...
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
No World Cup 2026 telecast in India, China? Here's why FIFA faces broadcast crisis in world's two most populous countriesFIFA has concluded agreements with broadcasters in over 175 territories globally, it said in a statement to Reuters.
Football: FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India's Reliance offers $20 mln, China deal unannouncedIn an unprecedented twist, soccer enthusiasts in India and China are bracing for a World Cup viewing crisis. Negotiations for broadcast rig...
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
- ESPN wins FIFA World Cup broadcast rights
As soccer mania grips Indian shores, ESPN STAR Sports boots out Ten Sports to bag telecast rights for international football events for $40...