FIFA 2026: It's bigger. Is it better? A look at the differences between the 1994 and 2026 World CupsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America contrasts sharply with the 1994 tournament. Ticket prices have surged dramatically. The competitio...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 poses biggest security challenge for U.S, Canada, Mexico. Is Donald Trump administration ready to host global soccer event safely in North America?FIFA World Cup 2026 is arguably the biggest security test for Donald Trump administration. Is the United States of America ready for the so...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Bay Area soccer clubs hope World Cup spotlight sparks local growthThe World Cup is coming to the U.S. and fans in the San Francisco Bay Area anticipate increased interest in local soccer. Oakland Roots and...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
The people’s game: How China’s rural soccer leagues are rebuilding faith in a broken sportThe league won legions of fans with its passionate matches, half-time folk performances and prizes of livestock, boosting local tourism and...
08 Nov, 2025, 12.30 AM IST
Match against Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' for India's FC GoaCristiano Ronaldo is set to play in India as Al-Nassr faces FC Goa in the Asian Champions League Two, a match hailed as historic for Indian...
15 Aug, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
Soccer: Finally, a Euro Cup for a whole continentThe first week of Euro 2024, though, has suggested not only that the gap can be closed — even if only by a little — but that doing so is in...
23 Jun, 2024, 12.29 AM IST
Spanish Soccer President refuses to resign over controversial kiss incident with Jenni Hermoso amidst backlashIn the face of escalating demands for his resignation, the head of the Spanish soccer federation refused to step down after a controversial...
25 Aug, 2023, 10.54 PM IST
Puma posts decade-high growth in India, outpaces MNC rivals in footwear, apparel and lifestyle segmentWith revenues of Rs 2,044 crore during FY21, Puma surpassed footwear company Bata for the first time in sales. It also outsold sports retai...
15 Mar, 2022, 03.08 PM IST
Of bats and balls: How Khelo India is reviving sports goods businessManufacturing of sports goods has seen a 25% increase this year in Jalandhar — the sports city of India compared with 10% growth last year....
22 Jan, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
The revival of football in Bengaluru, thanks to Euro & Copa AmericaThis revival of interest is crucial for the sport in the city that once enjoyed tremendous patronage for the beautiful game.
24 Jun, 2016, 02.26 PM IST
GOAL partners with Times Internet to drive growth in IndiaAs part of the collaboration, TIL will have exclusive rights to the Goal brand in India and will drive local commercialization of Goal acro...
27 Apr, 2015, 02.19 PM IST
FIFA 2014: Football fever sweeps across America; soccer set to become mother of all sports in USNext Tuesday could see ESPN break the 20-mn mark. Still only a slice compared to 111 mn viewers on Super Bowl Sunday, but a big step for Am...
29 Jun, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
Brands catch FIFA World Cup fever to push sales this football seasonCoca-Cola, for instance, ran a global consumer promotion for the world's largest sporting spectacle across 207 countries, and the response ...
05 Jun, 2014, 08.50 AM IST
Rupert Murdoch and Mukesh Ambani team up for IPL-style football league next year"We see the launch of the football league as the realisation of a dream of billion plus Indians to experience the most cherished game globa...
21 Oct, 2013, 03.44 AM IST
- Messi weaves magic in Kerala's Malappuram
High viewership for EPL matches in Malappuram has boosted TRPs of sports channels.
24 Dec, 2009, 01.07 AM IST
- Cup & soccer diplomats bend it for their ends
As soccer fever grips the nation, foreign missions in India have given art and culture a break and are busy with “sports diplomacy” in thei...
20 Jun, 2006, 12.33 AM IST
- Soccer-crazy states fuel CTV sales
India’s colour television majors are shifting focus away from major metros and training their eyes on the traditionally soccer crazy states...
10 Jun, 2006, 12.59 AM IST