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Samindra Kunti
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Under coach Unai Emery, PSG’s grand project was bound to fail
Beneath the malaise, in an overhyped and strangely disjointed 180-minute tie, lay the poignant truth.
Samindra Kunti
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Tactical errors and a misfiring Neymar saw Ronaldo’s Real teach PSG another European lesson
The reigning European champions stunned PSG in the last 16, first-leg showdown with two goals in the final seven minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Samindra Kunti
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Manchester United’s heat map may well have been a photo of eleven parked buses
To little surprise, Jose Mourinho’s team was very limited in its ambition, a draw and a point the objective of their endeavours.
Samindra Kunti
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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On a night Argentina needed him most, Messi’s genius dragged his team to the 2018 World Cup
Argentina nearly buckled conceding to Ecuador in the first minute, but then the star striker showed up with a hat-trick to remember.
Samindra Kunti
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Wim Koevermans interview: ‘The U-17 project can’t end with the final of the World Cup’
The Dutchman hopes that the tournament has a trickle-down effect in the Indian football system.
Samindra Kunti
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Even as Neymar and Cavani awkwardly made up, PSG showed just how deadly they can be
The 3-0 win against Bayern Munich was a study in facial expressions and body language as the two strikers put the hysteria aside.
Samindra Kunti
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Well-travelled India will be organised at U-17 World Cup but lack depth: AFC technical director
There is a lack of investment in youth development in Asia when compared with the best of the world, according to Andy Roxburgh.
Samindra Kunti
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After a year of discontent, Jose Mourinho is finally bringing joy to the United faithful
As he has shown throughout his career, Mourinho tends to excel in his second season.
Samindra Kunti
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On a night PSG fans thronged to see their new king, Neymar looked all too human
The Brazilian star was involved in the straightforward win over Saint-Etienne but by the standards expected from him, he under-performed.
Samindra Kunti
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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Real Madrid flaunt their culture of winning to lift Spanish Super Cup against impotent Barcelona
The divide between Madrid and Barcelona resulted in a 180-minute no-contest, a protracted encounter between boys and men.
Samindra Kunti
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Bolt’s absolute mastery thrilled us but his final race showed us that you can’t outrun time
He reminded everyone that athletics, for all its dwindling moral values, was still a beautiful sport and a simple game.
Samindra Kunti
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25 years on, the Premier League brand is going strong but how much of it is just hype?
A look back at how much the English football league has changed over the years.
Samindra Kunti
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final