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India knocked out of SAAF U20 Championship after loss to Bangladesh
The match began with India showing composure and control in the early stages. India had their first real opportunity in the fifth minute when Korou Singh Thingujam found space inside the box. However, his header from Ebindas Yesudasan's cross was mistimed.
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swede who coached England's national team, dies aged 76
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England men's football coach, died at the age of 76. He achieved significant success in Italy, Portugal, and Sweden and led England to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2002 and 2006. His tenure was marked by both sporting achievements and personal controversies.
Ajax keeper hailed as hero after 'crazy' shoot-out
Remko Pasveer saved five penalties and scored one himself to squeeze Ajax past Greek side Panathinaikos in one of the longest penalty shoot-outs in history. The total of 34 penalty kicks was the most taken in a UEFA competition, beating a game between the Netherlands and England in the under-21 European Championship, where 32 were taken.
PR Sreejesh: The Great Wall of Indian Hockey who helped India script history in Paris Olympics
India's Men's hockey team made history by winning a bronze medal in Paris, repeating their 2020 Tokyo success. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, playing his final match, was instrumental with crucial saves against Spain. He confirmed his retirement, expressing satisfaction with concluding his international career on such a high note.
India hockey team at Olympics: The size of the fight in Harmanpreet's men is making us dream of a medal
Olympics 2024 Hockey: India's hockey team is set to face 2023 World Champions, Germany, in the Paris Olympics 2024. The team has beaten Great Britain in a thrilling quarterfinal match and is now aiming to break the 44-year gap between reaching a hockey final and winning a gold medal. However, defender Amit Rohidas is not on the team due to a one-match ban by the International Hockey Federation. India's journey to the semifinals has been mixed, with draws, defeats, and victories.
Olympics Hockey Semifinals: Sunday's win for India in hockey takes a dramatic turn. Know why India will play with only 15 men
Olympics 2024 Hockey: India's men's hockey team has been handed a one-match suspension by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a breach of conduct. The suspension affects match No. 35 (India's semi-final match against Germany), where Rohidas will not participate. Rohidas was given a red card for an attempt to intentionally injure a player, resulting in a video referral.
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Paris Olympics: India to take on Germany in semifinals of men's hockey
India will face Germany in the men's hockey semifinal at the Paris Olympics, following Germany's 3-2 win over Argentina in the quarterfinals. The Netherlands will face Spain, who secured their semifinal spot by defeating Australia 2-0. The Indian men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated Great Britain in a thrilling quarter-final match at the Paris Olympics, winning the shoot-out 4-2. India had four penalty corner opportunities, while Great Britain had five.
10 men, 43 mins, Olympic semis: India defend their way to 4-2 win over Britain in QFs
In an Olympic hockey quarter final, India's team battled Great Britain with 10 men for the majority of the game after Amit Rohidas was shown a red card. Despite this setback, the team, led by Harmanpreet Singh and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh, triumphed in the shootout 4-2. India's determination and Sreejesh's stellar effort were key to their victory.
Paris Olympics: It was going to be 'India's day', will play our game in semifinal, says goalkeeper PR Sreejesh
In a crucial Paris Olympics quarterfinal, Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh led his team to victory against Great Britain with pivotal saves in the penalty shoot-out. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, but India won 4-2 in the shoot-out. The team looks forward to the semifinals, pending a decision on Amit Rohidas' red card.
Paris Olympics hockey: 10-man India beat Great Britain in a thriller to reach semis
The India vs Great Britain men's hockey quarterfinal ended 1-1 in regulation time. Harmanpreet Singh scored for India before Lee Morton equalised for Britain. The match advanced to a penalty shoot-out. India played with ten men after Amit Rohidas was sent off. The exciting battle kept spectators on edge as both teams fought hard.
Uruguay take third place at Copa America but Bielsa far from satisfied
Uruguay, led by Marcelo Bielsa, secured a 4-3 penalty win over 48th-ranked Canada in Copa America's third place match after Luis Suarez's stoppage-time equalizer. Bielsa admitted Uruguay's underperformance due to player fatigue. Despite Canada's inexperience, Coach Jesse Marsch highlighted their tactical execution and ability to dominate play against the seasoned Uruguayan side.
Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final
After scoring his 109th international goal, Lionel Messi expressed his intention to continue living day by day without worrying about the future, despite being 37 years old. Teammate Angel Di Maria, with 31 goals in 144 appearances, announced his retirement after Sunday's game, leaving an impressive legacy in Argentine football. Coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Di Maria will reconsider, as World Cup qualifying resumes in September and the 2026 final approaches at MetLife Stadium.
England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals
Trent Alexander-Arnold blasted the ball into the top corner for the winner as England swept all of its penalties to win the shootout 5-3 after a 1-1 draw in extra time on Saturday.
Is this the end of Ronaldo’s international career? The Portuguese star crashes out of Euro 2024 without scoring a goal
Portugal's European Championship exit likely ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career. The 39-year-old struggled, scoring only in shootouts. Portugal lost 5-3 to France on penalties. Coach Roberto Martinez hasn’t decided Ronaldo’s future. Ronaldo earned his 212th cap, scored 130 goals, and set records in six European Championships with 14 goals.
France find redemption from the penalty spot to dump Portugal out of Euros
France secured a spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals by defeating Portugal in a penalty shootout. After enduring previous shootout losses in major tournaments, France's victory was crucial. Despite facing a resilient Portuguese side, France's superior quality showed as they converted all five penalties, with Theo Hernandez scoring the decisive kick. The match highlighted France's defensive solidity and their occasional struggles in attack, epitomized by Kylian Mbappe's individual efforts that often lacked cohesion.
Canada beat Venezuela on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals
Copa America debutants Canada will face Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday for a chance to play in the July 14 final. The semi-final will be a rematch of the tournament's opener, in which the defending champions Argentina claimed a 2-0 win. The North American side became the fourth CONCACAF team to reach the semi-finals of Copa America, after Mexico, Honduras and the United States.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties as Argentina triumphed over Ecuador in a shoot-out to reach the Copa America semi-finals. Lisandro Martinez scored, Kevin Rodriguez equalized; Messi missed his penalty. Argentina won 4-2 at NRG Stadium, Houston, and will face Venezuela or Canada next. Contributions came from Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Euro 2024: Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland for a semifinal spot
England is playing its fourth quarterfinal game at a major tournament under England manager Gareth Southgate and won two of the previous three. Southgate's cautious tactics have brought hefty criticism from England fans, some of whom threw plastic cups at him in the group stage.
Spain and host nation Germany meet in quarterfinals at Euro 2024 with a potential record on the line
Germany faces Spain in a thrilling European Championship quarterfinals clash in Stuttgart, featuring rising stars Lamine Yamal and Jamal Musiala. Both teams aim for a record fourth European Championship title, having won three each. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. The winner will face either France or Portugal. Spain has a flawless Euro 2024 record and has never eliminated a host nation. Despite missing training, Spain's key players are fit. Jonathan Tah returns; Manuel Neuer eyes a historic 39th tournament appearance. Joshua Kimmich highlights the challenge Spain presents. Germany has a strong penalty shootout record. Spain’s nine goals are just behind Germany’s ten, making this a highly anticipated match.
Ronaldo vs. Mbappe: Clash of generations at Euro 2024 has just been given some extra spice
A photo is inevitably doing the rounds on social media of what is apparently their first ever meeting, at Real Madrid's training ground at Valdebebas in 2012 when a 13-year-old Mbappe stood beside Ronaldo after a visit to the Spanish club where his sporting hero was the star player.
Ronaldo says he is playing his 'last European Championship'
The iconic Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to his European Championship journey, leaving behind a legacy of 14 goals and a relentless pursuit of happiness for his fans. Through moments of tears and triumphs, Ronaldo's passion for the game and unwavering support from his fans have defined his remarkable career on the field.
Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0
France secured a 1-0 win over Belgium in the Euro 2024 last-16 match, thanks to a deflected shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani. France had a cagey game but were reckless with their finishing, leaving goalkeeper Koen Casteels wrong-footed. France will now face the winner of Portugal and Slovenia's match in the quarter-finals in Hamburg. The game was a scruffy decider for an underwhelming game, as France still has yet to score from open play at the tournament.
Soccer: History littered with poor starts that turned into success
England's greatest triumph, winning the World Cup in 1966, came after they were panned for a feeble opening goalless draw against Uruguay, with manager Alf Ramsey setting a 58-year template for justifying the team's efforts in the face of media criticism. In the 1986 World Cup dire England lost to Portugal and drew 0-0 with Morocco. Only after injuries and a suspension did coach Bobby Robson finally set fan-favourite Glenn Hoddle free and they were transformed, exiting unluckily in the quarter-finals via Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal and brilliant second.
Croatia face Italy in crunch Euro 2024 survival clash
Croatia, who reached the 2018 and 2022 World Cup final and semi-final respectively, may make several changes as they scrap for Euros survival. Midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, playing in Saudi Arabia, has come in for criticism after sub-par outings in the first two matches, while Real Madrid's Luka Modric, 38, has also struggled.
Euro 2024: The players to watch and what to expect
As the European Championship begins on Friday, anticipation is high for surprises, standout performances like Kylian Mbappé leading France, and potential upsets such as England exiting early. With drama assured, The Athletic's six writers offer their predictions for the tournament.
India fail to qualify for Paris Olympics after loss to Japan
India were left with no choice but to win this game after suffering a 3-4 defeat in shootout to Germany on Thursday. But a bigger heartbreak awaited the home team as it lost and failed to book a ticket to Paris after a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
India's hockey team lose 3-4 against Germany in shoot-out, to face Japan for Paris berth
In the 35th minute, India got a great chance to take the lead from a counter-attack but Deepika's push from close range was easily padded away by German goalkeeper Julia Sonntag. Seconds later, Germany bagged their second penalty corner but the Indian backline was rock solid, which weathered several German raids.
USA's Women's World Cup reign comes to a heartbreaking end in penalty shootout against Sweden
The USA's hopes of retaining their Women's World Cup title were shattered in a thrilling penalty shootout against Sweden, leading to their elimination in the last 16 stage.
SAFF Championships: India beat Kuwait in penalty shootout to win title for 9th time
Mahesh Naorem scored but a diving India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved Khaled Hajiah's shot to hand victory the home side.
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