Kochi: The 39-year-old Lionel Messi of Argentina made history by becoming the highest goal-scorer in the FIFA World Cup history. Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goal-scorer by scoring 17th and 18th goal breaking Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals helping his team win over Austria 2-0 in Texas World Cup 2026. Messi …
Kochi: Fresh airstrikes by Israel on southern Lebanon 24 hours after the new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly claimed many lives.BBC quoting the Lebanese state news agency said at least 11 people were killed in the attack by Israel military city of Nabatieh.Justifying the attacks “Hezbollah terrorist targets”, the Israeli military accused Hezbollah …
Kochi: Lionel Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to 3-0 victory against Algeria.Debuting in World Cup 20 years back in 2006 in Germany, the 38-year-old struck his 61st hat-trick and his 11th for Argentina.Messi is the second player after Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five different editions of …
Kochi: VISA applications of four out of 15 members of Iran’s World Cup delegation were cleared while 11 members will not be allowed to travel to the US.Out of the 15 members initially denied US visas, 10 submitted fresh applications after arriving in Mexico.Four of those appeals, including a technical staff and two officials from …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Jammu and Kashmir for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title after beating eight time winner Karnataka.In his Man ki Baat programme, Modi credited the victory to their hard work and dedication.Modi praised captain Paras Dogra for his leadership and mentioned young bowler Aaqib Nabi’s performance of claiming 60 wickets …
Kochi: The International Cricket Council penalised Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at Ahmedabad on Sunday.Singh was fined 15% of his match fee and got one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by flinging the ball at Darryl …
Kochi: Host India created history by lifting the T20 World Cup three times and making the highest total of 255 losing 5 wickets beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium at Ahmedabad on Sunday.India won for first time in 2007 led by M S Dhoni, in 2024 by …
Kochi: Hats off to opener Sanju Samson who hit spectacular 89 to help India enter the finals of T20 World Cup beating England by seven runs at Mumbai on Thursday.Put into bat first, India made 253 for 7.For England , Jacks Rashid took two wickets each while Archer claimed one.Chasing a winning total of 253, …
Kochi: World Badminton champion in2019 event, P V Sindhu is stranded in Dubai where she is scheduled to take part at the All England Open Badminton Championships starting on March 3,media reports said.In a post on X on Sunday, Sindhu said an explosion occurred close to where she and her coach were staying.She said the …
Kochi: Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya played key roles in steering India to defeat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their must-win Super Eight match to qualify tothe Quarter final of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Chennai on Thursday.Abhishek smashed a brisk 55 to provide early momentum with Sanju Samson (24) after Zimbabwe sent India …
Kochi: India beat Pakistan by 61 runs to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.Winning the toss, Pakistan sent India into bat first and made 175 for 7.In reply, Pakistan was all out for 118 in 18 overs.Ishan Kishan top scored with 77 runs.U …
Kochi: KUHS inter zone Football Tournament started at Thodupuzha Soccer School on Friday.Organised by Government Medical College, Kottayam, the first match started on Friday.The tournament will end on Sunday.National Pole Vault Bimin PKochi: KUHS inter zone Football Tournament started at Thodupuzha Soccer School on Friday.Organised by Government Medical College, Kottayam, the first match started on …
Kochi: In a last minute decision, Pakistan has decided to play the T20 World Cup tie against India in Colombo, Times of India reported.Islamabad reversed its decision to boycott the World Cup after ICC held parleys with Pakistan and Bangladesh.“In view of outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions, as well as request of friendly countries, govt …
Kochi: Sports meet organised by My Bharat district Idukki in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) was inaugurated by Idukki Sports Council President Mohammed Faisal on Saturday.Athletic events were held in connection with the meet. The 100 metres gold was won by Mohammed Rasil, silver to Arjun Anil and bronze to Mohammed Suyuthi.In the 200 …
Kochi: India lifted for a record sixth time, beating England by 100 runs in the final in Harare on Friday.India set the world record for the largest margin of victory in terms of runs in an U19 World Cup final.The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 175 in 80 balls to help India amass 411/9 in 50 …
Kochi: Desperation seems to be gripping Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for lack of support from other boards to boycott the India match even as a massive ICC fine of $38 million is looming large over Pakistan, NDTV reported.The ICC action included the forfeiture of crucial World Cup points, and potential suspension.PCB is yet to formally …
Kochi: The first Ayush cup football championship was organised by Kerala government health service as part of developing a healthy life campaign through sports.A football championship was organised in which the National Health Mission (NHM) defeatedIndian System of Medicine (ISM)2-1 on January 9 at Thodupuzha Soccer School grounds.ISM, National Ayush Mission (NAM) jointly came second. …
Kochi: Idukki district boys under 20 football team selection trials will be held at 8 a.m at Thodupuzha Soccer School grounds on September 11.The selected team will participate in the State under 20 championship.Those born between 01/01/2007 and 31/12/2009 are eligible to attend the selection.For details contact 8606364223,|9446805417Sanjeev M H, Secretary, District Football Association.
Kochi: Junior Indian cricketers avoided shaking hands with arch rival Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup event at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday, Times of India reported.India captain Ayush Mhatre maintained the team’s ‘no handshake’ policy during the group-stage fixture.Mhatre and Pakistan skipper Farhan Yousaf did not initiate the customary exchange of …
Kochi: Legendary footballer Lionel Messi’s tour to India was interrupted when his supportèrs flung seats towards the pitch for not being able to see him for longer duration at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, BBC reported.The fans who had paid up to Rs 12,000 to see the legendary footballer were obscured by a large group of …
