WORLD CUP 2022

	Hockey WC 2023: Interesting test awaits India against New Zealand On Sunday, the hosts will line-up without the influential Hardik Singh who has been removed from the squad after his injury. published on : 22nd January 2023
	French football president wants Deschamps to stay as head coach Deschamps, 54, led Les Bleus to the World Cup final on Sunday, where they lost in a penalty shoot-out to Argentina, after guiding them to the trophy four years ago. published on : 22nd December 2022
	FIFA mostly wins big but loses trust at Qatar World Cup There was clear self-interest to declare the success of a tournament that was politically fraught for most of the 12 years since Qatar was picked to host football's greatest spectacle. published on : 21st December 2022
	Messi mesmerises in fitting end to a surreal world cup But this World Cup never ceased to surprise. Bordering on absurdity at times, it threw up brutal upsets and unforgiving tales of losses. published on : 20th December 2022
	Emiliano Martinez, Argentina's 'hands of gold' From Oxford United in England's fourth tier in May 2012 to the best keeper at the world's biggest stage in December 2022, it's been quite the journey. published on : 19th December 2022
	World Cup special: Kerala hotel serves free chicken biriyani to mark Argentina's win Long queues were seen outside the Rockland Hotel at Cherur in Thrissur in the morning. published on : 19th December 2022
	FIFA World Cup 2022: Good, bad and silly An overview of the journey of teams and players at the festival of football. published on : 19th December 2022
	FIFA World Cup: Messi-on Accomplished Messi becomes World Cup winner despite Mbappe's hat-trick as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final published on : 19th December 2022
	FIFA World Cup 2022: World at their feet as Argentina crowned Champions Finally, Messi wins World Cup, thwarts France's spirited comeback led by Mbappe's hat-trick in a pulsating final. published on : 19th December 2022
	Messi wins the big one! Argentina beats France on penalties to clinch FIFA World Cup title The game had ended 3-3 by the end of extra time after goals from Messi and Di Maria gave Argentina the advantage. However, a magnificent hattrick by Mbappe helped France's comeback in the final. published on : 18th December 2022
	Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa International Stadium to ensure Modric finished on a winning note, if this does turn out to be his last World Cup match. published on : 17th December 2022
	FIFA WC final: Spotlight on Messi and Mbappe When Argentina play France in the final on Sunday, it will be more than just match between two teams. published on : 17th December 2022
	France struck by cold virus ahead of World Cup final France has been training outdoors in Qatar and Deschamps noted the “use of air conditioners may also affect” how the virus is circulating, echoing comments earlier in the tournament from Brazil camp. published on : 16th December 2022
	'Messi'ah of Millions: Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment' In his fifth and last World Cup, Messi, just like Tendulkar in his sixth and final appearance at the final frontier of one-day cricket, must be craving to lay his hands on the trophy. published on : 14th December 2022
	Croatia's 'golden generation' nears end after World Cup Croatia's spirit has been its most notable quality, coming back from behind against Japan and Brazil to go through on penalties in the round of 16 and quarterfinals. published on : 14th December 2022
	Palestinians say World Cup proves their cause not 'buried' Like several other Arab nations, Morocco has agreed to full diplomatic ties with Israel -- but this has not stopped its players from making clear their loyalties regarding the decades-old conflict. published on : 14th December 2022
	Lionel Messi says final will be his last World Cup game for Argentina Messi, who is playing his fifth World Cup, gets a last chance to win football's greatest prize and the one trophy which has eluded him so far. published on : 14th December 2022
	Argentina beat Croatia 3-0, Messi and his men advance to World Cup finals The opening defeat against Saudi Arabia forced Argentina to rethink and reassess. published on : 14th December 2022
	Modric seeks to derail Messi's bid for World Cup glory All eyes will be on the cavernous Lusail Stadium, where Messi, now 35, will attempt to fire Argentina into the final for the second time in eight years against the 2018 runners-up. published on : 13th December 2022
	FIFA World Cup 2022: Fair play off the field In these times of division and discord, the England side is an example to all, said former England striker Gary Lineker. published on : 12th December 2022