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Hamza Choudhary lands, Bangladesh whips up a frenzy

PANAJI: Hamza Choudhury’s arrival in Bangladesh earlier this week, sparked a never-before frenzy for a footballer in south Asia. The midfielder’s car was mobbed by supporters, everyone wanted a piece of him, a touch, a selfie, good enough even if he caught the eye. And there was so much Hamza…

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2025

Diego Godin happy to see Atletico Madrid on equal terms with Real Madrid and Barcelona

PANAJI: Whenever Diego Godin closes his eyes and thinks of that magical night of May 17, 2014, at the Camp Nou, the former Atletico de Madrid defender remembers every scene almost perfectly.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2025

'We were not aware …': Goa duo's Ranji Trophy ecstasy turns into world record agony

PANAJI: At lunch break, when Goa's Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle trooped into the dressing room after putting on 577 runs for the third wicket against Arunachal, the two were told they were just 18 runs short of the highest-ever partnership in Ranji Trophy history.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2024

Doubts persist over senior players' role at Asian Games

PANAJI: National coach Igor Stimac has included three seniors among the final 22-member squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and is now working on getting the best preparations for the continental tournament.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Igor Stimac was behind me all the time, says India's assistant coach Mahesh Gawli

PANAJI: Indian football is on the upswing with the national team winning a record three trophies in the last four months and remaining unbeaten in 2023. Captain Sunil Chhetri has led by example on the field, while India are not short of leaders on the sidelines.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Vinicius Jr targeted for being best in La Liga, says Javier Tebas

PANAJI: Nobody has endured as much hate as Vinicius Junior in Spanish football. Since 2020, the Real Madrid striker has been constantly abused. Of the 12 cases that have been officially reported by La Liga, nine involve Vinicius, while five of those incidences have occurred this year itself.

The Times of India · May 26, 2023

Goa asks boat owners to take precautions to prevent vector borne diseases

PANAJI: With the monsoons fast approaching, the Captain of Ports department has directed all marine vessels including barges and canoes to ensure that water does not collect and act as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Captain of Ports Vikas Gaunekar has issued the directions as part of a statewide effort…

The Times of India · May 13, 2023

My India trip was very emotional, says Andre Villas-Boas

PANAJI: For Andre Villas-Boas, India was a different world. Villas-Boas is the former manager of a group of blue-chip football clubs around the world — Porto, Chelsea, Tottenham, Zenit St Petersburg, Marseille. At 33, he grabbed the world’s attention after an unbeaten season with FC Porto, in which he won…

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2023

Even being Zinedine Zidane's substitute was a great moment: Vikash Dhorasoo

PANAJI: Vikash Dhorasoo had the best seat for the 2006 FIFA World Cup final and the dramatic 2005 Uefa Champions League final but the French midfielder wasn’t entirely pleased.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2023

Chinese paddlers live up to top billing in WTT Star Contender

PANAJI: The WTT Star Contender Goa ended just the way it had started — with a major upset. If world No. 1 Fan Zhendong was the biggest casualty at the first stage, the tournament folded up on Sunday with another major upset, this time the top pair of Shunsuke Togami…

The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023