Everything you need to know about Stadium Marg: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Stadium Marg: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Rio de Janeiro, June 17 (IANS) Mario Balotelli struck a 77th-minute winner as Italy began their Confederations Cup football campaign with 2-1 victory over Mexico here at the packed Maracana Stadium.
Rio de Janeiro, June 16 (IANS) Italy midfielder Andre Pirlo said he felt "honoured" to make his 100th international appearance at Brazil's iconic Maracana Stadium against Mexico Sunday.
Brasilia, June 16 (IANS) FIFA president Sepp Blatter urged fans to show more respect after Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was roundly booed before the opening Confederations Cup match between Brazil and Japan.
Brasilia, June 16 (IANS) Neymar ended a nine-game goalless run with a stunning first-half strike as Brazil defeated Japan 3-0 in the first match of the FIFA Confederations Cup here.
Brasilia, June 16 (IANS) Brazil striker Neymar has denied reports he is carrying an injury and declared himself certain to start in Brazil's Confederations Cup Group A match against Mexico Wednesday.
Jerusalem, June 16 (IANS) Spain and Italy won their games to set up a final showdown at the UEFA U-21 tournament.
Brasilia, June 16 (IANS) Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said his team had played at just 50 percent of its capability during a 0-3 loss to Brazil here in the opening match of the Confederations Cup.
Beijing, June 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday announced cutting ties with Syria, shutting down the Syrian embassy in Cairo and withdrawing the Egyptian charge d' affaires from Damascus, at a popular conference aired on state TV.
Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) A dramatic loss to arch-rival Juliane Schenk in the women's singles semifinals saw defending champion Saina Nehwal failing to win her fourth Indonesia Open Super Series Premier crown here Saturday.
Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) Defending champion Saina Nehwal failed to win her fourth Indonesia Open Super Series Premier crown after a dramatic loss to arch-rival Juliane Schenk in the women's singles semifinals here Saturday.
Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal failed to make her fifth consecutive final appearance at the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton after she was beaten by her arch-rival Juliane Schenk of Germany in the women's singles semifinal here Saturday.
Speaking on the eve of Saturday's opening match of the Confederations Cup between Brazil and Japan, Scolari said the newly signed Barcelona striker, while deserving his status alongside football's elite, was still on a steep learning curve, reports Xinhua.
Brasilia, June 15 (IANS) Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said Brazil deserved to be favourites to win the Confederations Cup for a record fourth time.
Kampala, June 15 (IANS) The Angola 'Palancas Negras' vowed to win against the Uganda 'Cranes' ahead of their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying game at the Mandela National Stadium here.
Rio de Janeiro, June 15 (IANS) Mario Balotelli could miss Italy's opening match of the Confederations Cup against Mexico Sunday after suffering a thigh injury while training.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A sharp shower of rain Friday afternoon gave the capital a welcome break from the long spell of summer heat, which often saw mercury rising up to 44 degrees Celsius.
Jakarta, June 14 (IANS) Defending champion Saina Nehwal entered the women's singles semifinals of the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier defeating Spaniard Carolina Marin at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno Stadium here Friday.
Jakarta, June 13 (IANS) Defending champion Saina Nehwal and R.M.V. Gurusaidutt and Ajay Jayaram won their respective matches to advance to the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier here Thursday.
Jakarta, June 13 (IANS) Defending champion Saina Nehwal advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier here Thursday.
Sao Paulo, June 13 (IANS) A first-half strike from Cicero was enough to give Santos their first win of the Brasileirao season as they beat a 10-man Atletico Mineiro 1-0.
Lusaka (Zambia), June 12 (IANS) The world football governing body FIFA has fined Zambia following the hurling of missiles on the pitch by some fans during last weekend's Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifier game against Lesotho.
Quito (Ecuador), June 12 (IANS) Argentina have wasted the chance to secure their place at next year's World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Ecuador.
Sydney, June 12 (ANI): The coach of the Australian national football team has apologised for an off-the-record gaffe in a press conference, in which he said 'women should shut up in public'.
Madrid, June 11 (IANS) Real Madrid confirmed the permanent signing of Brazilian midfielder Carlos Henrique (Casimiro) on a four-season deal on Monday.
Rio de Janeiro, June 11 (IANS) Despite some problems in the construction of venues, Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said the country deserves kudos for its high level of preparedness for the FIFA Confederations Cup that kicks off in five days.
London, June 11 (ANI): New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has said that he is now calm, relaxed and happy, although adding that expectations are higher from him this time given his capability.
Bangkok, June 9 (IANS) Twenty-year-old K. Srikanth outplayed top seed Boonsak Ponsana to triumph at the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold badminton event here Sunday and win the first major title of his blossoming career.
Lyon, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia advanced to the semifinals of the rugby sevens Grand Prix Series here Sunday with a convincing 19-7 win over Scotland.
Bangkok, June 9 (IANS) Twenty-year-old K. Srikanth claimed the biggest victory of his career stunning Thailand's top seed Boonsak Ponsana in the final of the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold badminton event here Sunday.
Wellington, June 8 (ANI): New Zealand off-spinner Nathan McCullum has said that he felt that their victorious ODI series against England, which was highlighted by opener Martin Guptill's 330-run onslaught, will be a key factor in their favour against Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Unidentified people burgled the house of a joint secretary working with the Ministry of External Affairs here, police said Thursday.
Copenhagen, June 6 (IANS) Denmark beat Georgia 2-1 in friendly warm-up match before the next round of FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Montevideo, June 6 (IANS) Uruguay's police arrested 80 rampaging football fans, after celebrations marking their team's victory over a rival in a local championship got out of control.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chhetri Wednesday said he had to return to Sporting Lisbon to complete his contract obligations but did not rule out a loan move, saying that he is yet to decide where he will be going.
Birmingham, June 4 (IANS/CMC) All-rounder Darren Sammy says the West Indies are genuine contenders to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which features the eight top One-Day International teams in the world.
Cardiff, June 3 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Monday received the prestigious ICC ODI Championship Shield and a cheque of $175,000 for leading his side to the top of the ICC ODI Championship table on the annual April 1 cut-off date.
Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari ruled out any major changes in his team to face France June 9, despite an unconvincing 2-2 draw against England at the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari ruled out any major changes in his team to face France June 9, despite an unconvincing 2-2 draw against England at the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India thrashed Nepal 109-26 in the FIBA Asia Championship qualifiers at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium here Sunday.
Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed his starting line-up for Sunday's friendly against England is likely to be the one used during this month's FIFA Confederations Cup.
Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) England midfielder Frank Lampard said that new Barcelona signing Neymar has the potential to be as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) England's attacking options have been further depleted by the withdrawal of Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck from Sunday's friendly against Brazil at the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) Former Brazil striker Ronaldo admitted that the Maracana Stadium is not fully ready for Sunday's Brazil-England friendly.
Berlin, June 2 (IANS) German record champions Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-2 in a dramatic German Cup final to wrap up a historic treble at the soldout Berlin Olympia Stadium here.
Moscow, June 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukrainian pole vault great Sergei Bubka said that his sixth outdoor pole vault world record, set at the Lenin Stadium here in 1986, was one of the most difficult to achieve.
Rio de Janeiro, June 1 (IANS) Brazil striker Fred has declared himself ready to start in Sunday's international friendly against England at the revamped Maracana Stadium, despite nursing a broken rib.
Rio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) Sunday's international football friendly between Brazil and England at the revamped Maracana stadium will go ahead after a judge lifted an injunction suspending the match.
Cardiff (Wales), May 31 (IANS/CMC) Pacer Ravi Rampaul says he plans to make an impact when he returns to the West Indies team for the Champions Trophy beginning next week.
Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) Neymar, who signed with Barcelona recently, has insisted that Brazil remain a force in world football despite languishing in their lowest ever position in FIFA's world rankings.
Madrid, May 29 (IANS) Former Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho signed a contract to join big-spending French side AS Monaco.
Cardiff, May 28 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies team will continue their preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy at the Cardiff Wales Stadium as teams continue to arrive for the prestigious tournament.
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Brazil's official World Cup instrument has been banned from next month's FIFA Confederations Cup.
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Maracana Stadium officials said the refurbished venue will be fully ready for Brazil's international friendly against England Sunday.
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Some of Brazil's stadiums which will host the FIFA Confederations Cup in June are facing problems, two weeks before the beginning of the tourney.
Rio de Janeiro, May 27 (IANS) Gremio has declined to extend its loan deal with Arsenal defender Andre Santos, the Brazilian club's coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo said.
Rio de Janeiro, May 27 (IANS) A second-half goal from striker Samuel gave defending champions Fluminense a 2-1 victory over Atletico Paranaense in the opening round of Brazil's Serie A championship.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) Teenage sensation Sanju V. Samson appears to have saved the day for Kerala after he bagged the best young cricketer award at the sixth edition of the IPL. The better known cricketer from the state, Sreesanth, meanwhile, cools his heels in jail.
London, May 27 (IANS) British band One Direction can reportedly earn millions from their 2014 stadium tour "Where We Are Tour" as the tickets are already sold out.
New York, May 26 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican sprinters stole the spotlight in the athletic events at the Adidas Grand Prix, New York Diamond League meet at Icahn Stadium.
Hull (England), May 24 (IANS) India's Dipika Pallikal fought hard before losing to local hope Laura Massaro in the pre-quarterfinals of the Allam British Open Squash Championships here.
Hull (England), May 24 (IANS) India's Dipika Pallikal fought hard before losing to local hope Laura Massaro in the pre-quarterfinals of the Allam British Open Squash Championships here.
London, May 24 (IANS) Berlin's Olympic Stadium will host the 2015 Champions League football final, European football's governing body, UEFA, announced.
Madrid, May 23 (IANS) Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave the Spanish football club at the end of the current season.
Hull (England), May 22 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal reached the pre-quarterfinals at the Allam British Open Squash Championships after edging out Denmark's Line Hansen in the longest match of the tournament so far.
Madrid, May 22 (IANS) Spanish Primera Liga football club, Real Sociedad have confirmed that coach Philippe Montanier will leave the club at the end of the current season.
Nassau (Bahamas), May 22 (IANS/CMC) An English Premier League club will play in the Bahamas for the first time to mark the country's 40th anniversary of independence.
Port of Spain, May 22 (IANS/CMC) The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has hinted that an investigation could be launched into unaccounted revenues generated by the federation from World Cup 2006.
Madrid, May 21 (IANS) Jose Mourinho's three-year term as coach of Spanish football giants Real Madrid will end June 30.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The 3rd edition of the Hockey India (HI) sub-junior men's and women's National Championship (Finals) 2013 will be played in Bhopal from May 21-27.
Barcelona, May 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona celebrated their conquest of the La Liga season with a 2-1 win at home to Valladolid.
Madrid, May 20 (IANS) The departure of Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho appeared to move a step closer when Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he had asked to leave the French champions.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Commuters here faced difficulties Monday morning as traffic restrictions were placed in and around central Delhi and in parts of south Delhi due to the visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 130 for seven against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.
Pune, May 19 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils, who topped the league standings in the last Indian Premier League, finished last this season after losing to Pune Warriors at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Sunday.
Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Brighton manager Gustavo Augusto (Gus Poyet) has been suspended after he sent an angry mail to his employees after excrement was found on the floor of the Crystal Palace dressing room ahead of a key Championship play-off at the Amex Stadium.
Shanghai, May 19 (IANS/CMC) World and Olympic 400 metre champion Kirani James has warned that Grenada is capable of producing a relay team as a force to be reckoned with in world athletics.
Lausanne, May 19 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sunday announced that two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia will be an official ambassador of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Nanjing, China.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI beat Mumbai Indians by 50 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab made 183/8 against the Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League tie at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Madrid, May 18 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone was emotional after leading his side to the club's 10th Spanish Cup football title in their history.
Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Friday.
Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 136 for nine against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) tie at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Friday.
Miami, May 17 (IANS/EFE) Singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, a veteran of 29 years in the music industry, calls joy the key to his success and says "the best is yet to come".
Madrid, May 16 (IANS) With Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid disputing the final of the Copa del Rey Friday night and the top three places in the league table already decided, matchday 36 in the Spanish La Liga is a slightly decaffeinated affair.
Madrid, May 16 (IANS) Real Madrid take on rivals Atletico Madrid this Friday night in the final of the Copa del Rey in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu knowing that failure to defeat their neighbours will condemn their season to be considered as an abject failure.
St. Petersburg, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Zenit St. Petersburg will become the first football club in Russia to open its own school for match stewards.
Sydney, May 16 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has reportedly condensed the five-match series of one-day internationals against England into a 15-day period in January 2014.
Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (IANS) Ronaldinho has refused to concede his 2014 World Cup dream and vowed to convince coach Luiz Felipe Scolari he is worthy of a recall to Brazil's national team.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals co-owners Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra Thursday said they were in shock after three of their franchise players were arrested on the charges of spot-fixing.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was not possible for Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to fix matches but players, who lack integrity, can be involved in spot fixing, Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra said Thursday.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Mumbai Indians made 166 for eight in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium here Wednesday.
Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) FIFA has warned that Sao Paulo could be stripped of its status as a 2014 World Cup host city due to stadium construction delays.
Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) Former FIFA World Player of the Year winners Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's squad for next month's Confederations Cup.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Chris Gayle struck a 53-ball 77 and skipper Virat Kohli smashed 57 off 43 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore piled up a huge 174 for five in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Chris Gayle struck a 53-ball 77 and skipper Virat Kohli smashed 57 off 43 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore piled a huge 175 for five in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnasamy Stadium here Tuesday.
