In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.
18 September,2024 01:47 PM IST | MumbaiLegendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on December 29 at the age of 82 after battling bowel cancer. A few days back, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said that he needed care for renal and cardiac dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection that was aggravated by COVID-19
30 December,2022 12:34 PM ISTIt was a sober party for Lionel Messi and his team, who clinched the prestigious World Cup after 36 years for Argentina, beating France 4-2 via a penalty shootout at the Lusail Stadium. The Argentines went around town in an open-top bus ride and returned to their accommodation at the Qatar National University only around 1 am, a good three hours after Messi lifted the coveted Jules Rimet trophy. Then, at the University, the staff, mostly comprising Asian expat workers, had organised a party for their heroes. “There was a lot of singing and dancing around Messi. The players climbed on tables singing their famous Muchachos anthem song throughout. There were cold drinks, fruit juices, cornflakes, a special organic tea which the Argentines prefer and a lot of coffee. There was no alcohol,” Mumbai resident Shaikh Ishraque Ahmad, who has been working in Doha for two years and was contracted by FIFA to be among the support staffers at the Qatar University premises, told mid-day on Monday.
20 December,2022 02:32 PM IST | DohaA former Mumbai hockey player Juned Coutinho from Andheri, has been working with Qatar Airways for 16 years in Doha. He won Germany vs Spain World Cup match ticket while playing for Qatar Airways in a local football tournament here.
30 November,2022 04:55 PM IST | MumbaiAs Mexico & Poland come face to face with each other at FIFA 2022, Mid-day meets Mexican fans who feel Mexico can qualify for the knockout stages. Also watch how Argentinian fans sing their national anthem right before the teams match with Saudi Arabia Today. Mid-Day's Ashwin Ferro reports from ground zero.
22 November,2022 09:14 PM IST | MumbaiFIFA president Gianni Infantino slammed europe for its "hypocrisy" and "racism." He further accused Western countries saying they were not in a position to give “moral lessons” to other nations.
21 November,2022 05:14 PM IST | MumbaiAfter a successful inaugural tournament in 2019, Mid-Day is back with Season 2 of Mumbai's first U-16 inter-school rink football tournament for girls. Get ready to witness the high-spirited Ranis Of Rink, Season 2 on 18th November.
14 November,2022 02:11 PM IST | MumbaiGreat world cups are defined by unexpected heroes who challenge the mighty and dramatic moments that change the conventions. FIFA World Cup 2018 was surely one of those competitions which will be remembered for some ‘out of the blue’ moments. Amidst shocking ouster of mighty contenders like Germany, Brazil, Spain and Argentina emerged the courageous heroes like Croatia, Russia, Iceland and Mexico that left us speechless by giving tough competition to the mightier teams. But of course, FIFA 2018’s entertainment factor was not limited to unexpected heroics. From Iceland’s ‘Viking Clap’, Neymar’s antics to the Croatian courage; here are some unforgettable moments from the FIFA World Cup 2018.
17 July,2018 10:01 AM ISTThe FIFA World Cup is one event that people all over the world look forward to. FIFA fever is literally gripping everyone around the world. Many African players have been making headlines for their incredible performances in the Premier League matches. Some of the most talented footballers come from the African continent and have been succeeding at the top level. Whether it’s Nigeria’s Victor Moses or Egypt’s Mohammad Salah, they have been the talk of the town for quite some time now. So, here’s a look at the top 5 footballers to watch out for in the FIFA World Cup 2018.
14 June,2018 03:02 PM ISTThe FIFA fever has spread across the globe and Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai are no different. We spoke to ardent fans like Dino Morea, Shibani Dandekar, Adhuna Bhabani, Amrita Puri, Mandira Karimi and others about their favourite football player, their favourite team, their most memorable FIFA world cup moment and more! They also predicted which team they think will make it to the finals. Will their predictions come true? Watch this video to know who these celebs are rooting for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
05 July,2018 06:00 PM ISTFor many football fans, if football is a religion, Lionel Messi is the god. The football champion is considered to be one of the best players of all time and enjoys a mammoth fan following across the world. While Messi rules the hearts of millions, his heart is ruled by the love of his life, wife Antonella Roccuzzo. Even though the couple took wedding vows only recently in 2017, they have known each other since they were 5 years old. Their relationship began with childhood friendship but blossomed into one of the most special love stories. Here is a walkthrough their dreamy love story.
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