Indian football is bracing for a historic night as Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play in India for the first time in a competitive match. The AFC Champions League has placed Indian club FC Goa and Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr in the same group, setting the stage for what many are calling the […]

Heated exchanges between rival cricketers are not uncommon, but some remain etched in memory for their sheer intensity. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently recalled one such incident involving Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi during India’s 2006 tour of Pakistan. In a candid interview with The Lallantop, Pathan revealed that a quarrel broke out mid-flight between Karachi […]

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, one of the finest forwards of the modern era, has turned down a staggering €100 million per year offer from the Saudi Pro League in order to remain at Barcelona. Last season, Lewandowski enjoyed an excellent run of form for the Catalan giants and has expressed his strong desire to continue […]

Speculation about Lionel Messi visiting India this year has been circulating for some time, and with the passage of time, the likelihood has increased. The dates and schedule for the Argentine superstar’s visit have now been officially confirmed. Branded the “G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Tour of India 2025”, the tour will commence on 12 […]

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has defended his decision to sideline Gianluigi Donnarumma ahead of the new season, emphasising his desire for a goalkeeper with a “different profile.” Donnarumma’s future at the French champions appears uncertain after PSG signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille. Consequently, the Italian international was left out of the squad for […]

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce staged a spectacular comeback against Dutch side Feyenoord on Tuesday, advancing 6-4 on aggregate to reach the Champions League qualifying playoffs. The Turkish side had lost 2-1 in the Netherlands last week and found themselves a goal behind in Istanbul after Feyenoord defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe opened the scoring in the 41st minute, […]

Carlos Alcaraz overcame the heat and humidity of a Midwest summer to advance to the fourth round of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open on Tuesday. The world number two Spaniard completed his match hours before evening thunderstorms and lightning disrupted play, leaving several top seeds stranded in the third round. Alexander Zverev was poised […]