Luis Enrique: Blame me for Barcelona defeat
The coach says his side failed to handle the occasion properly on Tuesday and conceded they were fully aware of PSG’s threat from set-pieces Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has insisted that he is the one to blame for the club’s 3-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Lionel Messi and... read more »
Hockey: Indian men eye big win over Sri Lanka in Asiad opener
After the islanders, the Sardar Singh-led side will face Oman on September 23 before more tough encounters against arch-rival Pakistan (September 25) and China (September 27). Two-time gold medallist India, who stood top of the podium in 1966 and 1998, would definitely be looking for thumping wins... read more »
Sardar Singh named as flag bearer for India at Asian Games
New Delhi: Sardar Singh, captain of Indian men hockey team, will be the flag bearer for the country during the opening ceremony of the 17th Asian Games 2014 scheduled to take place in Incheon, South Korea on 19 September 2014. The 28-year-old midfielder was also a part of the torch lighting... read more »
Dhanraj Pillay criticizes move to have one custodian in Asian Games
MUMBAI: Former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay is upset with the selection of only one goalkeeper in the Indian team due to take part in the Incheon Asian Games starting, Friday. “It’s a very bad strategy, I can say. You cannot take chances with the goalkeeper. You go in with one... read more »
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Indian women thrash Trinidad and Tobago 14-0 in CWG hockey
The Indian women’s hockey team came back strongly from a 0—3 defeat to New Zealand to thrash minnows Trinidad and Tobago 14—0 in their third Pool A match of the Commonwealth... read more »
CWG Hockey: Indian women lose 0-3 to New Zealand
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