Months after unveiling, Kolkata removes giant Messi statue over safety fears
Installed during Messi's India tour, the towering tribute in Lake Town is now being dismantled and shifted after inspections flagged potential structural concerns.
Installed during Messi's India tour, the towering tribute in Lake Town is now being dismantled and shifted after inspections flagged potential structural concerns.
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not expect to work again after leaving the club, while also insisting it is not the right time to discuss a new contract.
Sood, during a media interaction on Thursday, said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Delhi CM, the state government is set to organize “Khelo Delhi– Delhi Khel Mahakumbh” on the lines of Khelo India, which will begin on Friday, as it will be inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta at Chhatrasal Stadium.
The All India Football Federation's Women's Football Committee held a meeting at the Football House in New Delhi on Sunday.
Kolkata’s much-hyped date with Lionel Messi ended in chaos on Saturday as severe crowd mismanagement at the Salt Lake Stadium forced the Argentine football superstar to cut short his appearance, triggering anger, vandalism and a police crackdown inside the venue.
The final of the Copa America, between Colombia and Argentina, saw chaos at the entrances of the Hard Rock Stadium after thousands of unruly fans stormed the gates, which resulted in a delayed start of the game by 82 minutes.
The highly rated 18-year-old, who holds dual nationality with Mali and Ivory Coast, joined Goteborg last year after graduating through the academy at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas, where he made his professional debut in the African Champions League.
"Gregg Berhalter has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, effective immediately," US Soccer Federation said in a statement.
The 29-year-old, who joined Fulham in 2022, has appeared in 79 Premier League games in all competitions, as well as 31 for Portugal's senior side.
Mumbai City FC have confirmed the signing of Daniel Lalhlimpuia on a free transfer, the striker joining the Islanders on a one-year contract until the end of the 2024-25 season.
