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‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused on Twitter
For taking his father's side in the recent BBC controversy, George Lineker faced abuse and received ‘death threat’ on the Musk-owned microblogging platform.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 01:17 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
BBC boss Tim Davie speaks up amid Gary Lineker row; Rishi Sunak reacts too
Gary Lineker was forced to “step back” from his duties presenting the flagship Premier League highlights show after accusing the UK government of using Nazi-era rhetoric in tackling illegal immigration.
Updated on Mar 12, 2023 09:05 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
‘The moment Maradona saw it, he refused to cut it’: IM Vijayan narrates story of Diego’s visit to Kerala
One and a half decades of international football, with plenty of success, almost paled in comparison to the few minutes Vijayan got to spend with Maradona.
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 04:35 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
‘One day we’ll kick a ball together in the sky above’: Pele mourns passing of Diego Maradona
60-year-old Maradona was battling health issues and recently underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma.
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 01:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Spurs criticized over Pochettino sacking
Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League with only 14 points after 12 games, a situation that prompted club chairman Daniel Levy to make the “extremely reluctant” decision in an attempt to salvage their campaign.
Updated on Nov 20, 2019 09:48 AM IST
London | Reuters
Champions League Final: Gary Lineker backs Liverpool to beat Tottenham in Madrid
Lineker, who spent three seasons at Spurs between 1989 and 1992, pointed to the 26-point gap in the Premier League table between runners-up Liverpool and his fourth-placed former team.
Updated on May 17, 2019 12:04 PM IST
London | Reuters
Harry Kane best England striker since Gary Lineker, says former France striker Louis Saha
England have quality but are a work in progress and hence unlikely to end World Cup wait, says former France striker Louis Saha.
Updated on Jul 06, 2018 10:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Ankit Kumar Singh
Harry Kane sends records tumbling as he targets FIFA World Cup 2018 glory
Harry Kane is on the fast track to virtual sainthood in England, matching Lineker’s tally of six goals from 1986 in just three matches in Russia to set up a FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-final against Sweden.
Updated on Jul 06, 2018 08:21 PM IST
Agence France-Presse, Moscow | Agence France-Presse
FIFA World Cup 2018: England may not be tested before knockouts
With both England and Belgium likely to rest a few regulars in their FIFA World Cup encounter later this week, Harry Kane’s team’s real test could happen in the pre-quarterfinals where one from Japan, Senegal and Colombia could lie in wait.
Updated on Jun 26, 2018 08:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Bhaichung Bhutia
Kolkata Knight Riders aim to halt lopsided run versus Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders are 0-7 going into their high-profile clash against thrice champions Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.
Updated on May 09, 2018 03:33 PM IST
Kolkata | Dhiman Sarkar
Lucas Moura backs Tottenham Hotspur to end poor run at Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur’s Brazilian winger Lucas Moura says that club can end their poor run at Chelsea. Spurs have not won at Stamford Bridge since 1990.
Published on Mar 28, 2018 08:56 PM IST
Reuters, London | Reuters