
Nicolas Anelka struck twice in each half to propel Chelsea to the top of the Premier League on goal difference at the expense of Paul Ince’s Blackburn Rovers on a rain-soaked Lancashire afternoon. The win, on Luiz Felipe Scolari’s 60th birthday, erased the memories ...

History The need for a single body to oversee the worldwide game became apparent at the beginning of the 20th century with the increasing popularity of international fixtures. FIFA was founded in Paris on May 21, 1904 — the French name and ...

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Sports & Games play very important role in the growth and development of mind and body. Indian history of sports dates back to the Vedic times when physical exercises were considered to be a mandatory part of religious rituals. Sports & games can ...

The Manchester United winger pipped Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and Liverpool forward Fernando Torres to take the France Football magazine trophy for the most outstanding player in world football. He is the first Premier League player to win the award since former Liverpool forward Michael Owen in 2001 and the first ...