Jan 19, 2023
Star Sports TV channel schedule: January 20 to January 25
This week’s action includes India vs New Zealand, Ranji Trophy 2022-23, English Premier League 2022-23 and ISL 2022-23.
Football Features
Latest features articles covering football.
Jan 16, 2023
North London derby: The ultimate stat guide for Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane holds the record for most goals in Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur matches, having netted 14 times across all competitions.
Jan 14, 2023
The Manchester derby: A stat guide to one of the hottest local derbies in England
Manchester City have won 13 of 24 Manchester derbies since the 2011-12 season.
Jan 12, 2023
Barca’s MSN or Brazil’s RRR – Which is the best trio in football history?
Often regarded as the best trio in football history, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar scored 122 goals between themselves in the 2014-...
Jan 11, 2023
Football ground size: Know the pitch, goal and penalty area dimensions
As per FIFA, the official football ground size features multiple boundary lines with the longer ones called touchlines and the shorter ones called goa...
Jan 10, 2023
Gareth Bale: A deep dive into the Welshman’s remarkable career
The left-footed winger is the most capped player in Wales’ national football team history.
Jan 5, 2023
What is the meaning of ‘Ankara Messi’? Know the origin
Ankara Messi has become an internet trend with millions of users making videos on the legendary commentary.
Jan 4, 2023
What does “siu” mean? Find out the origin of Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration
Ronaldo is one of the greatest goal-scorer in professional football history, with 807 goals to his credit for club and country.
Jan 4, 2023
Who owns Saudi club Al Nassr? Find out about Cristiano Ronaldo’s employers
Musalli Al-Muammar, the President of Al Nassr, was elected by the board members of the club back in 2021.
Dec 31, 2022
Top footballers’ salary: Al Nassr move puts Ronaldo on top
The top three highest paid footballers are from French club PSG.
Dec 30, 2022
Which teams did Pele play for? Know about the ‘Black Pearl’s’ career
The prolific striker scored a total of 1281 goals in 1363 matches throughout his career.
Dec 30, 2022
From youngest goal-scorer to most titles: Pele’s FIFA World Cup records
Pele is the youngest goal-scorer in the FIFA World Cup, having netted at an age of 17 years and 239 days.
Dec 29, 2022
GOAT of football: Lionel Messi looks set to settle the debate
Lionel Messi has won more team and individual awards than Cristiano Ronaldo, making him the GOAT of football.
Dec 28, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo far ahead of the rest on list for most headed goals in 21st century
No other player has come close to matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most headed goals in the 21st century.
Dec 28, 2022
Highest jumps by Cristiano Ronaldo: Know the Portuguese phenom’s gravity-defying leaps
The former Real Madrid football star has recorded massive jumps on several occasions throughout his career.
Dec 23, 2022
Perfect hat-tricks in Premier League: Know the exceptional goal-scorers
A total of 39 perfect hat-tricks have been scored in the Premier League since 1992.
Dec 23, 2022
What is the significance of Boxing Day in sports?
December 26 every year is considered the “Boxing Day” across all sports happening in the world.
Dec 23, 2022
Kylian Mbappe’s FIFA World Cup goals: Youngster on course to break all-time record
Kylian Mbappe has scored 12 goals in the FIFA World Cups for France.
Dec 23, 2022
Argentina’s top goal-scorers: Lionel Messi way ahead of his compatriots
Lionel Messi surpassed Gabriel Batistuta’s record of 55 goals in September 2016 with a strike against Uruguay in the World Cup 2018 qualification matc...
Dec 22, 2022
France’s top goal-scorers: Olivier Giroud eclipses Thierry Henry to lead the pack
Olivier Giroud broke Thierry Henry’s long-standing record of 51 goals by netting the opener against Poland at the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16.
Dec 22, 2022
Explained: What is a Super Ballon d’Or award in football
Former Real Madrid player Alfredo di Stefano is the only recipient of the prestigious accolade so far.
Dec 20, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022 awards: Messi wins Golden Ball, Mbappe takes Golden Boot – know all winners
Lionel Messi became the first footballer in history to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball for the second time.
Dec 20, 2022
Which player has made the most appearances in FIFA World Cup?
German legends take the two of the top three positions among the most capped players in World Cup history.
Dec 19, 2022
FIFA World Cup Golden Glove winners: Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano Martinez among recipients
Former Belgian goalkeeper Michel Preud’homme won the first official Golden Glove award at the FIFA World Cup 1994.