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'Came over and spat at me': Liverpool fan shares his side of story after altercation with Atletico boss Diego Simeone

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Champions League clash at Anfield turned chaotic as Diego Simeone clashed with fans after a defeat. A Liverpool supporter has now revealed his side of the story and what he said that pissed off Simeone.

Heartbreak in Paris, glory in Zagreb: From Olympic humiliation to World Championships bronze, how Antim redeemed herself

A little over a year after her humiliating exit from the Paris Olympics, in which she was deported from France after suffering a first-round defeat, wrestling sensation Antim Panghal redeemed herself with a second consecutive bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships.

Fake Pakistan football team caught and deported from Japan in alleged human trafficking case

The FIA has arrested Waqas Ali from Sialkot for allegedly running a human trafficking scheme by sending people to Japan as a fake football team. He facing investigation for multiple cases linked to illegal migration scams.

Neeraj Chopra shows he is only human: A champion’s toughest day in seven years

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra suffered his first major setback in over seven years, finishing eighth at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo. Despite the heartbreak, the Haryana-born athlete remains one of India’s greatest and is likely to bounce back stronger.

Neeraj Chopra reveals back injury struggle after finishing eighth at World Championships 2025

Neeraj Chopra has revealed he competed at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo despite suffering a back injury during training in the Czech Republic. The Olympic champion finished eighth with a best throw of 84.03m.

Who is Sachin Yadav? Indian athlete who outperformed Neeraj Chopra at World Championships

India’s Sachin Yadav came up with a strong performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, finishing fourth in the men’s javelin final with a personal best of 86.27m. With this throw, Sachin outperformed Neeraj Chopra and made a mark on the international stage.

Neeraj Chopra finishes outside top 2 for the first time since June 2021

Neeraj Chopra finished eighth in the men’s javelin final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, ending his 26-event top-two streak. Neeraj's best throw was 84.03m, which came in his second attempt. Keshorn Walcott (88.16m) won the gold medal, Anderson Peters (87.38m) took silver, while Curtis Thompson (86.67m) claimed bronze.

Neeraj Chopra fails to defend world title, Arshad Nadeem struggles but Sachin Yadav impresses

Neeraj Chopra looked out of rhythm as he failed to defend his World Athletics Championships title after finishing eighth in the men's javelin final in Tokyo. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem also suffered the same fate.

World Athletics Championships Highlights: Neeraj Chopra fails to defend title, Sachin Yadav takes 4th place

World Athletics Championships 2025 Highlights: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra has been eliminated in Tokyo, finishing in 8th place after five rounds, Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has also been knocked out, finishing 10th. Sachin Yadav finished fourth thanks to his first-round throw of 86.27m.

Lionel Messi nears new Inter Miami contract, which could see him retire at the club: Report

Lionel Messi is close to signing a new Inter Miami contract until 2027, which could see him retire at the MLS club.

Why Boris Becker feels Novak Djokovic can’t win any more Grand Slams

While Novak Djokovic continues his search for the historic 25th grand Slam, tennis legend Boris Becker feels it may not be possible.

Why Rafael Nadal disagreed with Roger Federer’s career advice to Carlos Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal has disagreed with a career advice his close friend Roger Federer gave to US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz as he reflected on the career of the Spanish tennis prodigy.

'If there are comments against us, racism or insults...': Diego Simeone explains why he confronted a Liverpool fan

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has hinted that racist comments could be behind him losing his cool over a Liverpool fan during the Wednesday UEFA Champions League match at Anfield.

Liverpool edge Atletico, PSG thrash Atalanta, Kane downs Chelsea as Champions League matches grab attention

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Atalanta, while Diego Simeone was seen confronting Liverpool fans as Atletico Madrid lost at Anfield.

‘Khalid sir played for India, so he has that passion’: Nikhil Prabhu explains Indian football team’s resurgence

Indian football team player Nikhil Prabhu sheds light on how new coach Khalid Jamil's policies fired the Blue Tigers to a historic bronze medal in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

Man United give Ruben Amorim three games to save his job as replacements picked: Report

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under huge pressure after a poor start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. A report suggests that his future will be reviewed after the next three games, while possible replacements have also been named.

Paralympic medallist Hokato Sema aims to surpass 15m mark at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

Indian para shot put star Hokato Hotozhe Sema is eyeing a record-breaking performance at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. After winning Paralympic bronze and Asian Para Games silver, he will now look to cross the 15-metre mark on home soil.

World Athletics Championships Highlights: Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem in men's javelin final

World Athletics Championships 2025 Highlights: India’s Neeraj Chopra sealed his spot in the men’s javelin final after producing 84.85m on his very first attempt in Group A qualification in Tokyo. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem made a strong comeback after two poor throws to qualify for the final. He threw 85.28m in his third attempt.

Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Singh among eight Indians to play ISSF World Cup final

Eight Indian shooters, led by Manu Bhaker, have qualified for the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 in Doha. India secured spots in five events, with top performances from Suruchi Singh, Esha Singh, Rudrankksh Patil, and others. Get full details on qualifications, medalists, and prize money.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Championships final with big throw

Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 with an impressive 84.85m throw. Check out the moment Neeraj sealed his spot in the final with a big throw in his very first attempt.

One and done! Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Athletics Championships 2025 javelin final with his first throw

Neeraj Chopra took just one throw to qualify for the World Athletics Championships 2025 men’s javelin final as he registered a 84.85m throw on his first attempt on Wednesday in the qualification.

Carlsen slams FIDE Candidates qualification rules, reveals his pick for the tournament: 'It's incrediblly cruel'

Being candid as ever, the world No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen slammed the qualification rules for the FIDE Candidates and also revealed one player he wants to see in the tournament.

How Kash Patel's Liverpool tie during Senate hearing created a social media stir

FBI director Kash Patel wearing a $15 Liverpool FC tie to the Senate hearing on Tuesday created a massive social media stir as football fans were divided over his choice and some took it as an opportunity to deride the Premier League club.

How Yuki Bhambri’s calm under pressure and strong bonding with Venus helped him make personal Grand Slam history

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Yuki Bhambri – the top-ranked Indian men's doubles player – reflects on reaching the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career at the US Open, his bond with Kiwi partner Michael Venus and more.

Arsenal, Mbappe shine and Juve-Dortmund thriller headlines dramatic Champions League opener

While Arsenal and Real Madrid won their UEFA Champions League openers, the match of the day was Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund, which witnessed eight goals, all in the second half.

How Carlos Alcaraz could beat fierce rival Jannik Sinner to another major title after US Open triumph

Carlos Alcaraz not only defeated Jannik Sinner in the US Open final earlier this month to win his sixth Grand Slam, he also brought the Italian's 65-week reign as the world No 1 to an end. The Spaniard will now be setting his sights on ending the year on a high.

No Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem on Day 1 of men's javelin event in World Championships; here's why

Neeraj Chopra will be gearing up to defend his World Championship crown in Tokyo, the city where he had won a historic Olympic gold medal four years ago. The 27-year-old, however, faces a huge challenge in the form of Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who had denied him a second consecutive Olympic gold in Paris last year.

BCCI-Apollo sponsorship: Where does it rank among most expensive jersey sponsors in cricket and across sport?

Apollo Tyres was unveiled as the Indian cricket team's new jersey sponsor after signing a deal worth Rs 579 crore with the BCCI which is set to last till March 2026. This follows Dream11's exit last month following the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill.

Vaishali wins FIDE Grand Swiss: If 2024 belonged to Indian men’s chess players, 2025 is all about the 'Queens'

Less than two months after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy faced off in a historic all-Indian final at the FIDE Women's World Cup, R Vaishali became the first player, male or female, to win back-to-back FIDE Grand Swiss titles, and joined Deshmukh and Humpy in the 2026 Candidates.

Man United's Ruben Amorim 'losing confidence' of dressing room as players feel the pressure: Report

Man United’s Ruben Amorim could be on his way out of the club, as a report claims the manager is now ‘losing the confidence’ of senior players in the dressing room.