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Taiwan detects PLA aircrats, 2 Chinese balloons crossing Median Line
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Taking to X, Taiwan Defence Ministry said, "Six PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 1 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW)had entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond."
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Lionel Messi opens up on his retirement plans, says 'anything can happen'
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi opened up on his chances of playing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 and said that anything can happen before the next 'Football Fiesta'.
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"It's been a special year, I've signed for the biggest club in the world":
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After winning the Kopa Trophy 2023 at the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in Paris on Tuesday, Real Madrid's new Jude Bellingham said that it has been a special year for him and also that he has signed for the biggest club in the world.
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Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or title for eighth time
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
With this award Messi became the first player from Major League Soccer (MLS) to win the prestigious award. He represents the club Inter Miami.
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Euro 2024: Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beat Slovakia to clinch EURO q
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo's brace helped Portugal confirm their spot in the upcoming EURO 2024 after beating Slovakia 3-2 at Estadio Do Dragao in Porto on Saturday.
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Ballon d'Or: Haaland, Messi, Mbappe nominated; Ronaldo misses out for firs
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Eight players from Manchester City were nominated after a treble-winning season, led by its leading goalscorer of the previous season, Haaland, who won the UEFA's Best Men's Player award recently for 52 goals last season. He is joined by the likes of teammates Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernard
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Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid after 14-year stint with Spanish giants
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Benzema has spent 14 seasons with Real Madrid and is the club's second-highest goal scorer. His trophy count with the club has been great- five UEFA Champions League titles, four La Liga titles and a 2022 Ballon d'Or.
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Lionel Messi wins Laureus Sportsmen of the Year 2023 award
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Argentina superstar was given the nod ahead of Kylian Mbappe, Max Verstappen, and Rafael Nadal after the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner realized his ultimate ambition in Qatar.
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FIFA awards: Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas crowned Best players at awards
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The talismanic striker beat France's Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema to clinch the laurel. The Argentine star scored seven goals in the side's World Cup triumph, missing out on the golden boot by just one goal. This was the PSG star's second FIFA Best title, his first coming in 2019. Messi h
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Difficult to make 2026, long time until next World Cup: Messi on playing i
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The World Cup champion is 35 years old and will turn 36 on June 24, 2023. By the time the next FIFA World Cup starts, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be 39 years old.
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Canada tracking second incident of suspected Chinese spy balloon
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"A high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected and its movements are being actively tracked by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Canadians are safe and Canada is taking steps to ensure the security of its airspace, including the monitoring of a potential second inciden
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Tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over US: Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Responding to a media query about whether the balloon is from China or from any other country, a senior defence official said, "Yes, so, I mean, it is a surveillance balloon. And not to be -- I'm not trying to be a wise guy. But the goal is surveillance. And clearly, they're trying to fly
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