Football

Portuguese supertar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes for a second year running.

Ronaldo also headed the list last year following his move to Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr.

The latest list of the highest-paid athletes released by Forbes reveals that the 39-year-old Portuguese forward earned $260 million over the past 12 months, up from $136m in the business magazine's 2023 listing.

Nov 17, 2017 10:11
MUMBAI: India’s leading online travel platform Cleartrip has announced a strategic association with Minerva Punjab FC as its official Travel and Hospitality partner for the upcoming season of the I-League. 
Nov 16, 2017 15:11
MUMBAI:  Tier two sports in the country appear to be reaping a harvest despite the combined negative impact of demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that has curtailed big money spending on sport.
Nov 16, 2017 12:11
KOCHI: This could happen only in a football crazy state like Kerala (maybe West Bengal as well?). In a first, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) no less has been approached over the alleged touting of tickets for this season's inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) match on November 17.
Nov 16, 2017 12:11
MUMBAI: Kingfisher Premium has announced its association with FC Goa and Bengaluru FC as the Good Times sponsor for the two teams for the upcoming Indian Super League that kicks off on 17 November. Kingfisher will connect football enthusiasts through this association and develop a strong brand presence through various engaging activities, says a company statement.
Nov 16, 2017 12:11
MUMBAI: The UEFA partnered Leaders Generation XX Series think tank will meet in London on Thursday to discuss the prospect of 'unbundling' sponsorship rights, how to measure return on investment, co-creating assets with brands and current industry examples of best practice.
Nov 16, 2017 11:11
BENGALURU: Ahead of their Indian Super League opener at the Fortress, Bengaluru FC has announced legendary cricketer and former India captain Rahul Dravid as the Blues’ ambassador for the upcoming season.
Nov 15, 2017 14:11
NEW DELHI: The 11th edition of the Hero I-League will kick start in Ludhiana, on November 25, with a match between former champions Mohun Bagan and Minerva Punjab FC. There will be total of 90 matches played with the curtains coming down on February 27 next year.
Nov 15, 2017 11:11
NEW DELHI: New Indian Super League franchise Jamshedpur FC will provide the ideal platform for Tata Football Academy cadets, Jamshedpur FC chief executive Mukul Choudhari told the Asian Age.