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John Abraham's Story Of Struggles As NorthEast United Owner As Football Club Lifts Durand Cup Title

In a thrilling Durand Cup 2024 final against Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United fought extreme odds to emerge victorious. The victory isn't just for the players, the coach and the support staff who worked hard for years, enabling the team to lift its first major trophy, but also for its owner, John Abraham. The actor bought NorthEast United for the first time in 2013, putting his own money to become the sole owner. While most of the other franchises were bought by corporates, John let his passion do the talking, and it took 11 years for him to reap the desired rewards.

'It's A Mixed Feeling': Paris Paralympics Silver-Medalist Shuttler Suhas Yathiraj

Indian para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj is an emotional mess after his second successive Paralympic silver. A part of him is proud of the achievement but then he is also grappling with feelings of "sadness and disappointment" at missing out on gold. The 41-year-old went into the ongoing Games as world no.1 and was expected to fetch gold in men's singles SL4 category. However, he ended with a silver, going down in straight games to Lucas Mazur of France in the summit clash on Monday evening.

UK heatwave latest as Met Office issues new forecast

We could be in for one more taste of summer as forecasters predict parts of the UK could see temperatures close to 30C in the coming days.

Forgotten Ange signing, midfield misfit and stagnating academy kid - 5 Celtic stars who could leave after transfer deadline

The transfer window has come and gone but there are still a number of Celtic stars whose futures are yet to be resolved.

The Ben Doak Scotland one liner that lifted mood as John McGinn names 4 key traits that will get Tartan Army off seats

The pain of failure won’t ever leave John McGinn - he knows from experience. In fact Scotland’s talisman says anybody who claims football’s highs make the lows worthwhile is an out and out liar.

Ekong, Lookman, eight other Eagles begin training in Uyo

Super Eagles’ Captain, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Taiwo Awoniyi and Olisa Ndah were among the first players to arrive in the national team’s Uyo camp, at the weekend, ahead of Saturday’s Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.

Uruguay striker Suarez announces international retirement

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez announced his international retirement on Monday (Sep 2), ending a 17-year career with his national team as their top scorer with 69 goals.

South Africa denies Junior D’Tigers visas for tourney, NBBF cries foul

The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), yesterday, accused the South African Embassy in Abuja of plots to stop the country from attending the AfroBasket Men’s U-18 Championship, which is the qualifying competition for the FIBA U-18 Men’s World Cup.

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John Abraham's Story Of Struggles As NorthEast United Owner As Football Club Lifts Durand Cup Title

'It's A Mixed Feeling': Paris Paralympics Silver-Medalist Shuttler Suhas Yathiraj

UK heatwave latest as Met Office issues new forecast

Forgotten Ange signing, midfield misfit and stagnating academy kid - 5 Celtic stars who could leave after transfer deadline

The Ben Doak Scotland one liner that lifted mood as John McGinn names 4 key traits that will get Tartan Army off seats

Ekong, Lookman, eight other Eagles begin training in Uyo

Uruguay striker Suarez announces international retirement

South Africa denies Junior D’Tigers visas for tourney, NBBF cries foul