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PHF announces squad for FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup
PHF announces squad for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
  • Pakistan defeats Malaysia to finish fifth at Asian Games, secure Olympic qualifier spot
    Pakistan defeats Malaysia to finish fifth at Asian Games, secure Olympic qualifier spot
  • Asian Games 2023: Pakistan displays spectacular gameplay against Bangladesh
    Asian Games 2023: Pakistan displays spectacular gameplay against Bangladesh
  • Green shirts ready to upset India at Asian Games, says coach
    Green shirts ready to upset India at Asian Games, says coach
Pakistan loses to India in penalty shootout in Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier
Pakistan loses to India in penalty shootout in Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier
PHF Congress must convene to resolve impasse
PHF Congress must convene to resolve impasse
PSB suspends PHF officials to ensure fair elections
PSB suspends PHF officials to ensure fair elections
Pakistan hockey team prepares for Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers
Pakistan hockey team prepares for Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers
National Hockey Camp for Asian Games to Begin in Islamabad on Aug 20
National Hockey Camp for Asian Games to Begin in Islamabad on Aug 20
Young Pakistani forward Hanan Shahid shines at Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
Young Pakistani forward Hanan Shahid shines at Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
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English Premier Legue News

Arsenal Premier League
Arsenal FC raised prospect of winning Premier League title
  • Cesar Azpilicueta Premier League
    Cesar Azpilicueta feels Premier League is becoming more harder
  • Premier League
    English Premier League postponed after Queen Elizabeth’s death
  • NBA
    LeBron’s next NBA goal: ‘I want a team in Vegas’
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Aston Villa to face Leeds in Brisbane pre-season friendly
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Premier League: Chelsea registers 4th biggest away win in EPL history
Ukraine
Ukraine sports stars joining fight against Russia
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All six clubs withdraw from European Super League
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European Super League: Six big clubs of Premier League agree to join new league
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Seven people tested positive for Covid-19 in Premier League

Champion League News

Football's Dumbledore? Mourinho Likens Himself to Harry Potter
Football’s Dumbledore? Mourinho Likens Himself to Harry Potter
  • Joao Felix falters: Barca puts permanent deal on hold
    Joao Felix falters: Barca puts permanent deal on hold
  • Red card to overload: Players threaten legal action over grueling schedule
    Players threaten legal action over grueling schedule: PFA CEO
  • Huge blow to Barcelona as Alonso ruled out due to injury
    Huge blow to Barcelona as Alonso ruled out due to injury
Manchester United Sets Unwanted Record with 13 Pre-Christmas Losses
Manchester United Sets Unwanted Record with 13 Pre-Christmas Losses
Real Madrid Chases Excellence at Second Place in Opta Power Rankings
Real Madrid Chases Excellence at Second Place in Opta Power Rankings
Terry Thinks Real Madrid Will Topple Man City as Champions League Kings
Terry Thinks Real Madrid Will Topple Man City as Champions League Kings
Ronaldo reaches 50 goals in 2023, eyes more as Al-Nassr advances
Ronaldo reaches 50 goals in 2023, eyes more as Al-Nassr advances
2023 FIFA Club World Cup: Everything you need to know about the tournament
2023 FIFA Club World Cup: Everything you need to know about the tournament
Xavi's Barcelona suffer shock defeat as Girona takes charge
Xavi’s Barcelona suffer shock defeat as Girona takes charge
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Hockey The game of Hockey, popularly known as the 'beautiful game' can be traced back to being part of the English Public-school games. The game never followed a set pattern or schedule up until 1863, when local clubs in England sought after a strict set of guidelines for the game to advance. And thus, association hockey was born. It has found patrons all across the globe and is considered to be the most popular sport in the world. Since1900, it has also been an Olympic sport. The first football league, in which clubs participated, dates back to the 1880s. As rules were set, the game was taken much more seriously. This led to major discussions surrounding the future of the game, and so hockey League First and Second divisions were created in England. The spread of hockey across the globe saw that the formula of the league system was not limited to just one nation. From its rather unskilled showings, the sport had shifted to steadiness. Professionalism was installed. In 1930, association hockey welcomed the concept of a World Cup. Members of FIFA, hockey’s global governing body, would participate every four years in a quest to get their hands on the holy grail of world hockey. In the last 90 years, 21 World Cups have been hosted, with eight different nations winning it over the years. These include the likes of Brazil, Germany, Italy and Argentina. The competition was recently won by France in 2018, the last World Cup edition. They defeated Croatia to win their second title. Brazil has won the most number of World Cups, winning five, with their last title win in 2002. Germany and Italy have won four titles each. Europe is home to some of the best hockeying nations in the world, which probably is the result of its grassroot system. If the domestic circuit is talented, results show on the international frontier. England has the Premier League as their highest club hockey league, in Spain you have La Liga. Bundesliga in Germany, Serie A in Italy and Ligue 1 in France. But the biggest battle in Europe takes place in the form of the UEFA Champions League, where the best teams from different European countries compete to win the ultimate crown. Established in 1955, as the European Champion Clubs' Cup, it was rebranded as the Champions League in 1992. We’ve talked about teams, but no discussion based on hockey could conclude without including the names of some players. While there are many greats of the game, the FIFA Ballon d’Or is awarded to the one player who stands at the top of the list for that year in terms of achievements and overall impact.

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