News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
But how much has the national team actually improved?
Ranti Martins missed a penalty and the chance to score his 200th goal in the country's top league.
An Olympic campaign saved by the fortitude of three women, a cricket team that rediscovered itself under a bold and zealous Virat Kohli -- Indian sports in 2016 was a dramatic mix of highs and lows wherein athletes mostly raised the bar but administrators found new ways to embarrass the country.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field