2026 looks promising for cinema lovers, with many highly anticipated, big-budget Hollywood films set to hit theatres this year.
He also thanked Abe for his leadership in bringing the Olympic Games back to Japan after the Tokyo 1964 Games. His engagement was crucial, IOC President Thomas Bach said.
Shinzo Abe had been all but synonymous with Tokyo 2020, heavily involved in the winning bid in 2013 and dressing up as video game character Mario during the closing ceremony of the Rio Games three years later.
Mario Goetze could not stop smiling after scoring his first goal for Borussia Dortmund since his return in their 6-0 demolition of Legia Warsaw in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Maverick striker Mario Balotelli will have a good behaviour clause inserted into his contract with AC Milan, banning extravagant haircuts and clothing and committing him to a healthy lifestyle.
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Photos of the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina.
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The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Brazil.
Germany forward Mario Goetze, who plundered the extra-time winner in the World Cup final against Argentina, is a wonder boy with immense qualities, coach Joachim Loew said on Sunday.
Germany's World Cup victory on Sunday was not just down to 50 days of good preparation for the tournament but was the culmination of a meticulously-planned long-term project, coach Joachim Loew said.
Mario Goetze's superb extra-time volley sealed a fourth World Cup for Germany with a 1-0 win over Argentina in a thrilling final on Sunday as they became the first European team to triumph on South American soil.
As soon as the final whistle of the extra-time blew confirming Germany's 1-0 win, Wives, girlfriends (WAGs) and children join the German team on the pitch after their World Cup final victory over Argentina at the Maracana, Rio de Janeiro.
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella heaped praise on his team after Sunday's 1-0 World Cup final defeat by Germany on Sunday, saying they gave their all but lacked cutting edge in front of goal during an even game.
Avid cosplayers brought out favourite comic characters alive at Comic Con Delhi 2017.
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Former world number seven Mario Ancic has retired at the age of 26 to become a lawyer after years battling illness and injury.
Here are images of those lucky fans who got to witness the Champions Trophy Group B encounter where India clinically beat Pakistan by 140 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly accepted a Football Association (FA) charge following his Instagram post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references.
A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games
RIP headphone jack, hello Super Mario Bros. Welcome, beautiful!
'Jaffrey played all his roles with a characteristic elan and amiability: He looked like a clever, all-knowing, winking Super Mario, gloriously grey around the edges. Irresistible, really.'
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'I am sorry my teammates and supporters of Liverpool FC have to be penalised for something I did and now come to regret'
Pressure had been building on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its president, Thomas Bach, with some athletes and sporting bodies angry that a seemingly inevitable decision had taken so long.
From Padmalakhsmi to Lara Dutta, these celebrity moms have been colour coordinating their outfits with their kids.
Video games have been shown to benefit some cognitive systems in the brain, but research has now revealed that habitual players of action games have less grey matter!
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Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.
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