India is gearing up for the Union Budget. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the annual economic survey which is a report card for the centre to review how the economy has fared in the past year. Watch anchor Vikram Chandra in a conversation with Dr. Jessica Seddon as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24.

Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Dr. Jessica Seddon, Senior Fellow, Air Quality, at WRI speaks to WION

India is gearing up for the Union Budget. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the annual economic survey which is a report card for the centre to review how the economy has fared in the past year. Watch anchor Vikram Chandra in a conversation with DK Joshi as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24.

Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Chief Economist at CRISIL, DK Joshi speaks to WION

Parambrata Chattopadhyay takes on a challenging role in the upcoming SonyLIV show Jehanabad that is inspired by real-life events as he plays a top Naxal commander. Speaking to WION’s Zeba Khan, the actor who started off with Bengali films made his debut in Hindi film industry with Vidya Balan’s Kahaani and has given us several hit web shows. The actor discusses his future plans and more in this candid chat.

Exclusive: Parambrata Chattopadhyay to WION on new OTT show ‘Jehanabad’, Hollywood plans & more

The cast of 'Trial by Fire', Abhay Deol, Rajshri Deshpande and Director Prashant Nair, sat down with WION's Priyanka Sharma, to talk about their latest release on Netflix. Listen in.

WION Exclusive: Cast of 'Trial by Fire' speaks to WION

The visiting President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi has thanked India for debt restructuring and termed it as the biggest outcome of his week-long India visit. He is the first head of state to visit India in 2023 and took part in the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore. Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, President Santokhi said, "I express my sincere thanks to the Indian government for resolving this issue on debt restructuring between Suriname and India." He also sought Indian support to "strengthen the capacity of our army, to make it a professional army" and highlighted how his government is in talks with "private companies who are in charge of producing defense equipment and materials." President Santokhi is the only world leader to take oath in Sanskrit and knows Hindi, Bhojpuri given he is of Indian origin. He said that he has invited PM Modi to his country to celebrate 150 years of arrival of Indians.

President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi speaks to WION

Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. K. J. Srinivasa spoke to WION during the President of Guyana Irfaan Ali's India visit. The President was on a week-long India visit which he started from Indore. In Indore he attended the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Speaking exclusively with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, pointed to the energy cooperation between the 2 countries. He said India last year took consignments of oil from the South American country, one by a Consortium by HPCL and another by Indian Oil Cooperation. Dr. K. J. Srinivasa belongs to the 2002 batch of India Foreign Service. He has worked in different capacities in the Indian Diplomatic Missions in Madrid (Spain) and Lima (Peru).

Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. K. J. Srinivasa speaks to WION

President of Guyana Irfaan Ali spoke exclusively with WION during India visit. The President was on a week-long India visit which he started from Indore. In Indore he attended the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Speaking exclusively with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he lauded India's economic growth and how it has been "leading in the game of technology, food production, environmental Services, human resource development for some time now." He also spoke on Russia-Ukraine conflict, climate change, Oil exports to India among other things.

Exclusive conversation with President of Guyana Irfaan Ali

India and Guyana might be geographically far from each other but they are linked by many things including a strong Indian diaspora. WION Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Guyana's President Irfaan Ali about his experience in India and Guyana's relation with the nation.

WION Exclusive: Guyana's President Irfaan Ali speaks to WION

Gerard Butler and Mike Colter will soon be seen sharing screen space in the Lionsgate film 'Plane'. The action thriller will hit theatres on 13th January. WION Entertainment Editor Abira Dhar spoke to the actors who spilt some beans on each other and also opened up about the kind of flyers they are. Gerard who has flown planes before plays a commercial pilot in the film and according to him that was a completely different ball game so he spent a lot of time in the cockpit trying to understand the functions. Cotler on the other hand spoke about Indian films and his love for foreign films. Butler, who has been reading a lot of 'RRR' and has seen few trailers, speaks highly about the film.

Here’s what actor Gerard Butler has to say about Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’

Prince Harry has given a slew of television interviews as his much-awaited memoir is set to be released. The royal prince was seen defending his decision to publish his controversial memoir which lays bare the rifts inside the royal family among other revelations.

Prince Harry speaks on his memoir, rifts inside royal family

Singer-composer Amit Trivedi spoke to WION’s Nikita Jain about his favourite songs from 2022, his views about the viral songs being picked up by movies and more. Watch this to know.

Amit Trivedi lists out his favourite songs from 2022

Pavani Rao Boddapati, VFX Supervisor of 'Avatar 2' Hollywood movie spoke to WION. She shared her experience on working with James Cameron for the movie. Watch further to know more.

'Avatar 2' VFX Supervisor, Pavani Rao Boddapati opens up on collaborating with James Cameron

'Avatar 2' VFX Supervisor, Pavani Rao Boddapati opens up on collaborating

India is not just about cricket. Sure, the game remains a top choice for many but a plethora of non-cricket stalwarts have popularised various other sports. Talking about tennis, the game's rise has been spectacular. Of course, the likes of Vijay Amritraj, Jaideep Mukherjee, Leander Paes, and Mahesh Bhupathi were the pioneers of the game, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna, Ramesh Ramanathan, Sumit Nagal, Somdevdev Burman, etc., have given it&nbsp;an extra mileage in the country.

Riya Bhatia is another tennis sensation&nbsp;on the rise. The 25-year-old is making giant strides and has been India's new No. 2 ranked player for quite some time. In addition, she clinched two national titles --&nbsp;hardcourt and grass-court national championships in 2016. Recently, she was&nbsp;seen playing for the Pro Veri Supersmashers&nbsp;in the ongoing fourth season&nbsp;of the Pro Tennis League (PTL) -- a platform for bidding young stars to hone their skills and showcase their credentials -- and ahead of it, WION's Aditya Sahay&nbsp;had an exclusive interview&nbsp;with her.&nbsp;During the interaction,&nbsp;she shed light on her game style,&nbsp;challenges of playing on different surfaces and named her favourites from the big league of players.

How is Pro Tennis League honing the skills of young players?

I would definitely say it is helping the sport in India. Wish I had something like this when I was a junior. We can mentor juniors and teach them how to play certain points. It's only through such leagues that they can connect with us and vice versa. With Indian people coming and watching us, it's a new format so it's a fun thing for all involved.&nbsp;

How is it for Riya to play&nbsp;on different surfaces?

I'm an all-round player. Changing surfaces isn't a big issue for me. I enjoy playing on all. My favourite is clay but I've been performing well on hard courts. Grass is something close to my heart and I played my best game there at the WTA in Germany and won the national grasscourt. My game is more of an all-round player where I can change my game style according to the court and conditions needed. Certainly, there are many things I've been working on and these leagues (such as the PTL) are a good way to prepare for big tournaments. You get into a zone by playing such leagues and PTL is definitely helpful.

Your big goals going ahead?

I've been No. 2 in India for a very long time. My highest ranking in singles was 300 in internationals and my goal is to go higher than that. To represent India in the Olympics and win a medal. I also want to play some Grand Slams and win big matches over there.&nbsp;

Whose your favourites among the current&nbsp;league of players?

I don't want to copy but there is a lot to learn from great players. I've always looked up to Roger Federer.&nbsp;He is always calm. Lots to imbibe from him on how he thinks,&nbsp;moves on the court and creates magic. From women, I absolutely love Ashleigh Barty. I feel my game style is close to hers. She's very aggressive. At the moment, I like to watch a lot of matches of Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek.

While the Pro Veri Supersmashers have had a forgettable run in the ongoing PTL, Riya's career has surely taken off with a lot of promise.

India is not just about cricket. Sure, the game remains a top choice for many but a plethora of non-cricket stalwarts have popularised various other sports. Talking about tennis, the game's rise has been spectacular.

India is not just about cricket. Sure, the game remains a top choice for many but a plethora of non-cricket stalwarts have popularised various other sports. Talking about tennis, the game's rise has been spectacular. Of course, the likes of Vijay Amritraj, Jaideep Mukherjee, Leander Paes, and Mahesh Bhupathi were the pioneers of the game, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna, Ramesh Ramanathan, Sumit Nagal, Somdevdev Burman, etc., have given it an extra mileage in the country. Riya Bhatia is another tennis sensation on the rise. The 25-year-old is making giant strides and has been India's new No. 2 ranked player for quite some time. In addition, she clinched two national titles -- hardcourt and grass-court national championships in 2016. Recently, she was seen playing for the Pro Veri Supersmashers in the ongoing fourth season of the Pro Tennis League (PTL) -- a platform for bidding young stars to hone their skills and showcase their credentials -- and ahead of it, WION's Aditya Sahay had an exclusive interview with her. During the interaction, she shed light on her game style, challenges of playing on different surfaces and named her favourites from the big league of players. How is Pro Tennis League honing the skills of young players? I would definitely say it is helping the sport in India. Wish I had something like this when I was a junior. We can mentor juniors and teach them how to play certain points. It's only through such leagues that they can connect with us and vice versa. With Indian people coming and watching us, it's a new format so it's a fun thing for all involved. How is it for Riya to play on different surfaces? I'm an all-round player. Changing surfaces isn't a big issue for me. I enjoy playing on all. My favourite is clay but I've been performing well on hard courts. Grass is something close to my heart and I played my best game there at the WTA in Germany and won the national grasscourt. My game is more of an all-round player where I can change my game style according to the court and conditions needed. Certainly, there are many things I've been working on and these leagues (such as the PTL) are a good way to prepare for big tournaments. You get into a zone by playing such leagues and PTL is definitely helpful. Your big goals going ahead? I've been No. 2 in India for a very long time. My highest ranking in singles was 300 in internationals and my goal is to go higher than that. To represent India in the Olympics and win a medal. I also want to play some Grand Slams and win big matches over there. Whose your favourites among the current league of players? I don't want to copy but there is a lot to learn from great players. I've always looked up to Roger Federer. He is always calm. Lots to imbibe from him on how he thinks, moves on the court and creates magic. From women, I absolutely love Ashleigh Barty. I feel my game style is close to hers. She's very aggressive. At the moment, I like to watch a lot of matches of Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. While the Pro Veri Supersmashers have had a forgettable run in the ongoing PTL, Riya's career has surely taken off with a lot of promise.

Exclusive: My goal is to represent India in the Olympics and win a medal, says Riya Bhatia

Ahead of this week's Hero Cup Challenge, Tiger Woods announced his withdrawal from the competition citing a foot injury, that is "making it difficult to walk." His pulling out from the charity tournament, in the Bahamas, has left organisers in a tough spot as the veteran golfer hadn't been seen in action after appearing at St Andrew's for The Open Championship early this year.&nbsp;

During an exclusive interaction with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Woods said that he "wanted to play the hero world challenge but pushed myself too hard".&nbsp;

The legendary golfer said, "Was playing using a cart and the scores were good but the moment I started to walk the golf course the problems started. Frustrating, as my game was good enough to compete against the guys but my body isn't ready right now."&nbsp;

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/greg-norman-must-quit-liv-role-to-end-stalemate-says-tiger-woods-538694/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-he-is-not-superman-says-martin-dempster-after-tiger-woods-withdrawal-from-hero-challenge-538407">Exclusive: He is not Superman, says Martin&nbsp;Dempster after Tiger Woods withdraws from Hero Challenge</a>

Woods also commented on the ongoing LIV Golf vs PGA Tour tussle, which continues to make the headlines in 2022.&nbsp; "The LIV golf PGA tour issue was not handled well. There is nothing wrong in having competition and adding to the ecosystem of golf," Woods told WION, further stating that "it has become pretty ugly and it is not good for the game of golf."&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Martin Dempster: Hero challenge withdrawal shows Woods not 'Superman'

Woods further added, "The onus is now on the majors to set their qualifying criteria. We want the best players in golf to play against each other but at the moment we can't identify that. The world rankings system is flawed and at the moment there are many moving pieces."&nbsp; "We will come to a resolution some way or another and hopefully it is a positive one for all parties involved," the veteran concluded.&nbsp;

Earlier, on Tuesday (November 29), Woods didn't mince his words while talking about LIV CEO Greg Norman during a&nbsp;press conference ahead of the Hero World Challenge.

“As Rory said, I think Greg’s got to leave and then we can eventually, hopefully, have a stay between the two lawsuits and figure something out. But why would you change anything if you’ve got a lawsuit against you? They sued us first. I see that there’s an opportunity out there if both organisations put a stay on their litigation but that’s the problem, they’ve got to put a stay on it."

“I think it has to start with leadership on their side. Understanding that what is happening right now is not the best fit or future for the whole game of golf. Now, what is the best way for our game to grow? It’s not this way. You need to have the two bodies come together. If one side has so much animosity, someone trying to destroy our tour, then how do you work with that?", Woods pointed out.

While the LIV Golf-PGA Tour tussle is far from over, looks like it has also severely hit the equation between Woods and Norman. At present, the former remains firm on his stance that both LIV Golf and PGA Tour cannot exist simultaneously.&nbsp;

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.

Ahead of this week's Hero Cup Challenge, Tiger Woods announced his withdrawal from the competition citing a foot injury, that is "making it difficult to walk." His pulling out from the charity tournament, in the Bahamas, has left organisers in a tough spot as the veteran golfer hadn't been seen in action after appearing at St Andrew's for The Open Championship early this year.

Ahead of this week's Hero Cup Challenge, Tiger Woods announced his withdrawal from the competition citing a foot injury, that is "making it difficult to walk." His pulling out from the charity tournament, in the Bahamas, has left organisers in a tough spot as the veteran golfer hadn't been seen in action after appearing at St Andrew's for The Open Championship early this year. During an exclusive interaction with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Woods said that he "wanted to play the hero world challenge but pushed myself too hard". The legendary golfer said, "Was playing using a cart and the scores were good but the moment I started to walk the golf course the problems started. Frustrating, as my game was good enough to compete against the guys but my body isn't ready right now." × Also read: Exclusive: He is not Superman, says Martin Dempster after Tiger Woods withdraws from Hero Challenge Woods also commented on the ongoing LIV Golf vs PGA Tour tussle, which continues to make the headlines in 2022. "The LIV golf PGA tour issue was not handled well. There is nothing wrong in having competition and adding to the ecosystem of golf," Woods told WION, further stating that "it has become pretty ugly and it is not good for the game of golf." WATCH | Martin Dempster: Hero challenge withdrawal shows Woods not 'Superman' Woods further added, "The onus is now on the majors to set their qualifying criteria. We want the best players in golf to play against each other but at the moment we can't identify that. The world rankings system is flawed and at the moment there are many moving pieces." "We will come to a resolution some way or another and hopefully it is a positive one for all parties involved," the veteran concluded. Earlier, on Tuesday (November 29), Woods didn't mince his words while talking about LIV CEO Greg Norman during a press conference ahead of the Hero World Challenge. “As Rory said, I think Greg’s got to leave and then we can eventually, hopefully, have a stay between the two lawsuits and figure something out. But why would you change anything if you’ve got a lawsuit against you? They sued us first. I see that there’s an opportunity out there if both organisations put a stay on their litigation but that’s the problem, they’ve got to put a stay on it." “I think it has to start with leadership on their side. Understanding that what is happening right now is not the best fit or future for the whole game of golf. Now, what is the best way for our game to grow? It’s not this way. You need to have the two bodies come together. If one side has so much animosity, someone trying to destroy our tour, then how do you work with that?", Woods pointed out. While the LIV Golf-PGA Tour tussle is far from over, looks like it has also severely hit the equation between Woods and Norman. At present, the former remains firm on his stance that both LIV Golf and PGA Tour cannot exist simultaneously. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Exclusive | LIV Golf-PGA tour issue was not handled well, says Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas due to a heel injury. The 15-time Major winner has not played competitive golf since July. In an exclusive chat with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo , Martin Dempster, Chairman of the Golf Writers Association, believes the withdrawal serves as a reminder that Wood is 'fragile' these days.

Martin Dempster: Hero challenge withdrawal shows Woods not 'Superman'

Snippets of Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan have&nbsp;gone viral in no time. While the whole interview is set to be released soon, Manchester United's superstar striker's big revelations have left the football fraternity in shock.

Ronaldo has touched up on various aspects. From speaking on his equation with Man United manager Erik Ten Hag to criticising his club owners, the 37-year-old Portuguese captain spoke at length on the 'most difficult time of his life'. Early this year, Ronaldo and his partner&nbsp;Georgina Rodríguez had lost their son during childbirth. Last year, the couple had revealed that they were expecting twins. While the daughter survived, his son passed away.&nbsp;

Ronaldo spoke about the loss of his son and said in the interview,&nbsp;"It is probably the worst moment that has passed through my life since my father died." He further asserted, "When you have a kid, you expect that everything will be normal. And when you have that problem, it's hard. As human beings, me and Georgina had quite difficult moments, because we don't understand why it happened to us. It was difficult, to be honest, it was very, very difficult to understand what was going on in that period of our life."

Ronaldo added, "I try to explain sometimes to my family and close friends.&nbsp;They say, 'I never felt to be happy and sad in the same moment. It's hard to explain -- so difficult -- you don't know if you cry, you don't know if you smile, Because it's something you don't know how to react. You don't know what to do to be honest. That moment was probably the most difficult moment that I had&nbsp;in my life."

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/man-united-didnt-believe-my-daughter-was-ill-when-i-missed-pre-season-alleges-cristiano-ronaldo-534398">Man United didn’t believe my daughter was ill when I missed pre-season, alleges Cristiano Ronaldo</a>

On April 18 2022, Ronaldo had shared the news of the demise of his son on social media platforms. He captioned the post, "It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the statement said. “It is the greatest pain that any parents&nbsp;can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”

“We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Your pain is our pain, <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> 💔 
 
Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time. <a href="https://t.co/24oyEV8CQi">https://t.co/24oyEV8CQi</a>
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1516127485007581185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Back then, Man United had also reacted to the devastating news and said,&nbsp;"Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time."

Ronaldo's revelations in the latest interview have&nbsp;surely made heads turn. It remains to be seen if any action is taken by the Red Devils. For now, they are playing the waiting game and willl react after full facts have been established.&nbsp;

In an official statement, the club said, "Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established. "Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and togetherness being built among the players, manager, staff, and fans."

Snippets of Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan have gone viral in no time. While the whole interview is set to be released soon, Manchester United's superstar striker's big revelations have left the football fraternity in shock.

Snippets of Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan have gone viral in no time. While the whole interview is set to be released soon, Manchester United's superstar striker's big revelations have left the football fraternity in shock. Ronaldo has touched up on various aspects. From speaking on his equation with Man United manager Erik Ten Hag to criticising his club owners, the 37-year-old Portuguese captain spoke at length on the 'most difficult time of his life'. Early this year, Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodríguez had lost their son during childbirth. Last year, the couple had revealed that they were expecting twins. While the daughter survived, his son passed away. Ronaldo spoke about the loss of his son and said in the interview, "It is probably the worst moment that has passed through my life since my father died." He further asserted, "When you have a kid, you expect that everything will be normal. And when you have that problem, it's hard. As human beings, me and Georgina had quite difficult moments, because we don't understand why it happened to us. It was difficult, to be honest, it was very, very difficult to understand what was going on in that period of our life." Ronaldo added, "I try to explain sometimes to my family and close friends. They say, 'I never felt to be happy and sad in the same moment. It's hard to explain -- so difficult -- you don't know if you cry, you don't know if you smile, Because it's something you don't know how to react. You don't know what to do to be honest. That moment was probably the most difficult moment that I had in my life." Also read: Man United didn’t believe my daughter was ill when I missed pre-season, alleges Cristiano Ronaldo On April 18 2022, Ronaldo had shared the news of the demise of his son on social media platforms. He captioned the post, "It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the statement said. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.” “We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.” Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano 💔 Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time. https://t.co/24oyEV8CQi — Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 18, 2022 × Back then, Man United had also reacted to the devastating news and said, "Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time." Ronaldo's revelations in the latest interview have surely made heads turn. It remains to be seen if any action is taken by the Red Devils. For now, they are playing the waiting game and willl react after full facts have been established. In an official statement, the club said, "Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established. "Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and togetherness being built among the players, manager, staff, and fans."

In ‘explosive’ interview, Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on ‘most difficult time of his life’

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news ever since the ongoing Premier League edition kicked off in August. Talks regarding Ronaldo's future at Manchester United were doing the rounds at regular intervals after many reports cited that the superstar striker isn't happy at the Old Trafford club. While he didn't find any takers in the summer transfer window, the Portuguese captain continued at the club where he has struggled to find a place in the starting XI.&nbsp;

A lot has also been written about Ronaldo's relationship with manager Erik Ten Hag. Nonetheless, it has become a major talking point once again following the footballer's recent bare it all interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Although only a teaser of the interview is out, Ronaldo's remarks on Erik and how the club have 'betrayed' him have gone viral in no time.&nbsp;

"I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you," said Ronaldo on the Piers Morgan uncensored show. "Not only the manager, but the other two or three guys who are around the club [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but last season too," the superstar further asserted.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-dont-have-respect-for-him-cristiano-ronaldo-slams-manchester-united-manager-erik-ten-hag-533960">'I don't have respect for him': Cristiano Ronaldo slams Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag</a>

Is Cristiano Ronaldo in big trouble?

As per&nbsp;a report in the Metro, Man United is looking to give Ronaldo a £1m (close to INR&nbsp;9 crore) fine following his explosive interview with Morgan. The 20-time English champions are yet to come out with an official statement but the reports further suggest that his words will be viewed closely by those inside the club before a response is shared.

If the reports turn out to be true, this will be the second disciplinary action against Ronaldo. Earlier, he was left out of the Man United squad for the club's away face-off versus Chelsea following his refusal to come out as a substitute during Red Devils' 2-0&nbsp;victory over Tottenham Hotspur. He had even left the stadium before the match concluded, drawing severe criticism.&nbsp;

At present, Man United is in the fifth position in the EPL standings, with eight wins from 14 encounters. On Sunday (November 13), the Red Devils defeated Fulham 2-1 courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen and&nbsp;Alejandro Garnacho.&nbsp;

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news ever since the ongoing Premier League edition kicked off in August. Talks regarding Ronaldo's future at Manchester United were doing the rounds at regular intervals after many reports cited that the superstar striker isn't happy at the Old Trafford club.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news ever since the ongoing Premier League edition kicked off in August. Talks regarding Ronaldo's future at Manchester United were doing the rounds at regular intervals after many reports cited that the superstar striker isn't happy at the Old Trafford club. While he didn't find any takers in the summer transfer window, the Portuguese captain continued at the club where he has struggled to find a place in the starting XI. A lot has also been written about Ronaldo's relationship with manager Erik Ten Hag. Nonetheless, it has become a major talking point once again following the footballer's recent bare it all interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Although only a teaser of the interview is out, Ronaldo's remarks on Erik and how the club have 'betrayed' him have gone viral in no time. "I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you," said Ronaldo on the Piers Morgan uncensored show. "Not only the manager, but the other two or three guys who are around the club [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but last season too," the superstar further asserted. ALSO READ: 'I don't have respect for him': Cristiano Ronaldo slams Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag Is Cristiano Ronaldo in big trouble? As per a report in the Metro, Man United is looking to give Ronaldo a £1m (close to INR 9 crore) fine following his explosive interview with Morgan. The 20-time English champions are yet to come out with an official statement but the reports further suggest that his words will be viewed closely by those inside the club before a response is shared. If the reports turn out to be true, this will be the second disciplinary action against Ronaldo. Earlier, he was left out of the Man United squad for the club's away face-off versus Chelsea following his refusal to come out as a substitute during Red Devils' 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. He had even left the stadium before the match concluded, drawing severe criticism. At present, Man United is in the fifth position in the EPL standings, with eight wins from 14 encounters. On Sunday (November 13), the Red Devils defeated Fulham 2-1 courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen and Alejandro Garnacho.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo in big trouble? Man United to fine striker after explosive comments: Reports

Ace Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is back after 14 years with a new film. This time with a romantic comedy 'What's Love Got To Do With It'. The film has been making quite some noise at international film festivals. WION spoke to the filmmaker who told us why he is not seen in the Indian film circuit and what is going wrong with Bollywood.

Exclusive | Shekhar Kapur: Bollywood films aren't working because they are not rooted in their

The LIV Golf versus PGA Tour battle continues to make heads turn with each passing day. Ever since LIV Golf came to light, it has generated eyeballs all across the golf fraternity. One can like or dislike the concept of LIV Golf, but one certainly cannot ignore it by any means. For a startup, LIV Golf has already made a global impact.

It is to be noted that the PGA Tour had recently countersued Greg Norman's LIV, alleging that the rival golf circuit is using unfair practices by attracting players by virtue of offering whopping deals. Moreover, on Thursday (October 6), it was revealed that the LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for this week's event in Bangkok or the tournament in Jeddah later this month, revealed by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation.

Despite all this, LIV Golf Tour remains undeterred. On the sidelines of the&nbsp;sixth event of its inaugural season, WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with LIV Golf CEO Norman. The 67-year-old has had a lot to deal with ever since LIV Golf gained precedence all across the globe and spoke&nbsp;at length on various topics.

'Kerry Packer changed the way cricket was played and IPL came out of it'

Backing LIV Golf, the retired professional golfer Norman said, "The product is speaking for itself. the business model is being received well. We have improved every week. From our innovation or evolution, we have improved. We can never be a platform that sits in a box. We want to change it up. We want to adapt to the culture of where we are today. The players are loving it. It was never there earlier."

Anirban Lahiri recently called LIV Golf the T20 of golf. There was a similar sort of pushback when the 50-over format was gradually replaced by T20 cricket. Is the problem with the detractors of this circuit that they have got their blinkers on and are not ready to embrace change? In this regard, Norman --&nbsp;who spent as many as 331 weeks as the No. 1 ranked player&nbsp;in the 1980s and 1990s -- opined,&nbsp;"For 53 years they have been doing the same thing. it is boring it is staid. Kerry Packer changed the way cricket was played and IPL came out of it. With that, the franchise model has grown in IPL. Test cricket never died. LIV Golf is a different platform and model. Majors will not die. Everyone plays in the majors. It is just that certain people are monopolists and don't want change."

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/liv-golf-ceo-opens-up-on-battle-for-golf-slams-degrading-ranking-system-523326/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-game-of-golf-is-for-everybody-it-is-global-sergio-garcia-on-liv-golf-vs-pga-tour-battle-523002">EXCLUSIVE! 'Game of golf is for everybody, it is global': Sergio Garcia on LIV Golf vs PGA Tour battle</a>

On being asked what personal cost he&nbsp;had to bear for relentlessly backing LIV Golf, Norman said, "I&nbsp;have lost shallow-minded friends who have judged my game to take the game of golf and grow it. My heat shield is strong and protective. I knew I was going to face stick. I understood the model and not one person in this world I have spoken to me told me it is a stupid idea." The winner of 89 professional tournaments further added, "It is just that the monopolists are trying to destroy us. We have never tried to destroy anyone. Our players should play other tours. Why can't other tours allow us to play here?"

Norman, who is regarded as one of the all-time greats in golf, is certainly not backing down in his fight to keep LIV Golf on top. He hasn't minced his words and remains crystal clear of his vision with the Saudi-backed circuit.

The LIV Golf versus PGA Tour battle continues to make heads turn with each passing day. Ever since LIV Golf came to light, it has generated eyeballs all across the golf fraternity.

The LIV Golf versus PGA Tour battle continues to make heads turn with each passing day. Ever since LIV Golf came to light, it has generated eyeballs all across the golf fraternity. One can like or dislike the concept of LIV Golf, but one certainly cannot ignore it by any means. For a startup, LIV Golf has already made a global impact. It is to be noted that the PGA Tour had recently countersued Greg Norman's LIV, alleging that the rival golf circuit is using unfair practices by attracting players by virtue of offering whopping deals. Moreover, on Thursday (October 6), it was revealed that the LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for this week's event in Bangkok or the tournament in Jeddah later this month, revealed by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation. Despite all this, LIV Golf Tour remains undeterred. On the sidelines of the sixth event of its inaugural season, WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with LIV Golf CEO Norman. The 67-year-old has had a lot to deal with ever since LIV Golf gained precedence all across the globe and spoke at length on various topics. 'Kerry Packer changed the way cricket was played and IPL came out of it' Backing LIV Golf, the retired professional golfer Norman said, "The product is speaking for itself. the business model is being received well. We have improved every week. From our innovation or evolution, we have improved. We can never be a platform that sits in a box. We want to change it up. We want to adapt to the culture of where we are today. The players are loving it. It was never there earlier." Anirban Lahiri recently called LIV Golf the T20 of golf. There was a similar sort of pushback when the 50-over format was gradually replaced by T20 cricket. Is the problem with the detractors of this circuit that they have got their blinkers on and are not ready to embrace change? In this regard, Norman -- who spent as many as 331 weeks as the No. 1 ranked player in the 1980s and 1990s -- opined, "For 53 years they have been doing the same thing. it is boring it is staid. Kerry Packer changed the way cricket was played and IPL came out of it. With that, the franchise model has grown in IPL. Test cricket never died. LIV Golf is a different platform and model. Majors will not die. Everyone plays in the majors. It is just that certain people are monopolists and don't want change." × ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE! 'Game of golf is for everybody, it is global': Sergio Garcia on LIV Golf vs PGA Tour battle On being asked what personal cost he had to bear for relentlessly backing LIV Golf, Norman said, "I have lost shallow-minded friends who have judged my game to take the game of golf and grow it. My heat shield is strong and protective. I knew I was going to face stick. I understood the model and not one person in this world I have spoken to me told me it is a stupid idea." The winner of 89 professional tournaments further added, "It is just that the monopolists are trying to destroy us. We have never tried to destroy anyone. Our players should play other tours. Why can't other tours allow us to play here?" Norman, who is regarded as one of the all-time greats in golf, is certainly not backing down in his fight to keep LIV Golf on top. He hasn't minced his words and remains crystal clear of his vision with the Saudi-backed circuit.

Exclusive: Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket and IPL came out of it, says Greg Norman on LIV Golf model

The PGA Tour-LIV Golf face-off is far from getting over. The PGA Tour had recently accused LIV Golf of using antitrust laws "as a cudgel" and undermining its contracts with players in a counterclaim to a lawsuit the Saudi-backed circuit filed in September. LIV Golf has acquired the services of some of the PGA Tour's top members -- including six-times major winner Phil Mickelson with enormous purses -- whereas others who followed suit and joined the rebel circuit have been suspended by the miffed PGA Tour.&nbsp;

Earlier, Mickelson and 10 other players had accused the PGA Tour of antitrust violations. In its counterclaim, the PGA Tour had pointed out that the golfers were aware of not having any unilateral right to defect, and that breaching their contracts would lead to suspensions. "(This case) is a cynical effort to avoid competition and to freeride off of the Tour’s investment in the development of professional golf."

"LIV has openly sought to damage the Tour’s business relationships with its members by inducing them to breach their contractual requirements. Even going so far as to pay members' legal fees to make breaching their contracts with Tour more enticing," the Tour said.

Hence, a lot has transpired ever since LIV Golf has come into existence. The Saudi-backed circuit's CEO and legendary figure Greg Norman spoke at length and slammed the 'monopolists' of the game, reacted to the world rankings being denied to LIV Golf players and more during an exclusive interaction with Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo (on the sidelines of the&nbsp;sixth event of LIV Golf's inaugural season in Bangkok, Thailand).

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/big-blow-to-liv-golf-as-players-denied-ranking-points-523073">Big blow to LIV Golf as players denied ranking points</a>

On being asked about the court cases being filed on both sides and how dirty it has become between LIV Golf and PGA Tour, Norman said, "It is back to the monopolists. They can't break us down because golf is a force for good. If someone wants to smear you then shame on you. Don't be a hypocrite. The PGA tour has 27 sponsors that too have tons or billions of dollars of business in Saudi. Why can those sponsors be there and not with LIV? Golf Saudi is the largest sponsor of women's golf. Why is it not good for&nbsp;48 men but good for them or the US govt to do deals with Saudi? I feel very good about where I am and with the product. I am content with what I am doing for the game of golf."

The 67-year-old also opined on LIV Golf players being denied ranking points, as revealed by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation on Thursday (October 06). "Not a setback. My players should have world-ranking points. "It doesn't make sense from a major or broadcaster. You are paying for your strength in the field. By not allowing LIV players points, you are degrading the game of golf. It is not doing the game of golf any good," he mentioned.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/liv-golf-ceo-opens-up-on-battle-for-golf-slams-degrading-ranking-system-523326/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

On fighting the battle versus the LIV Golf critics, Norman says he has remained calm and is confident in his product. "It's not frustrating. You can't run through a brick wall without being bloody. this wall has been running for 53. No tour owns the game of golf. We want golf to be beneficial to what we can give. It will work out. LIV is not going anywhere. We will keep growing. There will be a change in momentum. This is a beta year, a test year. Our future is extremely loud and bright."

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-kerry-packer-revolutionised-cricket-and-ipl-came-out-of-it-says-greg-norman-on-liv-golf-model-523306">Exclusive: Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket and IPL came out of it, says Greg Norman on LIV Golf model</a>

With LIV Golf targeting to take the game to all parts of the world and targeting the highly-potent Asian market for the sport's expansion, Norman made a bold claim and said, "America is not the be-all-end-all&nbsp;of golf. Asia is the sleeping giant of golf. 60% of golf course construction is between middle east Asia and far east Asia. We working on our business model on that side. We can better improve where we can get a better return on investment."

"Franchise space has never been done in golf. Golf was the same 72 holes. The player did not make money earlier. That model is old. We have space like cricket like the IPL or NHL or NBA where the franchise model creates value. Golf is the only sport that does not have the opportunity to have pe money coming in. Bigger the franchise bigger the place. Self-fulfilling prophecy. The investor will deliver a multiple.&nbsp;The world has made a statement by supporting us. we are delivering. We will keep improving," Norman, the winner of 81 professional tournaments, concluded.

The PGA Tour-LIV Golf face-off is far from getting over. The PGA Tour had recently accused LIV Golf of using antitrust laws "as a cudgel" and undermining its contracts with players in a counterclaim to a lawsuit the Saudi-backed circuit filed in September.

The PGA Tour-LIV Golf face-off is far from getting over. The PGA Tour had recently accused LIV Golf of using antitrust laws "as a cudgel" and undermining its contracts with players in a counterclaim to a lawsuit the Saudi-backed circuit filed in September. LIV Golf has acquired the services of some of the PGA Tour's top members -- including six-times major winner Phil Mickelson with enormous purses -- whereas others who followed suit and joined the rebel circuit have been suspended by the miffed PGA Tour. Earlier, Mickelson and 10 other players had accused the PGA Tour of antitrust violations. In its counterclaim, the PGA Tour had pointed out that the golfers were aware of not having any unilateral right to defect, and that breaching their contracts would lead to suspensions. "(This case) is a cynical effort to avoid competition and to freeride off of the Tour’s investment in the development of professional golf." "LIV has openly sought to damage the Tour’s business relationships with its members by inducing them to breach their contractual requirements. Even going so far as to pay members' legal fees to make breaching their contracts with Tour more enticing," the Tour said. Hence, a lot has transpired ever since LIV Golf has come into existence. The Saudi-backed circuit's CEO and legendary figure Greg Norman spoke at length and slammed the 'monopolists' of the game, reacted to the world rankings being denied to LIV Golf players and more during an exclusive interaction with Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo (on the sidelines of the sixth event of LIV Golf's inaugural season in Bangkok, Thailand). ALSO READ | Big blow to LIV Golf as players denied ranking points On being asked about the court cases being filed on both sides and how dirty it has become between LIV Golf and PGA Tour, Norman said, "It is back to the monopolists. They can't break us down because golf is a force for good. If someone wants to smear you then shame on you. Don't be a hypocrite. The PGA tour has 27 sponsors that too have tons or billions of dollars of business in Saudi. Why can those sponsors be there and not with LIV? Golf Saudi is the largest sponsor of women's golf. Why is it not good for 48 men but good for them or the US govt to do deals with Saudi? I feel very good about where I am and with the product. I am content with what I am doing for the game of golf." The 67-year-old also opined on LIV Golf players being denied ranking points, as revealed by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation on Thursday (October 06). "Not a setback. My players should have world-ranking points. "It doesn't make sense from a major or broadcaster. You are paying for your strength in the field. By not allowing LIV players points, you are degrading the game of golf. It is not doing the game of golf any good," he mentioned. × On fighting the battle versus the LIV Golf critics, Norman says he has remained calm and is confident in his product. "It's not frustrating. You can't run through a brick wall without being bloody. this wall has been running for 53. No tour owns the game of golf. We want golf to be beneficial to what we can give. It will work out. LIV is not going anywhere. We will keep growing. There will be a change in momentum. This is a beta year, a test year. Our future is extremely loud and bright." ALSO READ | Exclusive: Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket and IPL came out of it, says Greg Norman on LIV Golf model With LIV Golf targeting to take the game to all parts of the world and targeting the highly-potent Asian market for the sport's expansion, Norman made a bold claim and said, "America is not the be-all-end-all of golf. Asia is the sleeping giant of golf. 60% of golf course construction is between middle east Asia and far east Asia. We working on our business model on that side. We can better improve where we can get a better return on investment." "Franchise space has never been done in golf. Golf was the same 72 holes. The player did not make money earlier. That model is old. We have space like cricket like the IPL or NHL or NBA where the franchise model creates value. Golf is the only sport that does not have the opportunity to have pe money coming in. Bigger the franchise bigger the place. Self-fulfilling prophecy. The investor will deliver a multiple. The world has made a statement by supporting us. we are delivering. We will keep improving," Norman, the winner of 81 professional tournaments, concluded.

Exclusive | Asia is sleeping giant to help game reach non-traditional destinations: LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman

A lot has transpired in golf in recent times. Since the inception of LIV Golf, it has left the golf world divided with the PGA Tour currently being involved in a court tussle with the rival tour. The PGA Tour had recently countersued Greg Norman's LIV, alleging that the rival golf circuit is using unfair practices by attracting players courtesy of whopping deals.

On the other hand, LIV Golf remains unperturbed by distractions or outside noises. Ahead of the&nbsp;2022 LIV Golf event in Bangkok, Thailand (i.e. the sixth event of its inaugural season), WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with Spain's Sergio Garcia. The 42-year-old, who has won 36 international tournaments as a professional and&nbsp;is arguably Europe's greatest Ryder Cup player, spoke at length&nbsp;on the divide in the sport due to LIV Golf vs PGA Tour, on joining the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit&nbsp;and chances of playing in the Ryder Cup.

"We are super excited (about joining the LIV Golf series) about where we are headed. Yes (we are pioneers). LIV Golf has given us an opportunity to be that. We are really confident that this is the right decision. On being asked if there&nbsp;was there something in the game that wasn't right, leading to LIV Golf Series,&nbsp;Garcia said, "Not really. I think some things could've been done differently with more energy and focus on younger generations. If you look at the age average for LIV, compared to the European or PGA Tour, it is much younger. At the end of the day, we try to encourage and get those young people to follow the game. LIV Golf is doing that. We are happy to do it."

When asked if he is surprised by PGA's 'this is my turf, nobody can be on it' policy, the veteran Sergio said, "Well, the game of golf is global. It belongs to everybody. They tried to do something for their benefit, but we will also try to do whatever best is possible." On the overall reaction and flak coming towards LIV Series, the Spaniard opined, "We knew something of this was going to happen. But that's ok. We are all grown up. We all know what is best for the game and best for our families. Apart from that, it is all white noise."

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Coming up today on <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WIONews</a> a chat with 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMasters?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheMasters</a> Champion <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSergioGarcia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheSergioGarcia</a> . I broke the ice by chatting about <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a> before we rolled. That worked out well. <a href="https://twitter.com/LIVGolfInv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LIVGolfInv</a> <a href="https://t.co/A9YmSxuRza">pic.twitter.com/A9YmSxuRza</a>
— Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) <a href="https://twitter.com/DiggySinghDeo/status/1577904694072315905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-saw-the-vision-ian-poulter-explains-his-decision-to-join-liv-golf-stirs-world-ranking-debate-522772">EXCLUSIVE! We saw the vision: Ian Poulter explains his decision to join LIV Golf, stirs world ranking debate</a>

LIV's strategic alliance with META

On Thursday (October 06), a big announcement came in. LIV&nbsp;Golf players will now earn world ranking points starting this week after the developmental MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) Tour forged&nbsp;a strategic alliance with the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.&nbsp;

"We are taking this mutually beneficial action to support the game at the developmental level and because of the importance and fairness of&nbsp;LIV&nbsp;golfers qualifying for OWGR points,"&nbsp;LIV&nbsp;Golf President Atul Khosla said in a MENA Tour news release. "We're pleased to create pathways that give more opportunities for young players, while also giving fans rankings that include all the world’s best golfers."

Regarding this development, Sergio stated, "It is big. Super exciting. For younger players who don't have majors and want to hold onto their rankings and get rewarded for their good play, so that they can have eligibility to play the majors, thus, we are super excited about that."

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liv-golfers-set-to-earn-ranking-points-after-strategic-alliance-with-mena-tour-522936">LIV golfers set to earn ranking points after strategic alliance with MENA Tour</a>

Will Sergio Garcia feature in the Ryder Cup?

With Sergio joining LIV Golf, this&nbsp;could well lead to the end of his career competing in blue and gold. He signed off by saying, "I would love to (play). Unfortunately, that won't come down to me. It depends on the European tour, the captain and the people involved there. We will see what happens." It is to be noted that the superstar golfer has been&nbsp;given until Friday (October 07) to make a decision.

A lot has transpired in golf in recent times. Since the inception of LIV Golf, it has left the golf world divided with the PGA Tour currently being involved in a court tussle with the rival tour.

A lot has transpired in golf in recent times. Since the inception of LIV Golf, it has left the golf world divided with the PGA Tour currently being involved in a court tussle with the rival tour. The PGA Tour had recently countersued Greg Norman's LIV, alleging that the rival golf circuit is using unfair practices by attracting players courtesy of whopping deals. On the other hand, LIV Golf remains unperturbed by distractions or outside noises. Ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf event in Bangkok, Thailand (i.e. the sixth event of its inaugural season), WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with Spain's Sergio Garcia. The 42-year-old, who has won 36 international tournaments as a professional and is arguably Europe's greatest Ryder Cup player, spoke at length on the divide in the sport due to LIV Golf vs PGA Tour, on joining the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit and chances of playing in the Ryder Cup. "We are super excited (about joining the LIV Golf series) about where we are headed. Yes (we are pioneers). LIV Golf has given us an opportunity to be that. We are really confident that this is the right decision. On being asked if there was there something in the game that wasn't right, leading to LIV Golf Series, Garcia said, "Not really. I think some things could've been done differently with more energy and focus on younger generations. If you look at the age average for LIV, compared to the European or PGA Tour, it is much younger. At the end of the day, we try to encourage and get those young people to follow the game. LIV Golf is doing that. We are happy to do it." When asked if he is surprised by PGA's 'this is my turf, nobody can be on it' policy, the veteran Sergio said, "Well, the game of golf is global. It belongs to everybody. They tried to do something for their benefit, but we will also try to do whatever best is possible." On the overall reaction and flak coming towards LIV Series, the Spaniard opined, "We knew something of this was going to happen. But that's ok. We are all grown up. We all know what is best for the game and best for our families. Apart from that, it is all white noise." Coming up today on @WIONews a chat with 2017 @TheMasters Champion @TheSergioGarcia . I broke the ice by chatting about @realmadriden before we rolled. That worked out well. @LIVGolfInv pic.twitter.com/A9YmSxuRza — Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) October 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE! We saw the vision: Ian Poulter explains his decision to join LIV Golf, stirs world ranking debate LIV's strategic alliance with META On Thursday (October 06), a big announcement came in. LIV Golf players will now earn world ranking points starting this week after the developmental MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) Tour forged a strategic alliance with the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit. "We are taking this mutually beneficial action to support the game at the developmental level and because of the importance and fairness of LIV golfers qualifying for OWGR points," LIV Golf President Atul Khosla said in a MENA Tour news release. "We're pleased to create pathways that give more opportunities for young players, while also giving fans rankings that include all the world’s best golfers." Regarding this development, Sergio stated, "It is big. Super exciting. For younger players who don't have majors and want to hold onto their rankings and get rewarded for their good play, so that they can have eligibility to play the majors, thus, we are super excited about that." ALSO READ | LIV golfers set to earn ranking points after strategic alliance with MENA Tour Will Sergio Garcia feature in the Ryder Cup? With Sergio joining LIV Golf, this could well lead to the end of his career competing in blue and gold. He signed off by saying, "I would love to (play). Unfortunately, that won't come down to me. It depends on the European tour, the captain and the people involved there. We will see what happens." It is to be noted that the superstar golfer has been given until Friday (October 07) to make a decision.

EXCLUSIVE! 'Game of golf is for everybody, it is global': Sergio Garcia on LIV Golf vs PGA Tour battle

September 29 is marked as World Heart Day globally to raise awareness and inform people about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart disease and stroke. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Dr Praveen Chandra, Chairman, Interventional Cardiology, Heart Institute, Medanta, Gurugram weighed in on increase in CVDs globally and measures to prevent them.

Exclusive: Top Indian cardiologist weighs in on increase in cardiovascular diseases globally

Richa Moorjani, who plays Kamla in the Netflix show 'Never Have I Ever' speaks to WION about her journey as South Asian actress, the years of struggle before she landed a role in the Netflix show. Moorjani also talks about mental health, her origins and more.

Richa Moorjani on 'Never Have I Ever', mental health and South Asian representation

interview

Interview, News on Interview, stories on Interview, articles on Interview, Interview stories at Wion, Interview news, Interview latest news