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Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't finish, Bruno Fernandes couldn't create: The story of Portugal's frustrating World Cup opener

India, June 18 -- The World Cup has once again delivered a reminder that reputation alone counts for little on football's biggest stage. If a favourite drops its intensity or fails to take control aga... Read More


The last dance? Lionel Messi is playing like he never wants the music to stop

India, June 17 -- Lionel Messi has still got it. Even as he closes in on 39, he has arrived at this World Cup with a point to prove. The Argentina captain is showing every player and every team that h... Read More


Spain lose their identity, stray from blueprint of success with baffling tactics before turning to Yamal

India, June 16 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered an early shock. Spain, widely tipped as one of the favourites for the title, were held to a 0-0 draw by 67th-ranked Cape Verde in a resu... Read More


Vaibhav Sooryavanshi influence, Pat Cummins backing, Ishan Kishan freedom: Shivang Kumar carries SRH's DNA into MPL

India, June 12 -- The Indian Premier League has long been a launchpad for young cricketers, giving emerging talents the chance to test themselves on the biggest stage alongside some of the best player... Read More


'If Ronaldo were 10 years younger...': Bhaichung Bhutia on Messi vs CR7, picks Harry Kane for FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

India, June 12 -- The FIFA World Cup is underway, but before Argentina and Portugal take the field, much of the attention continues to centre on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. More than two decad... Read More


The Best of FIFA World Cup: The night Lionel Messi completed football, lifted World Cup and settled the GOAT debate

India, June 9 -- The 2022 FIFA World Cup final delivered one of the greatest spectacles the sport has ever seen. It was a match that seemed destined to complete Lionel Messi's story, as Argentina and ... Read More


Lionel Messi's last dance, Lionel Scaloni's masterplan: Argentina's pursuit of eternal glory

India, June 7 -- Argentina head into the World Cup carrying a different kind of pressure. As defending champions, they will be one of the teams every opponent wants to beat, but the title also brings ... Read More


The genius before the grief: How Roberto Baggio carried Italy before one kick changed everything

India, June 6 -- The 1994 World Cup produced one of football's most enduring images: Roberto Baggio standing motionless, head bowed, after sending Italy's decisive penalty over the bar in the final ag... Read More


PSG's attacking firepower vs Arsenal's defensive steel: The Gunners must withstand Enrique's relentless attack

India, May 30 -- The Champions League final promises a fascinating clash between two sides built on very different footballing philosophies. On one side is Arsenal, whose success this season has been ... Read More


Kohli 2016 vs Sooryavanshi 2026: How Vaibhav's six-hitting madness stacks up against Virat's batting nirvana

India, May 28 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise this season has felt less like a breakthrough and more like a takeover. Every week, another established name has been pushed into the background as the you... Read More