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8 chances, 4 misses: World Cup's greatest goalscorer Lionel Messi is also its worst penalty taker and why he should stop

India, July 8 -- Four scored. Four missed. That's Lionel Messi's record from the penalty spot across six World Cups. And after Tuesday's miss against Egypt in the Round of 16 in Atlanta, that statisti... और पढ़ें


Should Roberto Martinez have turned to Goncalo Ramos vs Spain? The Ronaldo call Portugal may never stop debating

India, July 7 -- Portugal's World Cup ended with Cristiano Ronaldo still on the pitch and Goncalo Ramos still on the bench. When the dust settled on a 1-0 Round-of-16 defeat to Spain in Texas on Monda... और पढ़ें


Neymar's Brazil legacy: Record-breaker, icon, heartbreak-without the World Cup crown

India, July 6 -- MetLife Stadium gave Neymar his first cap in 2010 and his final goodbye on Sunday. Sixteen years apart, the iconic venue, home to the NFL's Giants and Jets, witnessed two completely ... और पढ़ें


Why Lionel Messi escaped but USA star didn't? World Cup red card controversy sparks fierce debate

India, July 2 -- All three co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have booked their places in the Round of 16, with the United States completing the trio after a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to se... और पढ़ें


Why India may be right if Vaibhav Sooryavanshi isn't handed a debut vs England

India, July 1 -- Every time India take the field now, one question drowns out everything else: When does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get his India cap? And it's a perfectly valid question. He smashed 776 ru... और पढ़ें


Carlo Ancelotti's gamble: How a half-time roll of the dice broke Japan's press

India, June 30 -- For a man who embodied calmness amid the tension in Houston, Carlo Ancelotti had seen enough. Brazil had been second best in every department during the opening half - slower to the... और पढ़ें


Portugal's most important World Cup figure may not be Cristiano Ronaldo - it's the coach scripting goals before kick-off

India, June 25 -- Football loves its goalscorers. On a good day, it makes room for the manager. Rarely, though, does the spotlight stretch deep into the coaching staff. Yet in Houston, the most compel... और पढ़ें


Golden Boot battles, goalkeeper heroics, Cape Verde's dream: What Round 2 revealed about World Cup 2026

India, June 24 -- Twenty-four more matches into the tournament and the FIFA World Cup 2026 is beginning to develop a clear identity. More records have fallen. More upsets have arrived. More chaos has ... और पढ़ें


Can Lionel Messi finally win the last trophy missing from his collection?

India, June 23 -- For a career that defies description, Lionel Messi has won almost everything football has to offer. Two World Cup Golden Balls. Eight Ballon d'Or awards. Countless club and internati... और पढ़ें


Ishan Kishan's second coming: Century forces India to rethink its World Cup blueprint

India, June 18 -- Back in India's ODI setup after nearly three years, Ishan Kishan announced his return in emphatic fashion with a blistering century against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow o... और पढ़ें