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'Messi is going to score': Kylian Mbappe eclipses him, but admits he would swap record for a World Cup final place

India, July 19 -- Kylian Mbappe admitted that becoming the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer offered little consolation after France missed out on another final and ended their campaign with a ... Read More


Ronaldo Nazario says Argentina lack strength to mount a World Cup final comeback: 'Spain will win, and easily'

India, July 19 -- Ronaldo Nazario has backed Spain to defeat defending champions Argentina comfortably in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, arguing that Luis de la Fuente's side possess too much control ... Read More


'They're born with something extra': Donald Trump lauds Lionel Messi, says Thomas Tuchel misused Harry Kane

India, July 18 -- United States President Donald Trump praised Lionel Messi's decisive contribution in Argentina's World Cup semifinal victory over England, while also questioning Thomas Tuchel's deci... Read More


'Neither do we, but here we are': Deschamps admits France's last World Cup assignment is a match nobody truly wanted

India, July 18 -- Thomas Tuchel admitted neither England nor France wanted to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, but Didier Deschamps has insisted his players still have a responsibi... Read More


Justin Langer at centre of England succession talk as ECB considers next move after collapse of Bazball

India, July 18 -- Brendon McCullum's departure as England's Test head coach has opened one of the most important vacancies in world cricket, with several former international coaches and prominent dom... Read More


Former India U19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL corruption probe as SLC vows zero tolerance

India, July 18 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption after Jaffna Kings co-owner and former India Under-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra was arrested o... Read More


'The world has already won': FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls World Cup 2026 mankind's greatest cultural event

India, July 18 -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described the 2026 World Cup as not only the greatest edition of the tournament but also the biggest "human, social and cultural event" ever witne... Read More


ICC steps in with USD 12.82 million lifeline as Cricket West Indies reels from huge losses and shrinking cash revenue

India, July 15 -- The International Cricket Council has approved a USD 12.82 million loan for Cricket West Indies, offering crucial financial support to a board grappling with falling revenues, deplet... Read More


Who is Ismail Elfath? England vs Argentina referee's Lionel Messi links trigger controversy before WC semifinal clash

India, July 15 -- Ismail Elfath will control one of the most politically and emotionally charged matches of the 2026 World Cup when England face Argentina in tonight's semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. F... Read More


Argentina and Uruguay reached first World Cup final in 1930, then discovered match ball itself was still up for debate

India, July 15 -- The first World Cup final did not begin with a tactical argument, a disputed team selection or even a refereeing controversy. It began with a fight over the football itself. When Ur... Read More