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Koeman stands by defensive gamble after Netherlands bow down to resilient Morocco: 'I would do it the same way again'

India, June 30 -- Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman pushed back strongly at questions over his defensive approach after his side crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that the decision ... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar mocks German economist who predicted Japan would beat Brazil: 'Please try again at next.'

New Delhi, June 30 -- Brazilian forward Neymar Jr had an epic reply to a German economist, Joachim Klement, who predicted that Japan would beat them to qualify for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA Wor... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany suffer 1st-ever penalty shootout defeat as Paraguay pull off historic upset

Massachusetts, June 30 -- Germany suffered their first-ever FIFA World Cup elimination in a penalty shootout, having won each of their previous four shootouts at the tournament. It was also only thei... Read More


Martinelli's stoppage-time strike sends Brazil into World Cup last 16

Houston, June 30 -- Brazil survived a major scare before Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic stoppage-time winner sealed a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, sending the five-time champions into the Round of... Read More


FIFA WC: "Our goal is to stay confident," says France coach Deschamps ahead of R32 clash with Sweden

New Jersey, June 30 -- Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden, France coach Didier Deschamps spoke on blocking out the noise regarding his team's status as tournament favo... Read More


Manuel Neuer Confirms Germany Retirement After FIFA World Cup 2026 Exit to Paraguay on Penalties

India, June 30 -- Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reached a historic milestone during his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Paraguay in Boston. The veteran shot-stopper made his 23r... Read More


How Wimbledon dress code couldn't stop Naomi Osaka from wearing the dress she wore

India, June 30 -- Wimbledon's rigid all-white dress code has notoriously stifled player self-expression for decades. Not so for Naomi Osaka. The four-time Grand Slam champion stunned the crowd as she... Read More


Samba with a seatbelt: Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil have less flair, more survival instinct

India, June 30 -- Brazil's modern World Cup story is measured against ghosts. The 1970 side turned football into theatre, 1982 became the patron saint of beautiful failure, 1994 won by discipline and ... Read More


Bengaluru Blasters tighten grip on top spot with VJD win

Hubballi, June 30 -- Bengaluru Blasters tightened their grip on the top spot in the DACSS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 standings with an eight-run victory over nearest challengers Coastal Kings Mangaluru ... Read More


Germany's post-2014 FIFA WC win woes continue; Clean sheet struggle, rare penalty set back dim World Cup dreams

Massachusetts, June 30 -- Germany's shock exit in the round of 32 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup came at the hands of 2010 edition quarterfinalists Paraguay as once again the four-time champions' strug... Read More