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Cristiano Ronaldo Avoids Lionel Messi Questions After Scoring Brace in Portugal's 5-0 Victory Over Uzbekistan

Goa, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo appeared reluctant to discuss long-time rival Lionel Messi after helping Portugal secure a commanding 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in their second Group K fixture on Tuesd... Read More


Women's T20 World Cup: India wary of Bangladesh as race for semis tightens

India, June 24 -- India know there is little room for error as they prepare to face Bangladesh in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup group clash at Old Trafford, Manchester on Thursday, with the battle f... Read More


Atletico Madrid accuses Barcelona of illegal approach for Alvarez

Madrid, June 24 -- Atletico Madrid will file a formal complaint with FIFA after striker Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave the club, with the Madrid side accusing Barcelona of illegally negotiating... Read More


Did a witch doctor hex England's Harry Kane? Ghana's World Cup 'curse' goes viral after 0-0 draw

ARLINGTON, June 24 -- Harry Kane failed to find the net, England failed to beat Ghana, and suddenly one of football's strangest pre-match boasts looked eerily well timed. Just days before England's W... Read More


'We are not happy': Wike hits Super Eagles over 2026 World Cup absence

Nigeria, June 24 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Super Eagles over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying many Nigeria... Read More


Facing Messi would be 'awesome': Cristiano Ronaldo on a potential Portugal vs Argentina World Cup showdown

India, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo had no interest in fuelling comparisons with Lionel Messi after his match-winning brace for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old ended his goal drought in e... Read More


Cristiano Ronaldo miffed by Lionel Messi question after brace, cuts off comparison and reacts to facing Argentina

India, June 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo had no interest in fuelling comparisons with Lionel Messi after his match-winning brace for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old ended his goal drought in e... Read More


Ronaldo finds goals, voice, record and Portugal some hope

India, June 24 -- With elation pasted on his face like a young boy who has scored his first goal, Cristiano Ronaldo raced to the Portugal bench, falling into the arms of his teammates and hugging Diog... Read More


ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims top Test batter spot, Matt Henry shares top bowling spot with Jasprit Bumrah

New Delhi, June 24 -- England batter Joe Root and New Zealand seamer Matt Henry have risen to the top of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after the second match of their ICC World Test Championship ... Read More


Office-zombie alert: How to be job-ready after watching late-night FIFA World Cup 2026 matches? I asked ChatGPT

New Delhi, June 24 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is gradually moving into the knockout zone. The Round of 32 starts on 29 June. Let's admit, the timings are pathetic for viewers in India. Those late-nigh... Read More