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From Messi to Mbappe: The joy of the GOAT debate

India, June 17 -- It was that kind of day; the kind when you start thinking of the greats. Of Garrincha, Ferenc Puskas, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Michel Platini, Diego Maradona, Marco Van... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: 2 Records Kylian Mbappe Broke During France's 3-1 Win Over Senegal

India, June 17 -- France got their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign underway at the New York New Jersey Stadium, shaking off a sluggish first half to overcome a highly disciplined Senegal side 3-1 on 17th... Read More


Messi Makes History! Argentina star equals World Cup goal record with stunning hat-trick against Algeria

India, June 17 -- Football icon Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's joint all-time leading scorer after netting a hat-trick to guide defending champions Argentina to a commanding victory over Alg... Read More


Magical Lionel Messi hits hattrick, equals World Cup goals record

India, June 17 -- The Lionel Messi show hit the World Cup in some pomp with the Argentina talisman's hat-trick to celebrate his becoming the first man to play in six editions. The diminutive player wh... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi breaks six records during Argentina vs Algeria match; check full list here

New Delhi, June 17 -- Argentina forward Lionel Messi enjoyed a memorable outing in his team's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday, scoring a remarkable hat-trick to se... Read More


US steps in to help Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother attend World Cup after visa hurdle

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The United States State Department is working to help the mother of Cape Verde football goalkeeper Vozinha travel to the US to watch her son play at the World Cup, an official s... Read More


Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Lionel Messi's hat-trick powers dominant World Cup win

Kansas City, June 17 -- Argentina delivered a commanding performance as captain Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick to secure a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage ... Read More


Giant Argentina jersey adorns Mirpur as Messi fever grips fans

Dhaka, June 17 -- Football fever has swept through the capital, with a giant Argentina jersey drawing crowds in Mirpur's Ibrahimpur area during the FIFA World Cup. Measuring 40 feet by 30 feet, the b... Read More


Reason for Lionel Messi's tears revealed: Father's health battle leaves Argentina icon in deep internal struggle

India, June 17 -- Lionel Messi was left in tears after scoring his first goal en route to a historic hat-trick in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City... Read More


BJP targets former Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas over security lapse at Messi's GOAT India Tour

Kolkata, June 17 -- The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour-Kolkata Edition took a fresh turn on Wednesday after reports emerged that the Argentine superstar's team had sent an e-ma... Read More