Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana (Agency Image) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik questioned the Gautam Gambhir-led team management after pacer Harshit Rana was promoted ahead of Shivam Dube during India’s disastrous batting collapse in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. India’s chase of 202 unravelled rapidly after Axar Patel was dismissed off the…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Video grab) Diplomacy took a footballing turn as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre exchanged light-hearted barbs ahead of their countries’ FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash, with the two leaders posing in their national team jerseys during…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo may have brought the curtain down on his FIFA World Cup career, but France great Thierry Henry believes the Portugal captain has nothing left to prove after building a legacy that will stand the test of time. Portugal’s World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain…
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi (Agency Image) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets, attention now turns to the quarterfinals, where four…
American YouTuber IShowSpeed gestures during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) FIFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, placing the spotlight on discrimination at the tournament despite another dramatic victory for the defending champions.The…
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada. (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic once again proved why he remains one of tennis’ greatest competitors, battling past Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon men’s singles quarter-final in history to book a mouth-watering semi-final clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.The seven-time Wimbledon…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the refereeing was unfair and alleging that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt…
Egypt’s Yasser Ibrahim (2) celebrates scoring his side’s opening opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim gave the Pharaohs a dream start against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash,…
Switzerland players salute supporers after winning in a penalty kick shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Switzerland has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic…
In a thrilling Round of 16 showdown, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in…