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Quote of the Day by Lionel Messi on retirement: 'I have fun like a child in the street.'

New Delhi, July 19 -- "I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when I'm not enjoying it, I will leave football." - Lionel Messi Lionel Messi did not say this to be charming. He said... Read More


India vs England 3rd ODI Tickets: How to Buy IND vs ENG Match Tickets, Official Resale, Prices, Date, Time, Venue And Squads

India, July 19 -- The three-match ODI series between India and England is set for a thrilling conclusion as the two teams meet in the decisive third ODI at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London o... Read More


Fadi al-Nassan, 17, Dies After Israeli Forces Shot Him During Settler Attack on West Bank Village

New Delhi, July 19 -- RAMALLAH - Hanan al-Nassan described her son the way mothers do when the person they are describing is no longer alive. He was a good student. He loved football. Everyone in the ... Read More


FIFA Admits Mandatory Hydration Breaks May Not Continue Past 2026 World Cup

New Delhi, July 19 -- MIAMI - The mandatory three-minute hydration breaks that FIFA introduced at the 2026 World Cup may not survive the tournament that gave them a global stage. Arsene Wenger, FIFA's... Read More


History stands between Argentina & glory; Can Messi & Co shatter two World Cup curses in New Jersey in final vs Spain?

New Delhi, July 19 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen it all. From being the first-ever World Cup with 48 teams to debutants Cabo Verde almost giving a scare to defending champions Argentina to Lione... Read More


The teacher and the tactician he helped mould: De la Fuente and Scaloni collide in World Cup 2026 final's coaching duel

India, July 19 -- The World Cup final appears, at first glance, to have been arranged by football's instinct for theatre. Lionel Messi, aged 39, stands one victory away from completing an unprecedente... Read More


Lionel Messi in FIFA World Cup finals: From Germany heartbreak to France heroics

India, July 19 -- Lionel Messi is set to play in his third FIFA World Cup final, as defending champions Argentina take on Spain. The 39-year-old has been his side's main man in this campaign, once aga... Read More


Football rules, cricket rises: How the business of global sports work, in 5 charts

New Delhi, July 19 -- The 2026 Fifa Men's World Cup reaffirmed football's position as the world's biggest international sporting event. Despite initial concerns over the expansion from 32 to 48 teams,... Read More


When bathroom breaks are reserved for half-time and roads empty out: The world in 90 minutes of a Fifa world cup final

India, July 19 -- When the referee at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey brings the ball into play on Sunday, something quiet and coordinated will begin to happen across time zones. In a Delhi flat, perhap... Read More


How Will Spain Stop Lionel Messi? Coach Luis de la Fuente Reveals Masterplan Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

India, July 19 -- Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has ruled out assigning a dedicated marker to Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between La Roja and the defending champions, recalling ... Read More