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'Do what's best for India, not Rohit Sharma': Sanjay Manjrekar questions World Cup 2027 plans after 'harsh' Jaiswal snub

India, June 24 -- Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the decision to leave out Yashasvi Jaiswal from India's ODI squad for next month's tour of England, despite the opener scoring ... Read More


2026 World Cup qualification check: Tracking round of 32 paths of top 10 FIFA-ranked sides - who's safe & who isn't?

New Delhi, June 24 -- The Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is slowly taking shape as the group-stage draws near. While Argentina, Mexico, the United States, France and Germany are among the team... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026 GK Quiz: How Well Do You Know Football's Biggest Tournament? Take This Quiz to Find Out

India, June 24 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to make history as the biggest edition of the tournament ever staged. With more teams, more matches and three host nations working together for the fir... Read More


FIFA president Gianni Infantino rejects commercial motive behind mandatory hydration breaks: 'No additional revenue'

India, June 24 -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected suggestions that mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup were introduced for commercial gain, insisting that the decision w... Read More


A keeper's game: Asare, Mpasi shine under the bar

India, June 24 -- Five years ago, Benjamin Asare was asked to consider retirement after an ankle injury had kept him out for 18 months. Had he not listened to his heart that day, Ghana wouldn't have b... Read More


Argentina players wear special shirts for Messi's 39th birthday celebration

Missouri, June 24 -- Lionel Messi's Argentina teammates wore special personalised shirts featuring photos of themselves with Messi on the legend's birthday on Wednesday, June 24, as per ESPN FC's X ha... Read More


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