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The second round of matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 produced some fascinating contests as Portugal, Brazil and Argentina won their matches while England were held to a shocking draw by Ghana. It was business as usual for all the top players as Lionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe all scored…
Argentine legend Lionel Messi, arguably one of the greatest ever to play the beautiful game, turned 39 on Wednesday. The modern-day footballing legend, nicknamed ‘La Pulga’ (the Flea in Spanish) and ‘Messiah’, was born in a humble household in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Messi showed early promise at Newell’s Old Boys before joining…
Last Updated:June 24, 2026, 05:22 IST After leading Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo spoke to reporters in the mixed zone but refused to answer questions related to Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to answer any question about Lionel Messi. (Picture Credit: AP) Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals on Tuesday to help Portugal crush…
Last Updated:June 24, 2026, 04:35 IST Before Ronaldo, who was 41 years and 138 days old on June 23, 2026, the record for being the oldest player to score a brace in a FIFA World Cup match was held by Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo becomes oldest player to score a brace in FIFA World Cup….
Last Updated:June 24, 2026, 02:26 IST Ronaldo is the third player to hold the unique distinction of being both the youngest and oldest scorer for their country at the men’s FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Lionel Messi in unique list. (Picture Credit: AP) Cristiano Ronaldo was on fire for Portugal in their second Group…
Lionel Messi has started the ongoing FIFA World Cup emphatically, scoring five goals in his first two matches, including a hat-trick in the tournament opener. The remarkable start comes exactly 10 years after the Argentina captain nearly retired from international football. Since reversing that decision and returning to national duty, Messi has led Argentina to…
Last Updated:June 23, 2026, 01:04 IST Lionel Messi is only the second footballer after Germany’s Miroslav Klose to score at least four goals in three different FIFA World Cup editions. Lionel Messi becomes second player to score at least 4 goals in 3 FIFA Word Cup editions. (Picture Credit: AP) After scoring a hat-trick against…
Last Updated:June 22, 2026, 04:40 IST Messi was 18 years and 357 days old when he scored his first FIFA World Cup goal for Argentina in 2006. In comparison, Yamal was 18 years and 343 days old on Sunday. Lamine Yamal overtakes Lionel Messi to become 8th youngest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup. (Picture…
From the time Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in a FIFA World Cup match, all eyes were on a Group K match that was to happen between Portugal and DR Congo hours later. One man was at the centre of attention – Cristiano Ronaldo. Throughout their career, the two…
Last Updated:June 18, 2026, 04:59 IST Ivan Perisic equalled Lionel Messi’s record of providing an assist in four different FIFA World Cup editions after setting up Croatia’s second goal against England on June 17. Ivan Perisic equals record of providing an assist in four FIFA World Cups. (Picture Credit: AP) Ivan Perisic entered the record…