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On the podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Football, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, comedian Chris McCausland and host Paddy McGuinness agreed that Lionel Messi’s reaction to a missed penalty — followed by two goals — was proof of why he is widely regarded as the GOAT. They said the way he recovered under pressure…
The match at the Los Angeles stadium may have started with the Iranian players being booed during the national anthem, but ended with the Asian giants having their name ringing throughout the arena as they held 10-man Belgium to a 0-0 draw. Iran had their goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand to thank as he pulled off some…
Cape Verde have secured a historic point in their first-ever FIFA World Cup match, holding favourites Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening Group H match in Atlanta. Cape Verde put in a heroic defensive display, led by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha’s three saves, to deny Spain a single goal. Spain failed to break down…
Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 4:50 PM IST As millions of supporters descend upon host cities, the invisible ecological cost of the beautiful game is emerging as a critical talking point alongside the action on the pitch In response to growing public scrutiny, football’s governing bodies have pointed towards comprehensive carbon-offsetting programmes and strict waste-reduction protocols at…
Mitchell Starc says the thrill of the competition continues to fuel him as the veteran Australian fast bowler eyes extending his international career and remains open to featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 36-year-old left-arm pacer, Australia’s third-highest wicket-taker across formats with 759 scalps behind only Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, retired from…
The floodlights of Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, usually reserved for blockbuster men’s tournaments, witnessed a spectacle on Sunday night that transcended sport. It was a cultural and historical affirmation, delivered with the sharp crack of a bat and the unerring accuracy of a yorker. As the final wicket fell at midnight to a memorable…
Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 05:37 is The President was flanked by FIFA officials at the White House as he announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC Infantino also presented Trump with the first official ticket for the 2026 tournament. (Image: Reuters) In a characteristic display…
(Virat Kohli does a ‘Gangnam Style’ after India’s win in 2013) Those who have tracked Indian cricket closely over the last few decades will remember three things clearly about the 2013 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, which India won: Shikhar Dhawan as player of the tournament (363 runs at an average of 90.75), the…