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Houston : Morocco's national football team celebrated its qualification for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a message of unity after defeating Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16. In a post on X, the official account of the…

Manchester : India have won the toss and opted to bat against England in the second T20 in Manchester on Saturday. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got his maiden India cap from Tilak Varma. The 15-year-old is now the youngest debutant in T20I cricket.…

London: Despite still not being at her absolute best, six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek made it to the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-1, 6-3 second-round victory over 2021 runner-up Karolina Pliskova at the All-England Club in…

Philadelphia : France captain Kylian Mbappe was honoured for reaching 100 international appearances after receiving a special commemorative jersey from France head coach Didier Deschamps, marking a milestone moment for the forward during…

Florida : Argentina captain Lionel Messi shared glimpses of his side's preparations ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde, posting training snippets on Instagram on Thursday (local time). The…

New York : The Swedish Football Association (FA) thanked supporters for their unwavering backing after Sweden's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a 3-0 defeat to France in the Round of 32. In a post on X after the match, the Swedish…

Tokyo : Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday praised the country's national football team for its spirited FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the players inspired millions with their courage and determination despite their…

London : Serena Williams suffered a defeat to Maya Joint in her much-anticipated Wimbledon return after a four-year absence, following an epic Centre Court battle. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who recently announced her comeback at the…

Mumbai : The Women's Selection Committee has picked India's squad for the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September 2026. The Indian women's cricket team will enter the tournament as defending champions,…

Texas : Neymar may not have stepped onto the pitch, but he ensured he remained in the spotlight after Brazil's thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. After the match, the Brazilian forward posted a…

Guadalupe : Morocco's Player of the Match Issa Diop credited a complete team performance after the African side defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking to…

Guadalupe : African giants Morocco kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 dream alive with a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands after the sides were locked at 1-1 following extra time in a gripping Round of 32 encounter on…

New Delhi : Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav marked the second anniversary of India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph with a heartwarming message, thanking fans for their unwavering support throughout the team's memorable…

London: Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry for backing up her confidence with a match-winning innings after her side completed the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history to…

Belfast: India captain Shreyas Iyer conceded that Ireland ‘definitely outplayed’ his side in the adaptability department after suffering a 2-0 series defeat, adding that the hosts were very professional in their style of play and were…

Arlington : Argentina captain Lionel Messi etched another remarkable milestone into football history by becoming the first men's player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, continuing his extraordinary run during…

Nottingham : New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra completed 4,000 runs in international cricket. Ravindra achieved the milestone during his side's third and final Test against England at Nottingham on Saturday. Ending the day three with a…

New York : Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 32 in the 2026 tournament, smashing the previous record of just two African teams reaching…

Mumbai: Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has reserved special praise for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting their remarkable longevity and unwavering desire to compete at the highest level. In the ongoing FIFA World Cup…