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Will Ferrell reveals Lionel Messi’s strict 30-minute filming rule/ Image: AP, Youtube Lionel Messi’s meticulous approach to his commercial commitments has been revealed by Hollywood actor Will Ferrell, who says the Argentina captain follows one non-negotiable rule whenever he steps onto a filming set.According to Ferrell, Messi allows production crews just 30 minutes to complete…

Glasgow: India’s Murali Sreeshankar (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India’s Murali Sreeshankar clinched the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the Commonwealth Games 2026, producing a best leap of 8.09m in a fiercely contested final on Thursday. The Indian star led the competition after the opening three rounds but eventually settled for silver after Jamaica’s…

The shoe arrived at my doorstep over a month ago. Swamped with World Cup duty and surviving on little sleep because of North American kick-off times, I barely had the energy to open it. It sat quietly on the shoe rack, still boxed, almost asking every time I walked past, “Done with the World Cup…

Internacional defender Victor Gabriel has been handed an unusual suspension by Brazil’s sports court after seriously injuring Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec during a Serie A match between the two sides. Cruzeiro’s Gabriel Pec is stretchered off after sustaining an injury (REUTERS) Victor was shown a red card for a reckless challenge that left Pec with…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football’s governing…

The Cincinnati Bengals could be facing an early setback in training camp after one of their projected contributors on the defensive line suffered an injury during Wednesday’s practice. Shemar Stewart exited practice after appearing to injure his left leg during 11-on-11 drills on July 29. (AP) Shemar Stewart carted off Defensive end Shemar Stewart exited…

Bengaluru: The story goes that during the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, a man from Nauru called home from the host city, describing every lift as it happened. Back on the tiny Pacific island, people gathered around the line, listening intently. Nauru had neither television nor widespread radio coverage, so the crackling voice from New…

Ten days after the ugly scenes that marred the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York, FIFA has cracked down on Argentina, charging two players over the post-match violence and opening disciplinary proceedings against the country’s football federation over a politically charged Falkland Islands banner displayed after the semifinal win against…

Italy’s new coach Roberto Mancini pose during a news conference on July 29, 2026, in Rome. (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was “completely my fault” and promising to restore the Azzurri…

Marc Cucurella immortalises Spain’s World Cup triumph with a tattoo tribute to coach Luis de la Fuente/ Image: Instagram Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured one of the most unusual promises made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente after helping La Roja lift the…