Lionel Messi reportedly ensured that four members of Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s family could attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after arranging tickets for them at his own expense. Lionel Messi and Vozinha during their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash. (X images) The gesture took place before Argentina’s title clash against Spain at the…
The Commonwealth Games offer Indian athletes a distinctly different competitive arena compared to the Olympics or Asian Games. With global heavyweights like China, Japan, Russia, and the United States not involved in the fray, the Games thin out the talent pool and redistribute the medal probabilities, removing top-tier Olympic champions and opening direct pathways to…
India have traditionally thrived at the Commonwealth Games. Since the turn of the century, the country has consistently finished inside the top five and crossed the 50-medal mark in every edition since 2002. Their finest campaign came at home in 2010, when India won 101 medals to finish second in the standings. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu…
Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced padel as a compulsory part of training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. Players attending long training camps will now have to play the racket sport for 40 minutes every alternate day as part of their fitness routine. The move is…
Hours after Argentina‘s 0-1 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, a video from the Albiceleste dressing room went viral on social media, fuelling wild speculation. Captain Lionel Messi was seen delivering one final message to his teammates before they walked out onto the pitch, but his words,…
India will be represented by 125 athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, beginning July 23. Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra will compete in the CWG 2026 (PTI) The squad includes 77 male and 48 female athletes across 13 sports disciplines, including para-sports. Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be…
Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump wants FIFA president Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post. The report said Trump was impressed by Infantino’s role in organising the FIFA World Cup and believes…
Zimbabwe have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga earning his first call-up in the format. All-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri have also returned to the squad, replacing Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa. The matches will be played in Harare…
Gianni Infantino is facing renewed demands to step down as FIFA president, with La Liga chief Javier Tebas and former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter launching stinging attacks on his leadership following a controversy-filled 2026 World Cup. Gianni Infantino faced backlash over the conduct of FIFA World Cup 2026. (AFP) The calls come days after Spain…
Italy have intensified their attempt to appoint Pep Guardiola as the national team’s next head coach, with Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malagò confirming that discussions with the former Manchester City manager remain active. Pep Guardiola raises his hat to the crowd during a stage event. (Nick Potts/PA via AP) New FIGC technical director Paolo…
