Dwayne Bravo touches Chris Gayle’s feet (Screengrabs) Away from the FIFA World Cup action, the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) grabbed attention with a heartwarming reunion between West Indies legends Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle. Bravo, now the head coach of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, welcomed Gayle with a hug, laughter and a touching…
When Argentina and Spain walk into the World Cup final, the contest will carry the usual weight of nations, histories and contrasting footballing cultures. Argentina are attempting to defend the title that completed Lionel Messi’s career. Spain, European champions and arguably the tournament’s most assured collective, are seeking to establish the beginning of another era…
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi (Photo by AP) France captain Kylian Mbappe believes Lionel Messi will soon take back the FIFA World Cup‘s all-time scoring record. Mbappe moved to the top of the list after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 loss to England in the third-place play-off on Saturday. His two goals took his World…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario believes Spain will have too much quality for defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, backing Luis de la Fuente’s side to secure a comfortable victory over Lionel Messi‘s team. Spain and Argentina will meet at the New York,…
PV Sindhu defeated local Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to clinch her maiden Super 750 title at the Japan Open on Sunday, in Tokyo. The 31-year-old is also the first Indian to win the Japan Open, combining pure attacking display with discipline and composure as she went on to seal the title with a 21-17,…
When Argentina and Spain walk out at the New York New Jersey Stadium tonight, Barcelona supporters will be watching a World Cup final they cannot entirely win. Barcelona fans will face a strange dilemma during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. (X images) Argentina arrive as defending champions, pursuing a fourth title and the first…
And there were just two. The fight for the Golden Boot is firmly between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, and the latter has everything to do in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain on Sunday at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. The French captain raced ahead of the Argentine superstar on Saturday owing…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another golden chapter to their illustrious careers on Sunday as they became the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together. The landmark came when the veteran duo walked out for the third and final ODI against England at the…
THE WORLD CUP began amid controversies five weeks ago, but the men’s football tournament should enjoy a fitting finale, if smoke from wildfires permits, on Sunday when Spain take on Argentina in New Jersey. This contest has seen several innovations, not all of them welcome. Fans have grumbled about “hydration pauses” and many will complain…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India have been dealt a major setback ahead of the ODI series decider against England at Lord’s, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a knee injury. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the news at the toss after England won and elected to bat first.“We would have bowled. Boom…
