Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain have been selected to lead the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed on Saturday that the two accomplished athletes will serve as India’s flag and baton bearers when the Games officially begin on July 23…
According to reports, plenty of UEFA member associations are planning to back a rival candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in November’s FIFA presidential election. Infantino has faced criticism lately over his management of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 17: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been criticised for his relationship…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
Bhaichung Bhutia believes expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the competition’s overall quality.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described the 2026 World Cup as not only the greatest edition of the tournament but also the biggest “human, social and cultural event” ever witnessed by mankind. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S. (REUTERS) Infantino made the sweeping assessment while…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has not only delivered drama on the pitch but also sparked a wave of imaginative content online. Throughout the tournament, social media pages have used artificial intelligence to recreate major matches, rivalries, players and national teams as medieval battles, anime sequences and fantasy-style confrontations. Viral AI clips gave the FIFA…
Lionel Messi has praised Spain teenager Lamine Yamal ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final but made it clear that Argentina will do everything possible to stop him from making history.The defending champions will face European champions Spain on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Yamal aiming to add another milestone to…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers after the West Indies great passed away on Friday, calling him the greatest cricketer to have ever played the game and the player every child dreams of becoming.Widely regarded as cricket’s greatest all-rounder, Sobers died at his home in Barbados, 11 days before his…
France vs England in Miami (Images; IANS) England and France meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, with both European heavyweights aiming to finish their campaigns on a positive note after painful semi-final exits. England suffered a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina, while France were outclassed 2-0…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be another example of La Masia’s influence on world football, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina and several Barcelona players representing Spain.Laporta is in New York ahead of Sunday’s final at New York/New Jersey Stadium, where current and former Barcelona players…
