England have come under heavy criticism following their FIFA World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina after letting a winning position slip. The Three Lions made the perfect start, with Anthony Gordon’s goal putting them ahead and firmly in control of the contest. However, instead of building on their advantage, England retreated into a defensive shell,…
Lamine Yamal trained separately from his teammates on Thursday as Spain prepares for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final vs defending champions Argentina. The Spanish winger played the full match in Spain’s semi-final win over France. Meanwhile, Pedro Porro trained separately and was substituted in the 85th minute against France after experiencing muscle discomfort. Spain’s Lamine…
Amid speculations that Sunday’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s could be Rohit Sharma’s last international appearance, former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the former captain is capable of signing off with a memorable century.As TOI reported earlier, the selection committee has decided that he will not be the first-choice opener after the…
England’s Joe Root plays (ANI Photo) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, anchoring England’s successful chase of 234 against India in the second ODI with an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls. At a time when wickets fell around him, the veteran stood firm, compiling a composed knock studded with nine boundaries to guide…
Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić has been appointed as the referee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. He will be the first ever official from Slovenia, and the 23rd overall, to take charge of the biggest match in global football. The announcement was made by Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s head…
PV Sindhu advanced to her first-ever Japan Open semi-final on Friday after former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew due to injury ahead of their women’s singles quarter-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.The walkover sends the Indian star into the last four of the BWF Super 750 tournament for the first time in her career. Sindhu…
FIFA has decided to open an investigation into Argentina players’ display of a political banner after their World Cup semi-final win over England. Lisandro Martinez and unused substitute Giovani Lo Celso held up a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”. It means “The Falklands are Argentinian” while celebrating the victory on the pitch. The…
San Francisco Unicorns captain Matt Short drives a delivery down the ground during the match between The San Francisco Unicorns and the Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California, United States of America (USA). (Photo/sportzpics) Washington Freedom held their nerve in the last few overs to beat San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in…
Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed speculation of a rift between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying the two are in regular communication and that there is no issue in their working relationship.Rumours about Kohli and Gambhir’s equation gained momentum on social media after visuals…
FIFA unveils historic World Cup championship rings (Image: X) For the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup, the champions will be awarded exclusive FIFA World Cup Championship Rings, adding a new symbol of glory alongside the iconic trophy. The rings will make their debut after the FIFA World Cup 2026…
