For more than a decade, Didier Deschamps built France around one unwavering belief: major tournaments are won through control, not entertainment. The philosophy delivered extraordinary consistency. Four years after taking charge, he guided France to the UEFA Euro 2016 final, won the 2018 FIFA World Cup to become only the third man in history to…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal (AP Photo) Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal wasted no time looking ahead after guiding La Roja into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, sending a confident message to their title rivals with a social media post: “nuevayol vamos por ti” — translated as “New York, we’re coming for you.“Minutes after Spain defeated…
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the tournament’s inaugural edition, with Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the final. Argentina had a dominant run to the final, and their campaign also saw some controversy as Fernando Paternoster also deliberately missed from the spot. Argentina clinched a 6-3 win in that match, and it’s often cited as…
Promising Sayali Wani scripted one of the most dramatic finishes in Ultimate Table Tennis, saving three successive tie points before defeating Indian icon Manika Batra on golden point to seal UP Prometheans’ first victory of Season 7 here on Tuesday. Sayali Wani in action (Butterfly UTT) Battling back in a nail-biting tie, UP recorded an…
Glimpses from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup clashes over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to downplay the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new chants promising a win “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) in after the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe did not hide behind excuses. He looked at what happened in Arlington on Tuesday night and called it exactly what it was, a failure in every area of the game.France’s 2-0 defeat to…
Axar Patel plays a shot during 1st ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Axar Patel admitted he was guilty of trying to overhit the ball during the disastrous T20I series against England, saying a change in mindset and greater faith in timing helped him produce a match-winning all-round performance in the opening…
An assistant referee hands referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador the vanishing spray during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain produced several refereeing talking points before Spain eventually secured…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk fixture of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement rolling out extraordinary security measures as one of football’s fiercest rivalries takes centre stage in Atlanta.As…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken on a distinctly IPL flavour, with several of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as leading contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…
