Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (AP Photo) Former FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter has publicly questioned football’s governing body after the controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, warning that the sport must never become influenced by political power.Blatter shared his views on X…
MetLife Stadium gave Neymar his first cap in 2010 and his final goodbye on Sunday. Brazil’s Neymar looks dejected after the match as Brazil are eliminated from the World Cup (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Sixteen years apart, the iconic venue, home to the NFL’s Giants and Jets, witnessed two completely different chapters of one of…
Monday morning brought double heartbreak for Brazil fans as Neymar Jr. announced his retirement from international football after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup Round of 16 by Norway. Neymar announced his retirement after Brazil lost to Norway. (Getty Images via AFP) It was poetic that he played his final game for Brazil…
Dasun Shanaka getting congratulated by teammates (X-Seattle Orcas) Dasun Shanaka delivered one of the most remarkable finishes in Cognizant Major League Cricket history, claiming the tournament’s first-ever double hat-trick to help the Seattle Orcas defend a modest total and seal a thrilling nine-run victory over the Texas Super Kings. Defending just 121, the Orcas looked…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar‘s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against…
Harry Kane lost his voice after England’s World Cup win and struggled during his post-match interview. Harry Kane delivered one of the most memorable post-match interviews of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after quite literally singing his voice away during England’s jubilant celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico. Moments after…
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry paid tribute to Neymar after his international retirement, calling him a generational talent/ Image: X Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry, currently working together as star pundits and analysts for FOX Sports during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, paid tribute to Neymar following his decision to retire from international football after…
Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (R). (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of its Round…
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti helps Brazil’s Vinicius Junior get upduring the World Cup match between Brazil and Norway (AP Photo) Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted his side’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be viewed as the beginning of a new era rather than the end of a journey after…
