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Morocco’s Ismael Saibari (11) scores against Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1) in a penalty shootout. (AP Photo) Ismael Saibari held his nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to fire Morocco into the last 16 and condemn the Netherlands to their earliest FIFA World Cup exit in recent memory, as the Atlas Lions prevailed 3-2 after…

For a man who embodied calmness amid the tension in Houston, Carlo Ancelotti had seen enough. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Brazil had been second best in every department during the opening half — slower to the press, slower to second balls and slower in possession. They monopolised the ball but…

Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with…

Joshua Kimmich offered an honest assessment after Germany’s shock World Cup exit, admitting his side deserved to be knocked out. The four-time champions saw their campaign come to an end in the Round of 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Germany arrived with high expectations but…

Brazil’s progress into the last-16 of the World Cup was eventually secured by a stoppage-time winner from Gabriel Martinelli, but the decisive moment was less about the individual brilliance than a gradual dismantling of one of the most disciplined units of this World Cup. The 2-1 comeback was built on Carlo Ancelotti recognising that Japan…

Netherlands vs Morocco LIVE SCORE: Morocco draw level. Netherlands vs Morocco LIVE SCORE: Netherlands and Morocco are heading into extra time after a breathless Round of 32 battle refused to find a winner in regulation time. Cody Gakpo had put the Dutch ahead in the second half, but Morocco hit back with Diop’s pinpoint header….

Germany’s World Cup struggles continued with another early exit, as the four-time champions failed to make a lasting impact at the tournament for the third straight edition. Since lifting the trophy in 2014, Germany have been unable to recapture the consistency and authority that once defined them, and the defeat to Paraguay only added to…

File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar, right, and Ben Stokes at the Wimbledon. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led tributes to Ben Stokes after the England great announced his retirement from international cricket, praising his fearless approach, match-winning temperament and inspirational leadership in an emotional social media post.Stokes confirmed that the third Test…

A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) “Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, the Germans always win.” Gary Lineker’s…

Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka (AP Photos) There was plenty of entertainment at Wimbledon on Monday beyond the tennis, as Novak Djokovic produced one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for an invitation to a fan’s wedding after witnessing a marriage proposal from Centre Court.The heartwarming moment unfolded after…