Legendary Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has wished Lionel Messi on the occasion of the superstar’s 39th birthday, joking that the German shot to fame because of a hug from the Argentine. Jurgen Klopp revisits viral Lionel Messi moment while wishing Argentina star on 39th birthday (X Image) “Happy birthday, and thank you very much for…
India football legend Sunil Chhetri lauded several of the tournament’s biggest attacking talents and highlighted some of the FIFA World Cup‘s most memorable moments so far, including Lionel Messi‘s hat-trick, Japan’s dominant 4-0 victory, and Morocco’s encounter with Scotland among the standout matches that have caught his attention at the tournament. Sunil Chhetri marvels at…
Brazil finished top of Group C after a clinical 3-0 win over Scotland in Miami, while Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta to join the five-time champions in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Vinicius scored twice for Brazil (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) The final matchday began with Brazil and Morocco level…
Three minutes into first-half stoppage time, in the heat of Miami, Vinicius Jr danced. Like he had said he would in Doha because, “we Brazilians are a joyful people.” The world may see more of it as Brazil get into gear. Signs of that were evident in the 3-0 win against Scotland. Reuters photo For…
South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea. (REUTERS) Maseko fired into…
Vinicius Jr continued his outstanding FIFA World Cup campaign with a brace as Brazil eased to a 3-0 victory over Scotland, sealing their place in the Round of 32. The winger struck early in the seventh minute before adding a second just before halftime, taking his tally to four goals in the tournament. The Real…
If Wednesday’s World Cup match marked the last time Guillermo Ochoa appears in Mexico colours, the 40-year-old goalkeeper could not have wished for a better send-off. Guillermo Ochoa makes history with an appearance against Czech Republic. (AP Photo) Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic and…
India A vs Sri Lanka A Live Score, 1st Unofficial Test: Fast bowler Aquib Nabi will be among the players under the spotlight when India A take on Sri Lanka A in the first of two multi-day matches in Galle on Thursday. The Jammu & Kashmir pacer earned widespread praise after playing a key role…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by reaching two of the most exclusive milestones in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland….
Football loves its goalscorers. On a good day, it makes room for the manager. Rarely, though, does the spotlight stretch deep into the coaching staff. Yet in Houston, the most compelling story from Portugal’s 5-0 demolition of World Cup debutants Uzbekistan was not Cristiano Ronaldo‘s record-breaking “I’m back” moment. It unfolded on the touchline, when…
