Lionel Messi gets fans on the edge of their seats. There is always the expectation of imminent magic; of trickery and skill and entertainment; of memories, golden, core memories being made to last a lifetime; and of thankfulness, a divine gratitude for being able to witness a living legend still scaling new peaks. Luis Suarez…
Brazilian football has revolved around Neymar for more than a decade now. New stars have emerged, coaches have come and gone, but the conversation has always returned to the former Barcelona attacker. The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup perfectly reflects Neymar’s influence over Brazilian football. Despite being injured, Neymar was still picked for the 2026…
The dream, the gap and Indian Basketball’s future TimesofIndia.com in SINGAPORE: By the time The Velammal International School took the floor on Tuesday morning, the first impressions of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational had already been formed.South Korean teams had looked physically imposing. The Australians brought size and pace. Japanese teams moved with the confidence…
Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s return to Delhi Capitals has been one of the biggest moves ahead of the new IPL 2027 season, and DC captain Axar Patel has already made it clear that the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom when he rejoins the franchise.Pant returned to Delhi Capitals…
The US has eased its restrictions on the Iranian national football team and has granted the Asian side an extra day to prepare for its upcoming FIFA World Cup match, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. Iran’s upcoming match will be held in Seattle on Friday, and the team has been allowed to…
Aston Villa legend Gabriel Agbonlahor has backed Lionel Messi to feature at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine will be 43 years old then, when the tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain in 2030. The former England player also claimed that if Messi signs for Aston Villa, he will win the…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has exploded into life, with some of the biggest names in football already making their mark. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have produced eye-catching performances, and Cristiano Ronaldo has now joined the party with a clinical display against Uzbekistan. The tournament has exceeded expectations despite doubts about the…
Cristiano Ronaldo had no interest in fuelling comparisons with Lionel Messi after his match-winning brace for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old ended his goal drought in emphatic fashion, silencing critics who had questioned whether he still deserved a starting role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pressure had intensified after Ronaldo failed to score…
Ante Budimir guided Croatia to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Panama side in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, giving the Balkan side their first three points and eliminating the Central Americans on a night where the stakes were high for both sides. Croatia’s Ante Budimir celebrates after scoring against Panama. (IMAGN…
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his doubters with a brilliant brace against Uzbekistan. With questions mounting over his place in Portugal’s starting XI, the captain responded in style, scoring twice in the 5-0 victory. He looked much sharper inside the box than he did against DR Congo, finding the right positions and finishing with the composure that…
