FIFA has cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during the 2026 World Cup match between Germany and Curacao. FIFA has cleared Shaun Evans of any code of conduct breach. (X images) The incident took place before Germany’s 7-1 win over…
Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (Agency Image) TimesofIndia.com in Lucknow: After a rain-curtailed opening ODI in Dharamsala, India’s top-order batters — Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer — went through the paces during the net session at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.Throughout the 90-odd-minute session, split equally between pace and…
The Egyptian King has found a supporting cast to carry the burden of expectation and performance with him. Mohamed Salah during the match vs Belgium. (REUTERS) All too often this season, Mohamed Salah has seemed off the pace. From a menace on the wing to warming the bench, his age has shown in his game…
Iran began its FIFA World Cup 2026 journey on Tuesday morning with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. The Group G encounter had it all, and the fans got to witness one of the best games of the tournament so far. After a thrilling encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium, Iran’s football coach Amir Ghalenoei…
Romelu Lukaku is a throwback to simpler times when all a striker needed to do was score goals. They would hang around near the centre line, saving their energy, for most of the game and then suddenly strike when the opportunity presented itself. Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates his team’s goal on Monday. (Reuters) It requires…
Although only the seventh match of the tournament, the meeting between New Zealand and Sri Lanka already carries knockout-style significance. Both teams arrive desperate for points after disappointing opening defeats. New Zealand were left frustrated after allowing West Indies back into the game through poor fielding, while Sri Lanka were overwhelmed by England in a…
Vaibhav Sooryavansh confrontation with Sri Lanka A player India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutale has addressed the controversy involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the heated scenes that unfolded after India’s dramatic defeat to Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla.The 15-year-old found himself in the spotlight after a confrontation with…
New Zealand fans will remember the name Elijah Just for a long, long time. On Tuesday morning, against a strong Iranian team, the right winger scored two sumptuous goals, giving his side the lead on both occasions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match. He was assisted on both counts by striker-turned-provider Chris…
Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has thrown his support behind Ravindra Jadeja, insisting that the veteran all-rounder still has a role to play in India’s plans…
Just days after being held to a 1-1 draw in the Group C curtain-raiser by a resilient Morocco, Brazil dealt another blow. Neymar, who made a last-minute entry into the FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, is unlikely to be available for the entire group-stage fixtures, according to reports. Neymar Jr #10 of Brazil arrives before…
