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…
Former American football player Michele Grella hasn’t minced words and believes that, despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals against Uzbekistan the other night, he doesn’t deserve any comparisons with Argentine genius Lionel Messi. One has to admit that Michele Grella was quite dismissive about Cristiano Ronaldo. (Reuters and AFP Images) Grella, who played a lot of…
Neymar Jr‘s long-awaited return to the Brazil national team ended with an emotional scene that captured the significance of the moment. After 981 days away from international football, the 34-year-old finally pulled on the famous yellow jersey again, marking a comeback that meant far more than just another appearance. Neymar Jr broke down in tears…
In May, former UFC fighter Tito Ortiz appeared on OutKick’s Tomi Lahren is Fearless podcast, where he spoke about his lack of a relationship with UFC president Dana White and repeatedly questioned White’s intelligence during the discussion. Dana White pushed back strongly against the notion that Tito Ortiz had any influence on the UFC’s sale….
