For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has lived with a burden that very few athletes in any sport have had to carry.He has spent most of his career being measured not against his contemporaries, but against his own past. Against the winger who burst through at Manchester United. Against the athlete who leapt higher than…
There was so little action in the first half of the game between South Korea and Mexico that the only statistic Opta could come up with was this: the six offsides in this match (four by Korea Republic and two by Mexico) is the most in the first half of a World Cup game this…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his sister Katia Aveiro (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Portugal were expected to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing victory, but things did not go according to plan. Following the disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo, several of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Portugal teammates found themselves at the receiving end…
In the heat of Mexico’s crucial World Cup clash against South Korea, a moment of pure magic signalled a definitive changing of the guard. Raul Rangel and Ochoa (X images) Raul Rangel, playing on the very pitch he calls home, pulled off a stunning double save that not only secured a vital victory for El…
NEW DELHI: Matt Renshaw starred with both bat and ball as Australia defeated Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I on Friday to seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.Renshaw smashed a career-best unbeaten 89 to power Australia to 196/5, their highest T20I total against Bangladesh, before chipping in with the ball…
India’s wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former India pacer S Sreesanth has taken aim at head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the extent of the former opener’s contribution to India’s recent white-ball success and arguing that players deserve far more credit for the team’s achievements.India have enjoyed…
The FIFA World Cup is portrayed as football’s biggest celebration, a stage where careers are defined, and national heroes are born. But at the ongoing 2026 tournament, the spotlight has extended far beyond the pitch. Aside from visa issues and the removal of Somali referee Omar Artan, players have also been involved in controversies. Achraf…
Brazil did not leave the Morocco match with a crisis, but they certainly left it with a warning. A 1-1 draw in the opening game of a World Cup can be dressed up as a manageable stumble, especially when the opposition are Morocco, a side no longer living off one magical 2022 run but now…
SEATTLE—As the U.S. ran riot in its opening game of the World Cup, the man in the opposing dugout could tell exactly what was happening. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun celebrate during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. The Americans were scoring goals for fun, cutting off passing moves before they began, and completely owning the…
Carlo Ancelotti claimed that star power alone will not decide the FIFA World Cup, warning that intensity, aggression, and collective discipline could prove more important than reputation in this edition of the tournament. Vinicius Jr. in Brazil practice, Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal (AFP) Speaking at Brazil’s pre-match press conference ahead of their group-stage match against…
