Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez (7) during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the curtain down on one of the finest international careers in Algerian football history.The 35-year-old confirmed his decision after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ( Photo X ) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut has divided the cricket fraternity, with former players debating whether the team management is holding back the teenage prodigy. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has now joined the conversation, backing the young batter while disagreeing with India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate‘s…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spain sensation Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to register 10 victories at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by France captain Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old achieved the feat…
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates (Screengrabs) Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with Portugal fans outside the team’s hotel after helping his side secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.Portugal booked their place in the last 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner in a thrilling contest that also featured…
IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi. (Pics: Special arrangement) Walk into any major road race in India today and one thing stands out almost immediately. The runners waiting behind the start line are younger, the conversations are different and the field is far more diverse than it was even a few years ago.Some…
The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, marking the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The annual holiday recognises the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. The Trump administration has some big plans to celebrate the nation’s big day, as do…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Of The Match award divides fans. (Image via: IG/X) Portugal survived one of the most dramatic matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, beating Croatia 2-1 to book a last 16 clash against Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot, but it was Goncalo Ramos who delivered the…
Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye (11) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Switzerland continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday, sealing a place in the Round of 16.Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured the Swiss comfortably booked their place in the last…
Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that ultimately proved decisive in their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy unfolded in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 clash…