A general view of the stadium during the World Cup match in East Rutherford. (AP Photo) As Argentina and Spain prepare to battle for the FIFA World Cup title in East Rutherford on Sunday, another key player has become the subject of intense scrutiny — the pitch.The hybrid grass surface at the New York New…
Sir Garfield Sobers and Kapil Dev NEW DELHI: Sir Garfield Sobers was much more than a legendary all-rounder — he was the cricketer who revolutionised the game and changed how future generations approached it, former India captain Kapil Dev said while paying tribute to the West Indies great following his death at the age of…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
Lionel Messi has praised Spain teenager Lamine Yamal ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final but made it clear that Argentina will do everything possible to stop him from making history.The defending champions will face European champions Spain on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Yamal aiming to add another milestone to…
Protest over NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond…
Bhaichung Bhutia believes expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the competition’s overall quality.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026…
France vs England in Miami (Images; IANS) England and France meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, with both European heavyweights aiming to finish their campaigns on a positive note after painful semi-final exits. England suffered a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina, while France were outclassed 2-0…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be another example of La Masia’s influence on world football, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina and several Barcelona players representing Spain.Laporta is in New York ahead of Sunday’s final at New York/New Jersey Stadium, where current and former Barcelona players…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers after the West Indies great passed away on Friday, calling him the greatest cricketer to have ever played the game and the player every child dreams of becoming.Widely regarded as cricket’s greatest all-rounder, Sobers died at his home in Barbados, 11 days before his…
Donald Trump questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to use his ‘golf partner’ Harry Kane in a deeper defensive role during England’s World Cup semifinal defeat/ Image:X Criticism of Thomas Tuchel’s tactical approach following England’s dramatic World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina has reached an unlikely source, with United States President Donald Trump questioning the England manager’s…