NEW DELHI: Spain’s celebrations after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 caught the attention of football fans around the world. Apart from the usual scenes of joy, hugs, cheers and trophy celebrations, one moment stood out at the New York New Jersey Stadium, officially known as MetLife Stadium. After beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time…
Zimbabwe’s skipper Sikandar Raza plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 match against India (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza believes his side is capable of matching India in the upcoming three-match T20I series, saying there is little to separate the two teams despite India’s reputation. The…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself at the centre of a fresh FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy after his verified Instagram account liked a post that accused FIFA of helping Lionel Messi‘s Argentina reach the final. The incident has added to a tournament that has already seen several controversies,…
India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…
Nico Williams with his family Spain’s FIFA World Cup triumph was celebrated with an emotional tribute from Inaki Williams, who dedicated heartfelt words to his younger brother Nico Williams after the final. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the trophy, adding another major title to a remarkable period of success for the country’s men’s and…
KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the Indian team management for sending KL Rahul in at No. 6 during the third ODI against England at Lord’s. India were chasing 388 but lost the match by 27 runs, surrendering the three-match series 2-1.Sharing his views on his YouTube…
School students hold chess board-designed placards to welcome Indian Chess grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh after his Candidates win. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has announced financial support for 42 of India’s most promising young chess players, aiming to help them continue pursuing the sport without worrying about the cost of training and…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: Kushagra Ojha produced a composed unbeaten century to lift India U-19 from the depths of an early collapse and put the visitors firmly in control on the opening day of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. In a day shortened by bad light,…
Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) The tears took you back to a balmy July night 36 years ago. As Leo Messi stood there at the MetLife Stadium — defeated — on Sunday night, it was impossible not to be reminded of Diego Maradona. ‘El Diego’ was inconsolable as the Germans walked up…
It was the kind of Ferrandipity Spain perhaps needed in the end to reclaim their world. When the denouement arrived, the camera slowly turned observational, staying close to a few central characters and showing how they tried to fit into the sense of eventuality. Against the sunny backdrop of a giant New Jersey stadium, a…
