[ad_1] England’s Jude Bellingham (10) shoots the ball past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) to score their sixth goal during the World Cup third-place playoff match between France and England. (AP Photo) A historic evening for French talisman Kylian Mbappé ended in bittersweet heartbreak as England clinched a wild 6-4 victory in an astonishing, high-scoring…

[ad_1] Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) As Lionel Messi prepares to lead Argentina into another FIFA World Cup final, former India coach and current Rwanda national team manager Stephen Constantine has made a bold assessment of the Argentine superstar, insisting that while Messi is among football’s greatest, he is “not the best” in history.Speaking to…

[ad_1] Spain legend Joan Capdevila appeals to Donald Trump after US entry denial before final/ Image: X Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have been accompanied by an unexpected off-field story after 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila revealed that he has reportedly been denied permission to enter the United States and…

[ad_1] TimesofIndia.com in London: There were plenty of chants as Rohit Sharma walked into the iconic Lord’s cricket ground on Saturday. The mood remained the same as he walked out nearly three hours later.“The most important man in all of India!” yelled one fan. Another declared, “Ek century pakka kal! (One century tomorrow for sure!),”…

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma shares a laugh with Gautam Gambhir (Screengrabs) India’s Rohit Sharma appeared relaxed ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England, sharing a light-hearted moment with head coach Gautam Gambhir and members of the support staff during the team’s optional training session at Lord’s on Saturday.Rohit was spotted chatting and laughing with Gambhir…

[ad_1] Argentina head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain with history within touching distance as Lionel Scaloni’s side stand one goal away from setting a new tournament record for strikes from outside the penalty area.The defending champions have already scored five goals from outside the box, equalling the highest tally by any…

[ad_1] (L-R) Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of India; Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary BAI; Himanta Biswa Sarma, President, BAI and CM of Assam; Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports; Pullela Gopichand, Chief National Coach, BAI; and Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, MYAS & DG, SAI along with BWF World Championships 2026…

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing scrutiny over the veteran opener’s form, insisting there are “no worries” and expressing confidence that the former skipper will soon rediscover his rhythm in English conditions.Speaking…

[ad_1] Hello and welcome to Day 38 of this sprawling World Cup.There is a hilarious scene in Yes, Minister when the Right Hoodwinked, sorry, Right Honourable Jim Hacker asks whether nuclear weapons are absolutely necessary. Surely, if push came to shove, the United States would protect Britain from Russia?A flabbergasted Sir Humphrey Appleby declares that…

[ad_1] Kapil Dev and Rohit Sharma (Photos from PTI and ANI) As speculation grows over whether Rohit Sharma could be playing his final international match in Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s, former India captain Kapil Dev has urged fans to celebrate the Indian skipper’s career instead of feeling sad.Speaking to ANI on the…