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Lionel Messi. (Photo: X/ @AFASeleccionEN)
FIFA World Cup 2026: Archbishop invokes Messi's words ahead of Switzerland clash

Jul 09, 2026

Lionel Messi's words of unity resonated inside Buenos Aires Cathedral on Thursday as Archbishop Jorge Garcia Cuerva invoked the Argentina captain's message during a Mass celebrating the country's Independence Day, with the national team preparing for their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland.

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Kylian Mbappe (Photo: @KMbappe X)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe's effigy burned in Paraguay after WC defeat; France Sports Minister condemns "Violence"

Jul 09, 2026
Jarell Quansah (Photo: @jarellquansah Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: England suffer major blow ahead of Norway QF clash after Quansah's red card ban

Jul 09, 2026
Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring their second goal with Brahim Diaz. (Photo/ IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "I thrive on pressure", says Brahim Diaz as Morocco prepares for France QF clash

Jul 09, 2026
Italy's 2006 FIFA World Cup winning team. (Photo: @gianluigibuffon X)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Italy legend Buffon looks back at 2006 triumph with "touch of bitterness" after hat-trick of qualification misses

Jul 09, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Photo: BCCI)

Sooryavanshi, Abhishek's six-hitting ability great, but needs to be controlled: BCCI source

Jul 09, 2026
Sajan Prakash. (Photo: SFI)

From first steps to lasting legacy: The road to Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

Jul 09, 2026
England players Harry Kane (L) and Jude Bellingham (R) celebrating. (Photo: X/@England)

FIFA World Cup 2026: England-Mexico Azteca clash sets 21st century viewership record

Jul 09, 2026

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Shreyas Iyer. (Photo: @BCCI X)

India win toss, elect to bat in 4th T20I against England; Rana, Varun miss out

Jul 09, 2026

India is 2-0 down in the series, with the first match being a washout. India is still searching for their first T20I win under newly-appointed skipper Shreyas Iyer, having previously registered a shock 0-2 series loss to Ireland days before this match. Now, the best India can do is to draw the series.
Shapoor Zadran (Photo: X/@MohammadNabi007)

Late Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran's funeral held in Kabul

Jul 09, 2026

The funeral of former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran was held on Thursday, with members of the Afghanistan cricket fraternity paying their final respects to one of the key members of the Afghan side during their years as an associate ICC member.
Earling Haaland leads the Norwegian 'Viking Row' (Photo: X/@nff_landslag)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Google hops on 'Viking Row' trend, animated figures performing the celebration appear on searching Haaland

Jul 09, 2026

Norway's campaign has also captured global attention because of the 'Viking Row', a synchronised celebration in which supporters mimic rowing a Viking longboat. The tradition has gone viral across social media, with players including Haaland and captain Martin Odegaard joining supporters after victories. Appearing in their first-ever quarterfinal against England, scheduled for July 12, 2:30 AM, Norway's incredible run in the tournament, which also includes an impressive 2-1 win over Brazil, has been powered by Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Haaland, who is amongst the contenders for the Golden Boot with seven goals, just one behind Argentina icon Lionel Messi.
Old Trafford stadium in Manchester (Photo: Reuters)

Location for Manchester United's proposed 1,00,000-seater stadium revealed

Jul 09, 2026
Christian Pulisic. (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: US' Pulistic to be sidelined for weeks after injury during R16 clash against Belgium

Jul 09, 2026
Arsene Wenger. (Photo: AIFF)

Arsene Wenger picks France to lift the FIFA WC title, names team which can stop Mbappe-led side's dominant run

Jul 09, 2026
Spain players enjoying a unique fusion of 'soccer-tennis'. (Photo: @Sefutbol Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain play 'soccer-tennis' fusion ahead of quarterfinal against Belgium

Jul 09, 2026
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. (Photo: PIB)

NSFs directed to publish LA2028 Olympics qualification, selection pathway by July 15

Jul 09, 2026
Lamine Lamal wearing his black 'Ego Yamal' headband. (Photo: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner)

Admiration for Messi, aim for self-betterment: Yamal speaks ahead of FIFA WC quarterfinal against Belgium

Jul 09, 2026
FIFA World Cup. (Photo: Reuters)

"Gap between traditional powerhouses, rest of the world has never been smaller": Liverpool legend Fowler on rising competitiveness in FIFA World Cup

Jul 09, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs,India)

"Australia a brand within world of sports, India is also undergoing a transformation": PM Modi in Melbourne

Jul 09, 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps and France's Kylian Mbappe celebrate after the match as France qualify for the quarter final stage of the World Cup. (Photo: Reuters)

"How do you bet against France....": Chhetri backs France ahead of FIFA WC quarterfinal against Morocco

Jul 09, 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps and France's Kylian Mbappe celebrate after the match as France qualify for the quarter final stage of the World Cup. (Photo: Reuters)

'Let the game begin': France set chessboard for Morocco showdown as Les Bleus chase third straight FIFA World Cup semi-final

Jul 09, 2026
Earling Haaland leads the Norwegian 'Viking Row' (Photo: X/@nff_landslag)

FIFA World Cup: "Wayne Rooney, I expect you to go out on a rowing trip": Haaland after Norway's R16 win over Brazil

Jul 09, 2026
ICC Chairan Jay Shah (from left), Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and Rajeev Shukla. (Photo: ANI)

"So happy to see you in ICC Hall of Fame": Sachin Tendulkar welcomes Sourav Ganguly in elite list

Jul 09, 2026
Norway Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener leads Viking Row celebrations in Norway Embassy. (Photo: ANI)

"Exciting that Norway is coming into news in this way": Norway Ambassador to India leads 'Viking Row' celebration at embassy

Jul 09, 2026
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (File Photo: ANI)

"India emerged as preferred sports competition destination with 36 international competitions hosted in two years": Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Jul 09, 2026
Arjun Singh (L) and Harsh Mehta. (Photo: Indian Pickleball Association)

Harsh Mehta to lead Indian Pro category charge at Pickleball World Cup 2026

Jul 09, 2026