Image credit: Major League Cricket The Los Angeles Knight Riders scripted history on Wednesday by reaching their first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) final after defeating San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in Qualifier 1 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland.Powered by half-centuries from Colin Munro, Andre Russell and a late blitz from Rovman Powell, LAKR…
Argentina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands after Argentina players displayed a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner during celebrations following their 2-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal win over England.According to The Athletic, Argentina are at risk of facing FIFA sanctions after midfielder Giovani Lo Celso appeared on…
Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni praised his players after their dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying the team has already achieved something “incredible” and will now give everything to win the title.Argentina came from behind in Atlanta to book…
Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final win over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands.The defending champions staged a dramatic comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice late in the match to beat Thomas Tuchel’s England 2-1 and book a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi gestures to the fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi has taken sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance carried Argentina into a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi once again proved why football’s biggest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic 2-1…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez scored their side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. (AP/PTI) Lightning has struck twice for England. Just as they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in late-game execution by Lionel Messi…
Spain midfielder Rodri etched his name into FIFA World Cup history with a record-breaking display against France, helping La Roja secure a 2-0 victory and a place in the 2026 World Cup final. According to data platform OptaJoe, the midfield general completed an astonishing 655 passes during the tournament, setting a new record for the…
2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…
Egypt boss Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies racism allegations and makes a surprise claim about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction/ Image: AP Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial “X” gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The…