France’s Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi practices for the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi may be leading the Golden Boot…
To manage Lionel Messi’s workload, Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to bench the captain for the last Group J match against Jordan. (Photo/ANI) Defending champions Argentina will walk out…
n a groundbreaking achievement, Yuto Nagatomo has made history as the first Asian footballer to play in five FIFA World Cups. At 39, the Japanese defender’s extraordinary career began in…
NEW DELHI: There are footballers who shine brightly for a few years. Then there is Lionel Messi, a player who has spent more than two decades redefining what longevity in…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi during a training session. (AP Photo) Argentina’s FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi showed once again that age is just a number, marking his 39th birthday not…
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share incredible World Cup coincidence in once-in-a-lifetime moment that may never come again Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spent two decades chasing, matching and…
Cristiano Ronaldo cuts off journalist’s question about Lionel Messi after making World Cup history/ Image:X Cristiano Ronaldo was happy to talk about records, criticism and Portugal’s emphatic response against Uzbekistan.…
Simon and Garfunkel once sang that the words of the prophet are written on subway walls. They were only partially correct because the gospel truth can be found in all…
Lionel Messi’s record-breaking performance for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup has drawn praise from former Barcelona teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do things that…
Lionel Messi insisted he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying fit after rewriting the FIFA World Cup record books just two days before his…
Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th tournament goal in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentina captain later added…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown, with a remarkable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history and extend his…
Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta on Sunday and registered their first win…
Argentina’s Lionel Mess (AP Photo) An Argentinian television presenter has stepped down from her role after incorrectly announcing on live television that Lionel Messi’s father had died during Argentina’s 2026…
For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career on proving people wrong.Every time critics questioned him, he responded with goals. Every time doubts surfaced about his longevity,…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his sister Katia Aveiro (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Portugal were expected to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing victory, but things did…
Lionel Messi with the young fan. (Video grab) Lionel Messi has already set the FIFA World Cup 2026 alight with a historic hat-trick against Algeria, but it is a heartwarming…
Cristiano Ronaldo. Image via: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, extending his goal drought for Portugal in a disappointing outing. To…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (Image: AP) It was as if one was watching a movie marathon at a film festival. Or a night-long musical soiree.First, the blockbuster from reigning superstar Kylian…
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Breaking records at the tender age of 41, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped onto the pitch as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, showcasing his extraordinary career in…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added another chapter to his remarkable legacy on Tuesday, becoming only the second player in history…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi turned back the clock once again as defending champions Argentina launched their…