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Lamine Yamal shuts down GOAT debate with blunt Lionel Messi admission

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 04:32 IST

Lamine Yamal calls Lionel Messi the best in history.

Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior help Brazil breeze past Haiti in World Cup match

Brazil defeat Haiti 3-0 in a Group C match

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:49 IST

Algeria file official complaint after referee doesn't show Lionel Messi red card

Algeria lodge an official complaint with FIFA regarding Lionel Messi

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:08 IST

Dias brushes aside Ronaldo's criticism as ‘noise’: ‘Not an issue for us'

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 01:02 IST

USA beat Australia to qualify for FIFA World Cup knockouts

The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 24:40 IST

Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha's brace, Vini's magic help Selecao claim their first win

Brazil vs Haiti LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup: Follow Latest Updates

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 04:36 IST

Estadio Azteca is Mexico’s happy place for a reason

Mexico players celebrate. (AP)

Published on Jun 19, 2026 16:41 IST

Argentine presenter resigns after falsely announcing Messi's father's death

A presenter in Argentina falsely claimed that Lionel Messi's father died.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 17:08 IST

Tactics matter but let them play

Thomas Tuchel. (AFP)

Published on Jun 19, 2026 14:49 IST

Rangel shines in hometown as Mexico’s new no. 1 while legend Ochoa bows out

Raul Rangel and Ochoa

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 14:19 IST

World Cup row erupts as Iran plans FIFA protest over US travel restrictions

The Iranian players had to leave Los Angeles within three hours after their opener.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 13:49 IST

Brazil cannot hide behind Vinicius magic anymore as Haiti test looms

Brazil during the Morocco game.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 12:57 IST

The World Cup's off-field drama: Hakimi's rape trial, Wahi's betting probe

Achraf Hakimi, Thomas Partey and Elye Wahi are dealing with off-field controversies.

Published on Jun 19, 2026 12:37 IST

Carlo Ancelotti claims stars alone will not decide title race

Vinicius Jr. in Brazil practice, Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 11:59 IST

U.S. Soccer Needed a World Cup Strategy. It Turned to the ‘Pentagon.’

Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun celebrate during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.

Published on Jun 19, 2026 11:34 IST

Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case: ‘Finally, I will be able to speak’

PSG star Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in a rape case.

Published on Jun 19, 2026 11:01 IST

Scholes reveals CR7 will be 'pissed' after Messi's hat-trick: ‘His movement is…’

Paul Scholes' Cristiano Ronaldo warning after Lionel Messi's hat-trick.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 09:13 IST

After a bit of a see-saw, spot-fixing suspect Elye Wahi given entry into Canada

What an ordeal for Elye Wahi!

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 08:57 IST

The own-goal mystery: How pressure, panic and poor positioning are costing teams

The 2026 World Cup has already seen 6 own goals.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 14:20 IST

Ronaldo's struggles summed up by DR Congo star's honest verdict: 'He isn't same'

Cristiano Ronaldo has been under the scanner after the poor start in World Cup.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 06:23 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico first to enter knockout stage after 1-0 win over South Korea

Mexico's Orbelin Pineda celebrates with Santiago Gimenez as South Korea's Eom Ji-sung looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:29 IST

Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage after beating South Korea 1-0

Romo's goal in the 50th minute did the job for Mexico.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 03:34 IST

The other Lionel

In his quiet, understated way Lionel Scaloni has built a formidable side where Lionel Messi can play with freedom.

Published on Jun 19, 2026 02:30 IST

Canada annihilate 9-man Qatar 6-0 for 1st WC win; Switzerland thrash Bosnia 4-1

Jonathan David scored a hat-trick for Canada.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 01:02 IST

Mexico vs South Korea, FIFA World Cup: Mexico 1st into Rnd 32 after 1-0 win

Mexico vs South Korea, FIFA World Cup: Mexico broke the deadlock in the 50th minute through Romo and that was enough to get them a win and advance to the next round.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 03:12 IST

FIFA World Cup: Three things we learnt from a chaotic first week

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the 2026 World Cup match against Democratic Republic of Congo at the Houston Stadium in Houston. (AFP)

Published on Jun 18, 2026 21:42 IST

South Africa stay alive after Teboho Mokoena denies Czechia with late equaliser

Teboho Mokoena scored in South Africa's 1-1 draw vs Czechia.

Published on Jun 18, 2026 18:24 IST

Lionel Messi's family issue statement as father Jorge battles health issue

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi arrives for a training session at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 17, 2026

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 17:56 IST

Neymar ruled out of Brazil's Haiti clash, to stay in New Jersey for recovery

Brazil's forward #10 Neymar (L) speaks with Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti during an MD-1 training session at Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 16:45 IST

Ronaldo's sister fuels Portugal tension talk, backs Bruno criticism

Cristiano Ronaldo-Bruno Fernandes rift rumours gather pace

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 16:21 IST

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