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fifa world cup news

The best do not always win the FIFA World Cup: Cafu

Cafu is the last Brazilian captain to have won the FIFA World Cup. (Pillai University)
Updated on Sept 05, 2026 06:09 am IST

‘I thought I was prepared, but…': Argentine stars react to Messi's retirement

Argentina stars bid emotional farewell to Lionel Messi after international retirement.
Updated on Sept 01, 2026 04:33 pm IST

Soccer-Reactions to Argentina's Messi ending international career

Soccer-Reactions to Argentina's Messi ending international career
Published on Sept 01, 2026 04:33 pm IST

Messi decided to retire 2 days after WC final: Why he waited until Aug 31?

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after Spain's Ferran Torres scores their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19
Updated on Sept 01, 2026 04:33 pm IST

What is Lionel Messi's net worth? Argentina great announces retirement

Lionel Messi, at 39, retires from international football, stating his father's death and the emergence of new talents influenced his decision. He
Published on Sept 01, 2026 04:33 pm IST

India set for big football window as Uruguay join Brazil, Panama friendlies

India’s football calendar gets blockbuster boost with Brazil, Uruguay and Panama friendlies
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 04:50 pm IST

Bengaluru to host India-Panama men's friendly on September 26

Bengaluru to host India-Panama men's friendly on September 26
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 03:49 pm IST

Nora Fatehi claims influencers were paid to amplify Sarke Chunar backlash

Nora Fatehi alleges paid influencers fueled Sarke Chunar row, says ‘I already know who hired you’
Published on Aug 26, 2026 09:16 am IST

India to face Panama in FIFA Men's international friendly on September 26

The Indian senior men's national football team will host Panama
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 08:59 pm IST

FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 games for World Cup brawl

FILE - Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) knocks down Spain's Gavi (9) during scuffle.
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 08:46 pm IST

Vozinha could be headed to India as Cabo Verde line up for October friendly

Cape Verde's Vozinha shook hands with Argentina's Lionel Messi after the match.
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 10:35 am IST

Rodri hesitated over Real Madrid move, Mourinho reveals: ‘His doubts raised…'

Rodri preferred Rodri move over Real Madrid.
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 05:15 pm IST

India men's football team likely to host Cape Verde in September-October

India are likely to host recent World Cup sensation Cape Verde
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 09:28 pm IST

Messi issues first reaction after father Jorge's death, hints at retirement

Lionel Messi penned a long note on Instagram after his father, Jorge, died last week
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 08:41 pm IST

Reporter’s Diary: FIFA finale and a tragedy that two families will bear

A truck allegedly changed lanes and braked suddenly on Dwarka Expressway, causing the car carrying three friends to crash and killing two. (HT)
Published on Aug 11, 2026 07:53 pm IST

Who is Lionel Messi’s mother? All we know as football legend's dad passes away

Jorge Messi, father and representative of Lionel Messi, died at 68. He was instrumental in Lionel's career from an early age
Published on Aug 09, 2026 05:50 pm IST

Messi faced chilling death threats at 2026 World Cup; disturbing details emerge

Lionel Messi targeted with chilling death threats during World Cup
Published on Aug 09, 2026 05:50 pm IST

Messi to decide his own future, Scaloni remains Plan A: AFA president

Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's future at Argentina is uncertain.
Published on Aug 09, 2026 05:50 pm IST

ARG declares 'National Football Teams Day' to honour historic WC win over ENG

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the team's second goal against England.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 08:11 pm IST

Messi shatters Leagues Cup record with stunning brace on first start after WC

Lionel Messi returns with a bang, breaks major record in Inter Miami's 4-2 win
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 01:19 pm IST

Gianni Infantino faces fresh resign calls as FIFA crisis deepens

Gianni Infantino faces fresh resign calls as FIFA crisis deepens. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 05:22 am IST

Football Transfer Watch: Big money, big moves across Europe

Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 05:47 pm IST

How to remove a Fifa prez: The rules, the men & a woman who may rival Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is silhouetted as he walks past the world cup trophy after addressing the Fifa Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Published on Aug 05, 2026 01:48 pm IST

World Cup, CWG over; IND cricket on a break: Best live sporting action to catch

The MLS season has resumed while Pakistan are taking on the West Indies in cricket.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s wedding venue revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s wedding venue revealed
Published on Aug 03, 2026 04:52 am IST

PSG chase World Cup-winning goal scorer with a lucrative five-year deal

Ferran Torres after scoring the winnig goal in FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Why FIFA's $20 billion World Cup stake sale plan collapsed amid global backlash

FIFA's proposal to bring outside investors into its commercial operations has now collapsed.
Published on Aug 01, 2026 08:59 am IST

UEFA threatens FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino's $20B investor plan

UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over Gianni Infantino's $20 billion investor plan. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 09:27 pm IST

European nations vow WC boycott unless FIFA scraps controversial investment plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the UEFA Congress
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 09:27 pm IST

FIFA drops the hammer on Argentina after World Cup final brawl and Falklands row

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso, right, holds a banner with the words "The Malvinas are Argentine", referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup semifinal
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 09:27 pm IST