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When Zidane saw red, headbutted Italy’s Materazzi in Fifa World Cup 2006 final

A photo taken on July 9, 2006 shows French midfielder Zinedine Zidane (left) gesturing after head-butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during the World Cup 2006 final.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 11:51 AM IST

How former FIFA official Oren Simanian became one of sport’s biggest tech giants

Oren Simanian during his refereeing days.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 12:35 PM IST

Lionel Scaloni fires back at FIFA favouring Argentina allegations in World Cup

Lionel Scaloni didn't mince his words as he fired back at the allegations

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 10:34 AM IST

Lamine Yamal fires warning to France ahead of FIFA World Cup semi-final showdown

Spain's Lamine Yamal waves as he walks off the pitch.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 7:30 AM IST

Argentina VAR row, Portugal's early exit: Robin Singh refuses to hold back

Robin Singh discusses the Argentina VAR row and breaks down Portugal's early World Cup exit.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 2:08 PM IST

Yamal’s little brother's reaction wins hearts as Spain breaks Belgium's dream

Cameras captured Lamine Yamal's little brother looking overwhelmed with excitement after Spain vs Belgium.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 4:21 AM IST

Merino's late goal sends Spain past Belgium into first World Cup semi since 2010

Mikel Merino scored the winner for Spain once again.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 3:13 AM IST

Who are Lamine Yamal’s parents, Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana?

Lamine Yamal’s parents, Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 1:44 AM IST

Is Romelu Lukaku injured? Why didn't he start for Belgium vs Spain today?

Romelu Lukaku is the player with the most goals. If he does have an influence on Friday, though, it will be as a substitute. Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images/AFP

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 2:22 AM IST

Why is Youri Tielemans not playing for Belgium against Spain today?

Youri Tielemans was initially listed in the starting lineup but was withdrawn at the final moment ahead of Spain vs Belgium.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 1:43 AM IST

Lamine Yamal's girlfriend shares heartfelt support ahead of Spain vs Belgium

Lamine Yamal's girlfriend Ines Garcia took to social media ahead of Spain's quarterfinal against Belgium.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026, 12:59 AM IST

Is Pedri injured? Why the Spain star is not playing against Belgium

The game against Belgium marks the first match of the World Cup in which Pedri has not been included in Spain's starting lineup.

Published on Jul 11, 2026, 12:05 AM IST

Mbappe and the pace that creates space

Kylian Mbappe during France’s quarter final match against Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2026. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 10, 2026, 10:02 PM IST

'Ronaldo never going to be a problem for team or me': Portugal coach Jorge Jesus

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus claims that he 'will call up' Cristiano Ronaldo if available.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 9:45 PM IST

Portugal appoint former Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus as Martinez's replacement

Jorge Jesus has been appointed Portugal's new head coach.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 9:02 PM IST

'Way too long': Erling Haaland criticises VAR delay after Mbappe's penalty miss

Erling Haaland is not happy at all.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 6:25 PM IST

England handed injury and illness blow ahead of Norway FIFA World Cup clash

Thomas Tuchel has a selection headache to deal with.

Published on Jul 10, 2026, 4:40 PM IST

Morocco boss hints at costly VAR blunder before Mbappe strike: ‘A handball’

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned VAR.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 6:29 PM IST

Golden Boot race tightens as semi-finals near: The Fifa World Cup story so far

France fan celebrates with a replica World Cup trophy at Champs-Elysees after the match REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Published on Jul 10, 2026, 2:18 PM IST

Rodri-Pedri axis holds key to Spain-Belgium World Cup quarter-final

Pedri and Cucurella for Spain.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 2:16 PM IST

ESP's unbeaten machine meets BEL's fearless rebuild in WC quarterfinal clash

Lamine Yamal for Spain and Charles de Ketelaere for Belgium.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 1:12 PM IST

Watching FIFA? These football jerseys deserve a spot in every fan's wardrobe

Football jerseys for fans

Published on Jul 10, 2026, 9:00 AM IST

Mbappe redeems penalty miss as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semis

Kylian Mbappe scored his 8th goal of the edition and helped France reach the semis.

Published on Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 AM IST

Who is Facundo Tello? Meet the Argentine referee officiating France vs Morocco

Referee Facundo Tello, center, assistant referee Juan Pablo Belatti, left, and assistant referee Gabriel Chade, all from Argentina, lead the teams on to the field before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 2:37 AM IST

‘No one expected Lionel Messi to be playing at such a high level’: Lamine Yamal

Lionel Messi is leading the Golden Boot race.

Updated on Jul 9, 2026, 10:26 PM IST

No way through: Amazing Unai Simon is La Roja's unbreachable wall

Spain's Unai Simon celebrates after the match against Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. (Reuters)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026, 7:55 AM IST

England legend blasts VAR, referee after Argentina survive Egypt scare

Argentina defeated Egypt in controversial circumstances.

Updated on Jul 9, 2026, 11:09 PM IST

Michael Olise at risk of one-match ban after FIFA rejects France appeal

Michael Olise has to be careful now.

Updated on Jul 9, 2026, 6:27 PM IST

France vs Morocco press conference spirals into chaos as fight breaks out

Brahim Diaz was silenced as a pair of journalists got into a heated altercation.

Published on Jul 9, 2026, 5:19 PM IST

FIFA Halftime: Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS join final gig

Shakira, Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS will perform during the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show on July 19

Updated on Jul 9, 2026, 4:06 PM IST

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