Neymar trains at the Brazilian training camp (Photo source: @CBF_Futebol/X) Brazilian fans have received mixed news ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Scotland. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Rafinha will miss Brazil’s final group match against Scotland on Wednesday (local time), while also revealing that Neymar is fully fit and can…
NEW DELHI: One of DR Congo’s most famous football supporters finally makes his mark in the game fifa world cup Tuesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, attended the DRC’s match against Colombia after missing the DRC’s first match against Portugal due to Ebola-related quarantine requirements. The supporter became a global sensation during the…
Jordan may be out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the first-time player left a lasting impression with his touching actions off the court.Jordan’s hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds are officially over after California lost 2-1 to Algeria. The world’s 72nd-ranked side were unable to qualify due to a 3-1 loss to…
LSG bosses Sanjiv Goenka and Rishabh Pant (Image: m Screengrab/X) A bold prediction from Lucknow Supergiants owner Sanjiv Goenka Ritha Pant It resurfaced online and went viral after the wicketkeeper-batsman returned to Delhi Capitals.In a high-profile deal, Pant left Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 15 crore and rejoined his original IPL team Delhi Capitals, while India…
Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant (Image: X) delhi capitals captain Axar Patel give him a warm and humorous welcome Ritha Pant The star wicketkeeper-batsman has made a sensational comeback in a blockbuster IPL deal.The deal saw Rishabh Pant leave Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 15 crore and rejoin his original IPL home side Delhi Capitals, while…
Rishabh Pant (BCCI/IPL Photo) New Delhi: Ritha Pant After confirming his return to Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, he had a simple message for the Lucknow Supergiants. The wicketkeeper-batsman retweeted LSG’s farewell post on Instagram Stories and wrote just three words: “Thank you to the team.“The news comes shortly after Pant returned to Delhi Capitals in…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘I’m back’ statement with trademark sarcasm / Picture: X, AP Cristiano Ronaldo responded to a difficult week in the form of two goals, several records and a four-word message that instantly became one of the defining moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to make his…
Croatia retained their fifa world cup We earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama on Tuesday thanks to a second-half goal from Ante Budimir.Budimir scored in the 54th minute, just four minutes after coming on as a substitute. Josip Stanisic curled a cross into the penalty area and Budimir flawlessly slotted the ball into an…
New Delhi: Australia extended their unbeaten run in the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 113-run win over Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday. However, Australia is yet to secure a semi-final berth despite winning all four matches so far.South Africa and India can still win four games each to keep the tournament open. Australia, who…
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible coincidence at the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime moment that may never happen again Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spent two decades chasing, overtaking and surpassing each other on football’s biggest stage. Now, with another week in World Cup history, the sport’s decisive rivals have achieved one of…
Abhishek Porrell of Delhi Capitals (AP Photo) Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batsman Abishek Porel has found himself at the center of controversy after a woman filed a police complaint alleging that he maintained a physical relationship with her on the basis of a promise of marriage but later refused to fulfill the promise. The complaint…
England’s Harry Kane (9) (right) and England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup Group L football match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) England and Ghana fought to a 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night, with neither side able to make a breakthrough and…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves to fans after the World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) cristiano ronaldo The Portuguese reacted strongly to criticism after Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, declaring “I’m back” after a record-breaking performance that helped revive Portugal’s World Cup campaign…
Cristiano Ronaldo interrupts reporters to ask questions about Lionel Messi after making World Cup history / Picture: X cristiano ronaldo Great to talk about records, criticism and Portugal’s strong response to Uzbekistan. when the conversation turns to Lionel Messi.The Portugal captain produced one of the best performances of the World Cup so far on Tuesday…
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (AP Photo) cristiano ronaldo After scoring against Uzbekistan and becoming the first footballer in history to score in six different matches, he added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career fifa world cup Version.The 41-year-old Portugal captain continues his extraordinary love affair with world football’s biggest stage, extending a record that…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) cristiano ronaldo Scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, surpassing Eusebio to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history,…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates with Portugal’s Pedro Neto (18) during the World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Houston. cristiano ronaldo Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, scoring twice and rewriting Portugal’s World Cup history. The result leaves Roberto Martinez’s side with four points in Group…
indian men’s hockey team Indian men’s hockey team continues dominance Pakistandefeated their opponents 4-3 in an International Hockey Federation Pro League match at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Center in London on Tuesday.India, coming into the match on the back of two superb wins against the Netherlands and Germany, were undoubtedly the better side…
England captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) New Delhi: England made four changes to their line-up for the third Test of the series against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with skipper Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson returning to the squad. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir have also been recalled…
During the first half of the international friendly match between Bosnia and Panama in St. Louis, a hydration pause was announced on the screen. (Associated Press) New Delhi: Last December, with the 2026 fifa world cup Six months later, in the United States, Mexico and Canada, FIFA announced hydration breaks in the first and second…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) former indian batsman Mohammad Kaif caused concern Hardik PandyaRecurring health issues have questioned the all-rounder’s injury status while acknowledging the uncertainty over whether he will still be part of India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans.Hardik He recently missed the ODI series against Afghanistan due to injury and has also been ruled…
Simon and Garfunkel once sang that the prophet’s words were written on the subway walls. They are only partially true, as gospel truth can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take Paul Rigby’s cartoon headline in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, which illustrates the plight of England’s batsmen during the 1974-75 Ashes tour: “Ashes…
Portugal vs Uzbekistan, 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Scores: Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign is at a crossroads as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in a must-win Group K match. Expectations were high heading into the game but a frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo left Roberto Martinez’s side searching for answers. The performance…
Cricketer Rishabh pants (PTI Photo) this intense pulsed light There’s no shortage of big-money contracts, but history shows that even the biggest stars aren’t immune to significant pay cuts. The latest example is Rishabh Pant, who returned to Delhi Capitals on a significantly reduced salary after a disappointing two years with Lucknow Supergiants.Pant was acquired…
Ireland’s qualification campaign for the Women’s T20 World Cup may be over, but the team still has plenty to play for when they take on Sri Lanka in Bristol. Ireland has officially exited the semi-finals after losing to Scotland, England and New Zealand. However, their performances suggest they are more competitive than the table suggests….
New Zealand women’s cricket team (Photo Getty Images) New Zealand fought hard to defeat Scotland in the knockout stages of the Women’s T20 World Cup, but the Scots were knocked out despite another strong performance.With both teams in need of a win to stay in contention, New Zealand elected to bowl first after winning the…
Mumbai: Exciting development for former India and Mumbai fast bowler and former national selector Salil Ancora He has overcome severe depression and has been undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation center near Pune for the past one-and-a-half months and is now eager to get back to work.“I would love to get back to work again. I…
President Droupadi Murmu awards Padma Shri to former India captain Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) former india captain Rohit Sharma For his immense contribution to cricket, he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, adding another prestigious honor to his career.president Draupadi Murma The Padma Awards 2026 were awarded at the second…
Rui Hachimura (Photo: NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com Singapore: Around 10am, the pitch inside the OCBC Arena has settled into a rhythm.On one hand, South Korea’s Gyeongbuk High School looks every bit the early favorite, with players who are taller and noticeably more imposing than most of their opponents. Singapore, which has four teams spread…
India’s young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has performed well in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup and emerged as the world’s number one bowler in Women’s T20Is. The 21-year-old has taken 10 wickets in just three matches to climb to the top of the ICC rankings, making her the biggest wicket-taker in the tournament so…