Stephen Chow returns in the movie “Kung Fu Football”. Image source: Instagram Stephen ChowThe “Shaolin Soccer” star has an indelible reputation in pop culture for his action films. The 64-year-old returns to the international film scene with a new film that combines football and martial arts after securing rights outside mainland China. The actor-director is…
Have you ever wondered why you feel anxious when faced with the unknown? The answer lies in evolutionary biology, which dictates that those who maintain a healthy skepticism survive, while those who seek trouble escape the shackles of mortality. Familiarity doesn’t breed contempt; it actually gives us a warm feeling. Fans sadly lost that warm…
New Delhi: Some footballers shine brightly within a few years. then there are Lionel MessiA player who spent more than two decades redefining longevity in sports.The Argentine icon celebrates his 39th birthday during the 2026 FIFA World Cup not as a fading legend but as a match-winner who still influences play on football’s biggest stage….
Argentina player Lionel Messi in training. (AP Photo) Argentina World Cup Champion Idol Lionel Messi Proving once again that age is just a number, his 39th birthday was celebrated not in a lavish way but with an intense workout in the gym.Messi turns 39 on Wednesday, starting a new chapter in his storied career that…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo turned back the clock with a stunning performance as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old captain scored twice to help his side register their first win of this World Cup after a draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo.With his brace,…
New Delhi: Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal to help Colombia beat Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 on Tuesday and become one of the first teams to qualify. fifa world cup Knockout stage.The defender found the breakthrough in the 76th minute after an intense game in Guadalajara. Munoz’s left-footed shot from inside the box beat…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland has guided Norway into the knockout stages of the World Cup, but the striker is not getting carried away. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment and not start talking about winning games.The Manchester City forward has…
England’s Declan Rice speaks to the media during a press conference during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) The England midfielder said he has been dealing with nerve pain in his hamstring since Christmas as he opened up about the…
Algeria’s Amin Gouri (front) celebrates after scoring his second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria retained their fifa world cup Hopes of a 2026 knockout spot remain unwavering as the team overturned an early deficit with two second-half set-pieces to beat Jordan 2-1 in a crucial Group J match on Monday night.The victory at the…
Norwegian players row during a ceremonial row during the World Cup Group One football match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Monday, June 22, 2026, near New York. (AP Photo) Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday to book a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup….
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during their World Cup Group K match against Congo. (AP Photo) Portugal coach Roberto Martinez refused to confirm whether cristiano ronaldo Will retain his starting spot for Tuesday’s game fifa world cup The superstar struggled in his team’s first game against Uzbekistan.“I can’t tell you about the starting 11 because I…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (left) celebrates with David Moller-Wolf after scoring during the World Cup Group One soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Monday, June 22, 2026, near New York. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) The Norwegian striker scored twice in a 3-2 win over Senegal to send his country into the knockout…
Egyptian players in training. (AP Photo) Egypt prepares for decisive fifa world cup According to Reuters, the Group G match against Iran was interrupted after local security refused a request to allow the team to travel directly from Vancouver to Seattle.The decision comes just days after Egypt celebrated a landmark moment in its football history…
Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe (AP Photo) The race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot award has heated up, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all impressing on a high-scoring day for the World Cup’s elite forwards.The trio have already lit up the game, scoring a combined 13 goals and…
Lionel MessiRecord-breaking performance for Argentina fifa world cup There was praise from former Barcelona team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do the things that make him special.Messi became the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history on Monday with a brace in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, and Ibrahimovic reflected on…
Lionel Messi Insists he’s not concerned about his age and is only concerned about staying healthy after rewriting fifa world cup Just two days before his 39th birthday, he set the record.The Argentina captain scored twice in Texas’ 2-0 victory over Austria to become the top scorer in men’s World Cup history and also set…