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Colombia edge Congo 1-0 to reach knockout stage
Guadalajara: Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night. Muñoz scored in the 76th…
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Argentina’s Messi mania grows with giant statue, mural
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup: A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town in Patagonia, and a mural signed…
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IPL cricketer accused of cohabitation on marriage promise
Kolkata: Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel, who plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Delhi Capitals, has been accused of cohabitation on the promise of marriage. A young medical student from Karnataka…
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FIFA WC: Croatia beat Panama 1-0 to stay in knockout hunt
Toronto: Josip Stanišic lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama…
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FIFA WC: Ghana frustrate England in rain-soaked World Cup draw
Foxborough: England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different. This time, Queiroz’s team earned a point that could end…
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Sports Minister assures Atiqa Mir of support in F1 journey
New Delhi: Rising Indian racer Atiqa Mir, who is all of 11, called on Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya after her recent success in the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) Round 2…
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Pant returns to DC in IPL trade after Rs 12 crore pay cut
New Delhi: Rishabh Pant took a massive pay cut of Rs 12 crore after two underwhelming seasons as the Lucknow Super Giants’ captain and Delhi Capitals wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav were involved…
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Lionel Messi consolidates position as the king of world football
Lionel Messi is sending shock waves that are rocking international football. He is nearing 39 (he will celebrate his 39th birthday on Wednesday, June 24) but is playing like an eager 25-year-old…
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Applications invited for National Sports Board positions
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Tuesday, June 23, invited applications for the post of Chairperson and two members in the National Sports Board, which will act as the central authority for…
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Lionel Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time leading scorer
Arlington: Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain now has the World Cup scoring…
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ICC designs post-pregnancy programme for women cricketers
Dubai: To ensure a safe and sustainable return to cricket for women players post-pregnancy, the ICC on Monday, June 22, announced guidelines to cover their early recovery after birth, structured training, and…
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Messi makes World Cup history in Argentina’s 2-0 win
Arlington: Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, June…
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FIFA WC: Mbappe hits two, France advance with 3-0 victory over Iraq
Philadelphia: Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, as France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0…
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Iran’s team honours Minab victims in World Cup thank-you note
Iran’s national football team left a handwritten thank-you note in their locker room after a goalless draw with Belgium, paying tribute to victims of the Minab school bombing while thanking supporters and…
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Indian expat dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game in UAE
Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat from Kerala died after collapsing following a badminton session in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Gulf News and Kerala daily Manorama Online. Anwar…
