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We’ll realise the ‘madness’ when we reach Spain: Simon
New Delhi: Unai Simon has described Spain’s FIFA World Cup glory as “madness” after the goalkeeper played a key role in La Roja’s march to the title for the first time in…
- Sports
FIFA World Cup: Spain’s tactics curbed the genius of Messi
Spain’s outstanding World Cup triumph was not the result of having any great genius in its ranks or a stroke of luck. It was the culmination of years of planning, a distinctive…
- Telangana
Spain worthy team to win World Cup, says Telangana DGP CV Anand
Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand on Monday, July 20, lauded Spain’s performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the European side thoroughly deserved the trophy after outshooting…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain are the champions of the world!
East Rutherford: Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. Spain…
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England beat France 6-4 for third place in FIFA World Cup
Miami Gardens: Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup…
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Argentina, Spain fans torn ahead of FIFA World Cup final
Buenos Aires: Cervantes and Borges. Tortilla and asado. Flamenco and tango. Argentines and Spaniards have long been united by blood ties and a relationship of mutual admiration, but the World Cup final…
- Hyderabad
Bars, clubs in Hyderabad to be open till 3 am for World Cup final
Hyderabad: It’s going to be a late one for football fans in Telangana, as the state government has allowed bars, clubs and microbreweries to remain open well past midnight on the two biggest…
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UK urges FIFA probe into Argentina’s Falklands banner
London: The British government on Thursday, July 16, urged soccer’s international governing body to investigate Argentina’s team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat…
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Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to enter World Cup semifinals
Kansas City: Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds…
- World
FIFA World Cup: Merino’s late heroics send Spain into semis
Inglewood: Mikel Merino is Spain’s World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe. A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in…
- Hyderabad
Forgery clouds Hyderabad firm’s USD 70 mn FIFA World Cup bid
Hyderabad: A city-based businessman has accused a Untied States based investor of forgery, alleging that it cost his company the media rights of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. On July 7,…
- World
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach last eight
Vancouver: Ruben Vargas converted his penalty, and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday, July 7. Switzerland will…
- Sports
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic fightback into quarter-finals
Atlanta: Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the…
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FIFA World Cup: New heroes, records enhanced quality of the game
Every edition of the FIFA World Cup has thrown up surprising new heroes and outstanding performances from teams that were considered underdogs. In every tournament, a few players arrived as unknowns and…
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‘Overturn this’: Belgium trolls USA after World Cup win
New Delhi: After eliminating co-host USA from the FIFA World Cup, the victorious Belgian team clapped back at the Folarin Balogun red-card drama with a savage two-word social media post. Ahead of…
