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Lionel Messi net worth 2026: Know salary, assets, luxury empire
Hyderabad: Lionel Messi is not just football’s biggest name, he is also now officially in billionaire territory. From Barcelona glory to PSG, Inter Miami, Adidas, Apple, real estate and hotels, Messi has…
- Hyderabad
Revanth Reddy watches Argentina’s FIFA WC win with students
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy joined students to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt on a giant screen at Shilpakala Vedika in Hitec…
- Sports
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…
- Sports
Shadow of political conflict robs FIFA WC of joy, sportsmanship
Throughout the course of history, the FIFA World Cup has always carried political undertones. Way back in 1938, it was alleged that dictator Benito Mussolini had used his power to influence the…
- Middle East
Dubai: Indian jeweller creates world’s most expensive Lego trophy
Dubai: A Lego FIFA World Cup trophy assembled by a 10-year-old boy has been transformed into what is believed to be the world’s most expensive Lego trophy, valued at Dirham 300,000 (Rs…
- Sports
Turkey beat USA 3-2, Americans eye World Cup knockouts
Inglewood (California): Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night, June 25, for its only win of the World Cup. Auston…
- Sports
South Africa make first World Cup knockouts with Korea win
Guadalupe (Mexico): South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night, June 24. Thapelo Maseko scored…
- Sports
Ronaldo’s brace powers Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, renewing hope that the team is…
- Sports
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…
- Middle East
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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World Cup: what’s just the right height for a soccer player?
Adelaide: It’s a Darwinian jungle out there in sportsland. Players with the right stuff are selected, and those without it end up on the sidelines. If you haven’t got what it takes,…
- Telangana
Hyderabad gets FIFA-AIFF Telangana Talent Academy
Hyderabad: In a significant initiative in Indian football’s talent development ecosystem, the FIFA-AIFF Telangana Academy for boys and girls was launched in Hyderabad. Located at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, the Academy will…
- News
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Guadalajara: Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. It marks a…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad BTech grad loses Rs 5 lakh in FIFA visa fraud
Hyderabad: A city-based BTech graduate has approached the police after allegedly being cheated of nearly Rs 5 lakh by a travel consultant who promised to arrange a visa and travel package for…
- Kolkata
Messi’s team blames Aroop Biswas for event chaos: Organiser
Kolkata: The organiser of Lionel Messi’s India tour, which descended into chaos at Salt Lake Stadium here last year, claimed on Wednesday, June 17, that the football legend’s communication team has written…
