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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…
- Middle East
Netanyahu says ‘Good luck’ to Messi ahead of World Cup final
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wished Lionel Messi and Argentina success ahead of the FIFA World Cup final against Spain on Sunday, July 19, describing Argentine President Javier Milei as…
- Telangana
Selection trials for Telangana sports academies from July 20
Hyderabad: The Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) has announced the schedule for selection trials for admission into its sports academies and the Regional Sports Hostel for the 2026-27 academic year, to be held…
- Entertainment
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…
