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FIFA proposes USD 6.35 bn football development fund for 2027-30
Sao Paulo: FIFA will propose to its members a USD 6.35 billion fund for football development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of USD 25 million for each national association,…
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Indian prodigy Atiqa Mir joins Kart Republic, F1 star launchpad
Singapore: Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir has received another timely boost to her fast-rising career with her signing by Kart Republic (KR), a team owned by Italian veteran Dino Chiesa, who helped…
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Shubman Gill wants India to play World Cup combination next
New Chandigarh: India captain Shubman Gill emphasised that India need to field their World Cup combination from the next series onwards and that there is not much time to experiment with the…
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US Senators seek action against 3 India-based firms over data theft
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators have written to the Trump administration seeking action against three India-based companies that allegedly hacked and stole data from thousands of Americans and US companies.…
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When India avenged 1982 Asian Games loss to Pakistan
Amstelveen: Sixteen years ago, when India and Pakistan last met in a men’s Hockey World Cup, the contest was more than just two arch-rivals facing each other. It was about settling an…
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Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after backlash
Geneva: FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. Infantino’s decision came after…
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‘Mixed feelings’: Manu Bhaker on World Cup bronze
New Delhi: Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker has “mixed feelings” about the 25m pistol bronze medal she won in the just-concluded World Cup in Hangzhou, acknowledging that she could have done better in…
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Hyderabad’s Esha Singh wins 25m pistol gold at ISSF World Cup
Hyderabad: Hyderabad shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal while double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker claimed bronze in the Women’s 25m Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China,…
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FIFA: History of World Cup finals
New York: Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final on Monday, July 20. Following is the scoreline of each World…
- 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…
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Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Atlanta: Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez…
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Spain blank France 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup final
Arlington: Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro earned Spain a deserved 2-0 win over France at Dallas Stadium in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final here at the Dallas Stadium on…
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FIFA WC: Bellingham brace fires England into semifinal
Miami: Jude Bellingham’s brilliant brace fired England into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals as Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame Norway by 2-1 after extra time here at Miami Stadium on Sunday. England had…
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FIFA WC: Mbappe steal spotlight as France sail into semi-final
Foxborough: Kylian Mbappe overcame a first-half penalty miss to lead France into a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final, beating Morocco 2-0 in the last-16 here at the Boston Stadium. Mbappe recovered…
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FIFA rigged to have Messi, claims Egypt after devastating loss
Atlanta: Egypt’s World Cup campaign ended in frustration, with head coach Hossam Hassan questioning the fairness of the tournament after his side suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to defending champion Argentina in…
