New York, July 20 — France captain Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot for FIFA World Cup 2026, retaining the title of tournament top scorer which he claimed at Qatar 2022. The France forward took his tally to ten with a double in Les Bleus’ 6-4 defeat by England in an enthralling and end-to-end…
New York, July 20 — Spanish midfield maestro Rodri has secured the Golden Ball, awarded to the FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament, for his performances in the 2026 global showpiece. Spain - already reigning European champions - edged out Argentina in the World Cup final in extra time, with…
New York, July 20 — Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final. Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike…
New York, July 20 — Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final on Monday.Following is the scoreline of each World Cup final, reports Xinhua:1930 Uruguay 4-2 Argentina1934 Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia1938 Italy 4-2 Hungary1950 Uruguay 2-1…
New York, July 20 — Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.After a tense and fiercely contested 90 minutes ended goalless,…
Haaland, who had terrorised opposition defences with seven goals in four consecutive matches against Iraq, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Brazil, was kept quiet by England as Norway’s best-ever World Cup campaign ended in Miami on Saturday.“These things are surreal; I think this has changed me as a pers
The announcements bring the curtain down on one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in franchise cricket. Fleming joined CSK as a player in the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008 before taking over as head coach in 2009, guiding the franchise to five IPL titles, two Champion
London, July 20 — Ben Duckett's sensational 141-run knock eclipsed a magnificent 138 from Rohit Sharma as a clinical England defeated India by 27 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Lord's on Sunday to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1.Chasing a whopping target of 388, India mounted a spirited…
London, July 19 — Rohit Sharma's magnificent 138, also the first ODI hundred by an Indian batter at Lord’s went in vain as clinical England defeated India by 27 runs in a high-scoring thriller on Sunday to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1. Chasing a whopping target of 388, India mounted a…
New York, July 19 — The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey got off to a spectacular start on Sunday as IShowSpeed, Post Malone and a host of global music stars headlined a star-studded closing ceremony before the biggest match in world…
Beijing, July 19 — Kimi Antonelli passed Charles Leclerc to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his Formula 1 championship lead after Mercedes teammate George Russell retired on the opening lap.Antonelli bounced back from two consecutive scoreless races to claim his sixth victory of the…
Goa, July 19 — HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades strengthened their playoff push with a convincing 10-5 victory over UP Prometheans, while Dempo Goa Challengers continued their unbeaten run in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 on Sunday. Kolkata's Indian duo of Ankur Bhattacharjee and Ayhika Mukherjee…
Shillong, July 19 — Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday announced that all schools and colleges across the state will remain closed on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final without worrying about attending classes the following morning. In a video message…
Imphal/Aizawl, July 19 — The governments of Manipur and Mizoram have declared a holiday for educational institutions on Monday to enable students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, reflecting the immense popularity of football in the two Northeastern states, officials said on Sunday. Spain…
Narainpur, July 19 — Diminishing score lines marked the four fixtures on the second day of the AIFF U17 Women’s Youth League 2026-27 at the RKM Football Academy in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday.In Group C, Kickstart FC defeated DKR Football Academy 7-0 in the day’s first match. Group D opened…
Kuala Lumpur, July 19 — Sangram Singh, who successfully transitioned from wrestling to MMA, won hearts by defeating Pakistani fighter Mohammad Abid Ali in just One minute 20 seconds. It was his second victory over a Pakistani opponent and his fourth overall in MMA. He maintained his unbeaten record…
London, July 19 — Amid recent unprecedented speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma’s international future, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar to provide absolute clarity to senior stalwarts like him and Virat Kohli regarding their…
New York, July 19 — Former Germany striker and World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann believes handling emotions and staying true to a team's identity will be the key when Argentina and Spain battle for football's biggest prize in the FIFA World Cup final on Monday.Defending champions Argentina take on…
Chennai, July 19 — French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the standings with a half -point advantage over India’s Arjun Erigaisi after all match in Round 4 ended in draws in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, at…
Goa, July 19 — Romanian ace Bernadette Szocs and Indian teenage sensation Syndrela Das starred as Dempo Goa Challengers extended their unbeaten run in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7, edging PBG Pune Jaguars 8-7 in a dramatic contest on Sunday. While Szocs delivered a flawless three-game…
Hyderabad, July 19 — Governors and Chief Ministers of the Telugu States on Sunday congratulated ace shuttler P. V. Sindhu on winning the Japan Open title. Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer congratulated Sindhu for winning the Japan Open 2026 title and her first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on…