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New Delhi: Brazil have confirmed that winger Raphinha has suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh. It is a major blow to the Carlo Ancelotti side, who count heavily on the star winger in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. As things stand, the Barcelona forward will miss Brazil’s upcoming Group C match against Scotland but will remain with the squad as he fights to return for the later stages of the tournament. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed that medical tests identified the problem after Raphinha was forced off during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Haiti. The 29-year-old attacker…

Toronto: Deniz Undav produced a decisive late intervention as Germany secured a dramatic victory over Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The forward scored a crucial 94th-minute winner after earlier finding the equaliser in a tense encounter. The Stuttgart forward’s brace changed the direction of a match in which Ivory Coast’s intensity and defensive organisation repeatedly frustrated the four-time champions. Notably, Germany entered the contest looking to build on their dominant opening performance, but Ivory Coast exposed weaknesses that had been hidden in their earlier win over Curacao. Julian Nagelsmann’s side controlled much of the possession, attempting to…

Chennai: Senior India batter Rohit Sharma delivered a strong performance in the third ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chasing 219, he reached his half-century off 47 balls, helping keep India in contention during the run chase. With that innings, Rohit moved past Rahul Dravid to record the most 50-plus scores for India in ODIs. Both players were previously level on 94 such scores, but Rohit now stands at 95 following his half-century. Only Sachin Tendulkar with 145 and Virat Kohli with 131 remain ahead of him on the all-time list. Most 50+ scores for India…

New Delhi: Ben Stokes produced a commanding return to form in the County Championship, falling just five runs short of a century after a fluent 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street on Friday. Coming in at a critical moment with Durham under early pressure, the all-rounder injected urgency into the innings and shifted the tempo of the contest.  The hosts had been reduced to 30 for three after a sharp opening spell from Ben Sanderson and Harry Conway, which exposed the top order and put Durham on the back foot. Stokes responded with intent, striking 18 boundaries in a…

Toronto: Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a fascinating FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E showdown, with both sides carrying momentum from winning their opening matches. Germany arrive full of confidence after an emphatic 7-1 victory over Curacao, a result that showcased the attacking quality and depth of Julian Nagelsmann’s squad. Players such as Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Nmecha were instrumental as the four-time world champions sent an early message to the rest of the tournament. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ecuador and demonstrated the resilience that helped them emerge as one of Africa’s strongest…

New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra was named Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025 at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards held on Saturday, June 20. It marked another recognition for the Olympic gold medallist at a ceremony in India that celebrated achievements across multiple categories in the sport. The awards, launched by the Athletics Federation of India, were organised to recognise contributions from athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors and state associations. The event featured 10 categories, including Best Female Athlete, Best Coach, Best Technical Official, Best State Association and Lifetime Achievement Award. Notably, the honour came shortly after Neeraj’s return to…