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Jul

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‘Something is missing’: Shubman Gill calls for improved fitness within team India amid injury crisis | Cricket

London: The Indian team succumbed to a hefty loss in the third ODI of the multi-format series against England; the Men in Blue ended up losing the series as they faced defeats in the second and third ODIs, only managing to register a single victory across their tour of Ireland and England.  There were several talking points from the series, with one of the biggest ones being the injury crisis that the Men in Blue are going through. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, and many other stars are out injured, which has been one of…

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Jul

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‘Doesn’t really matter’: Rohit Sharma puts retirement rumours to rest in explosive interview after ENG series | Cricket

London: The Indian team succumbed to a hefty loss in the third and final ODI of the series against England. The two sides met at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London for the clash on July 20th, and batting first, England managed to post a total of 387 runs on the board in the first innings.  Aiming to chase down the target, it was the performance of veteran batter Rohit Sharma that stood out for the Men in Blue. Opening the innings, Rohit performed brilliantly as he scored 138 runs in 110 deliveries, propelling the Indian team to the perfect…

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Jul

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‘The true protagonists’: Luis de la Fuente hails his side as Spain clinch historic second World Cup title | Football

EAST RUTHERFORD: Spain scripted history as they clinched their second FIFA World Cup title, defeating Argentina in the summit clash of the tournament. The two sides met at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on July 20th, and Spain managed to register a 1-0 win as Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in extra time.  Throughout the game, Spain completely dominated Argentina; the defending champions were nowhere to be found. It was the 2010 champions who carried the ball throughout the game and dominated Argentina, ultimately helping themselves to a win.  After the victory, Spain head coach Luis…

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Jul

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli overtake Dilshan-Sangakkara in elite list with solid partnership against England | Cricket

London: India took on England in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams took centre stage at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 19th, and the game began with England batting first and posting a total of 388 runs in the first innings.  Chasing down the target, it was the performance of Rohit Sharma that stood out. Opening the innings, the veteran batter smashed his 51st international century and went on to score 138 runs in 110 deliveries, shutting down his critics and even shutting down the recent retirement talks. …

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Jul

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Donald Trump lingers on podium in awkward moment as Spain lift FIFA World Cup, video goes viral | Football

HighlightsSpain defeat Argentina 1-0 to win FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The triumph secured Spain's second men's FIFA World Cup title. The final match was played at New York New Jersey Stadium. New York: Spain celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph in style after edging past defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time, but the biggest talking point after the final whistle was not just the trophy lift. An awkward moment involving US President Donald Trump during the post-match presentation ceremony quickly grabbed attention, with videos of the incident spreading rapidly across social media. Trump, who presented the World…

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Jul

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Spain crowned FIFA World Cup champion after Ferran Torres secured 107th minute win vs 10-man Argentina | Football

New York: Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup, courtesy of a 106-minute strike from Ferran Torres to secure a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday morning.  Torres finished from close range after Nico Williams headed a deep cross back across goal. The breakthrough came minutes after Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time at the end of normal time, leaving the defending champions to play extra time with 10 men. Spain dominated possession throughout the match but struggled to break down…

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Jul

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Lionel Messi looks inconsolable after FIFA World Cup final, cries heart out after collecting silver medal | WATCH | Football

New York: Spain won the FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. It is their second title in history, which ended the defending champions' reign and denied Lionel Messi another World Cup triumph. The decisive moment arrived early in the second period of extra time when substitute Ferran Torres reacted quickly following a brilliant back-heeled pass from Nico Williams. He converted the chance after missing plenty in the second half and it also ended a tense contest that saw Argentina struggle to make any sort of impact.  Notably, their task had become significantly more difficult before…

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Jul

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List of awards won in FIFA World Cup 2026, Netherlands handed fair play award | Football

New York: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner in a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New York. They dominated the tournament throughout and ended with a clean sweep of the major individual honours and a defensive record unmatched by any champion in recent history. Notably, Torres struck in the 107th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium after Nico Williams headed a cross back into his path, finally breaking Argentina's resistance in a final that remained goalless through 90 minutes. Spain also capitalised on its numerical advantage after…

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Jul

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FIFA World Cup final ends in utter chaos, Leandro Paredes sent off after final whistle, Molina caught punching | Football

New York: Spain's FIFA World Cup triumph over Argentina was overshadowed by a mass confrontation after the final whistle. Argentina's Leandro Paredes was sent off following the match and defender Nahuel Molina was spotted throwing a punch during chaotic scenes at New York New Jersey Stadium in the early hours of Monday. Television footage showed players from both teams converging moments after Spain secured a 1-0 extra-time victory. Paredes became involved in an altercation with Spain midfielder Gavi before receiving a red card after the match. Molina also appeared to swing at Spain midfielder Rodri as players and staff attempted…

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Jul

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Why are Pedri, Gavi, Nico Williams not playing FIFA World Cup 2026 final vs Argentina in New York? | Football

New York: Spain have once again dropped their star midfielders Pedri and Gavi from the starting XI against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New York. It is purely a tactical call by Luis de la Fuente, who once again backed the midfield duo of Rodri and Fabian Ruiz. They have been extremely consistent in holding the ball and dictating the tempo of the play, which has been key in Spain’s success so far in the tournament. Pedri has been used as a substitute to arrive late into the game and control the midfield and possession. He…

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