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Why isn’t Erling Haaland playing against France in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash? | Football

Massachusetts: Norway have benched star forward Erling Haaland in their high-profile FIFA World Cup Group I match against France, as coach Stale Solbakken opts for a major rotation policy with as many as 10 changes to the starting XI. The decision comes after Norway secured qualification for the round of 32 with back-to-back wins against Iraq and Senegal in the group stage, making the fixture against France less critical in terms of progression. Notably, Haaland, who has scored four goals in the FIFA World Cup so far, has been rested as part of a broader strategy to manage workload and ensure…

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Jun

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India women’s sprint team wins gold with season-best effort at Asian Relays Championship in China | WATCH | Other

New Delhi: India signed off from the 2026 Asian Relays Championships with a gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay after Srabani Nanda, Sneha Shanuvalli, Sudeshna Shivankar and Tamanna produced a season-best performance in Shangyu, China. The Indian quartet completed the final in 43.85 seconds to finish ahead of the home team and claim the country's only gold medal of the competition. China settled for silver after clocking 44.09 seconds, while Thailand secured bronze with a time of 44.11 seconds. The victory capped a successful campaign for the women's sprint relay team, which delivered under pressure on the final day…

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Jun

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NOR vs FRA FIFA World Cup LIVE: Norway vs France Live Score, Tactical analysis, minute by minute commentary, Highlight | Football

Massachusetts: France and Norway meet in a blockbuster Group I clash at the FIFA World Cup with contrasting priorities despite both sides arriving in strong form. While France have named a nearly full-strength starting XI, benching just their regular centre backs in pursuit of top spot, Norway have chosen to rotate heavily after already securing qualification for the Round of 32. Didier Deschamps has resisted the temptation to rest his key players, signalling France's intent to finish the group stage on a high. Les Bleus have been among the tournament's most impressive teams, recording convincing victories over Senegal and Iraq…

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Jun

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Brazil lodges complaint to FIFA against referee Cesar Ramos, seeks his removal | Football

New Delhi: Brazil football authorities have reportedly escalated a dispute with FIFA after a controversial VAR decision in their 3-0 World Cup 2026 group-stage win over Scotland. They have submitted an official complaint that complaining against referee Cesar Ramos, after he ruled out Vinicius Junior’s goal, following a VAR check. Brazil also demanded that he be removed from future matches involving the team. The incident at the centre of the complaint occurred in the 21st minute, when Vini Jr dispossessed Jack Hendry before finishing past keeper Angus Gunn. The on-field decision initially stood as a goal, but was later overturned…

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Jun

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‘Where is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?’ – Fans blast Indian team on X after shambolic defeat to Ireland in 1st T20I | Cricket

Belfast, Northern Ireland: Ireland produced a landmark result in Belfast as they defeated India by 34 runs in the opening T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club. With that, the hosts secured their first win over the Men in Blue in international cricket. For India, the back-to-back world champions, it was an embarrassing start under the new captain, Shreyas Iyer.  Ireland’s innings began under pressure after they were reduced to 51 for 4 at one stage. Tim Tector and Ross Adair were dismissed for 17 and 12 runs respectively, while Harry Tector failed to open his tally. The recovery phase…

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Jun

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Novak Djokovic can meet Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon 2026 semi-final, check full draw | Tennis

London: The Wimbledon men's singles draw has placed Novak Djokovic and defending champion Jannik Sinner on course for a potential semifinal meeting. Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, in the meantime, has already withdrawn from the competition because of a wrist injury and that has significantly altered the tournament landscape ahead of play beginning on Monday, June 29. Djokovic, seeded seventh, will enter the Championships with a demanding projected route as he bids for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and a 25th Grand Slam crown. His opening-round opponent is China's Wu Yibing, but tougher challenges could arrive quickly. An unseeded Stefanos…

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Jun

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Harshit Rana stars with three-wicket haul on international return as Ireland make decent total in 1st T20I | Cricket

New Delhi: Harshit Rana put up a strong comeback for India during the first T20I against Ireland as he picked up a three-wicket haul at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, on Friday, June 26. Harshit was on the sidelines for months due to a knee injury that he picked up before the T20 World Cup 2026.  Harshit made a return to India's squad for the recently concluded third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20 as he was roped in for the side for the first time since that injury. However, he was not picked in the Playing XI for…

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Jemimah Rodrigues highlights India’s mantra to beat Australia in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket

New Delhi: India are in a tricky position in the T20 World Cup 2026. The group that featured the likes of Australia and South Africa along with India was always going to be a tough one to negotiate. And it turned out to be the same when India lost a crucial clash to South Africa.  The Women in Blue are still positioned second in the Group B points table with six points from four matches and a much superior Net run rate than that of South Africa, who also have six points but an inferior NRR. India defeated Bangladesh in…

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Jun

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Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making his India debut during 1st Ireland T20I? Check Playing XIs | Cricket

New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his India debut as the teenage sensation was not picked for the first T20I of the two-match series against Ireland on Friday, June 26. The 15-year-old would have shattered the long-standing Sachin Tendulkar record for the youngest Indian to make his debut; however, he has to wait for a bit. India's new captain, Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and opted to bowl first. Iyer has become the 15th player to lead India, and he won the toss on his maiden captaincy outing. Shreyas confirmed that Sooryavanshi is not making his debut…

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Jun

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IND vs IRE 1st T20I LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Ireland Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs | Cricket

New Delhi: India begin a new era in T20I cricket as they take on Ireland in the opening match of the two-game series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday. The spotlight will be firmly on new captain Shreyas Iyer, who takes charge of the side following India's successful T20 World Cup campaign. The series also offers an opportunity for several young players to impress, with eyes on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is not guaranteed to make his debut. India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites, having won all eight previous T20Is against Ireland. However, the visitors…

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