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Geopolitics

FIFA World Cup awards: Full winners list as Rodri, Mbappe claim top honours

Times of India – World · India

Spain secured the 2026 FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina in the final. Rodri earned the Golden Ball for his midfield dominance throughout the tour…

Geopolitics

No card for Tagliafico! Yamal challenge reignites Argentina favouritism debate - Watch

Times of India – World · India

A controversial tackle by Nicolas Tagliafico in the World Cup final sparked debate. Many fans questioned why the Argentina defender escaped a booking for his …

Geopolitics

Messi aims to accomplish in New York what Maradona couldn't 36 years ago

Times of India – World · India

It is also the first time since Diego Maradona inspired Argentina to back-to-back World Cup finals in 1986 and 1990 that the country has reached consecutive ti…

Geopolitics

PV Sindhu scripts history, stuns Yamaguchi to become first Indian to ...

Times of India – World · India

The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of …

Geopolitics

Before kick-off, Argentina vs Spain final has already entered World Cup history

Times of India – World · India

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final features Argentina and Spain, the top two ranked teams. Argentina seeks consecutive titles, a feat not achieved since Brazil in …

Geopolitics

MLC: LA Knight Riders clinch maiden title with one-run win over Freedom

Times of India – World · India

Needing 14 runs off the final over, Washington Freedom looked favourites after Obus Pienaar smashed the first ball for six. But Shadley van Schalkwyk produced …

Geopolitics

FIFA World Cup 2026 sees major increase in goals from outside the box

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A trend of teams defending deep has enticed forwards to take shots from outside the penalty area, Jurgen Klinsmann says.

Geopolitics

13 matches and counting! Messi's Argentina become the first team ever to ...

Times of India – World · India

Argentina head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain after becoming the first team to score at least two goals in 13 consecutive World Cup matches. …

Geopolitics

WNBA coach Brondello suspended over inappropriate comment at Angel Reese

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Brondello suspended for a game after calling Reese a 'protected species' in Toronto Tempo's game against Atlanta Dream.

Geopolitics

FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FIFA will analyse the impact of hydration breaks after the World Cup, says Arsene Wenger a day before the final.

Geopolitics

Mbappe makes World Cup history as Messi loses two of his most treasured records

Times of India – World · India

Kylian Mbappé made World Cup history despite France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff, scoring twice to become the competition's all-time lead…

Geopolitics

'He's not the best': Ex-India coach makes bold Messi claim before World Cup final

Times of India – World · India

Stephen Constantine believes Lionel Messi is not football's greatest player ever. He ranks Pelé, Maradona, and Ronaldinho above the Argentine star. Constantine…

Geopolitics

Kylian Mbappe breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with 22nd goal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mbappe is back on track to defend his Golden Boot title, which he and Messi have traded between themselves throughout the tournament.

Geopolitics

France's Mbappe sets World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kylian Mbappe has moved past Lionel Messi on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record in a spectacular match for third place. England won the game 6-4.

Geopolitics

Former NHL star Mike Commodore warns Oilers parents at development camp

Times of India – World · India

Ex-NHL defenseman Mike Commodore has escalated his years-long war on the Edmonton Oilers by issuing a warning to parents attending the club’s development camp.…

Geopolitics

PV Sindhu breaks Chen Yufei jinx, becomes first Indian woman to ...

Times of India – World · India

PV Sindhu has reached the Japan Open 2026 final, a historic achievement for Indian badminton. She advanced after her opponent Chen Yufei retired due to injury …

Geopolitics

Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.

Geopolitics

Trump jokes that England turned Harry Kane into a ‘defensive player’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump joked that England turned captain Harry Kane into ‘a defensive player’

Geopolitics

'It's just insane': Messi reacts to viral photo with baby Yamal ahead of final

Times of India – World · India

"That picture with Lamine, now we are facing in a final after a photo was taken of when he was a baby," Messi told seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady at Fa…

Geopolitics

'Just like Messi for Argentina': Kaif makes strong case for Rohit, Kohli in 2027 WC

Times of India – World · India

Mohammed Kaif believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are essential for India's 2027 World Cup campaign. He stressed their experience will be vital for challengi…

Geopolitics

Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.

Geopolitics

'Do we need Kohli & Rohit?': Ashwin's blunt take on 2027 World Cup plans

Times of India – World · India

Ravichandran Ashwin questions the timing of speculation about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI futures. He believes selectors should have communicated any tr…

Geopolitics

Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.

Geopolitics

Star speedcubers square off at European championship

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.

Geopolitics

Lamine Yamal separated from Spain squad ahead of final against Argentina

Times of India – World · India

Spain have eased concerns over Lamine Yamal's fitness after the teenager trained separately ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. The RFEF …

Geopolitics

'A true icon of the game': BCCI pays tribute to Garry Sobers with throwback video

Times of India – World · India

The BCCI honoured Sir Garfield Sobers, a true cricket icon, after his passing. He was remembered as one of the game's greatest all-rounders ever. Sobers left a…

Geopolitics

West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Sir Garfield Sobers, considered one of the game's greatest all-rounders, has died aged 89. The International Cricket Council said he was one of the "greatest c…

Geopolitics

Salima Tete to lead India at Hockey WC; England, China await in pool stage

Times of India – World · India

The squad, currently training at the national camp in Bengaluru, combines experienced players with youngsters who have impressed in recent international compet…

Geopolitics

'Hasn't scored in two games': India coach's verdict on Rohit Sharma amid poor form

Times of India – World · India

Rohit's struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday, where England won by four wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. The opener neve…

Geopolitics

'Nothing was handed to Argentina': Messi unloads on favouritism claims

Times of India – World · India

Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal and book a place in the final, where they will face Spain on Su…

Geopolitics

LeBron James to Miami Heat? NBA free agency hint links him with Giannis

Times of India – World · India

Pat Riley has already pulled off one blockbuster. Now he's not hiding that he wants another. The Miami Heat president spent Thursday's introductory press confe…

Geopolitics

Joe Root surpasses Virat Kohli's ODI record with unbeaten 99 against India

Times of India – World · India

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket victory over India. This win leveled the three-match series at one game apiece. Root absorbed early pr…

Geopolitics

Marcello Hernandez's Tiger Woods joke steals the spotlight at the ESPYs

Times of India – World · India

Marcello Hernandez delivered some of the biggest moments at the 2026 ESPYs with jokes aimed at Tiger Woods and Bill Belichick. Hernandez referenced Woods’ ongo…

Geopolitics

Delightful World Cup Stories

The New York Times – World · US

Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.

Geopolitics

Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m

BBC News – World · Europe

A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.

Geopolitics

'We're gutted': Harry Kane reveals Tuchel's final instruction England failed to follow

Times of India – World · India

Harry Kane has revealed Thomas Tuchel's final touchline instruction before England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina. Despite taking the lead, …

Geopolitics

‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

'There was blood in the water, and we went for it,' Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.

Tech & Startups

Lionel Messi’s Final World Cup—and the Death of Early Retirement

Wired · Global

Argentina’s Lionel Messi was supposed to be done years ago. Now, sports science is helping soccer’s biggest stars rewrite the rules of aging.

General

Thirsty England fans could down an extra 6 million pints during semifinal clash

NBC News – World · US

The World Cup has provided a welcome boost to England’s pubs with millions more pints sold. But the industry is ailing and many are facing closure.

Geopolitics

Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.

Geopolitics

World Cup: England have ‘not peaked yet’, says Tuchel before semifinal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

England face Argentina in Wednesday's semifinal, hoping to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.

Geopolitics

FIFA WC: Why FBI labelled Argentina vs England semi-final the 'highest-risk' match

Times of India – World · India

England and Argentina's World Cup semifinal is the tournament's highest-risk match. Extraordinary security measures are in place for this intense football riv…

Geopolitics

IPL coaches dominate England's shortlist in race to find McCullum's successor

Times of India – World · India

England's cricket board seeks a new Test coach with IPL experience. Several accomplished franchise coaches are now leading contenders for the role. Andy Flower…

Geopolitics

Captaincy, coaching, trade talk to headline Mumbai Indians' season review next week

Times of India – World · India

Mumbai Indians' top brass will meet in England next week for a season review that could shape the franchise's future. Captaincy, Mahela Jayawardene's coaching …

Geopolitics

For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer

The New York Times – World · US

Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Dieg…

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