Bhaichung Bhutia believes expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the competition’s overall quality.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
Protest over NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond…
France vs England in Miami (Images; IANS) England and France meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, with both European heavyweights aiming to finish their campaigns on a positive note after painful semi-final exits. England suffered a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina, while France were outclassed 2-0…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be another example of La Masia’s influence on world football, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina and several Barcelona players representing Spain.Laporta is in New York ahead of Sunday’s final at New York/New Jersey Stadium, where current and former Barcelona players…
Donald Trump questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to use his ‘golf partner’ Harry Kane in a deeper defensive role during England’s World Cup semifinal defeat/ Image:X Criticism of Thomas Tuchel’s tactical approach following England’s dramatic World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina has reached an unlikely source, with United States President Donald Trump questioning the England manager’s…
PV Sindhu enters Japan Open finals (Image: ANI) PV Sindhu booked her place in the women’s singles final of the Japan Open 2026 on Saturday, becoming the first Indian shuttler to reach the summit clash of the prestigious tournament. The two-time Olympic medallist progressed after reigning Olympic champion Chen Yufei retired midway through the second…
Messi and Mbappé’s Golden Boot battle could be decided by FIFA’s tiebreaker rules after dramatic finale. The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading towards a finish remarkably similar to one of the closest battles in tournament history.Lionel Messi currently tops the standings with eight goals and four assists,…
20-year-old Lionel Messi cradles Lamine Yamal, who was merely six months old at the time during a photo session in September 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (AP/PTI) Almost two decades after a charity photo shoot brought them together, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to meet…
US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino speak at a reception at Trump Tower in New York, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the right decision by suspending the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the United States’…
England and France seek redemption in World Cup bronze final The 2026 FIFA World Cup still has one trophy left to award, but before Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday’s final, England and France will return to the pitch one last time to contest the tournament’s third-place playoff, now officially branded by FIFA as the…
R Ashwin on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Amid speculation over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the timing of the debate, insisting that if the selectors wanted to move on from the veteran duo ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, they should have…
