The Hindu

As Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar confirm the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be their last and Lionel Messi's final bow appears imminent, Kolkata is preparing to lose more than three footballers. It is saying goodbye to the players who shaped its arguments, allegiances and memories for nearly three decades.

We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision, UEFA said

On May 9, the WFI had issued the show-cause notice to Phogat and declared her ineligible to participate in domestic events till June 26, 2026, citing the mandatory six-month notice period linked to athletes returning from retirement under anti-doping rules

This tournament reminded us why women's cricket is unmissable power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish, said ICC Chairman Jay Shah

Bishnoi had looked horribly out of rhythm during his wicket-less spell that leaked 60 runs in four overs at Manchester

FIFA declared suspended U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play following what looks like an intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump

Spain eye revenge against Portugal for their 2-2 loss at last years UEFA Nations League final

I want to enjoy what will be my last World Cup to the fullest; hopefully, tomorrow won't be my last match; that way, you can keep bashing me some more, says Cristiano Ronaldo

Brazil's best player for more than a decade, Neymar, had been slowed by injuries in recent years that limited his impact; the country is now entering a period of transition, with the next generation taking over.

Mexico has had a perfect tournament so far, conceding zero goals in 4 games as it enjoys home-ground advantage

Olympic gold medallist Masai Russell won the womens 100 hurdles in a meet-record 12.24 against Tobi Amusan, who finished second in 12.34.

The wicketkeeper-batter lauds Bethells match-winning knockbut adds that the three no-balls by leg-spinner Bishnoi made things easy for the young English southpaw in the second T20I

Haaland scored his sixth and seventh goals at this World Cup now level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as he put on a show against a hapless Brazil

Antonelli, who won the sprint on Saturday, leads the title race with 179 points, 25 ahead of Russell with Hamilton a further seven points back in third

United States striker Baloguns teammates said they only found out via social media on their way to training

The 25-year-old is super-charged for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya in September; she is keen to keep raising the bar after rewriting Anjus 22-year-old National mark

Brazil are the overwhelming favourites, although they are yet to beat Norway in four previous meetings

Mooney and Litchfields century partnership for the second wicket makes the chase a cakewalk after the bowlers restrict the home team to 150 for four despite Sciver-Brunt and Kemps fightback

The 21-year-old Eala found Centre Court at Wimbledon a bit more accommodating on Saturday (July 4) when she beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (9), 6-2 in the third round at the grass-court major and made some history in the process

France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday (July 9, 2026) in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Hamilton was back fighting for a win again after a breakthrough victory last month at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his first since moving to Ferrari last year

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey fizzed a shot just wide in the opening minute but that proved a false dawn for the African side

France brings Manu Kone into midfield in place of the injured Aurelien Tchouameni for World Cup last-16 clash against Paraguay

Ounahi made it 2-0 on a right-footed shot from the middle of the box off a pass from Brahim Daz in the 82nd minute

The final fits the bill in every way; the best side against the host, which also happens to be the second-best team; the games oldest rivals

Co-hosts Canada are in uncharted waters, while Morocco are trying to establish themselves as one of the mainstays of the World Cup

At 15 years and 99 days, Vaibhav became India's youngest international cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who had made his debut at 16 years and 205 days against Pakistan in 1989

The South American giants have never beaten the European side, drawing twice and losing twice in four previous meetings, including a 2-1 defeat at the 1998 World Cup

India finished at the eighth spot out of nine teams with 19 points from 16 matches

Mexican fans unite in celebration in hopes of winning the World Cup

Seven of the record nine African nations in the knockouts were eliminated in the Round of 32; yet, even in defeat, African teams acquitted themselves well at the World Cup

Sam Curran has not played test cricket since England's home series against India in August 2021, and has since featured exclusively in white-ball formats

Having fallen a little behind after the second day, Praggnanandhaa reserved his best for the last three rounds and defeated Ivan Saric of Croatia, Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania and Anish Giri of the Netherlands to finally catch up with Alireza

As Messi, Ronaldo, Djokovic and Kohli enter their last chapters, their sport is set to change dramatically

Arias struck in the 14th minute, guiding home a cross from substitute Luis Suarez, and Colombias disciplined defence did the rest as Nestor Lorenzos side extended their unbeaten run

In a different era, Hyderabad was a powerhouse of football with players like Peter Thangaraj, Tulsidas Balaram, Syed Abdul Rahim, Victor Amalraj and a host of other kicking ball and making their mark. The peak of that success story was in the 1950s

The tiny African nation put on a fight for the ages with stunning goals against the World Champion, but its fairytale run ends in the Round of 32

Nestor Lorenzos Colombia have quietly established themselves among the tournaments most convincing teams, combining defensive solidity