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Kylian Mbappe won the award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for scoring 8 goals, just ahead of Messis 7
India is yet to win a T20I under Shreyas Iyer as Tuesday's outing was their biggest defeat in the format in terms of runs
There are a lot of changes from the XI that played the T20 World Cup final to now; be it the captain, be it the opening batsman; there is no Hardik Pandya, there is no Jasprit Bumrah, said India coach Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir maintained that Samson remains in Indias plans in the five-match series, which the visitors trail 0-2 after two losses and a washout
Ben Stokes, a great all rounder and inspiring captain jumped before he was pushed other captains havent been so lucky
This was India's worst T20I defeat in terms of margin of runs as only four batters managed double-digit scores
It was heartbreak for Colombia, who were bidding to reach the quarters for only the second time in their history, having previously done so at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil
Ronaldo will retire without a World Cup title or even a World Cup final appearance to his name. His teams best performance with Portugal came in his first appearance, a 2006 run to the semifinals and a fourth-place finish.
It was Pedersen's third victory in the Tour de France and his 12th in a Grand Tour
Vidhi, whose dope sample was collected in May out-of-competition, had won gold in the senior Federation Cup in 2025 with a throw of 16.10m
Vasseur felt Mercedes, winners of seven of nine grands prix and on pole position in all, still had a small advantage on pure performance even if Ferrari looked strong at the start and on race pace.
The IOC said its executive board had lifted that suspension but had not decided yet on whether Russia could display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at the Games
The winner of this last Round of 16 match will play Argentina, who defeated Egypt in a thriller
In a Round of 16 game of high drama, Argentina trailed 0-2 and Messi missed a penalty but three late goals prevented an embarrassing exit
Argentina makes three changes, Egypt coach makes two as both sides eye quarterfinal berth
The IOA chief along with the Union sports minister unveils the team kit at the official send-off for the 124 athletes who will take part in the Glasgow event beginning on July 23
We looked at the entire fan journey, from the airport to hotels, transport, the Fan Festival and finally the stadium. Everything had to feel seamless, says Monica Paul, president of the Dallas Sports Commission and executive director of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organising Committee
Isa, who took 148 international wickets during her decade-long career for England, also relished her experience of commentating on the IPL
The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said after the match that Amadou Onana's injury was serious and called it the one dark cloud over tonight
Donald Trump said All I did was ask for a review; I didnt say, you have to do this; while FIFA head Gianni Infantino issued a statement saying, FIFAs judicial bodies are independent; they operate autonomously
Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, said Kylian Mbapp
Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma are two of India's fastest bowlers. They are young. If selectors don't try them against even Zimbabwe where will they try, said a source close to the selection committee
Yes, this is my last game with the national team; I've had 45 games, and I felt welcomed in Portugal and loved, it's a memory I'll take with me always, said Roberto Martinez
For Cousins, one of the most decorated compound archers in history, it will also mark his first international assignment with India since taking charge around three months before the continental showpiece
The Round of 16 clash has been embroiled in controversy after Donald Trump got FIFA to lift the one-game ban on Folarin Balogun for his red card
Merinos goal takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals since winning their only World Cup title in 2010
Prior to the U-20 event, the Indian contingent also produced a dominant show in the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championships at the same venue, finishing their campaign with 21 medals across the three categories.
The Indian star began the final day with a loss against Vincent Keymer but then did well to score 6 points out of the last eight games. His other loss came against compatriot D. Gukesh but Praggnanandhaa's main victim was Alireza
The Sri Lanka bowlout only Hope, who was stumped on 112 in bizarre fashion close to lunch.
At a time when superstars are showcasing their greatness with age-defying performances on the big stage, the Men in Blue continue to ponder over the elephant in the room: a seam-bowling all-rounder in white-ball formats
The captain said Mooney was the leader in the group. Girls listen when she speaks, said Molineux
The last time Spain won a knockout match at the World Cup, they went on to lift the title. On the other hand, Portugal would look for a repeat of the UEFA Nations League final and topple La Roja
Egypt will sit in a compact block and wait for moments to release Salah and Marmoush into the spaces, following the blueprint Cabo Verde found against the defending champion
The Australians showed that in no uncertain terms in the final; when they reduced England to 150 for four, it was virtually the game over
The coach terms his sides win over the South American giant as the greatest night in the countrys football history
England produced arguably their most accomplished performance of the tournament so far at both ends of the pitch
Underwhelming World Cup performances from Asian Teams lead to multiple fallouts
This year's FIFA World Cup started off with 48 teams, the most in the competition's history. In the group stage, 12 groups made of four teams each played 72 matches, bringing down the number of qualifying teams to 32. Follow teams and their journey through the subsequent stages until the final match for the trophy.
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.

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