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Argentina’s Lionel Messi. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. The Argentina superstar has won just about everything in soccer except for the award for being the leading scorer at the World Cup, and he’s now two behind Mbappé after the France striker…
The clash between Abdusattorov and Gukesh ended in a stalemate. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ The clash between World champion D. Gukesh and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the fourth round had drawn the attention of chess aficionados when the pairings for the Chennai Grand Masters at The Westin Velachery were out. The two, who have been involved in some…
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Strong opinion: Gopi Chand believes there was no need to change the 21-point format to the new 3×15 scoring system. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K. MURALI KUMAR The Commonwealth Games (CWG) have traditionally been one of India’s most productive multi-sport events, with the country consistently returning with a healthy medal haul. But at Glasgow…
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday (July 19, 2026) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain beat France…
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P. Shroff-trained Duke Of Tuscany (G. Vivek up) won the Governor’s Cup (2,400m), the chief event of the races here on Sunday (July 19). The winner is owned by Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. rep. by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy, Ms. Anosha Meyers, Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni & Miss. Anita J. Captain. Jockey Antony won three races on the day. The results: KARNATAKA POLICE TROPHY…
In the 22 previous World Cup men’s finals (which would include the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil that technically wasn’t a final, but decided who won the World Cup), the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals in the title matchup. The losing team has averaged 1.1 goals. The two most recent World Cup finals…
Switzerland’s goalkeeper Kobel fails to keep out Argentina’s Alvarez shot from outside the box. | Photo Credit: AFP The World Cup has not only grown larger but has also been more prolific. Ahead of the final, the tournament has produced 307 goals in 103 matches, an average of 2.98 per game, comfortably higher than Qatar 2022, where…
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Jasprit Bumrah had an impact injury on his left knee while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff. | Photo Credit: AFP England skipper Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bat against India in the series-deciding third ODI here on Sunday (July 19, 2026). The series scoreline is currently tied at 1-1. However,…
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France’s Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with France coach Didier Deschamps at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against England, at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S., on July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kylian Mbappe moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday (July 18, 2026),…
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England’s Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane look at their bronze medals during the ceremony after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Also read: FIFA World Cup third-place…
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