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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

July 19, 2026 admin

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 edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

July 18, 2026 admin

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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Argentina coach Scaloni hails Messi before World Cup final

July 18, 2026 admin

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni during trainingon July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing Lionel Messi lead his team out in another World Cup final at the age of 39 as the holders aim to retain the trophy when they take on Spain this…

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Sobers ‘stood out’ among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

July 18, 2026 admin

West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers, also known as Garry Sobers, died in Barbados on Friday, July 17, 2026. Garry is seen with former Indian cricket player Ajit Wadekar during a press conference in Mumbai, in this file image dated Wednesday, March 3, 2010. | Photo Credit: PTI The late Garry Sobers “stood out” even…

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Root is an ideal role model for the England team: Brook

July 18, 2026 admin

England’s captain Harry Brook. File | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini England captain Harry Brook said that he expected the Lord’s pitch to be similar to the ones encountered in Birmingham and Cardiff. “I reckon the new ball will be quite important,” Brook said ahead of Sunday’s (July 19, 2026) third and final ODI versus India…

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No concerns with the way Rohit Sharma is batting: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel

July 18, 2026 admin

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Amidst concerns about Rohit Sharma’s below-par form, India bowling coach Morne Morkel backed the premier batter to break out of the rut soon. “It’s hard work [against] the new ball up front and we’ve seen that in the entire series,” said Morkel on…

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France vs. England FIFA World Cup third-place match

July 18, 2026 admin

France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) warms up ahead of the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., on July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP There is perhaps no lonelier fixture in football than the World Cup third-place playoff. For 30 days, players dream only of one destination. They…

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The show before the spectacle

July 18, 2026 admin

Djokovic interacts with Messi at the fest. | Photo Credit: AFP The FIFA’s World Cup has increasingly become a celebration not just of football but of football as entertainment. So, on the eve of the final, the governing body transformed the Javits Center beside the Hudson into a fan park. Hundreds queued for hours and…

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UTT: Record win for U Mumba

July 18, 2026 admin

Manush Shah starred for U Mumba. | Photo Credit: ButterflyUTT It was billed as the marquee contest of the evening. Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar — the bespectacled doubles partners who have carried India’s flag with distinction on the international table tennis circuit — found themselves on opposite sides when defending champion U Mumba TT…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain, Argentina lock horns in a fascinating finale

July 18, 2026 admin

Spain consisting of stars such as Rodri, Baena, Yamal and Simon meets Argentina having Emiliano, Messi, Alvarez and Fernandez in its ranks | Photo Credit: Getty Images There is more than one way to become a World champion. Spain has spent the past month trying to ensure football unfolds exactly as it imagines, while Argentina…

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