Lionel Messi has already won the World Cup, but the Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on Wednesday, inspiring his team to victory in their semi-final against England. The defending champions were up against it, trailing to Anthony Gordon’s goal until the 85th minute in Atlanta before Messi worked his magic. This […]
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PHF finalises proposed merit-based selection criteria for Hockey WC camp
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has finalised a proposed merit-based selection criteria for the Pakistan Senior Men’s National Team World Cup Camp, aimed at ensuring a transparent, objective and performance-driven selection process. According to a PHF press release, players will be evaluated in five key areas: tactical understanding, technical ability, physical performance, mental strength and attitude. […]
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
A British minister has called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina’s players at the World Cup held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinian”) after their 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Downing Street office backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle on Thursday, a day […]
England victory could reunite William and Harry at World Cup
England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has created excitement beyond football, with growing speculation that a place in the final could bring Prince William and Prince Harry together. As England prepares for its biggest World Cup match in years, royal interest has added another layer of attention to an already historic contest between two […]
France’s secret weapon: the conversations nobody else hears
France’s march to the World Cup semifinals has been powered by the goals of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, but the players believe an equally important part of their success has been forged away from the cameras, in hotel rooms and private conversations without the coaching staff. Didier Deschamps’ side face Spain on Tuesday seeking […]
Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line
Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Algeria and dreams of leading his country to […]
World Cup final ball, halftime show outfits to be auctioned
A sale of World Cup memorabilia, including a ball used in the final and outfits worn by performers at the halftime show, was announced Tuesday by New York auction house Christie’s. The week-long online auction begins on July 22 and raises funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to generate $100 […]
Djed Spence transforms into England’s influential impact substitute
Djed Spence has turned early criticism into praise after emerging as one of England’s most effective impact substitutes during the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup. Initially questioned for his selection and performance against DR Congo, the 25-year-old defender has responded with energetic displays that have strengthened England’s campaign. Read more : Sacked McCullum […]
Norwegian Air wears BA’s colors for a day after World Cup social media wager
Norwegian Air has honored its social media wager with British Airways and changed its Instagram profile picture to BA’s logo for a day after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Ahead of the match, the two carriers made a light-hearted bet: The one representing the losing country would swap […]
England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. Bellingham’s 93rd-minute winner settled a nerve-jangling quarter-final played in sweltering conditions at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. But England, who will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on […]