Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria. Then he scored again. And again. Suddenly, any questions about Messi’s hamstring injury, or […]
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 fifty record
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam joined former England captain Jos Buttler in the record books, equalling his tally of 97 T20 half-centuries during the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 clash against Melbourne Renegades at Docklands Stadium on Thursday. Babar’s match-winning innings of 58 not out off 46 balls, which included four boundaries and a six, […]
Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla in La Liga, with the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style. Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his opportunity from the spot […]