Spain reaching the World Cup final is still something of a novelty, given this is just the second time the country has gotten this far. Rodri sees it as the culmination of years building to this point. Winning the Nations League in 2023 and the European Championship in 2024 set the foundation for the success […]
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Toxic wildfire smoke clouds World Cup final
Smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the northeastern US in a dystopian haze on Saturday, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish-grey and prompting health warnings on the eve of the FIFA World Cup final. The marquee match, pitting Argentina against Spain, will be played on Sunday at the open-air MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New […]
World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Now those images of the longhaired Messi, his hands […]
Pakistan Hockey Federation finalises plan for 20-member World Cup squad
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to finalise a 20-member national squad for the upcoming Hockey World Cup. The decision was taken during a meeting of the PHF Selection Committee, chaired by the federation’s ad hoc president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, where detailed discussions were held regarding the composition of the national team. During the […]
Brooklyn Beckham shares family time with Nicola Peltz relatives
Brooklyn Beckham has once again highlighted his close relationship with Nicola Peltz’s family after enjoying a relaxed sushi dinner with his brother-in-law, Zach Peltz. A photo shared by Nicola captured Brooklyn warmly hugging Zach during the outing, reflecting the strong bond he has built with his wife’s relatives since their marriage. Read more : Nicola […]
Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final
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 […]
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 […]