Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi (Agency Image) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets, attention now turns to the quarterfinals, where four…
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada. (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic once again proved why he remains one of tennis’ greatest competitors, battling past Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon men’s singles quarter-final in history to book a mouth-watering semi-final clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.The seven-time Wimbledon…
Tempers explode as Lionel Messi clashes with Egypt coach. (Video grabs) Argentina’s thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt witnessed extraordinary scenes as Lionel Messi became involved in a heated confrontation with Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan before tempers boiled over on the touchline, culminating in a member of the Egyptian coaching…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Argentina’s thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 drew praise from across the football world, with Sweden legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic reserving special admiration for Lionel Messi after another match-defining display.The defending champions looked on the verge of a shock exit after falling 2-0…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates (AP Photo) Lionel Messi admitted he felt he had “let the group down” after missing a first-half penalty against Egypt before playing a decisive role in Argentina’s remarkable comeback to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The defending champions looked on the brink of elimination after falling 2-0 behind in…
Hossam Hassan’s ‘X’ gesture sparked questions after his clash with the referee, leading to a yellow card during Egypt’s World Cup defeat. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan drew widespread attention during his side’s dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Argentina after making an “X” gesture towards referee François Letexier during a…
American YouTuber IShowSpeed gestures during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) FIFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, placing the spotlight on discrimination at the tournament despite another dramatic victory for the defending champions.The…
FIFA’s decision to appoint a full Argentine officiating team for France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco has sparked debate among fans/ Image: AP, X FIFA has confirmed the match officials for France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body selected an entire on-field…
Egypt’s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates after scoring second goal (AP Photo) Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing controversies that left the Egyptian camp fuming after the final whistle. The defending champions trailed…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the refereeing was unfair and alleging that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt…