Spain’s Lamine Yamal (AP Photo) Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal wasted no time looking ahead after guiding La Roja into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, sending a confident message to their title rivals with a social media post: “nuevayol vamos por ti” — translated as “New York, we’re coming for you.“Minutes after Spain defeated…
Glimpses from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup clashes over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to downplay the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new chants promising a win “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk fixture of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement rolling out extraordinary security measures as one of football’s fiercest rivalries takes centre stage in Atlanta.As…
Yamal Extends Perfect Knockout Record to 6-0 Against Mbappe (Image: X) Lamine Yamal’s remarkable record against Kylian Mbappé in knockout matches continued at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semifinal to book their place in the final. The victory extended Yamal’s unbeaten streak against the French superstar Kylian Mbappe…
Spain’s Fabian Ruiz, left, protests to referee Ivan Barton, of El Salvador, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final booked Luis de la Fuente’s side a place…
FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina semi-final clash in Atlanta on Thursday. (AP/ANI Photos) LONDON: The FBI has labelled England’s semifinal with Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday night as the highest risk match due to the fierce and enduring rivalry between the two sides.Forty years ago when Argentina beat England 2-1 in the Mexico’86 quarterfinal…
THE ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (AFP Photo) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi — with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at that time while playing…
Riots erupt in France (Image: X) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. However, after the loss the riots are triggered as videos are widely circulated on social media. Spain outclass France to book…
Smriti Mandhana (AP Photo) Few sights in women’s cricket are as reassuring as Smriti Mandhana in full flow for India. The elegant left-hander was at her fluent best in India’s historic Test triumph at Lord’s, scoring twin half-centuries to help script a memorable victory over England. In an interview with TOI, the 29-year-old spoke about…
The Yamal Handball Decision Explained/ Image: X Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final was shaped by a key first-half decision that quickly became one of the most debated moments of the tournament. Lamine Yamal won a penalty that gave Spain the lead, but replays sparked widespread discussion over whether…