Lionel Messi insisted he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying fit after rewriting the FIFA World Cup record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history while…
Mbappé closes in on Messi’s World Cup record after reaching 16 goals in historic run/ Image: AP France captain scored twice against Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, with only Lionel Messi now ahead of him on the all-time scoring chartsKylian Mbappe’s 100th appearance for France was already shaping…
Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th tournament goal in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentina captain later added another goal in stoppage time to take his tally to 18.Messi reached the landmark in the 38th minute, just two days before his 39th birthday….
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown, with a remarkable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an absolute goal festival, treating global football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament is witnessing a…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history and extend his streak of scoring in consecutive World Cup matches.The Argentina captain found the net during the defending champions’ Group J clash in Dallas, taking his tally…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Argentina captain’s ninth-minute miss created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now sits alongside his remarkable…
Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta on Sunday and registered their first win of the tournament.The 18-year-old forward scored in the 11th minute, sliding in at the far post to convert a low cross. The goal made him…
Argentina’s Lionel Mess (AP Photo) An Argentinian television presenter has stepped down from her role after incorrectly announcing on live television that Lionel Messi‘s father had died during Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.Florencia Pena made the claim while appearing on the streaming channel Luzu TV shortly after Argentina’s opening World Cup match against Algeria….
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career on proving people wrong.Every time critics questioned him, he responded with goals. Every time doubts surfaced about his longevity, he produced another record. From Manchester to Madrid, Turin to Riyadh, and throughout an extraordinary international career with Portugal, Ronaldo…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his sister Katia Aveiro (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Portugal were expected to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing victory, but things did not go according to plan. Following the disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo, several of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Portugal teammates found themselves at the receiving end…