New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was removed from officiating at the World Cup following a police case in Britain that was later dropped.
Miami, July 14 (IANS) After Jude Bellingham questioned Thomas Tuchel's assessment of their performance against Norway, England captain Harry Kane clarified that the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Atlanta, July 14 (IANS) England and Argentina will renew one of the World Cup's most enduring rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, more than two decades after their last encounter.
Atlanta, July 14 (IANS) With Argentina's qualification for the FIFA World Cup semifinals after the victory over Switzerland, Lionel Scaloni broke records once again to solidify his place among the most important managers in the history of the national team.
Arlington, July 14 (IANS) As familiar foes, France and Spain will renew acquaintances on the biggest of stages in a FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final showdown at Dallas Stadium, La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente said he knows Le Blues are a much better team than the one they defeated in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Oslo, July 14 (IANS) Tens of thousands of fans gathered outside Norway's Royal Palace to welcome the national team players who returned home from their historic run to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Madrid, July 14 (IANS) Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid's Valdebebas training centre to begin pre-season training after taking charge of the club's first team for a second spell.
Miami, July 13 (IANS) Three Lions legend John Terry has hailed Jude Bellingham's brilliant performance in England's run to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, claiming that the young star has been so influential that he is beginning to resemble the great Zinedine Zidane.
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on its historic win in the first-ever Test played at Lord's and said the big win against a strong England side makes the achievement more special.
Madrid, July 13 (IANS) FC Barcelona began preseason training ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season on Monday as they look to win a third consecutive domestic title. Barcelona returned to work without players such as Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Ferran Torres, and Jules Kounde, who are still competing at the FIFA World Cup and are entitled to a three-week holiday after the tournament ends.
