New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) Neymar announced his international retirement following Brazil's heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday (IST).
Dallas, July 6 (IANS) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Monday that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career but insisted that he is not retiring from international football.
Accra, July 6 (IANS) Carlos Queiroz has announced his decision to quit as Ghana's head coach a day after the team was eliminated by Colombia from the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) Erling Haaland's brilliant double has secured the finest victory in the Norway football history as they stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 here at New Jersey Stadium on Monday (IST) to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.
London, July 6 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux hailed the unity and selfless attitude within her squad after leading the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, saying the triumph was the reward for months of hard work, trust and preparation.
London, July 6 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side was outplayed by a more experienced Australian team after the hosts went down by seven wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's on Sunday, but said there was still plenty for England to be proud of after an impressive tournament.
London, July 6 (IANS) Beth Mooney credited Australia's positive approach in the powerplay and the support from Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll after her match-winning knock guided the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket victory over England at Lord's on Sunday.
London, July 5 (IANS) Naomi Osaka produced one of the biggest upsets of Wimbledon 2026, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Sunday to reach her first quarter-final at the All England Club.
London, July 5 (IANS) Australia underlined their dominance in women's cricket once again as opener Beth Mooney and youngster Phoebe Litchfield shared a match-winning 100-run partnership to guide the six-time champions to a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. Chasing 151, Australia reached the target in just 17.1 overs to lift a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.
London, July 5 (IANS) Novak Djokovic added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career on Sunday, overcoming a determined challenge from qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and become the most successful men's singles player in the tournament's history.
