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'It's not rocket science': Shaji Prabhakaran outlines India's World Cup roadmap

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup has once again demonstrated football's unmatched ability to unite billions across the globe, delivering unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. As the world gears up for the final between Argentina and Spain, the spotlight has also returned to a question that continues to haunt Indian football: why has a nation of more than 1.4 billion people still not qualified for the sport's biggest event?

FIFA WC: Argentina chase history against Spain's defensive wall (Preview)

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:13 PM

New York, July 19 (IANS) The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup is coming to a thrilling end with two of the best sides of the tournament, Argentina and Spain, both chasing a different record to face each other in the final showdown of football's biggest event at the MetLife Stadium on Monday.

Denish Das tops marquee player buys at Assam Premier League Player auction at Rs 12.60 lakh

IANS | July 19, 2026 1:19 PM

Guwahati, July 19 (IANS) Denish Das emerged as the most expensive buy during the marquee player round of the Assam Premier League (APL) Player Auction, with Barpeta Braves securing his services for Rs 12.60 lakh following an exciting round of bidding here on Sunday.

'Not working hard to be there': Shaji Prabhakaran on why India isn’t qualifying for FIFA WC

Vaishnavi Iyer | July 19, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Shaji Prabhakaran believes that India's failure to qualify for a FIFA World Cup is not because of a lack of talent, population or potential, but because the country's football ecosystem has not worked collectively and consistently enough towards that goal.

Messi is the driving and uniting force for Argentina: Shaji Prabhakaran

Vaishnavi Iyer | July 19, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, former All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran backed Lionel Messi's enduring influence on the reigning champions, describing the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as the team's "driving force" and "uniting force".

History in Tokyo; richly deserved reward for resilience: Nation celebrates Sindhu's Japan Open triumph

IANS | July 19, 2026 12:38 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's maiden Japan Open title which ended her two-year wait for a BWF World Tour crown, triggered an avalanche of praise from fans, leaders, and sporting legends nationwide.

FIFA WC final is football's biggest celebration, brings nations together: Shaji Prabhakaran

IANS | July 19, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is much more than a contest to crown the world's best football team, according to the former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), who believes the summit clash represents the sport's unparalleled ability to unite people, cultures and nations while creating an impact that extends far beyond the field.

Root is batting with great thought against Bumrah: Nayar

IANS | July 19, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) With the ODI series between India and England set to be decided at Lord's, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes the spotlight will once again fall on the gripping battle between Jasprit Bumrah and Joe Root.

'Rohit will have to come up with a plan to counter Curran,' says Nayar ahead of Lord's decider

IANS | July 19, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) With the three-match ODI series between India and England locked at 1-1, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Rohit Sharma to make tactical adjustments against pace all-rounder Sam Curran in the series decider at Lord's while insisting that the Indian captain's strike rate is not a cause for concern.

'We should've offered you better ending…': Mbappe pens emotional farewell note for Deschamps

IANS | July 19, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) France striker Kylian Mbappe penned an emotional note for coach Didier Deschamps, who is departing after 14 years of exceptional dedication to Les Bleus and French football.

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'It's not rocket science': Shaji Prabhakaran outlines India's World Cup roadmap

FIFA WC: Argentina chase history against Spain's defensive wall (Preview)

Denish Das tops marquee player buys at Assam Premier League Player auction at Rs 12.60 lakh

'Not working hard to be there': Shaji Prabhakaran on why India isn’t qualifying for FIFA WC

Messi is the driving and uniting force for Argentina: Shaji Prabhakaran

History in Tokyo; richly deserved reward for resilience: Nation celebrates Sindhu's Japan Open triumph

FIFA WC final is football's biggest celebration, brings nations together: Shaji Prabhakaran

Root is batting with great thought against Bumrah: Nayar

'Rohit will have to come up with a plan to counter Curran,' says Nayar ahead of Lord's decider

'We should've offered you better ending…': Mbappe pens emotional farewell note for Deschamps

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