Ronaldo focuses on World Cup as retirement talks pause Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to end speculation surrounding his international future after Portugal’s dramatic victory over Croatia in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Reports had emerged suggesting that the veteran forward could retire from international football after the tournament, following comments linked to his family. However, Ronaldo clarified that no final decision has been taken and his focus remains entirely on Portugal’s ongoing campaign. The 41-year-old forward stated that he will not make any emotional decision during the tournament and will only evaluate his future once Portugal’s World Cup journey is complete. His response came after intense media speculation, especially as Portugal continue to progress in the knockout rounds. The clarification helped shift attention back to football rather than retirement discussions, which had dominated headlines before the match. Ronaldo also created history during the match by becoming the oldest player to score in a World Cup knockout fixture at 41 years and 147 days. His 67th-minute penalty, awarded after a VAR review, brought Portugal level after Croatia had taken the lead. The goal once again highlighted his ability to perform in high-pressure moments, even in the later stages of his career. Portugal survive Croatia in a tense knockout battle The match itself delivered high drama as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a tightly contested encounter. Croatia initially took control through an early breakthrough, putting Portugal under pressure for long stretches of the match. However, Ronaldo’s equaliser from the penalty spot changed the momentum after a VAR intervention confirmed the foul inside the box. Portugal continued to push in the final stages, eventually finding the winning goal through Gonçalo Ramos in stoppage time. The result secured Portugal’s place in the Round of 16 and kept their tournament hopes alive. The match also carried emotional weight as it could mark one of Luka Modric’s final appearances at the World Cup, adding significance to an already intense knockout fixture. For now, however, the focus remains on Portugal’s progress—and Ronaldo’s future will only be decided once the tournament concludes.

SS Rajamouli Says 80 Days Of Varanasi Shoot Still Pending SS Rajamouli has shared a fresh update on his much-awaited film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role. The director revealed that around 80 days of shooting are still pending, while the major action portions of the film have already been completed. Rajamouli Shares Varanasi Update In France The update came during Rajamouli’s interaction in France, where he

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Paraguay hold their nerve to stun Germany after 120 minutes Paraguay delivered one of the standout results of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. The match, played on June 29, 2026, in Boston, showcased Paraguay’s defensive discipline against a German side that controlled possession but failed to finish chances. Germany dictated the rhythm for long periods, creating multiple opportunities but repeatedly being denied by a compact Paraguayan defensive setup. Paraguay struck first through Julio Enciso, who converted a well-worked attacking move despite entering the game with injury concerns. Germany later found the equalizer, but struggled to convert dominance into a winning goal in both regular time and extra time. A key turning point arrived in extra time when Germany briefly thought they had taken the lead through Jonathan Tah. The goal was overturned after VAR review, with officials spotting a foul on Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill during the buildup. The decision kept Paraguay alive and shifted momentum back toward the underdogs. Gill shines in shootout as Germany suffer decisive miss The penalty shootout became the defining phase of the match, with Orlando Gill emerging as the standout performer. His crucial saves under pressure put Germany on the back foot, while Manuel Neuer briefly kept his side in contention with a save of his own. However, Germany’s inconsistency from the spot proved costly. Jonathan Tah ultimately missed the decisive penalty, sending his effort over the bar and sealing Germany’s elimination. Jose Canale converted the final kick, confirming Paraguay’s 4-3 shootout victory and sending them into the Round of 16. The result continues Germany’s troubling knockout trend in recent tournaments, while Paraguay celebrate one of the most important wins in their World Cup history, built on resilience, discipline, and composure under pressure.

Maharashtra Clears Rs 1,722 Crore Versova-Bandra Sea Link Connector The Maharashtra cabinet sub-committee on infrastructure has approved a Rs 1,722.40 crore connector project linked to the under-construction Versova-Bandra Sea Link in Mumbai. The approved project will build a 3.55-km road connecting the Bandra Fort end of the Versova-Bandra Sea Link with the Savarkar Sea Bridge.

Rajinikanth 173rd Film Dharman First Look Shows Him As Doctor, Kamal Haasan To Produce Rajinikanth’s 173rd film has been officially titled Dharman. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the film presents Rajinikanth in a powerful doctor role. Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited 173rd film has been officially titled Dha

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MP Rajya Sabha Nomination Row Deepens After Natarajan’s Papers Rejected The Rajya Sabha election in Madhya Pradesh has turned into a major political flashpoint after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination was rejected over an affidavit-related issue, giving the BJP a possible edge in the battle for the third seat. The rejection has triggered a fresh BJP-Congress confrontation, w

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A heatwave red alert has been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh today, May 22, 2026, as severe summer conditions continue across the state. Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi and Jaunpur are among the districts expected to face intense heat during the day. The warning comes as several areas in Uttar Pradesh are experiencing high daytime temperatures, dry winds and unusually warm nights. Banda and Prayagraj are already facing ex

Bumrah's Captaincy Debut Impresses In Dharamsala Mumbai Indians secured an important IPL 2026 victory against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as Jasprit Bumrah delivered an impressive performance in his first-ever IPL captaincy assignment. With Hardik Pandya unavailable due to injury and Suryakumar Yadav absent for personal reasons, Bumrah stepped into leadership and immediately made an impact with his tactical decisions and calm presence on the field. The Dh

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna continue to dominate social media globally as their latest Airbnb advertisement crosses a massive 9.1 million likes on Instagram. The immensely popular Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna duo is once again creating history on Instagram with their latest Airbnb advertisement campaign. The ad has crossed 9.1 million likes and

NEET Probe Focuses on Sikar Counsellor Rakesh Mandvaria Rakesh Kumar Mandvaria, a medical admission counsellor based in Sikar, has come under investigation in connection with the alleged NEET “guess