Ronaldo’s World Cup journey ends in heartbreak Cristiano Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup appearance ended in disappointment as Portugal was knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16. Spain won the tense contest 1-0 in Arlington, Texas, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time to send his team into the quarter-finals. Ronaldo delays Portugal future decision After the defeat, Ronaldo confirmed that this was his la

Shapoor Zadran dies at 38 after prolonged illness Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness, marking a painful moment for Afghanistan cricket. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on Tuesday, with several reports stating that he had been undergoing treatment in India for a rare immune disorder. A pioneer of Afghanistan’s cricket rise Zadran was among the e

UEFA Blasts FIFA After Balogun Red Card Ban Reversal Sparks World Cup Row UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA after the governing body suspended the automatic red-card ban of United States striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup 2026, allowing him to be available for the Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The decision has triggered a major football controversy, with UEFA warning that the move could damage the integrity and credibility of the tournament.

Neymar Retires From International Football After Brazil’s World Cup Exit Brazilian football icon Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The emotional announcement came after Brazil’s disappointing exit at MetLife Stadium, where Neymar scored a late penalty in stoppage time. The goal proved to be only a consolation, but it marked the final act of his

Serena Williams Knee Scare Puts Wimbledon Doubles Return With Venus In Doubt Serena Williams’ much-awaited Wimbledon 2026 return has taken an uncertain turn after the tennis legend suffered a knee scare during her first-round singles defeat to Australia’s Maya Joint. The 44-year-old, who made her Grand Slam singles comeback at the All England Club, lost a hard-fought three-set match 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 on Centre Court. While the result ended her singles ca

Fast start puts Mexico in control at Azteca Mexico opened the match with high intensity at Estadio Azteca, pressing aggressively and forcing Ecuador into early defensive errors. The home side dictated tempo from the first minutes, using quick passing and wide movement to stretch the opposition. Ecuador tried to settle through possession-based build-up, but st