Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar
Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA…
Messi’s family pleads for ‘humanity’ as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues
The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about…
Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia
The Central Asian country’s World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. Read More
Iran coach calls team World Cup’s ‘most oppressed’ after rushed departure from US
Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it “a disaster for us,”…
Football not covered by US-Iran framework deal, Iran’s World Cup squad finds
Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran’s football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged,…
Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with Ruthless 6-0 win
Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.…
England’s captain fantastic: Harry Kane praised for a ‘complete performance’ against Croatia
The Bayern Munich striker scored twice as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup group L opening fixture. Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo faces media backlash as pundits slam Portugal’s display against DR Congo
The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup. Read…
Baby boom after the summer fairytale: does football joy raise birth rates?
If an entire country is celebrating, does that mean more babies are born nine months later? Following the 2006 and 2014 World Cups, this theory persisted. A look at the…
Ronaldo fails to score in Portugal opener as matchday one of World Cup group stages come to a close
Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR…