[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo misses easy chances (Screengrab) Portugal wrapped up their FIFA World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Nigeria in a friendly, but it wasn’t the best evening for Syria. Cristiano Ronaldo.The experienced forward had several good scoring chances but failed to find the net. RonaldoThe men’s international goalscoring record holder with 143…
[ad_1] Omar Orton and FIFA President Gianni Infantino During a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the opening match of the expanded 48-team World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed the case of Somali referee Omar Ertan. Artan was set to become the first Somali official to officiate at the World Cup. However, he was…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Argentina’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were overshadowed by an alleged security breach that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet distributed before Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The sensitive information…
[ad_1] 2026 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images) The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest tournament in football history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries. It will also be the most profitable. FIFA has approved a record financial package worth $871 million for the tournament in the United States, Canada and…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Over the years, football fans have been trying all kinds of methods to predict the winners of the World Cup. Some trusted expert opinion, others believed in superstition, and many still remember Paul the Octopus, who became famous for correctly predicting the outcome of a match during the 2010 World Cup.Now, a…
[ad_1] Somalia’s centre, Omar Artan, faces the players after referee calls a penalty kick during the CAF Champions League final football match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. (AP Photo) Somali referee Omar Ertan, who was to become the first official from his country to officiate at…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Richa Ghosh produced a sensational knock back but her valiant effort ultimately went in vain as England held their nerve to register a thrilling five-run win over India in the Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday.After defeating the West Indies by 26 runs in their first warm-up game, India came…
[ad_1] Jemima Rodriguez (AP Photo) Indian batsman Jemima Rodriguez A timely message has been revealed by the cricket icon. Sachin Tendulkar It helped him stay grounded after one of the biggest moments of his career.Rodriguez scored an unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-final of the Women’s ODI World Cup last year, helping India beat…
[ad_1] Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Welcome to our live coverage of a blockbuster Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up clash as India Women take on England Women in a high-profile encounter. With the tournament just around the corner, both teams will see this match as a valuable opportunity to sharpen their strategies and finalize their…
[ad_1] Referee Omar Artan, center, Somalia (AP Photo) Somalia referee Omar Ertan received an emotional welcome after returning to Mogadishu on Wednesday, having been selected despite being denied entry to the United States. FIFA World Cup.Orton was on course to make history as Somalia’s first referee to oversee matches at the World Cup. The highly…