Lionel Messi said records are 'just statistics' after equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time FIFA World Cup goals record with a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The Argentine captain equalled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record with 16 goals.
Prince Yadav made his India debut in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, while Nitish Kumar Reddy missed out with a thigh injury. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl, sending India in to bat first.
India’s impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has been reflected in the latest ICC rankings, with star all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbing to third in the Women's T20I All-Rounder Rankings after her match-winning performance against Pakistan.
India booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan in their second Pool A match in Auckland on Tuesday.
The men’s team, which scripted history by winning the 2022 Thomas Cup, will back themselves to progress to the knockout stage from a group that also features Pan Am champions Canada and Oceania champions Australia.
Smriti Mandhana capped off a stellar season by being named Best International Cricketer (Women) at the BCCI Naman Awards, reflecting on a year marked by both personal milestones and India’s triumph on the global stage.
Shubman Gill capped off a stellar 2025 season by clinching the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) at the BCCI Naman Awards, but the India Test captain has already shifted his focus towards guiding the team to the ICC World Test Championship Final.
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not expect to work again after leaving the club, while also insisting it is not the right time to discuss a new contract.
Real Madrid knocked Manchester City out of the competition for the third campaign running following Vinicius Junior's double.
