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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth: “Football’s a difficult business, and aren’t they prima donnas? But it’s a wonderful game.” – quote that perfectly captures why football remains the world’s favourite sport | World News

Football makes people feel things few other games manage. A single goal can lift an entire city. A missed penalty can ruin a Saturday for millions. Somewhere between all that drama and devotion sits a line from Queen Elizabeth II that sums the whole thing up in one breath: “Football’s a difficult business, and aren’t […]

“Cristiano Ronaldo’s Legacy Is Untouchable”: Thierry Henry After Portugal’s FIFA World Cup Exit

Lionel Messi Stumped By Egypt Coach’s Anti-Racism Gesture Over Last-Minute Chaos In FIFA World Cup Thriller

PM Modi Highlights Football Fever in Indonesia

Jakarta, July 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a tour of three countries: Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia. While addressing the Indian community in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, he mentioned the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The tournament is being held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, […]

Pacific University Student Azeem Tariq Named Captain of Indian Team for Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026 | Udaipur Kiran

UDAIPUR, July 7, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) : A student from Udaipur will represent India at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026. Azeem Tariq, a B.Tech student of the Pacific Institute of Technology, PAHER University, has been selected as the captain of the Indian men’s football team for the prestigious tournament. The championship will be […]

FIFA World Cup: Blow for England before Norway clash as Jordan Henderson ruled out after freak celebration injury | Football News

England’s Jordan Henderson is looked after by staff following an injury in the postgame celebration. (AP Photo) England’s memorable FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Mexico has come at a painful cost, with midfielder Jordan Henderson ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after suffering a freak wrist injury while celebrating the […]

‘It absolutely stinks’: Football world erupts over Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s Balogun red-card U-turn | Football News

Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (R). (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of its Round […]

FIFA World Cup Round of 16 confirmed: Full list of qualified teams and fixtures | Football News

FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde, […]

End of an era! Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria’s FIFA World Cup exit | Football News

Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez (7) during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the curtain down on one of the finest international careers in Algerian football history.The 35-year-old confirmed his decision after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat […]

Cristiano Ronaldo scripts history, becomes oldest World Cup knockout goalscorer as Portugal beat Croatia | Football News

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal. (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another remarkable chapter to his glittering career by becoming the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash on Thursday.At 41 years and 147 days old, the […]