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Two minutes into stoppage time, Thembi Kgatlana stunned Italy with a game-winner for South Africa in a 3-2 victory that pushed her team into the Round of 16 for the first time at the Women's World Cup. South Africa players and staff…

Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat trick as France advanced to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday after a 6-3 win over Panama. France's forward #11 Kadidiatou Diani celebrates after scoring during the Australia and New…

Legendary Real Madrid defender Marcelo was left in tears after he was given his marching orders for accidentally stomping Argentinos Juniors’ Luciano Sanchez during a Copa Libertadores game in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The ex-Brazil…

Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from football on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career as one of the world's greatest ever goalkeepers. "That's all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did…

Jamaica advanced to the knockout round for the first time following a 0-0 draw Wednesday that ended Brazil’s run in the group stage for the first time since 1995 at the Women’s World Cup. Jamaica's Deneisha Blackwood celebrates with…

There is a connection between under-17 World Cup finals in India and Real Madrid. In 2017, Vinicius Jr was not allowed to travel by Flamengo but by then Real Madrid had seen enough of the Brazilian prodigy. Linda Caicedo’s passage to…

After signing for Inter Miami this summer, Lionel Messi, quite expectedly, became an instant hit at the club both on and off the field. With three goals in two matches, Messi has taken care of his primary duties quite efficiently for the…

Cristiano Ronaldo sparked Al Nassr's comeback from 1-0 down in the Arab Club Champions Cup with a bullet of a header in the 74th minute of the match. Al Nassr went on to score three more times and ended up winning 4-1 despite being 1-0…

Star Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen on Tuesday jumped to the ninth and 11th spots respectively in the latest BWF world rankings following semifinal finishes at Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament. While Prannoy gained…

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri…

In the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, United States played a draw against Portugal in their final group stage match on Tuesday. Thus, defending Champions United States qualified for the knockout stages. United States' Lindsey Horan and…

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga has been the focus of the summer transfer window, with the Frenchman at odds with his club Paris Saint-Germain, and both parties looking for a chance to move on to different paths in the future. Although…

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break records at the age of 38, as he sent another one tumbling after scoring in Al Nassr’s 4-1 thrashing of Tunisian club Monastir in the Arab Club Champions Cup. Already the most prolific professional…

Manchester United ended their six-year trophy drought last season under the tutelage of new manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman has already made some crucial signings this summer in the form of Mason Mount and Andre Onana. The Red Devils…

Japan scored three times from lightning breaks in the first half, once in the second and defended resolutely to trounce Spain 4-0 on Monday and top Group C at the Women's World Cup. Japan's players celebrate at the end of the Women's…

Lionel Messi has enjoyed a fast start to life in North America, scoring an injury-time freekick in his first appearance for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul before exploding against Atlanta United in his first start for 2 goals and an…

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to arrest their slump in form when they begin their campaign at the Australia Open badminton tournament here on Tuesday. India's Pusarla V. Sindhu returns a shot during her…

Lushomo Mweemba scored the fastest goal at this year’s Women’s World Cup, and Barbra Banda added the 1,000th goal in tournament history, as tournament newcomer Zambia earned its first ever win with a 3-1 victory Costa Rica on Monday.…

In another big transfer window deal, Frenchman Ousmane Dembele is slated for a return to his homeland after having agreed a 5-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, and looks set to leave Barcelona for the French capital in the coming…

Following reports that PSG were planning to send Kylian Mbappe on a one-year loan deal to the Premier League, Chelsea have entered the race to sign the Frenchman on a player-plus-cash deal. Mbappe shocked the Ligue 1 side's board…

Lionel Messi has shared a few pictures on Instagram, sporting the Argentina jersey that Diego Maradona wore during the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States. The gesture seemed to be a tribute from Messi to the late Argentine…

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United and joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Sunday. "We pick the best, and he’s one of them," Al-Ahli posted on messaging platform X,…

Manuela Vanegas scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time as Colombia upset Germany 2-1 at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. The defender headed in to settle a thrilling game and put her country on the brink of advancing to the…

New Zealand outshot Switzerland and even moved goalkeeper Victoria Esson into an attack position several times, but failed to break a 0-0 tie Sunday in the Women’s World Cup and became the first host nation to be eliminated in group play…

Kylian Mbappe shocked the PSG board recently, when he revealed that he would not be signing a 12-month contract extension, which would see him depart as a free agent after the 2023-24 season. The French attacker needs to agree to such an…

Lionel Messi has been brilliant for Inter Miami since his debut for the club in their Leagues Cup opener vs Cruz Azul. The former PSG attacker came in as a second-half substitute and also scored a last-minute free-kick in a 2-1 win. He…

Two games into the World Cup, the Philippines story that began on a January evening behind closed doors in Pune continues with Olivia Davies-McDaniel and Sarina Bolden still at its front and centre. And given that the debutants are…

Ahead of Manchester United’s second season under Erik ten Hag beginning on August 16 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, there has been an update on what Mason Greenwood’s future could potentially be. The 21-year-old striker hasn’t appeared…

Veterans Eugénie Le Sommer and Wendie Renard revived France's Women's World Cup hopes with a goal each in a 2-1 win over Brazil on Saturday to give Les Bleues the lead in Group F. France's Eugenie Le Sommer, right, is congratulated by…

After leaving it to the last minute against South Africa, Sweden left nothing to chance Saturday in a 5-0 win over Italy which sealed its place in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup. Sweden's defender #13 Amanda Ilestedt (C)…