Editorial Sports are a science, and cricket is no exception. Those who understand the science would never abuse it, for it is a realm where integrity and sanity must prevail. The delicate
Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland has attracted global attention not only for his performances on the football pitch but also for a wellness routine centred on one of the most
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Lionel Messi has surpassed Miroslav Klose’s long-standing World Cup records for goals and victories after scoring a decisive brace in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas on June 22. The result
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Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, the Brazilian midfielder widely known as Sócrates, spent his career challenging the political and economic forces shaping modern football, warning that the sport’s growing
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For days, the World Cup had been surrounded by issues far removed from the football itself. Political disputes, diplomatic tensions, border complications, visa problems and complaints over ticket prices had dominated the
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FIFA has allocated US$355 million to compensate clubs that release players for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches and finals, with payments expected to be completed before the end of the year,
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Just weeks before the start of the men’s football World Cup on June 11 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, growing alarm is being raised over the impact of climate change
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Shakira returned to the global football stage on Thursday with the launch of “Dai Dai,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking what the Colombian singer described as her
More Multiple Chinese media outlets have reported that FIFA initially demanded between $250 million and $300 million for World Cup broadcasting rights in China, triggering widespread debate over the escalating cost of securing
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Former parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne’s unexpected move jolted the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). In spite of being aware of covert moves to bring in Wickramaratne as chief of the corruption-riddled Sri Lanka Cricket
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The Indian cricket team has rewritten the record books in Men’s T20 cricket by posting its fourth 250-plus score in 2026, the most by any team in a single calendar year. This
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