Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ends goal drought, first to score at 6 World Cups - ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score a goal in six different World Cup tournaments.
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Despite War: 92% of Companies Are Operating, and 87% Are Investing in Ukraine — Survey by American Chamber of Commerce and Citi Ukraine
Ahead of the “Rebuilding Ukraine” conference in Gdańsk, Poland, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, in partnership with Citi Ukraine, presents the results of its latest survey, “Doing Business in Ukraine During the War”. Designed to reflect the realities of doing business during wartime, this survey examines how companies in Ukraine are overcoming operational disruptions and labor shortages, making investment decisions, and planning for recovery amid Russia’s full-scale war. The survey also analyzes business expectations regarding Ukraine’s economic outlook, reform priorities, and long-term investment potential.
Figure skating-Olympic champion Kulik's coach Kudriavtsev dies aged 88
June 22 : Viktor Kudriavtsev, who coached Ilya Kulik to the men's gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, has died at the age of 88, the Russian Figure Skating Federation said on Monday.
Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage
ARLINGTON: Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer when he netted both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Group J in Dallas on Monday (Jun 22) to confirm the holders' place in the last 32.
Egypt's Zico takes his World Cup chance after putting holiday on hold
VANCOUVER, June 21 : Mostafa "Zico" Mohamed was preparing for a summer vacation on Egypt's north coast when an unexpected call-up to the national team changed his plans.
Own goals surge at expanded World Cup threatens tournament record
HOUSTON, June 21 : One of the features of the opening 10 days of the 2026 World Cup has been a surge in unfortunate own goals with co-hosts United States benefitting twice and the tournament total of seven already the second highest in the history of the global finals.
The future is now for 18-year-old striker on Egypt’s World Cup squad
VANCOUVER: Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6-footer is one of 22 teenagers on squads at the World Cup and he’s the youngest player ever to play for his nation in the tournament. Some are calling Abdelkarim Egypt’s heir apparent to Mohamed Salah, now 34, who is arguably the team’s biggest star. Abdelkarim subbed in for Salah in the 76th minute of Egypt’s World Cup opener against Belgium. What sets Abdelkarim apart is his poise.
2026 World Cup Golden Ball: Mbappé Favored to Win Player of the Tournament
Alongside the national pride, it's the players that make each World Cup special.