Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings
Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.
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Lineker laments Ronaldo's career finale compared to Messi's
LONDON, Oct 7 : It is sad that Cristiano Ronaldo's international career looks to have ended in acrimony, former England striker Gary Lineker said on Wednesday, adding that the Portuguese great should have enjoyed similar scenes to Lionel Messi's uplifting Argentina finale.
NZ Cricket defends decision to launch domestic T20 competition
Oct 7 : New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday it had considered a range of expert opinions before deciding to launch a domestic T20 competition amid criticism of its handling of a Deloitte report that favoured joining Australia's Big Bash League.
India's 2036 Games bid fuels sporting superpower dreams but hurdles, heavyweight rivals remain
BENGALURU, Oct 7 : India's bid for the 2036 Olympics sits at the heart of a wider effort to transform the country into a sporting superpower and the Indian Olympic Association is convinced it can come out on top in a fiercely competitive process, its chief executive officer Raghuram Iyer told Reuters on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi scores in tearful 'last tango' for Argentina - ESPN
Lionel Messi marked his 208th and final game for Argentina with his 126th goal as his country bid an emotional farewell to the global icon.
Ronaldo says Jesus broke his word, apologizes to Portugal - ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he will remain available to represent Portugal should they call him up again in a five-page letter seen by ESPN, while explaining his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus last week.
Teammates and fans bid emotional farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina finale
Oct 6 : From former and current team mates to tearful fans outside the Monumental stadium, tributes poured in for Argentine great Lionel Messi on Tuesday as the country prepared to bid farewell to their captain in his final international appearance.
Kane matches Shilton's England appearance mark on milestone Wembley night
LONDON, Oct 6 : Captain Harry Kane matched Peter Shilton's England men's record of 125 appearances when he led the side against the Czech Republic in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday.