Argentina beat rivals Brazil in ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick off to be delayed.
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"We Didn't Get What We Want, Don't Ask About Results In Asian Cup": Blunt Igor Stimac In Presser
India head coach Igor Stimac said he would not consider the upcoming Asian Cup in Doha as an important tournament as the team is competing in the continental showpiece without a proper national camp, comments which may ruffle the feathers of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Stimac wanted at least four weeks of national camp ahead of the continent's premier competition which begins on January 12 but with the first phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) continuing till December 29, the clubs are unlikely to release their players for a long training camp.
World Cup winner Scaloni contemplates walking away from Argentina job
RIO DE JANEIRO : Argentina's World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni said he was contemplating walking away from his position after his team achieved the rare feat of beating Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.
Finland hope to continue Davis Cup fairytale and inspire new generation
MALAGA : Finland became the first Scandinavian country to make the Davis Cup semi-finals since Sweden in 2007 following a gutsy win over champions Canada on Tuesday and captain Jarkko Nieminen said their success can help grow the sport in the region.
"Before The Game, My Aussie Friends Said...": Harbhajan Singh On India's World Cup Final Loss
The 'pitch talk' has been at the center of many debates since the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023. First, it was the match between India and New Zealand, and then the final. After India went on to lose the summit clash to Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, questions arose whether the curators could've prepared a better wicket for the final. When Harbhajan Singh was asked about his views on the subject, he also believed that the Indian team would've performed better if the pitch prepared was slightly better.
"Bizarre Statement": Gautam Gambhir Slams "Best Team Didn't Win" World Cup Final Verdict
The Cricket World Cup 2023 final saw the tables turn as the Indian cricket team, unbeaten in 10 matches in the tournament, suffered a defeat at the hands of Australia, a team they had already beaten once in the league stage. India were touted as the favourites to go the distance in the tournament, end their 12-year wait of winning an ODI World Cup title. But, it was the Australian team that emerged triumphant. Speaking of the result, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, said that the best team actually went on to win the World Cup, contrary to the statements some other experts have been making.
How KL Rahul Built Pressure On Virat Kohli In World Cup Final, Pakistan Star Explains
KL Rahul top-scored for the Indian cricket team in the final of the Cricket World Cup against Australia. However, his 66 runs came off 107 deliveries and consisted of one four. The slow nature of the innings came under question though the counter-point to that is the fact that there were regular dismissals at the other end. So, KL Rahul's innings has been a topic of discussion since the time India lost the final to Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Australia have their 'legacy' after winning World Cup: Cummins
SYDNEY : Australia captain Pat Cummins said his team had created their own legacy by winning the nation's record-extending sixth one-day World Cup as players returned home from India on Wednesday.