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India announce 20-member squad for Hockey World Cup

India announce 20-member squad for Hockey World Cup

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3 min readJul 21, 2026 05:34 PM IST India on Tuesday announced a 20-member squad for the Men’s Hockey World Cup, set to begin on August 15 and go on till August 30. Harmanpreet Singh, ace drag-flicker and defender, who led India to Olympic bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Games, will lead the side. Defender Amandeep Lakra, midfielders Raj Kumar Pal and Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, and forward Selvam Karthi were the four players omitted from the 24-member Pro League squad due to the tournament’s squad-size limit. Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, India’s most-capped player, adds experience to a squad blending established stars with promising youngsters. The goalkeeping department comprises Mohith HS and Suraj Karkera, while the defensive unit features Jarmanpreet Singh, captain Harmanpreet, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit and Yashdeep Siwach. The midfield will be led by Manpreet, Hardik Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad, alongside Nilakanta Sharma and youngsters Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage. The forward line consists of Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh and Shilanand Lakra. Ready for the Biggest …

Why Lionel Messi has decided to stay back in US after World Cup final

Why Lionel Messi has decided to stay back in US after World Cup final

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 21, 2026 11:38 AM IST Lionel Scaloni and the rest of the Argentina World Cup team members were welcomed with a red carpet and a military band as they returned to their homeland without captain Lionel Messi and a few other players after their World Cup final defeat to Spain in New Jersey, United States. The homecoming was not the one the Argentine fans had hoped for, as the expectations were that the outcome would be the same as it was in 2022. After winning the Qatar World Cup, millions of fans came out on the streets of Argentina to celebrate their historic victory, but the numbers in which fans turned out this year too were decent thanks to the performances put in by the team in their run to the final. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Monday that some of the team members would not board the flight back to Argentina, and Messi was one of the names not seen disembarking from the aircraft in images broadcast on …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Kartik Aaryan praises Lamine Yamal after Spain's title win

FIFA World Cup 2026: Kartik Aaryan praises Lamine Yamal after Spain's title win

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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has praised football sensation Lamine Yamal following Spain’s triumph in the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling the teenager’s remarkable rise “truly inspiring”. Taking to his official Instagram story, the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ actor shared with his followers a clip of the Spanish footballer walking across the pitch after Spain’s title-winning campaign. Accompanying the video, Aaryan wrote, “This Boy and his story. Truly inspiring !! Fought all odds and became a World champion.” He also congratulated the Spanish side for their title-winning performance, writing, “Spain played like true champions.” Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time after a well-worked move involving Pedro Porro and Nico Williams. The Spanish side dominated proceedings throughout the contest, controlling approximately 68 per cent possession while registering 20 shots, including 11 on target. Despite repeated pressure led by young star Lamine Yamal, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano …

Fact check: Did Slavko Vinčić go missing? Bizarre claim about FIFA World Cup Final referee viral

Fact check: Did Slavko Vinčić go missing? Bizarre claim about FIFA World Cup Final referee viral

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After the conclusion of the much-awaited FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina, the greatest sporting event on earth came to an end. But the buzz around it has far from died down. Referee Slavko Vincic gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. (Getty Images via AFP) While Spain is celebrating, Argentina is reeling from a defeat in a final which could be Lionel Messi’s last dance on the FIFA World Cup stage. The frustrations were palpable on the pitch after the match as Argentine players, led by PSG’s Leandro Paredes, lunged at some Spanish players, sparking a disciplinary probe by FIFA. That has caused many fans to lash out at FIFA, including at the match referee for the final in New Jersey, Slavko Vinčić. Also read: Lionel Messi issues first reaction after Argentina’s loss in World Cup final: ‘Will take time for wound to heal’ Where Did The Claim Originate And How Did It Spread? …

Ashutosh Sharma to Play for Hampshire in England One-Day Cup 2026

Ashutosh Sharma to Play for Hampshire in England One-Day Cup 2026

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The Indian batter Ashutosh Sharma will be playing for Hampshire in the upcoming England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026, which is set to begin on July 21. The 27-year old player Ashutosh Sharma holds the record for the fastest men’s T20 fifty by an Indian batter for Railways against Arunachal Pradesh during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2023. He has scored 458 List A runs in 21 matches and has taken six wickets, but it is in the IPL that he has stepped up as a big hitter down the order. Playing for his domestic career with Madhya Pradesh in 2017, he has played in 91 matches to date across three formats and currently plays for Railways. Making his debut for Punjab Kings, came into the spotlight as an impact substitute, smashing 31 runs off 17 deliveries. Ashutosh Sharma has represented Delhi Capitals for the last two seasons, scoring 350 runs at a strike rate of 170 across the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Ashutosh Sharma (image: X) “We’re really pleased to sign Ashutosh for the …

FIFA World Cup final | Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: Argentina player with most touches of ball

FIFA World Cup final | Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: Argentina player with most touches of ball

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5 min readJul 20, 2026 09:39 PM IST Even amidst the anti-football approach adopted by Argentina in the World Cup final, one man kept the Spanish armada at bay. Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez, a vital element in their two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup glory, was singularly responsible for keeping his team in the game for as long as he did. The golden glove winner from the 2022 edition of the World Cup cut a despondent figure as the Spaniards celebrated their second world title. 11 saves, 70 touches. The first figure Martinez could be really proud of. The second, less so. Having the most touches after 120 minutes of football in a team with Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, and Enzo Fernandez doesn’t paint a rosy picture of the team’s display. Martinez is known more for producing a performance of lifetime in the 2022 World Cup final, getting the better of elite strikers in psychological battles during penalty kicks, and turning out to be a showman in crucial moments. Out of the 11 …

FIFA to probe Argentina over players’ violent conduct after World Cup final

FIFA to probe Argentina over players’ violent conduct after World Cup final

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 20, 2026 07:33 PM IST FIFA is set to investigate Argentina for the behaviour of some of their players after the final whistle of the World Cup final vs Spain. After losing the final 1-0, Leandro Paredes was involved in an altercation with several Spanish players, including Eric Garcia and Gavi, Sky Sports reported. The Argentine was shown a red card for violent conduct. It is unclear what the provocation was but in videos floating on social media, Garcia can be seen falling on the ground in the seconds after the referee blew the final whistle. He then gets up and has heated words with Paredes who then proceeds to push Garcia away with a hand on the latter’s neck. Additionally, Argentina defender Nahuel Molina also reportedly attempted to knock over Rodri who was running across the field to celebrate the win. Argentina coach Roberto Ayala was also seen trying to punch Dani Olmo in the face. BREAKING: FIFA are set to investigate the behaviour of Argentina after the final whistle …

How Spain won FIFA World Cup

How Spain won FIFA World Cup

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 20, 2026 06:30 PM IST Touches, passes and not giving the ball up Spain were not going to give the ball up. Lionel Scaloni wasn’t even going to try – he said so by relegating his best midfielder, Leandro Paredes, to the bench. France had suffered the consequences of what happened when you dared to try to take on the Spanish. Spain passed the ball 853 times in the final – to put it into context, they passed the ball 715 times in the 2010 World Cup final against the Netherlands with Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and Sergio Busquets running that midfield. In yesterday’s final, Spain touched the ball over 400 times more than Argentina, again a marker of their abject hold of the game. Rodri-Cubarsi-Laporte’s Bermuda Triangle No World Cup has ever seen the defensive influence of three players quite like the Spanish centre-back pairing of Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte and deep-lying midfielder Rodri. They took 359 of the 1091 total Spanish touches in the final. Their hold on two-thirds of …

BTS meet Tom Cruise at FIFA World Cup 2026 final, RM calls Hollywood icon ‘King’. See photo

BTS meet Tom Cruise at FIFA World Cup 2026 final, RM calls Hollywood icon ‘King’. See photo

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BTS turned the FIFA World Cup 2026 final into a night fans won’t forget anytime soon. The K-pop superstars didn’t just make history with a blockbuster halftime performance. They also shared memorable moments with Hollywood star Tom Cruise and streamer IShowSpeed, making the biggest football match in the world an even bigger pop culture event. Taking the stage at New York New Jersey Stadium during the Spain vs Argentina final, BTS became one of the co-headliners, along with Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber, of FIFA’s first-ever World Cup Final Halftime Show. After Run Jin, Tom Cruise reunites with BTS at FIFA World Cup finals 2026. RM shares photo with Tom Cruise On July 20, RM treated fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the unforgettable night by posting a series of photos from the World Cup final on Instagram. One picture quickly grabbed attention as it showed all seven BTS members smiling alongside Hollywood star Tom Cruise. Adding to the excitement, RM tagged Cruise in the post and captioned it with a simple yet fitting, “King.” …

Mohanlal, Sanjay Kapoor attend FIFA World Cup 2026 final; Shakira, BTS, Madonna perform | Bollywood News

Mohanlal, Sanjay Kapoor attend FIFA World Cup 2026 final; Shakira, BTS, Madonna perform | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 20, 2026 01:25 PM IST The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on Sunday with Spain lifting the trophy. While thousands of football fans packed the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the final also drew an impressive lineup of global celebrities, including Mohanlal, Vignesh Sivan, Aadar Jain, Sanjay Kapoor, Tom Cruise, Kylie Jenner, Jay-Z and Beyonce, among others. Mohanlal, Sanjay Kapoor,Aadar Jain at FIFA World Cup 2026 final Excitement was at its peak for Indian celebrities who attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey. Superstar Mohanlal shared a few pictures and videos from the match on Instagram and wrote, “The stadium is buzzing. Can’t wait for kick-off.” Also Read – Amitabh Bachchan’s note to Messi after Argentina’s FIFA World Cup loss: ‘For every champ…’ Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin Aadar Jain too graced the Spain vs Argentina match. He also met Tom Cruise. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, he wrote, “WHAT. A. WORLD CUP. Argentina beat England. Spain beat Argentina. And I was the only one in a Spain jersey in …