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Every plan to stop Messi has failed. Spain has one more shot

Every plan to stop Messi has failed. Spain has one more shot

6 min readNew JerseyJul 19, 2026 06:30 AM IST Years later, it remains a regret for the legendary Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. He couldn’t stop Lionel Messi in the Champions League finals, neither in 2009 nor in 2011. “You need centre-backs who are prepared to drop right on top of Messi and not worry about what is happening behind them,” he later wrote in his autobiography. “He’s less of a threat on the side than he is through the centre. When we play Barcelona next time in a Champions League final, I wasn’t going to let him torture us again,” he wrote. The next time never came. But he is not the only manager or defender whose best-laid plans Messi has torn to shreds. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face, as Mike Tyson wrote, until they get Messi-fied, until his un-receding, immeasurable genius hits them. In theory, there are several ways to stop Messi, but in practice, he has too many ways to beat you. Hristo Stoichkov, a member …

Did Deepika Padukone post in support of Sonam Wangchuk? Fact checking viral ‘failed leader’ Instagram post

Did Deepika Padukone post in support of Sonam Wangchuk? Fact checking viral ‘failed leader’ Instagram post

As concern continues to mount over activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for nearly three weeks, social media has found itself buzzing over a viral claim involving Deepika Padukone. A screenshot of what appears to be the actor’s Instagram Story has been widely shared online, with the post seemingly expressing support for Sonam Wangchuk while taking a swipe at “failed leadership”. But did Deepika actually post the Story? Here’s the truth behind the viral claim. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on indefinite hunger strike for the nineteenth consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The truth behind the viral post On Wednesday, a screenshot of what was claimed to be Deepika’s Instagram Story began circulating widely on social media. The post appeared to show the actor extending support to activist Sonam Wangchuk, with several social media users claiming that she deleted the Story just minutes after sharing it. Since then, the post has gone viral across social media, sparking widespread speculation and debate. The viral screenshot appears to show an …

Vedang Raina says audiences ‘advocated’ for Main Vaapas Aaunga when they ‘tried and failed’ at marketing: ‘It was rough’

Vedang Raina says audiences ‘advocated’ for Main Vaapas Aaunga when they ‘tried and failed’ at marketing: ‘It was rough’

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga continues its theatrical run more than a month after its June 12, 2026 release. Despite a slow start at the box office, the film steadily found its audience, thanks to glowing reviews and strong word of mouth. The emotional story struck a chord with viewers, helping the film collect ₹93.42 crore worldwide so far. While the response from those who watched the film was overwhelmingly positive, its opening weekend told a different story. Vedang Raina recalls the film’s painful opening weekend, audience-led turnaround and his most emotional scene. Looking back on those difficult first few days, actor Vedang Raina opened up about the disappointment, and the audience-driven turnaround that followed. The first three days were difficult In a conversation with Galatta Plus, Vedang spoke about the film’s challenging start and how audiences eventually became its biggest champions. Before the film reached theatres, the makers held several preview screenings in cities like Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. He estimated that nearly a thousand people had seen the movie early across screenings in …

FIFA World Cup: How teams have attempted to beat France and failed | Football News

FIFA World Cup: How teams have attempted to beat France and failed | Football News

5 min readJul 10, 2026 07:22 AM IST France taking on Morocco was billed to be the clash of the quarterfinals. One that put a congregation of attacking talent that the French have pieced together, going up against the unending stamina of the Moroccans. Instead, Boston in its final game of the World Cup, witnessed yet another canter by the French to the finish line. It has been the story of this World Cup – different teams attempting their own spin in solving the French puzzle – each has failed at varying degrees. Senegal show glimpses The only sustained period of trouble that the French have faced at this World Cup has been the first half of their opener against Senegal. The defending African Cup of Nation champions came at a high level of organisation, were keen on physically imposing themselves on the French front four. They didn’t cede the possession battle to Didier Deschamps men, and were competing on a level footing. But then Michael Olise switched from the right wing to the centre …

Telangana woman injects husband with toilet cleaner after first murder bid failed: Shocking details

Telangana woman injects husband with toilet cleaner after first murder bid failed: Shocking details

A shocking incident has emerged from the Nizamabad district of Telangana, where a woman allegedly murdered her husband by injecting toilet cleaner through a medical cannula while he was undergoing treatment. According to a police release, as part of the conspiracy, Sai went to Prasanth’s residence on June 29 and made him consume a lot of liquor. (AFP/Representative File Image) The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Prasanth, who was employed in a Gulf country, news agency PTI reported. Also Read | Woman, alleged boyfriend among three arrested for husband’s murder in Telangana’s Nizamabad The complaint The case came to light after the deceased’s mother lodged a police complaint, stating she learned of her son’s death on Tuesday, June 30. In her complaint, she revealed that she was unaware of her son’s visit to home or the events ahead of his death. Expressing suspicion about her daughter-in-law, Sandhya, she reportedly said her son’s death is mysterious. Infidelity, alcohol, and a push During the investigation, police found that Sandhya (32) was allegedly involved in an extramarital …

‘I became too secular, film flopped’: Gadar director on why his ‘surefire hit’ failed | Bollywood News

‘I became too secular, film flopped’: Gadar director on why his ‘surefire hit’ failed | Bollywood News

4 min readKochiJun 30, 2026 09:15 PM IST Despite Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo (2004) arriving close on the heels of his Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), which became one of the biggest successes of its era, director Anil Sharma couldn’t recreate the same magic. Although the war film featured a star-studded cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Bobby Deol, and Akshay Kumar, it underperformed at the box office. Anil Sharma recently commented on Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo’s failure, sharing what he felt led to the outcome. He maintained that the movie failed to resonate with the audience because of its portrayal of the Indian and Pakistani armies working together. The director claimed he crafted the story in this manner in response to previous criticisms that his films were jingoistic, ruing he became ‘too secular’ while making the film that led to its box office failure. Also Read | Salman Khan to leave Galaxy after 52 years, gets approval for new 6-storey home: report The ‘hit idea’ that failed to recreate Gadar’s magic “If I narrated …

Tillotama Shome says she failed to recognise Akshaye Khanna on Ikka set because he was smiling: ‘I walked past him’

Tillotama Shome says she failed to recognise Akshaye Khanna on Ikka set because he was smiling: ‘I walked past him’

After the success of Dhurandhar, fans will now see Akshaye Khanna in Siddharth P Malhotra’s Ikka. The film also stars Sunny Deol and Tillotama Shome in lead roles. During the trailer launch event on Monday, Tillotama revealed how she couldn’t recognise Akshaye on the film set and walked past him before he called her back. Tillotama Shome recalls not recognising Akshaye Khanna on Ikka set. Why Tillotama Shome failed to recognise Akshaye Khanna Sharing the anecdote during the trailer launch event of Ikka, Tillotama said that once, when she was heading back home after pack-up, a man came towards her smiling, but she failed to recognise him. She said, “I never saw Akshaye Khanna smile, but one day I was leaving after packing up, and this man was coming towards me smiling, so I just smiled and walked off, and then he said, ‘Tillotama’ and I turned back, and it was Akshaye Khanna, but I couldn’t recognise him because he was smiling, so that’s why. He was so very lovely, you know.” Tillotama also got …

‘Failed actors’: Vikrant Massey calls casting directors’ ‘bitter’, take jobs only to ‘run homes’ | Bollywood News

‘Failed actors’: Vikrant Massey calls casting directors’ ‘bitter’, take jobs only to ‘run homes’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 29, 2026 04:15 PM IST Vikrant Massey started his acting journey at the age of 16, and it wasn’t the most easy one. The actor, who was juggling two jobs to pay for his education at that time, was given an offer by a TV producer while working at a Mumbai restaurant. During the early days of his career in early 2010s, he faced several rejections too. At a recent FICCI FLO event in Bengaluru, while Vikrant was talking about facing rejections, he called casting directors and assistants ‘failed actors’. He also claimed that they only take those jobs to run their homes. During the candid conversation, he said, “Most casting directors and casting assistants are failed actors themselves. Most of them. Failed is not the right word, maybe comparatively unsuccessful actors or they have not been able to recognise or realise their potential entirely.” ‘They try to teach you acting’ The actor further added, “They take up those jobs because they have homes to run. But, there is a bitter …

Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed as it lost original’s ‘moral core’: They didn’t understand why original worked

Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed as it lost original’s ‘moral core’: They didn’t understand why original worked

Released in 2024, Gladiator II failed to replicate the first part’s immense box-office success. The sequel earned $462 million worldwide, but its $310 million budget meant that it barely broke even. In fact, it earned less than the $466 million Gladiator made when it released in 2000. Russell Crowe, star of the first Gladiator, has now said the sequel’s failure was because it lacked the ‘moral core’ that made the first successful. Paul Mescal in Gladiator II. (instagram) ‘The studio thought there should be sex’ During a panel at the Taormina Film Festival, the actor reflected on his career-defining role as Maximus and revealed why he pushed back against certain creative decisions during the making of the original Gladiator. “When we were shooting that film, there was a lot of pressure. The studio, the producers [thought] there should be sex between Maximus and the female characters. I kept pushing back. This is the story of a man avenging the death of his wife and his child. There cannot be a moment in that journey where …

Did Hezbollah achieve through force what months of diplomacy failed to deliver in Southern Lebanon?

Did Hezbollah achieve through force what months of diplomacy failed to deliver in Southern Lebanon?

Published on Jun 20, 2026 12:36 am IST After months of fighting, Israel and Hezbollah entered a ceasefire on June 19, with the IDF confirming a halt in hostilities in Lebanon. The truce came after Israeli strikes reportedly killed dozens in southern Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers were killed before the ceasefire took effect. The Israeli military said it had struck 80 Hezbollah targets and killed dozens of fighters. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, nearly 4,000 people have been killed and about one million displaced since March 2026. The pause followed fresh warnings from Iran, adding another layer to the region’s fragile stability.   Home / Videos / Did Hezbollah achieve through force what months of diplomacy failed to deliver in Southern Lebanon? Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link