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Messi misses penalty, spurns chance to become WC’s all-time leading scorer

Messi misses penalty, spurns chance to become WC’s all-time leading scorer

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 22, 2026 11:07 PM IST Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed a golden chance to go on top of FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goal-scorer’s list when he put a penalty wide off target during the Argentina vs Austria World Cup match. Messi, who is just one goal away from eclipsing Miroslav Klose’s record for the World Cup’s highest ever goal scorer, spurned the chance from the spot in the 9th minute after teammate Lautaro Martinez was fouled in the opposition box. This was Messi’s third miss from the spot in World Cups with the Argentine captain previously getting thwarted in 2018 vs Iceland, in 2022 vs Poland and now in 2026 vs Austria. Last week, Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria. Then he scored again. And again. Suddenly, any questions about Messi’s hamstring injury, or whether he …

First Indian-origin scorer Maxi Araujo, Mario Miranda and Big Foot museum of Loutolim

First Indian-origin scorer Maxi Araujo, Mario Miranda and Big Foot museum of Loutolim

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2 min readJun 18, 2026 09:36 PM IST Mario Miranda’s Loutolim in South Goa, now has another claim to fame. Amongst the many characters Miranda might’ve sketched in his goofy take on life in Salcete, one might well have been Redualdo Araujo, with a football at his feet. His grandson Maximiliano Araujo, became the first player of Indian-descent to score a FIFA World Cup goal, as he gained a 1-1 equaliser for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia. The Uruguay team member since 2023, has a remote, tenuous link to Loutolim but his grandfather did trace his roots to Goa and the large cultural village, 10 kms off Madgao. Maxi plays for Sporting CP in Portugal, and his debut goal came against Manchester City in 2024 Champions League, a 1-4 defeat. Interestingly, Loutolim, a colourful cultural hub that produced Miranda and his beautiful chaotic sketches og life in Goa and then Bombay, has two spots that seemed to have foretold Maxi’s history-making. Loutolim has a quaint colour fronted bright private museum called The Big Foot, which recreates …

Top 10 Highest Goal Scorer in FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi joins Klose at top | Football News

Top 10 Highest Goal Scorer in FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi joins Klose at top | Football News

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3 min readJun 17, 2026 10:05 AM IST All Time Highest Goal Scorer in FIFA World Cup: On a record-setting night at the FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland raised the bar with two goals each before Lionel Messi defied expectations with his first-ever hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup. Three goals from Messi against Algeria in a Group J clash not only helped Argentina start their World Cup title defence with a 3-0 victory, but also helped Messi join Miroslav Klose as the highest goal-scorer at FIFA World Cup. How Messi scored a hatrick Messi’s first goal came in the 17th minute. He curled a left-footed shot past Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane (the son of French legend Zinedine Zidane) after being fed by Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul. The second goal came in much easier fashion, after a teammate took a shot at goal, Zidane could not collect it and ended up sending it back into to play where Messi, who had started the move on the left flank, was at …

MLC 2026 Most Runs – Major League Cricket Leading Run Scorer

MLC 2026 Most Runs – Major League Cricket Leading Run Scorer

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MLC 2026 Most Runs: As per the MLC 2026 schedule, the first match will be played between Texas Super Kings and Seattle Orcas on June 18 in Dallas. The fourth season of Major League Cricket is scheduled to be played from June 18 to July 18, 2026. Major League Cricket 2026 will follow a double round-robin and playoffs format where a total of 34 matches will be played between six participating teams. The top four teams in the MLC 2026 points table will advance to the playoffs round. The top two teams of the table will play the Qualifier game, while the third and fourth-placed teams will play the Eliminator. The winner of the Qualifier will advance to the Final, while the loser of the Qualifier and the winner of the Eliminator will play the Challenger, where the winner will advance to the Final game. MLC 2026 Most Runs The complete details of the leading run scorer in the Major League Cricket 2026 will be updated here right after the match. Major League Cricket 2026 …

Nestory Irankunda’s journey from refugee camp to Australia’s youngest World Cup scorer

Nestory Irankunda’s journey from refugee camp to Australia’s youngest World Cup scorer

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When Nestory Irankunda scored Australia’s opening goal of the World Cup against Turkey, becoming the country’s youngest goalscorer at the tournament, it was the culmination of a journey that began far from football’s grandest stage. Born in a refugee camp in Kigoma, Tanzania, after his parents fled civil war in Burundi, Irankunda arrived in Australia as an infant and grew up in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Two decades later, the son of refugees had delivered Australia’s first goal of the World Cup. It was a moment years in the making. The 20-year-old’s story begins before his birth. His parents left Burundi during a period of conflict and instability, joining thousands of others who crossed into neighbouring Tanzania seeking safety. They settled in a refugee camp in Kigoma, in western Tanzania, where Nestory was born in February 2006. While Tanzania was his birthplace, Australia became home. The family moved to Australia when Irankunda was still a baby, initially settling in Perth before relocating to Adelaide. It was there that he discovered the game that would shape his …

Smriti Mandhana pips Rohit Sharma to become India’s highest run scorer in T20I history

Smriti Mandhana pips Rohit Sharma to become India’s highest run scorer in T20I history

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Smriti Mandhana pipped Rohit Sharma to become India’s highest run scorer in T20I history across men’s and women’s sports on Friday. Mandhana surpassed Sharma’s tally of 4,231 runs during India’s first T20I against South Africa, which they lost by six wickets. She now has 4,244 runs in 161 matches at a strike rate of 124.38. She has also hit 33 half centuries and a century, opening the batting. Mandhana had made her international debut in a T20I against Bangladesh more than a decade ago in 2013. She has since risen through the ranks to become one of the all-time greats of Indian cricket. She has also led the women in blue in absence of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Mandhana is now also the second highest run scorer in women’s T20I history, only behind Suzie Bates of New Zealand, who has scored 4,717 runs in 175 innings. 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 …

Shubman Gill highest run scorer in international & Tests; Joe Root leads chart in ODIs, Karanbir Singh in T20Is

Shubman Gill highest run scorer in international & Tests; Joe Root leads chart in ODIs, Karanbir Singh in T20Is

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India Test and One-Day captain Shubman Gill will end the year 2025 as the leading run-getter in international cricket across all three formats, having scored 1764 runs combined in Tests, ODIs and T20Is this year. Gill pipped star West Indies batter Shai Hope by just four runs to finish the year as the leading run scorer. Hope has 1760 runs in 50 innings of 42 matches in 2025, where he averaged 40 runs per innings. ALSO READ | ICC Team Rankings: India end 2025 as highest-ranked ODI & T20I side; Australia dominate Test charts; Full rankings across format Gill scored at 49 runs average, with his runs coming in 42 innings of 35 matches. Gill is also the leading run getter in Tests this year, where he finished with 983 runs, averaging 70.21. Gill had a phenomenal England tour in 2025, his first tour as a full-time Test captain. Gill led India to a 2-2 series draw and winning Player of the Series with 754 runs, including a double century and four centuries, breaking several …

Most Runs in SA20 2026 – Leading Run Scorer

Most Runs in SA20 2026 – Leading Run Scorer

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The Most Runs in SA20 2026 League chart showcases the batters who light up the tournament with their flair, consistency, and hunger for big scores. From explosive openers to dependable anchors, this list tracks the run-makers driving their teams forward and shaping the rhythm of the SA20 2026 season. The fourth season of the SA20 league will be played between 9 January and 8 February 2025 in South Africa. As of last season, SA20 2025 will also follow a Double round-robin and playoff format. SA20 2026 will be played between six participating teams, where a total of 34 matches will be played. The top four teams of the SA20 2026 points table will advance to the knockout stage. As per the SA20 2026 Schedule, MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants Will play in the opener match at Newlands, Cape Town. Ahead of the season’s start, Cricket South Africa has released the SA20 2026 ticket booking link with price details for the fans to book their tickets. Fans can also check out the SA20 2026 …

Most Runs in BBL 2025-26 – Leading Run Scorer

Most Runs in BBL 2025-26 – Leading Run Scorer

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Most Runs in BBL 2025-26: The much-awaited 15th edition of the BBL tournament is scheduled to be played in the December-January window. As per the BBL 2025-26 schedule, the first match will be played between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers on December 14 at Perth Stadium, Perth. The tournament follows a double-round robin and knockout finals format. A total of 44 matches will be played between 8 participating teams. The 44-match count includes 40 league games, the Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, and Final. Most Runs in BBL 2025-26 The race for the most runs in BBL 2025-26 is heating up — as batters across Australia’s premier T20 league aim to etch their names among the all-time greats. With big hitters and rising stars all hungry for runs, this season’s top-scorer battle promises to be high-stakes and high-impact. The following are the complete details of the players’ list with the most runs in BBL 2025-26. Refresh for updates…!!! Also Read: Most Wickets in BBL 2025-26 – Leading Wicket Taker BBL Format The BBL playoffs will be similar to the …

Most Runs in ILT20 2025-26 – Leading Run Scorer

Most Runs in ILT20 2025-26 – Leading Run Scorer

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Most Runs in ILT20 2025-26: The fourth season of the International League T20 is scheduled to be played between December 2 and January 4, 2025. A total of 34 matches will be played between six participating teams. As per the ILT20 2025-26 schedule, the first match will be played between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers on December 02 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Fans can explore seat availability and book their preferred matches through the official portals by searching ILT20 2025-26 tickets. Cricket Fans who miss the stadium experience can watch the high-thrilling contest games, which will be live-streamed across various locations. Most Runs in ILT20 2025-26 The ILT20 2025–26 season has delivered explosive batting performances, with several top-order stars dominating the run charts. As the tournament progresses, the race for the Most Runs title has become one of the biggest storylines, showcasing consistency, power-hitting, and match-winning brilliance across franchises. The following are the complete details of the players’ list with the most runs in ILT20 2025-26. Player Mat Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 …