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Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The magic of Lionel Messi’s feet was on full display in the game as he took the field for his 200th international match. Messi has now become the joint-highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messi put on a brilliant performance against Algeria, scoring three goals. With this, Messi equalled former Germany player Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals in the FIFA World Cup. Messi and Klose now both have 16 goals each in the tournament. Messi looked in fine form against Algeria and scored Argentina’s first goal in the 17th minute of the match. Messi’s brilliance continued in the second half. In the 60th minute, he made the most of a rebound opportunity and slotted the ball into the goalpost. In th...

Alongside the names of the footballers on the team roster, their passport details were also mentioned. Journalists and 88,000 spectators managed to access this information. Lionel Messi's Argentina will likely be deeply troubled by this.The Donald Trump administration has taken a strict stance regarding World Cup security. However, amidst this, a gaping hole in security has come to light.Before playing the main stage of the World Cup, Argentina played a warm-up match against Iceland. The team roster published prior to that match contained the passport details. That information was published without being blurred or redacted.An audience of 88,000 was present at the Alabama stadium to enjoy the match of the world champion team. Before the match started, the player lineups for both teams wer...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their IPL title hopes intact. Along with controlled bowling by the team, King Kohli's match-winning batting helped Bengaluru clinch the champion's trophy by winning the final match by 5 wickets.Coming in to bat first in the match, Gujarat Titans could not get a stable start like their previous matches. After Shubman Gill was dismissed in the very third over of the innings, the team's batting collapse began. In the midst of this, Washington Sundar played an unbeaten innings of 50 runs, helping the team score 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated overs. For Bengaluru, Siraj took three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood captured two wickets each. In the match, Sudharsan managed to score 12 runs, Shubman 10 runs, and Butler 11 runs.Chasing...

Speculation has arisen regarding Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians. Comments made by batting coach Kieron Pollard have triggered this speculation. After the match against Rajasthan Royals last Sunday, he stated that they are not satisfied with Hardik's leadership.The Mumbai management is disappointed with the team's performance in this year's IPL. They are unhappy with Hardik not just as a captain, but also as a cricketer. Team officials will soon meet in a briefing to identify the issues.Pollard said, "Discussion regarding Hardik as a captain is certain. Personally, what he expected did not materialize at all. As support staff, we did not get what we wanted. However, one thing is clear—we made every possible effort for the team's positive results. Every facility and opportun...

Under the joint initiative of the Assam Football Association and the Nagaon Sports Association, the ongoing Under-13 Assam Youth Football League match today saw Free Ji-Giri-Biswajit Bataspha FC secure a complete 5-1 victory over Ranbire.In the one-sided match, Bataspha FC's Bipul Brahma scored in the 4th minute, Rohit Brahma scored in the 24th minute, Tonmoy Boro scored in the 35th minute, Amshwkar Basumatary scored in the 50th minute, and Boihmacha Daimary scored in the 68th minute to secure the 5 goals.On the other hand, Borato (69th minute) scored the lone consolation goal for Ranbire FC.The match was refereed by national-level referee Nasiruddin Ahmed. He was assisted by referees Sonit Kumar Borah, Krishnakanta Das, Riyan Islam, and Sonan Bhuyan (as the 4th official).Before the start...

In an era where T20 cricket is increasingly dominated by brute force and sky-high strike rates, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have staged a quiet revolution by leaning into the disciplines of the red-ball game. During their latest high-stakes encounter, the two veteran seamers effectively neutralised aggressive batting lineups not through raw pace, but by employing the relentless "Test-match lengths" that have become a rarity in the shortest format. By prioritizing immaculate seam position and a nagging consistency on the off-stump channel, they transformed a potential run-fest into a tactical masterclass, proving that the traditional virtues of patience and accuracy remain the ultimate counter to modern batting mayhem. Bhuvneshwar’s ability to find lateral movement in the openi...

The cricketing world is currently abuzz with the name Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young prodigy whose rapid ascent from the dusty lanes of Bihar to the glitz of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been nothing short of cinematic. Often referred to by scouts and coaches as a "Boy Monster" due to his physically imposing style of play and a maturity that far exceeds his tender age, Suryavanshi’s story is a testament to raw talent meeting relentless grit. Born into a modest family where cricket was more than just a game, his journey began with a plastic bat and a dream that refused to be sidelined by the lack of elite infrastructure. His Father, who recognized his son's exceptional hand-eye coordination early on, became his first coach, throwing thousands of balls a day to hone a technique that wo...

With a string of dominant performances on the global stage, the Indian national cricket team has now officially established itself as unequivocally the greatest T20 side to ever play the game. This status is not merely based on a singular trophy win but is supported by an unprecedented era of statistical consistency, tactical evolution, and an incredible depth of talent that has left rivals searching for answers. Since their historic triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup, India has maintained a staggering win percentage that eclipses any other nation, proving that their success is a result of a systematic overhaul in how the shortest format is approached. By integrating fearless young power-hitters with a world-class bowling attack that can defend totals on any surface—be it the spin-friendly...