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“This cup gonna be way too awesome”: Ronaldinho attends Mexico-SA FIFA WC opener
Jun 12, 2026Mexico City , June 12 (ANI): Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho was in attendance for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa, expressing happiness at reuniting with his friends and legends of the... -
FIFA WC: Big boost for Spain as Yamal, Nico return to full training
Jun 12, 2026Tennessee , June 12 (ANI): Spain's FIFA World Cup campaign has received a massive boost, with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, two extremely vital part of the team's attacking set-up, resuming their full training. The duo... -
FIFA WC: Argentina rope in Senesi as replacement for Balerdi ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 11, 2026Kansas City , June 12 (ANI): Defender Marcos Senesi has been roped in as a replacement for injured Leonardo Balerdi ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign, announced the Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Thursday. Balerdi's... -
FIFA WC: Some interesting stats, figures from Mexico-South Africa tournament opener
Jun 11, 2026Mexico City , June 12 (ANI): It was a highly intense, festive start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as co-hosts Mexico outclassed South Africa 2-0 in front of a passionate home crowd at Estadio Azteca... -
Japan skipper Endo ruled out of FIFA WC due to injury, retires from international football
Jun 11, 2026Tokyo , June 12 (ANI): Japan have suffered a major setback to their FIFA World Cup hopes, with their captain Wataru Endo not only ruled out due to injury, but also retiring from international football. Just... -
“It is a good team with players having trained in Netherlands”: Germany’s Schlotterbeck on FIFA WC opener vs Curacao
Jun 11, 2026Houston , June 12 (ANI): Ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign opener against Curacao, Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck had said that while the debutants will not be taken lightly, his side is the favourite. He... -
FIFA World Cup: Quinones, Jimenez shine as Mexico start campaign with 2-0 win over South Africa
Jun 11, 2026Mexico City , June 12 (ANI): Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez helped Mexico start their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa in front of an enthusiastic crowd at their... -
“Should be given chance in playing XI”: Kumble on uncapped Prince Yadav for IND-AFG ODIs
Jun 11, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , June 12 (ANI): Ahead of the first India versus Afghanistan ODI scheduled for Friday, former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble expressed happiness at inclusion of pacer Prince Yadav in the squad, saying that he... -
“India must have reliable backup for Pandya by time ODI WC arrives”: Raina
Jun 11, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , June 12 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina higlighted the importance of building a backup for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup, noting Nitish Kumar Reddy's recent fine... -
New York honours Thierry Henry with street naming before 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 11, 2026New York , June 12 (ANI): A street in New York City was named after legendary French and Arsenal F.C. footballer Thierry Henry before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ESPN reported.The French football icon won the...
