Mbappe inspires France to Euro 2024 qualification with stellar double

Kylian Mbappe spearheaded France to an early qualification for Euro 2024 with a scintillating double against an injury-plagued Netherlands side, securing a 2-1 away win on Friday.  The World Cup runners-up, alongside Portugal and Belgium, became the first three teams to book their spots in the tournament, maintaining a perfect record in Group B with six consecutive victories. Portugal replicated France’s success by winning all their Group J matches, where Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace helped them edge out Slovakia 3-2. Belgium clinched their Euro 2024 qualification in Group…

Pak vs Ind: Pakistan ramps up practice efforts ahead of high-voltage game against India

After reaching Ahmedabad, the Pakistani cricket team engaged in their practice sessions with full throttle as they prepare for their highly anticipated match against India on Saturday. Among the Pakistani team players, Mohammad Rizwan, who was named the “Player of the Match” on Tuesday following a remarkable performance as the team faced Sri Lanka in Hyderabad, was reportedly practising hard for the match this weekend. Rizwan had scored a century as Pakistan completed the tournament’s highest-ever successful run chase to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets, According to Indian media,…

Will Messi play in Argentina vs. Paraguay qualifier of South American World Cup?

Lionel Messi’s participation in Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday is in doubt, despite his recent return to training and club action.  Coach Lionel Scaloni expressed uncertainty regarding the 36-year-old star player’s readiness for the crucial match. Messi made a comeback after an injury layoff when he played 37 minutes as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer last Saturday. However, his limited playing time since early September, coupled with an injury sustained during international duty last month, raises questions about his fitness.…

Pak vs Ind: Indian stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth to attend musical ceremony

The biggest match of the World Cup 2023 between arch-rivals Pakistan and India will also include a musical function attended by top Indian film stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. According to Indian media reports, the musical ceremony will be held before the match on October 14 where high-profile Bollywood celebrities are expected to be present at the Narendra Modi stadium — the world’s largest cricket ground. Anil Patel, secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), said the golden ticket-holders will be there to watch the game. The Indian cricket…

Messi’s return in vain as FC Cincinnati down Inter Miami, eliminating them from MLS playoffs

Inter Miami’s hopes of making it to the MLS playoffs were crushed as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati on a rainy Saturday night in a pivotal clash that marked Lionel Messi’s return from injury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Messi, who had been sidelined due to a scar tissue injury in his leg since September 20, made a substitute appearance in the 55th minute. However, his efforts were in vain as FC Cincinnati’s Alvaro Barreal found the back of the net in the 78th minute,…

Messi’s possible return injects excitement into Inter Miami’s playoff bid

With Inter Miami’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, all eyes are on Lionel Messi as the team prepares to host FC Cincinnati on Saturday.  Messi has been sidelined since aggravating a leg injury during a World Cup qualifying match for Argentina on September 7. Despite initial attempts to return, he hasn’t played since his early exit in Miami’s match against Toronto FC on September 20. During his absence, Inter Miami has struggled, losing ground in the playoff race. They also suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Houston Dynamo in…

ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan not included in Tendulkar’s semi-finalists

Former Indian skipper Sachin Tendulkar believes that Pakistan may not be able to reach the semi-final stage of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The legendary cricketer, to the surprise of many, excluded the Green Shirts from the top four despite the team’s rankings. Tendulkar tipped the four semi-finalists on Thursday after carrying the World Cup trophy out onto the pitch to signal the start of the event in India. The World Cup winner thinks that India can repeat their historic effort on home soil from 2011. “I hope so,…

World Cup 2023: Top 10 teams set to begin campaign for cricket’s biggest prize today

Skippers from opposing teams seem to be excited to witness Pakistan and India go head-to-head in the Cricket World Cup which begins on Thursday with the reigning world champions England playing New Zealand in the first match in a lengthy competition. Skippers from opposing sides join India-Pakistan rivalry fans as they appear to be looking forward to the titanic showdown between the two rivals on October 14 despite the rocky build-up as fans of both countries ignite a friendly rivalry online. “I don’t think there’s too many events around the…

Real Madrid edge Napoli 3-2 with Bellingham brilliance in Champions League clash

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Napoli in an enthralling Champions League showdown at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Jude Bellingham’s stellar performance stealing the spotlight. The match began with both teams showing determination and resilience, taking advantage of the hostile atmosphere in Naples, which had recently been rattled by a series of earthquakes. Napoli got the early lead when Leo Ostigard headed home after a Kepa Arrizabalaga blunder in the 19th minute. However, Real Madrid responded swiftly as Vinicius Jr. capitalised on Bellingham’s assist to level…

Mudryk and Broja shine as Chelsea beats Fulham 2-0

Chelsea broke their goal drought with a stunning 2-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League clash on Monday.  Mykhailo Mudryk opened his Chelsea goal account, and Armando Broja returned from injury to make an impact. Before this encounter, Chelsea had struggled to find the net in their previous three league games, tallying just five goals in their six top-flight matches of the season. However, the tide turned in their favor during a remarkable two-minute spell in the first half. Mudryk, the Ukrainian winger, broke the deadlock in the 18th…