Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged selectors to fast-track 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the national team, comparing him to a young Sachin Tendulkar. Rival skipper Shreyas Iyer also called him 'one for the future.' Sooryavanshi has impressed with 246 runs at a strike rate of 236.53 in IPL 2026.
Fresh footage of Lionel Messi's pre-match and half-time pep talks during Argentina's 0-1 World Cup final loss to Spain has gone viral, sparking theories about an unexplained pre-game event. Messi repeatedly urged teammates to "forget everything," leading to speculation given the team's subdued performance and coach Scaloni's cryptic comments.
Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan's ODI captain with immediate effect, ending his leadership role after a 3-0 series loss to India. He will continue as a player, having led the team to significant successes, including a 2025 Champions Trophy spot.
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging his resignation over decisions like expanding the World Cup, which Tebas believes prioritize commercial interests and harm domestic competitions. Football Supporters Europe also condemned FIFA's governance.
Just days after retiring from international cricket, Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 for Durham in the One-Day Cup against Derbyshire, guiding his team to a five-wicket win. This century marked his first 50-over match for Durham in 12 years and came despite battling cramp during his innings.
Spain's World Cup final victory against Argentina drew nearly 63 million U.S. viewers, setting new records and highlighting soccer's surging popularity. Broadcasters Fox and Comcast benefited from increased ad revenue, partly due to new hydration breaks.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, leading to a heated post-match scuffle involving Gavi, Leandro Paredes, and Dani Olmo. Despite Gavi's plea against suspensions, FIFA has launched an investigation into the incidents.
