Urvil Patel delivered an explosive IPL start against LSG, becoming the first to hit six sixes in his first eight balls and reaching a 13-ball fifty. His 65 off 23 balls also secured the highest strike rate for a CSK batter facing at least 20 balls, showcasing his game-changing ability.
Folarin Balogun will start for the US against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-match ban for a year following a controversial ruling. European football bodies and Belgian fans protested, calling it political interference, but FIFA's appeal committee denied Belgium's request.
The US faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, overshadowed by controversy over Folarin Balogun's suspended ban. Belgium protests FIFA's decision, while the US aims for its first quarter-final since 2002.
Spain's national football team has achieved a historic milestone in the World Cup by recording six consecutive clean sheets, with goalkeeper Unai Simon extending his scoreless streak to 609 minutes. This defensive prowess propelled them to a 1-0 victory over Portugal and into the quarterfinals.
A post-match incident between Kylian Mbappe and Orlando Gill escalated into a major controversy after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks targeting Mbappe. Mbappe strongly condemned Amarilla's comments, accusing her of spreading hatred and damaging Paraguay's image.
Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Spain over Portugal in the World Cup round of 16. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career and sends Spain to the quarterfinals.
Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for Spain over Portugal in the World Cup round of 16. The win ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career and sends Spain to the quarterfinals.
