Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in IPL 2026. The knock made Allen the first New Zealand batter to score three T20 centuries in a calendar year. KKR’s bowlers, led by Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy, earlier restricted DC to 142/8.
British MP Noah Law has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to delay England defender Jarell Quansah's suspension for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Law cited the similar case of US player Folarin Balogun, whose ban was lifted after a request from President Trump.
Spain and Portugal, two top-five FIFA ranked teams, meet in a rare World Cup clash before the quarterfinals. Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente boasts a flawless record, while Mikel Oyarzabal eyes David Villa's scoring record. The match is a rematch of the 2025 UEFA Nations League final.
Portugal and Spain played a goalless but thrilling first half in Dallas. Both teams had significant chances, with goalkeepers Diogo Costa and Unai Simón making crucial saves. The match is a tactical battle with high stakes for a World Cup quarter-final spot.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed speaking with US President Donald Trump regarding Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Infantino stated FIFA's judicial bodies are independent and made the decision based on regulations, despite Trump's intervention.
अमेरिकी फ़ॉरवर्ड फ़ोलारिन बालोगुन का रेड कार्ड निलंबन विवादास्पद रूप से रद्द कर दिया गया है, जिससे वह वर्ल्ड कप के अगले मैच में खेल सकेंगे। यह फ़ैसला कथित तौर पर अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप और फ़ीफ़ा अध्यक्ष जियानी इन्फेंटिनो के बीच बातचीत के बाद आया, जिससे फ़ीफ़ा के नियमों और राजनीतिक तटस्थता पर गंभीर सवाल उठ रहे हैं।
Donald Trump confirmed he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card and suspension. The suspension was lifted, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium, a decision praised by Trump but criticized by Belgium's team.
