Miami, July 12 (IANS) Erling Haaland’s World Cup campaign ended in quiet frustration on Saturday. Replaced 15 minutes before the final whistle, the Norway star striker could only watch from the sidelines as Norway crashed out, finding himself grounded by a resilient England defense. Norway’s historic 2026 World Cup journey ended with a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to England, but for Haaland, the tournament represented a breakthrough that was more than just a game of football.”These have been the coo…
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New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Former Italy striker Christian Vieri has warned England about the formidable threat posed by Erling Haaland ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal clash against Norway, describing the prolific forward as ‘unstoppable’ and ‘unbeatable in the box’.Norway are set to play in a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal for the first time, with Haaland at the heart of their historic campaign. The striker has scored 62 goals in 54 international appearances and also surpassed a Worl…
Foxborough, July 10 (IANS) France talisman Kylian Mbappe has carved his name deeper into football history, becoming the youngest player to feature in 20 FIFA World Cup matches and the fastest to reach the milestone of 20 World Cup goals after steering his side to its third FIFA World Cup semifinal. The 27-year-old achieved the historic feat during France’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco at the Boston Stadium, where he recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score in the 60th minute…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes the FIFA World Cup has entered its most compelling phase, saying the knockout rounds are where ‘heroes are made’ and even the smallest moments can shape football history. With the tournament reaching the business end, Fowler said the intensity rises significantly once the group stage is over, making every contest feel like a final.”The FIFA World Cup is football at its absolute best. Once you get to the knockout rounds, every…
Rio de Janeiro, July 9 (IANS) Santos has given Neymar time off to contemplate his future after Brazil’s World Cup round-of-16 exit, Brazilian media reported on Wednesday.Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has six months left on his Santos contract, but local press has cast doubt over whether he will continue playing at any level following his international retirement.”Neymar’s future at Santos will be decided after a vacation period,” the report said, adding Santos was “waiting for a signal” to me…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Amid growing misinformation about ethanol-blended petrol, the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) — the apex industry body representing sugar and bio-energy producers — on Wednesday urged that public discussions on E20 fuel be guided by scientific evidence, verified data and official clarifications rather than unverified claims circulating on social media.The industry body said recent claims suggesting that E20 petrol causes vehicle damage, a…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 delivered late winners, stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks and emotional farewells as the race for football’s biggest prize narrowed to the final eight. Morocco kicked off the knockout stage in style with a commanding display to eliminate co-hosts Canada. The Atlas Lions have carried forward the momentum from their memorable run in Qatar, while Canada can take pride in reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in thei…
Guwahati, July 7 (IANS) The BRICS nations on Tuesday adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, with a strong focus on real-time intelligence sharing, digital technologies and coordinated law enforcement, officials said. According to an official statement, the declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting held in Guwahati unde…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India will host the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur, Maharashtra on July 11, 2026 and July 12, 2026, bringing together ministers and senior officials from member countries to discuss sustainability in transport infrastructure and mobility, an official statement said on Tuesday.The two‑day meeting, convened under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, will review progress in transport cooperation since the Russian and Brazilian chairships and exchange intern…
New Jersey, July 6 (IANS) Coach Carlo Ancelotti lamented Brazil’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Norway but stated that this loss is “not an end” but the “beginning of the new adventure”. Brazil created several chances, missed a penalty when the score was 0-0, and ended up conceding two goals from Haaland in the second half. A late Neymar penalty, coming in the tenth minute of stoppage time, was nothing more than a consolation as Brazil made their earliest World Cup exit…