Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Shameena Riaz and Om Semwal of India pulled off massive upsets on an action-packed day at the USD 15,000 SRFI PSA Challenger Squash Tournament, being hosted by the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club (JVPG) at their air-conditioned courts in Mumbai. While Shameena accounted for top seed Hayley Ward of South Africa in four games, Semwal displayed immense discipline and stamina as well as skill and guile to outlast third seed Diego Gobbi of Brazil in five games.In other matches fe…
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Houston, June 30 (IANS) Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli credited head coach Carlo Ancelotti for keeping the team composed during their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, saying the Italian’s calmness gave the players belief that they would find a way back into the contest.Trailing 1-0 at half-time, Brazil turned the game around in the second half before Martinelli netted the stoppage-time winner to send the five-time champions into the Round of 16.“A…
Houston, June 30 (IANS) Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner in the final minute of the stoppage time as five-time champions Brazil overcame a fighting Japan for a last-gasp 2-1 win and advance to the pre-quarterfinals with a thrilling comeback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Houston Stadium in Houston on Monday.The Round of 32 clash looked set for extra time as both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time and the start of six minutes of added time. But Martinelli had other ideas as …
Bermuda, June 30 (IANS) Bermuda have secured qualification for the Americas Qualifier 2027 for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after finishing first at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier A on home soil.After a no-result due to weather on the opening day, Bermuda showcased their talent by overcoming every opponent convincingly and completing a flawless campaign that earned them a spot in the regional qualifier. Delray Rawlins was crucial in Bermuda’s win, picking up the…
Houston, June 29 (IANS) Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that Brazil must play with “mind, heart, and a clear idea” in their World Cup Round of 32 clash against Japan. Reflecting on his success in European knockout tournaments, he noted how unpredictable these matches can be.Brazil had a difficult start against Morocco, drawing 1-1. Since then, they have shown collective improvement, defeating Haiti 3-0 and repeating the scoreline against Scotland. The seven points and six goals in goal difference s…
Houston, June 28 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup knockout stage presents one of its most compelling fixtures on Sunday as Brazil and Japan battle for a place in the Round of 16 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Brazil arrive as Group C winners and one of the tournament favorites, but they face a Japanese side that has steadily built a reputation for upsetting football’s traditional powerhouses through tactical discipline, relentless work rate, and clinical transitions.Brazil topped their group with seven poi…
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage comes to an end and the tournament moves into the Round of 32, the biggest football spectacle on the planet has already delivered unforgettable moments, record-breaking performances, and stories that define the magic of the World Cup. The tournament began with the spotlight firmly on football’s biggest names, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, and none of them have disappointed. The legends have contin…
Washington, June 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on imports from any country that introduces a Digital Services Tax on American companies, warning that such duties would override existing trade agreements and take effect immediately.In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said several European countries were discussing the imminent implementation of Digital Services Taxes targeting American technology firms and that some …
Brasilia, June 26 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to send a search and rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela, following a phone call with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, in the wake of the two powerful earthquakes that struck on Wednesday.”I spoke by phone today with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, to express the Brazilian government’s solidarity with the Venezuelan people affected by Wednesday’s earthquakes and to determine the best way to p…
Arlington, June 26 (IANS) Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded quick-fire goals as a hard-fought 1-1 draw has taken Japan and Sweden through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. Japan arrived at Dallas Stadium knowing a draw would secure a top-two finish, while Sweden needed all three points to leapfrog their opponents into second place.Japan, who qualified as Group F runners-up, will now face Brazil in Houston on June 30, while Sweden must wait to see who they will take on as secure rpu…