Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Grammy winner Shakira has praised the underprivileged kids from Uganda who performed with her at the FIFA World Cup Finals for inspiring the world with their talent and infectious joy. She urged governments, businesses, and professionals to invest more in children. Shakira shared a video on Instagram, where she’s seen hugging the children after the performance. She tagged them as a reminder of the immense potential hidden among forgotten children and stressed that every …
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Buenos Aires, July 21 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has shared an emotional message on social media following his side’s defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, expressing his heartbreak after the Albiceleste fell short in their bid to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago.The Aston Villa goalkeeper took to Instagram to reflect on the disappointment of the 1-0 extra-time defeat in New York, where Ferran Torres’ winner ended Argentina’s hopes of securing back-to-b…
Ezeiza, July 21 (IANS) FIFA World Cup 2026 runners-up Argentina received a grand welcome at the airport with red carpet and a military band when they returned home following a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat against Spain in the final held at MetLife Stadium in New York. Despite the team failing to defend the title, the fans show their support to the national, thousands gathered outside the Argentine Football Association (AFA) office near at Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza. After lan…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to Argentine great Lionel Messi’s defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, sharing a heartfelt note after Spain lifted the trophy. Substitute Ferran Torres turned out to be Spain’s hero as he scored the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.Taking to his blog, the octogenarian wrote that “the day comes for every champion,” as he s…
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.After a tense and fiercely contested 90 minutes ended goalless, Torres finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute. The forward latched onto Nico Williams’ headed knockdown before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike beyond Argentina goalkeeper Emili…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he wants his teammates to take the spotlight ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, playing down his own role in the team’s bid for back-to-back titles.”I don’t want to be making the headlines,” the 33-year-old was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “I want my teammates and the manager to trust me. That’s more important to me than making the headlines. I want my teammates to be the stars. Goalkeepers are the only ones who do…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar has professed her love for her favourite team, Argentina, which will compete against Austria for the FIFA World Cup match at the Dallas Stadium on Monday. Isha shared a reel on the viral track featuring the names of the players, paying tribute to the team in her own style. The actress, who was dressed in an Argentina jersey, recreated the football stars’ signature on-field celebration moves, giving a playful shout-out to their memorable vi…
Buenos Aires, May 29 (IANS) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has unveiled the 26-man squad that will look to retain the FIFA World Cup in North America.Headlined by Lionel Messi, the champions from Qatar 2022 are hoping to retain the titl, a feat not achieved since Brazil successfully defended their crown in 1962.Messi leads an attack that also includes Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.Scaloni has placed his trust in several players who were not part of the…
Nottinghamshire, May 1 (IANS) Chris Wood’s 200th career goal was enough for Nottingham Forest to take a 1-0 lead into the UEFA Europa League semifinal second leg.After a cautious start, Forest began to make the better chances as Morgan Gibbs-White put one header wide and another on to the roof of the net, Elliot Anderson also firing over.Although Villa responded with a smart curling effort from Morgan Rogers that needed Stefan Ortega’s intervention to stop it from sneaking inside the far post,…
Bologna, April 10 (IANS) Ezri Konsa headed the opener before Ollie Watkins struck twice to give Aston Villa 3-1 victory over Bologna and a first-leg advantage in their Europa League quarterfinal opener.An eighth consecutive Europa League triumph also marked the club’s first win in a UEFA match in Italy on our first visit to the country since 1994.Coming into the game on a club-record 11-match unbeaten Europa League run, Bologna repeatedly threatened an opener and almost succeeded when Emiliano…