New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) German football legend Oliver Kahn believes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo created a football rivalry unlike any other, with their relentless pursuit of excellence pushing each other to unprecedented heights for nearly two decades. Reflecting on one of football’s greatest-ever debates, Kahn highlighted how the two superstars transformed competition into a driving force for greatness, creating a level of consistency and longevity that may never be repeated.”Cristia…
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Arlington, June 28 (IANS) Lionel Messi earned glowing praise from Argentina teammate Giuliano Simeone after extending his FIFA World Cup scoring streak to a record seven consecutive matches in the team’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in their final Group J fixture on Sunday.Messi, who came off the bench after starting the match among the substitutes, scored Argentina’s third goal to take his World Cup tally to 19. The strike also saw the 39-year-old surpass Just Fontaine and Jairzinho for the longes…
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…
Dallas, June 28 (IANS) Lionel Messi came off the bench to strike a brilliant free-kick, which was his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 at Dallas Stadium to finish the group stage unbeaten. Messi was named among the substitutes as Lionel Scaloni made nine changes from the team that started their 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentine great was brought on after an hour and, predictably, stole the show with another fine goal. Argentina fielded a World Cup s…
Dallas, June 28 (IANS) Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career as he became the first player to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches during Argentina’s final group game against Jordan at Dallas Stadium on Sunday. Messi, was named among the substitutes, came of the bench on the hour and promptly set about ensuring that Argentina would collect a third straight victory with a wonderful free-kick to extend both Argentina’s lead and his own scoring record….
Texas, June 27 (IANS) Argentina will aim to complete a flawless Group J campaign when they face Jordan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, with qualification to the Round of 32 already secured.The defending champions have been the standout team in the group, collecting six points from two matches while Lionel Messi has once again stolen the spotlight. After scoring a hat-trick against Algeria, the veteran forward added a brace in the victory over Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose to b…
Houston, June 27 (IANS) Cape Verde created history by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured second place in Group H and a dream knockout clash against defending champions Argentina.The Blue Sharks finished the group stage perfectly, drawing three games in a row to finish second on three points, one ahead of two-time champions Uruguay and hosts in 2034, Saudi Arabia. Their reward is a Round of 32 clash with Lio…
Houston, June 27 (IANS) Cape Verde scripted history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage on their tournament debut after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured second place in Group H and a last-32 clash with defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks secured the second spot in the group with three points, one clear of two-time winners Uruguay and 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia, to cap a memorable group stage run which they completed undefeated. They now play the star-studd…
Dallas, June 27 (IANS) Lionel Messi will start Argentina’s final World Cup group stage match against Jordan on the bench, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday.The reigning champion is already guaranteed top spot in Group J regardless of Saturday’s result at Dallas Stadium and Scaloni hinted he would use the fixture to give chances to other players.”So Leo is going to start on the bench, and I’m not trying to skirt the question,” Scaloni was quoted as saying by Xinhua.”You should know and I’m…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has reserved special praise for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting their remarkable longevity and unwavering desire to compete at the highest level. In the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career, becoming the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer when he scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in a brace that led Argentina to a 2-0 victory…