Atlanta, July 14 (IANS) England winger Noni Madueke believes the Three Lions have become a team that opponents fear at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting other nations are more concerned about facing Thomas Tuchel’s side than England are about their rivals. England booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, where Jude Bellingham struck twice to complete the comeback and set up a blockbuster clash against Argentina.According to Madueke, England’s…
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Kansas City, July 14 (IANS) Declan Rice has recovered from the illness bug but England will make a late call on whether the midfielder will feature in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Rice suffered with a sickness bug in the lead-up to Saturday’s quarter-final victory over Norway in Miami; he was forced off at half-time following a below-par first half. He had spent three days in bed before the quarterfinal.According to the Daily Mail Sport, the 27-year-old vice-captain is feel…
New York, July 12 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the possibility of expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition will be formally considered after the ongoing 2026 tournament, opening the door to another major increase in the size of football’s biggest competition.The 2026 World Cup, being staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first to feature 48 teams, up from the 32-team format used in every edition from 1998 to 2022.Under the current…
Miami, July 10 (IANS) England’s Marc Guehi is doubtful for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, as the defender will be assessed on Friday to see if he is fit to play in Saturday’s game. Meanwhile, Declan Rice is in a race to be fit after suffering from a sickness bug. Guehi has a slight hamstring injury following England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16 at the Azteca Stadium. Guehi and Rice both were absent from the training session on Wednesday, as they instead worked …
Washington, July 10 (IANS) US Customs and Border Protection officers in Miami have seized more than $1.5 million worth of cocaine hidden inside speakers and amplifiers in an air cargo shipment destined for Delhi, authorities said.The shipment contained 22.35 kilograms, or 49 pounds and four ounces, of cocaine hydrochloride. It was intercepted at an air cargo warehouse near Miami International Airport on June 17, according to a CBP statement.The parcel originated in Santo Domingo in the Dominican…
Miami, July 9 (IANS) England defender John Stones has revealed the story behind the dressing-room prank that left head coach Thomas Tuchel briefly fearing he had suffered a shoulder injury after England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of England’s quarterfinal against Norway, Stones admitted the joke was spontaneous, fuelled by the celebratory atmosphere inside the dressing room, and said he never expected the clip to become a social media sensation.The now-viral f…
Kansas City, July 9 (IANS) Reece James remained doubtful for the Three Lions’ FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami as the England defender was once again unable to train with the squad on Wednesday. James has been unavailable since he injured a hamstring in England’s goalless draw against Ghana in their second group game and also missed the epic knockout victory against Mexico on Sunday.He has been targeting a return in the quarter-finals, but he is yet to return to full t…
Washington, July 9 (IANS) Fresh from concluding its landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, India is pursuing an ambitious strategy to expand its network of trade agreements across North America, Latin America, Africa and the Gulf, with negotiations already underway or planned with several major economies, the country’s chief trade negotiator has said.Speaking at an event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Darpan Jain, India’s Chief Negotiator for the EU…
Mexico City, July 9 (IANS) Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach on a deal running until 2030, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said on Thursday.The 47-year-old replaces Javier Aguirre, who stepped down after Mexico’s 3-2 defeat by England in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday.”The appointment of Rafael Marquez is part of an orderly transition envisaged within the FMF’s institutional vision to continue the work carried out during the last World Cup cycle, strengthen the sport…
Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States recorded a $4.1 billion goods trade deficit with India in May, according to official data released on Tuesday, as America’s overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports.The figures also highlighted India’s place in the broader Asian supply chain, with the US trade gap with India remaining significantly smaller than those with several other major manufacturing hubs in the region.The latest data from the US Census Bureau …