Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Actor Aadar Jain, cousin of Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, celebrated Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph with a post after witnessing the final in New York. Calling it a clash between “legend versus prodigy.” Aadar, who is the son of Reena Jain, hailed Spain’s victory, reflected on watching the match surrounded by Argentina supporters, and declared that despite Spain lifting the trophy, Cristiano Ronaldo remains his “GOAT.”He wrote: “WHAT. A. WOR…
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New York, July 20 (IANS) Spain defender Pedro Porro said he kept a promise to his grandfather by helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, setting up the extra-time winner that brought a second star home. Substitute Ferran Torres swept the ball into the roof of the net in the 106th minute after Nico Williams had headed Porro’s cross back across goal, giving Spain its first world title since 2010. But the moment carried a deeper personal meaning for the Tottenham right-back.”A few …
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final. Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in Sunday’s final.Torres, who replaced Mikel Oyarzabal in the 62nd minute, swept home Nico Williams’ knockdown in the 106th minute to hand Spain its second W…
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final on Monday.Following is the scoreline of each World Cup final, reports Xinhua:1930 Uruguay 4-2 Argentina1934 Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia1938 Italy 4-2 Hungary1950 Uruguay 2-1 Brazil1954 West Germany 3-2 Hungary1958 Brazil 5-2 Sweden1962 Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia1966 England 4-2 West Germany1970 Brazil 4-1 Italy1974 West Germany 2-1 Netherlands1978 Argentina 3-1 Netherlan…
New York, July 19 (IANS) Former Germany striker and World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann believes handling emotions and staying true to a team’s identity will be the key when Argentina and Spain battle for football’s biggest prize in the FIFA World Cup final on Monday.Defending champions Argentina take on Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with Lionel Messi’s side aiming to retain the title while the Spaniards chase their second World Cup crown after an outstanding campaign.Klinsmann, who wo…
Miami, July 19 (IANS) Bukayo Saka reflected on becoming the third England player to score three goals or more in two editions of the World Cup, after Gary Lineker and Harry Kane and stated that he feels proud to be part of the elite list.Saka came away with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick, getting on the scoresheet with first in the 37th minute, doubling his tally on the stroke of half time and completing his treble from the spot late in the second period.In doing so, he became the seco…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India’s Anahat Singh has been given top billing in the women’s section of the World Squash Junior Championships starting on Monday in Ontario, Canada, while Aryaveer Dewan is seeded 5/8 among men.Women’s world No 20 Anahat, who has won 16 singles titles on the circuit so far after turning pro in 2023, will be looking to clinch her maiden world junior crown following her bronze-medal-winning semifinal finish last year.Meanwhile, Aryaveer will aim to build on his gr…
London, July 18 (IANS) England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his batters to learn from the rock-solid Joe Root, especially on how to rotate strike, ahead of their ODI series decider against India, to be played at Lord’s on Sunday.Root hit a match-winning 99 not out in Cardiff on Thursday to help England level the three-game series. The victory was a massive relief for England, who have been dismal in their ODI results of late, and raised concerns about their hyper-aggressive batting…
Miami, July 18 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical decisions following a World Cup semifinal exit, insisting that his side is on a long-term mission to “close the gap” with the world’s elite.Reflecting on the 2-1 defeat to Argentina, Tuchel responded to the criticism regarding England’s late-game passivity. “I view them in the same way – that we were too passive,” he said on Friday.However, the coach refused to apologize for switching to a back-five system. “I don’t…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, urging fans to cherish what will likely be the Argentina captain’s last appearance on football’s biggest stage.Argentina will bid to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup trophies since Brazil in 1962 when it meets Spain in the title decider in New Jersey.”He is pure history. He is a legend,” Scaloni was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “For him to reach a final at 39 years of age is …