Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologized for a post-match altercation with Spain's Dani Olmo after the 2026 World Cup final. FIFA is investigating the brawl, which included a red card for Leandro Paredes. Ayala called his actions unacceptable.
French GM Alireza Firouzja won the Chennai Grand Masters after drawing with Arjun Erigaisi, finishing with 4.5 points. World Champion D Gukesh struggled, placing last with only two points, while Dmitry Andreikin remained unbeaten in fourth place.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic slammed Leandro Paredes for post-World Cup final chaos, saying he'd have headbutted the Argentina star. Paredes grabbed Spain's Gavi by the throat. FIFA is investigating the ugly brawl as Spain lifted the trophy.
Shubman Gill criticizes India's fitness standards after ODI series loss in England, highlighting recurring hamstring injuries and communication gaps between team management and the Centre of Excellence amidst several players breaking down.
Nearly a dozen Indian cricketers, including Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy, report to BCCI’s Bengaluru Centre of Excellence for fitness assessments ahead of next month’s Sri Lanka Test series.
PCB adds mandatory padel sessions to training at the National Cricket Academy to boost agility and fielding. New padel court, AI bowling machine, and planned basketball facilities aim to modernize cricket development for international success.
Ravichandran Ashwin slams India's team management for excluding Kuldeep Yadav from the entire ODI series against England, claiming their confidence is zero. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's absence, the wrist spinner remains sidelined under coach Gautam Gambhir, raising questions about his future.
New viral footage shows Lionel Messi urging Argentina to forget everything before the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain. His cryptic pep talks spark fan theories about hidden baggage, as Argentina delivered a subdued performance in a 1-0 defeat.
India's 2026 CWG boxing campaign faces disruption after half the team's luggage went missing en route from Belfast to Glasgow. Affected stars include Jaismine Lamboria and head coach C. Kuttappa, jeopardizing training and opening ceremony attire days before competition.
New footage shows Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico feigning injury after Enzo Fernandez's red card in the World Cup final loss to Spain. Lionel Messi rushed to protest, but the dismissal stood as ugly post-match scenes drew sharp criticism from pundits.