Charles De Ketelaere scored a double for Belgium to sink the hosts’ World Cup hopes. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere’s brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun’s ban. Victory means the Belgians face Spain in the quarter-finals,…
Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni is concerned about a lack of rest for his side. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending champions face a gruelling schedule in the knockout phases. Should Argentina progress to the final, they face five games in 17…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the field after defeat to Spain in the final World Cup match of his career. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The…
This collage shows former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram working out at a gym. — Instagram/@iamshaniera Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has dismissed rumours widely circulating on social media, claiming that he passed away and calling out people for believing in fake news. “If you people cannot identify fake news in today’s modern age, then what…
Shapoor Zadran walks back after his team’s loss, Zimbabwe v Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Bulawayo, October 16, 2015. — AFP Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at the age of 38 following a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Tuesday. Zadran had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and…
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their fourth goal during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Round of 16 United States versus Belgium match at Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US, July 6, 2026. — Reuters LOS ANGELES: Fired-up Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected as he walks off the pitch after the match following their elimination from the World Cup at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US, July 6, 2026. — Reuters Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended with a Spanish sting in the tail, courtesy of Mikel Merino’s last-gasp winner that earned…
US President Donald Trump holds up a red card as he meets with Fifa President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, August 28, 2018. — Reuters Trump calls Fifa decision to allow Balogun to play ‘brilliant’. Fifa have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve: Uefa. Belgium stunned…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana celebrates after dismissing India’s Harmanpreet Kaur during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain, June 14, 2026. — Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled its Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament, with Pakistan captain Fatima Sana earning a place in…
ARLINGTON: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front…
