Erling Haaland described Norway’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 as the greatest match in the country’s football history after his two goals secured a famous place in the quarterfinals. The Manchester City striker produced a match-winning display at MetLife Stadium, scoring both goals to eliminate the five-time world champions and book Norway’s place in the last eight, where they will face England. The victory marked a historic milestone for Norway, who had never previously won a World Cup knockout match. Playing in their first World Cup since 1998, the Scandinavian side also…
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Marta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens reached their maiden Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, while Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala’s memorable campaign to complete the last-eight lineup at the All England Club. Ukraine’s 12th seed Kostyuk continued her outstanding Grand Slam season with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American qualifier Ashlyn Krueger. Fresh from reaching the French Open semifinals last month, the 23-year-old overcame a 4-2 deficit in the second set to seal her first Wimbledon quarterfinal appearance. Belgium’s Elise Mertens also celebrated a career milestone by advancing to the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time in her ninth appearance at the…
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks on the show-cause notice issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat over allegations of indiscipline and violations of anti-doping regulations. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma disposed of Phogat’s petition after the WFI informed the court that her grievance regarding participation in the Asian Games selection trials had become infructuous. The federation also assured the court that the former world championship medallist would be granted a personal hearing before any final decision is taken on the show-cause notice. During the hearing, Phogat’s legal counsel argued that the…
Jude Bellingham delivered a complete performance as England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, with his dramatic goal-saving block proving just as decisive as his two first-half goals. The defining moment came deep into first-half stoppage time at the iconic Azteca Stadium. England led 2-1 when Raúl Jiménez flicked a corner into the path of Mexico captain César Montes, who appeared certain to score from close range. With England’s defence caught out, the equaliser looked inevitable. However, Bellingham reacted instantly. Sprinting back from midfield, he produced a perfectly timed tackle to clear the…
Spain captain Rodri has confidently declared that his country’s midfield is the best in the world ahead of a blockbuster FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown against Portugal, while acknowledging that their neighbours possess one of the strongest squads in their history. The Iberian rivals will face off in Dallas on Monday, with Spain’s midfield trio of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, Pedri and Dani Olmo set to battle Portugal’s talented combination of Vitinha, João Neves and Bruno Fernandes. The meeting comes just over a year after Portugal defeated Spain on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the 2025 UEFA…
Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) has reaffirmed its commitment to head coach Carlo Ancelotti despite the national team’s disappointing Round of 16 exit from the FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Norway. The five-time world champions endured one of their poorest World Cup campaigns in decades, marking their earliest knockout-stage elimination since 1990 and their worst overall tournament showing since failing to progress beyond the group stage in 1966. However, the setback has not altered the CBF’s long-term plans. National team coordinator Rodrigo Caetano stressed that the federation remains fully behind Ancelotti, who took charge in May 2025 after…
The death toll from the flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district has risen to three after rescue teams recovered another body on Sunday, while search operations continue for two people still reported missing. According to State Disaster Management Secretary Dani Sulu, the body of Saurabh Kumar Kharwar was found near Hawa Camp in neighbouring Papum Pare district, around 35 kilometres from the flood-hit Poosa area. Rescue teams have been dispatched to retrieve the remains. Five people were swept away when flash floods struck the district on Wednesday. The bodies of two women had earlier…
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, combining his long-standing campaign for Himalayan protection with demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. Wangchuk also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing the NEET paper leak and other examination-related controversies. Before launching the protest, Wangchuk visited Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial at Rajghat along with supporters, including Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. Addressing the gathering, he said he had been compelled to adopt the path of peaceful protest because of what he described as…
India has recorded its weakest start to the southwest monsoon in 17 years, with rainfall in June standing 42% below normal, raising concerns over water availability, agriculture and food production. Weather experts attribute the poor performance primarily to the strengthening El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to continue suppressing monsoon activity through much of July despite the possibility of brief spells of revival. The rainfall deficit has left 76% of the country under “deficient” or “large deficient” rainfall categories. Reservoir levels have also dropped sharply, with the nation’s 166 major reservoirs holding only 26% of their total storage capacity as…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s tough response to the alleged Ram temple donation theft has reportedly triggered unease within sections of the BJP and the wider Sangh Parivar, with political observers viewing his actions as both an anti-corruption drive and a display of assertive leadership. Adityanath constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged misappropriation of temple donations and declared that “no one will be spared,” signalling that even influential figures associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust would not be beyond scrutiny. The trust, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya, includes several senior…