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Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Day 13, while Morocco and Switzerland advanced and Bosnia kept qualification hopes alive.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo now share the FIFA World Cup record for the longest span between their first and latest tournament goals.

Shubman Gill climbed to No. 2 in the ICC ODI batting rankings, while Matt Henry joined Jasprit Bumrah as the top-ranked Test bowler.

Manika Batra has threatened legal action against the Table Tennis Federation of India after being left out of the Asian Games squad, demanding transparency.

IPL cricketer Abishek Porel faces police complaint over alleged promise of marriage, assault and intimidation; denies all charges.

Brendon McCullum denies rift with Ben Stokes, confirms strong relationship ahead of England’s series decider against New Zealand.

Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday guide New Zealand to a crucial win over Scotland, keeping their Women’s T20 World Cup hopes alive.

Sachin Tendulkar welcomes ICC’s post-pregnancy guidelines, calling them a major boost for women cricketers worldwide.

Ravichandran Ashwin defends 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after criticism over on-field altercation during India A series.

Suryansh Shedge replaces injured Nitish Reddy in India’s T20I squads for Ireland and England after strong domestic performances.

Rishabh Pant rejoins Delhi Capitals after a pay cut, while Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants in a major IPL trade deal.

Hardik Pandya may leave Mumbai Indians as KKR and Rajasthan Royals show interest, with talks underway for a potential IPL trade deal.

Rohit Sharma receives Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, honouring his outstanding contribution and leadership in Indian cricket.

Haryana Corporate Premier League launched to provide a professional platform for corporate, grassroots and women cricketers across the state.

Cristiano Ronaldo avoids questions on Lionel Messi after scoring a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Norway’s Viking row celebration, inspired by Viking heritage, has gone viral during the FIFA World Cup 2026, uniting players and fans worldwide.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces pressure to end a 10-match goal drought as Portugal prepare for a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Uzbekistan.

Philipp Lahm criticises FIFA and Gianni Infantino, raising concerns over high ticket prices, transparency, and increasing commercialisation of the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the only player to score in six FIFA World Cups, leading Portugal with a stunning performance against Uzbekistan.

Jordan football team leaves gifts and a thank-you note for staff after World Cup exit, earning praise for their sportsmanship and respect.