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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi reignite their iconic rivalry at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with record-breaking performances.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice to lead Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups.

England held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana despite dominance, leaving Group L standings open ahead of the final round of fixtures.

Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics with a brace, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s top World Cup scorer.

Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice against Austria and taking his tally to 18 goals.

Nikin Jose scored the first century of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 as Coastal Kings Mangaluru defeated Gulbarga Mystics by eight wickets in Mysuru.

Delhi Capitals have re-signed Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants in one of the biggest IPL trades, with Kuldeep Yadav moving the other way.

Sunil Gavaskar criticises BCCI’s rotation policy, urging rest for players and stricter criteria to preserve the value of the India cap.

England name a 17-member squad for India T20Is, with uncapped all-rounder James Coles earning his first international call-up.

Australia beat Bangladesh by seven wickets to complete a 3-0 T20I sweep, with Mitchell Marsh starring and Tim David’s celebration grabbing attention.

CSK likely to retain coach Stephen Fleming despite poor IPL 2026 season, with trade talks and squad changes expected ahead of next campaign.

Clive Lloyd praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s talent but advises discipline after on-field altercation during Tri-Nation Series match.

Daryl Cullinan warns of injury risks for teen star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi amid heavy workload and rapid rise in international cricket.

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Ireland T20Is with quadriceps injury, dealing a setback to India already missing Hardik Pandya’s full bowling fitness.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first India jersey at 15 and is set to debut in T20Is, marking a major milestone in his rising cricket career.

Lionel Messi scores his record-breaking 17th FIFA World Cup goal against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose to become the tournament’s all-time top scorer.

Lionel Messi continues to dominate FIFA World Cup 2026, proving his greatness despite rising stars like Mbappe and Yamal shaping football’s future.

Brazil’s Raphinha faces World Cup uncertainty after a hamstring injury, with his wife revealing the emotional toll, while Neymar returns to boost the squad.

France vs Iraq World Cup match delayed 131 minutes due to US lightning protocol, stretching the game to nearly four hours in Philadelphia.

Lionel Messi’s record-breaking World Cup goal against Austria sparks controversy, with experts claiming VAR missed a foul in the build-up.