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Lionel Messi and Argentina faced a passport data leak ahead of a World Cup warm-up, raising serious security concerns at FIFA 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo struggled as Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up, raising concerns over his form ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Richa Ghosh’s explosive 68 went in vain as India lost to England by five runs in their final Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

India A face Afghanistan A in Tri-Series clash as young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looks to deliver a stronger performance after a promising start.

Rohit Sharma impressed in nets at Mohali, showing fitness and signs of regaining rhythm ahead of India’s white-ball matches.

Ben Stokes dropped for second Test vs New Zealand amid probe, with Joe Root named interim England captain for The Oval clash.

Syed Kirmani urges Rishabh Pant to improve fitness, consistency and temperament to regain his place as an all-format player for India.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain in contention for ODI World Cup 2027, with R Ashwin highlighting management’s key role in their selection.

Lionel Messi was left stunned after Iceland forward Daniel Gudjohnsen revealed he was the son of Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Eiður Guðjohnsen.

IIFL Home Finance has partnered with CABI and Samarthanam Trust to organise the India–Nepal Blind Cricket Series 2026 and promote inclusive sports.

Kylian Mbappe faces mounting criticism ahead of the World Cup but has the chance to silence doubters and lead France to glory.

Lionel Messi ended his India tour with a grand Delhi event, thrilling 25,000 fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium in a memorable finale.

FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and a new format across USA, Mexico and Canada from June 12 to June 20.

Lionel Messi scored on his return from injury as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up, boosting confidence ahead of their title defence.

Bangladesh defeat Australia by 86 runs in a rain-hit ODI as Mosaddek Hossain and Nahid Rana deliver standout performances.

India A edge past Sri Lanka A by eight runs in Dambulla after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century and a dramatic late collapse.

Rugby player Totoa Auvaa is at the centre of the Ben Stokes nightclub row as ECB investigates breach of protocol by England players.

Real Madrid’s €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez is rejected by Atletico, sparking a sharp exchange between the rival clubs.

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call-up after IPL heroics, with coach Kotak stressing patience and trust for his growth.

Harry Kane’s cryptic post sparks online buzz as fans link it to Ben Stokes’ nightclub controversy and ongoing ECB investigation.