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“ Don't worry...the World Cup doesn't matter. The Asian Games are coming. Win a medal there, and then we can start dreaming about LA 2028 (Olympics). Apparently, that's enough to cover everything that…
PR Sreejesh,
Sreejesh calls for accountability after India’s 2026 Hockey World Cup…
“ Here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we building a team to play good hockey, or a team capable of winning against the best in the world?
PR Sreejesh,
Sreejesh demands accountability, Viren Rasquinha warns against Asian…
“ FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino,
Donald Trump,
Trump says would be ‘terrible mistake’ to replace FIFA’s Infantino
“ FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino. He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four…
Donald Trump,
Trump says ousting Infantino as FIFA president would be ‘terrible…
“ What were the credentials of the last two world champion coaches, Scaloni and De la Fuente?
Paolo Maldini,
He wrote lineups: Paolo Maldini reveals Pep Guardiola nearly became…
“ One World Cup moment from the past that I’ll never forget, because I’m a bowler, I’m going to go to the bowlers’ club was Wasim Akram against England in the final,
Kagiso Rabada,
We’ve shown we can win finals, no pressure of winning home World Cup:…
“ My father helped me enormously. He is very critical of me. That made me always want to push myself further,
Lionel Messi,
Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
“ The money our team should receive for having reached the final has not been delivered yet, while at the same time FIFA brags about how many billions they have in reserve. It is clear the problem…
Prince,
Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA president Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over…
“ We pride ourselves in Jordan in upholding ethical values. We did not endorse him before and certainly will not now,
Prince,
Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA president Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over…
“ Another bronze. I have mixed feelings about this one. I am happy that I was able to improve my performance, but at the same time, I know I could have done better,
Manu Bhaker,
Manu Bhaker reflects on mixed feelings after World Cup bronze: Could…
“ I'm not sure whether these hydration breaks are going to be a permanent feature of the soccer world, but we were not unhappy with them in the World Cup,
Chief financial officer,
Coca-Cola beats earnings on World Cup sales, raises 2026 outlook as…