Neymar Jr. / Image: Instagram@Neymarjr Brazil survived a major scare to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, defeating Japan 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, June 29. Despite the victory, one notable absentee from the action was Neymar Jr….
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday. (AP Photos) Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday after the country’s football team produced one of the most stunning results of the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating four-time champions Germany to book a place in the Round of 16.In a night already etched into Paraguayan…
Germany’s Jonathan Tah (4) heads a goal that was disqualified after a VAR check. (AP Photo) Thomas Muller delivered a scathing assessment of VAR after Germany suffered a shock Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a controversial decision overturning Jonathan Tah’s extra-time goal proving decisive in a dramatic defeat to…
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari (11) scores against Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1) in a penalty shootout. (AP Photo) Ismael Saibari held his nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to fire Morocco into the last 16 and condemn the Netherlands to their earliest FIFA World Cup exit in recent memory, as the Atlas Lions prevailed 3-2 after…
A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) “Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, the Germans always win.” Gary Lineker’s…
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka (AP Photos) There was plenty of entertainment at Wimbledon on Monday beyond the tennis, as Novak Djokovic produced one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for an invitation to a fan’s wedding after witnessing a marriage proposal from Centre Court.The heartwarming moment unfolded after…
The knockout fever of the FIFA World Cup 2026 hits a crescendo as European powerhouses, the Netherlands, lock horns with African giants, Morocco, in a tantalising, high-stakes Round of 32 clash at the Estadio BBVA on Tuesday. With a coveted spot in the pre-quarterfinals on the line, both continental heavyweights enter the arena knowing that…
Jannik Sinner reacts during the men’s singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic. (AP Photo) LONDON: There was little of the authority that has come to define Jannik Sinner these last couple of seasons. The defending champion sprayed 52 unforced errors over three hours and 32 minutes, yet when his Wimbledon title defence threatened to unravel, he…
In a thrilling World Cup Round of 32 match, Gabriel Martinelli’s late-game heroics led Brazil to a sensational 2-1 victory over Japan.(AP Photo) Super-sub Gabriel Martinelli emerged as Brazil’s saviour, scoring a breathtaking winner deep into stoppage time to script a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over a resilient Japan in their FIFA World Cup Round…
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez celebrates after winning the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a stunning end after Paraguay produced one of the greatest knockout upsets in tournament history, defeating the…