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Topic: FIFA World Cup

Will Messi play another World Cup? ‘Logical to think I might not,’ he says at teary Argentina ‘farewell’

The Argentine talisman scored a brace against Venezuela Thursday, lifting his World Cup qualifier tally to 36, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.

Japan yet to finalise FIFA Women’s World Cup TV broadcast, coach says might harm game

This is the first time the rights to the Women’s World Cup have not been bundled with those of the men’s tournament.

Kylian Mbappe & Achraf Hakimi’s bromance on hold ahead of France-Morocco semi-final clash

Mbappe took Hakimi under his wing when the Moroccan joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2021. The pair sit next to each other on plane trips, they play video games and holiday together.

Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia, says coach Scaloni

When asked about Croatia's veteran midfielder Luka Modric, Scaloni said he was a pleasure to watch. Argentina will trust their system when they face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals.

Xi didn’t start the fire & a newly discovered Himalayan peak, ‘Kem Cho’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Argentina should sound a warning — Lionel Messi & co. are starting to click into gear

Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia early on had put them on the back foot but they steadily got better and saved their best performance for arguably their toughest pool opponent.

Ecuadoreans celebrate team’s perfect start to World Cup in historic win against host Qatar

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso joined the festivities with his country 'making history'. The game marked the first time a host nation had been beaten in a World Cup opener.

Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality haram, says it’s ‘damage in the mind’

Over a million visitors are expected to flock to Qatar for the World Cup and Khalid Salman said anyone coming for the tournament should behave according to the rules of the country.

Flick’s Germany still an enigma but seek World Cup redemption in Qatar

Unlike their 2014 title win in Brazil, however, Germany are far from favourites this time round, with bookmakers putting their pre-tournament odds at 10-1 to lift the trophy.

‘Last Dance’ for Argentina: Lionel Messi is man on a mission at Qatar World Cup

By Rohith Nair (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has won nearly 40 trophies for club and country in an illustrious career but the Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.