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Who is Zidane Iqbal? The Iraq midfielder making history as first player of Pakistani origin to play at World Cup
Iraq’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after 40 years ended in a 4-1 defeat to Norway in Foxborough, but the match carried historic significance. Zidane Iqbal came off the bench in the 59th minute to become the first player of Pakistani heritage to appear in a men’s World Cup match. The 22-year-old midfielder’s…
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Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite club; becomes 3rd player in history to reach 200 international caps
Lionel Messi marked his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nation’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria, adding another milestone to one of football’s greatest careers. The 38-year-old captain became only the third men’s player to reach 200 international caps while extending his record as the most-capped World Cup player. A world champion, two-time…
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Norway vs Iraq, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Result: Haaland marks World Cup debut with two goals in 4-1 win
Norway marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with an impressive 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, while Leo Østigård and a late own goal completed the scoring. The win moves Norway level with France on three points and sets…
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Kylian Mbappé becomes France’s all-time top scorer after Senegal 3-1 brace: 6 World Cup records he can still break
Kylian Mbappé’s 2026 World Cup campaign is already rewriting record books after his brace against Senegal in France’s Group I opener. At just 27, the France captain became his nation’s all-time leading scorer and moved past Just Fontaine as their top World Cup scorer. He now sits among the tournament’s greatest marksmen, closing in on…
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Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: “Three o’clock is always too late or too early for…”
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Via LinkedIn: How Cape Verde hero Roberto Lopes nearly missed World Cup squad after mistaking national team message for spam
Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes played a key role in his nation’s historic World Cup draw against Spain, but his international career almost never began after he ignored a recruitment message on LinkedIn. The Irish-born centre-back eventually embraced his Cape Verdean roots, helping the tournament debutants frustrate the European champions and continue one of football’s…
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Henry Nowak murder: Vickrum Digwa’s 21-year sentence referred to court of appeal as ‘unduly lenient’
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UK teenager accused of murdering 9-year-old girl claims she ‘walked into the knife’ during playfighting
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Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors with KD5m minimum investment
Kuwait has introduced a new 15-year residency program for eligible foreign investors and senior executives, a significant policy shift aimed at attracting global capital. This initiative seeks to provide greater certainty for long-term business planning and encourage foreign direct investment, supporting economic diversification beyond oil revenues.
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Dubai-based Indian expat dies after sudden on-field collapse during cricket match