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Third-Place Showdown: Why England vs France is a 900-year-old derby
Old enemies England and France meet in football’s most unwanted fixture, with Didier Deschamps’ farewell, the Golden Boot and 900 years of competitive irritation at stake. Read more in today’s OFFSIDE.
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Harsh Dubey replaces Sundar as India gear up for ODI decider at Lord’s
India have added all-rounder Harsh Dubey to their squad for the third ODI against England after Washington Sundar suffered a hamstring injury. With the series tied 1-1, the Lord’s decider promises a thrilling finish. India will bank on Virat Kohli’s renewed form and hope for KL Rahul’s return while seeking their first ODI win at…
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‘Fast, firm & unpredictable’: What players, coaches said about New Jersey pitch
The hybrid grass pitch at the New York New Jersey Stadium is a major talking point. Players and coaches have shared contrasting views on its speed and firmness. Rain significantly alters the playing surface, making it faster and smoother for matches. FIFA has managed the pitch carefully, allowing it time to recover. The final outcome…
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Marc Cucurella says he will retire from football if Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2026
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‘Filthy, polluted air’: Trump blames Canada as wildfire smoke clouds Argentina vs Spain WC final
Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting air quality in the United States. This smoke raises concerns for the upcoming FIFA World Cup final match. Organisers and meteorologists are closely monitoring the air quality forecasts. Spain’s midfielder noted the visible and palpable haze during outdoor training. FIFA remains optimistic that the championship game will proceed as…
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‘Rohit Sharma will continue to represent India; Lord’s ODI won’t be his last’: BCCI
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed speculation about Rohit Sharma’s ODI retirement. He confirmed that Rohit remains a regular member of India’s ODI team. Rohit will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. The selectors are assessing all players for the 2027 World Cup preparations. Therefore, the…
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PV Sindhu breaks Yufei jinx, becomes 1st Indian woman to reach Japan open final
PV Sindhu has reached the Japan Open 2026 final, a historic achievement for Indian badminton. She advanced after her opponent Chen Yufei retired due to injury during their match. Sindhu secured her first win against Chen since 2019, ending a significant losing streak. This marks her return to a BWF Tour title match after over…
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‘That really makes me nervous’: Spain coach’s worry, and it isn’t Argentina
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‘I already completed the game in Qatar’: Messi ahead of World Cup 2026 final
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‘Ask Leo’: Scaloni on Messi’s Argentina future after World Cup final