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Forty years after the hand of God, England meet the right foot of God
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The baby in the bathtub with a legend: Messi & Yamal’s 19-year journey to World Cup final
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Passport lost, stranded alone in Europe: Survival of Md Imran, India’s upcoming GM
At 16, Indian chess prodigy Md Imran was stranded in Slovakia after a bus carrying his passport, visas and belongings left without him. Despite the ordeal, financial struggles and lack of institutional support, he played on to earn two Grandmaster norms. Now on the verge of becoming India’s newest GM, Imran urgently awaits reissuance of…
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Lionel Messi shines as Argentina pull off stunner against England in Atlanta to reach WC final
Argentina clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against England on Wednesday, ensuring their place in the FIFA World Cup Final. The defending champions staged a remarkable comeback after trailing for a significant part of the match, as England’s lead crumbled in the final moments. Next up for Argentina is a face-off against Spain in the grand…
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Messi on facing Spain in final: ‘I know their players and philosophy very well’
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Explained: What is Argentina’s ‘Las Malvinas’ Falkland Islands controversy?
Argentina’s World Cup semifinal victory over England has ignited a fresh controversy. Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands are Argentine. FIFA rules prohibit political messages during football matches, potentially leading to disciplinary action. The Falkland Islands have been a subject of dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom for decades.…
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Gill’s chase at Edgbaston showed why India already have Kohli’s ODI heir
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 80 against England in the first ODI at Edgbaston was a lesson in calculated ODI batting rather than outright aggression. On a seamer-friendly surface, he absorbed pressure, rebuilt after India’s early setbacks and accelerated at the right moments to steer the chase. Even cramps couldn’t derail his composure, reinforcing why Gill, who…
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King of World Cup knockouts: All records Messi broke in ARG vs ENG semifinal
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The six minutes England will rue forever, and Argentina will savour for years
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‘We got too passive after the goal’: Tuchel remarks after loss to Argentina
