NEW DELHI: Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph was about much more than lifting the trophy. Luis de la Fuente’s team created history by becoming only the fourth team to win a World Cup without conceding a minute during the tournament.Before Spain, only Italy (1938), Italy (1982) and Germany (1990) had achieved the feat. La…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (AP Photo) Erling Haaland produced another World Cup performance as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in men’s team history.The defeat also marked the end of an era for Brazil, with Neymar Jr. announcing his retirement from international football after the match…
NEW DELHI: “Chase your dreams, they will come true.”Those famous words of Sachin Tendulkar perfectly captured the moment when 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stood with a smile on his face after receiving his India cap from Tilak Varma just ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. For a boy…
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben StokesThe international career will be remembered for countless match-winning performances, World Cup glory and unforgettable Ashes heroics. Yet among his many achievements, the England all-rounder walks away with a remarkably unique Test record that underlines the versatility he brought to the game. Unique statistics of Ben Stokes Stokes, who recently…