Argentina choose blue kit for semisFIFA approves request despite Albiceleste designated as the home side

Argentina will wear their blue away jersey for semifinal against England after FIFA approved a special request from the defending champions, according to Argentine media reports. Although Argentina are the designated home team for the clash, Lionel Scaloni’s side sought permission to swap their traditional sky blue-and-white stripes for the away blue strip, a request … Read more

New rules fuel big VAR controversiesVAR interventions and technology reshape outcomes in decisive elimination matches

It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a moment of brilliance on the field. The sending off of Switzerland’s Breel Embolo in quarterfinal game against Argentina was the latest call that may have left fans scratching their heads, not … Read more

1st ODI : Jasprit Bumrah becomes India’s highest ODI wicket-taker in England

Jasprit Bumrah made a remarkable return to ODI cricket by becoming India’s leading bowler in the format on English soil. He achieved this milestone by dismissing England captain Harry Brook during the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After 968 days away from ODIs, Bumrah took his 150th wicket and surpassed Ravindra Jadeja’s … Read more

‘Too sloppy’: Mbappé rues France exit after Spain books World Cup final spot

Kylian Mbappe offered a blunt assessment of France’s World Cup semifinal exit Tuesday, saying his team was too “sloppy” to keep Spain from controlling a 2-0 victory in Arlington, Texas. The France captain pointed to breakdowns in both the game plan and its execution after Les Bleus were denied a third consecutive appearance in the … Read more

Former India stars praise Spain’s tactical discipline ahead of Fifa World Cup final, differ on England-Argentina clash

Spain’s tactical discipline, defensive solidity, and ability to adapt during matches have made them the team to beat at the FIFA World Cup, according to former India internationals, while opinion remains divided over who will join them in the final from Wednesday’s blockbuster clash between England and Argentina. Spain booked their place in the title … Read more

Lionel Messi isn’t England’s biggest problem. Argentina’s midfield is the real World Cup semifinal threat

One semifinal is done. The other now takes centre stage. Spain dismantled France with a tactical masterclass in Dallas on Tuesday and now await the winner of Wednesday’s blockbuster between defending champions Argentina and England in Atlanta. Regardless of how Argentina reached the last four, amid refereeing controversies and conspiracy theories, they remain just two … Read more