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Watch: Young fan teaches Messi a new celebration after historic WC hat-trick

Lionel Messi ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a historic hat-trick against Algeria, becoming the oldest player to achieve the feat and equalling Miroslav Klose's record. A heartwarming viral video captured Messi learning a new goal celebration from a young fan, sparking anticipation for his potential record-breaking strike.

Machado Garry to face Makhachev for welterweight title

Machado Garry to face Makhachev for welterweight titleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ian Machado Garry (right) has won 17 of his 18 professional fightsByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished5 minutes agoIan Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.The 28-year-old, who is first in the promotion's welterweight rankings, will attempt to thwart Ru...

Why BCCI is planning early IPL start from 2027? Saikia reveals the reasons

The BCCI is planning to kick off the IPL from March 10-May 15 starting in 2027, aiming to escape extreme weather. This shift seeks to mitigate disruptions from heatwaves and pre-monsoon rains affecting late-season matches. The tournament will maintain its 74-match format, with domestic schedules also being reviewed to align with the earlier start.

The World Cup viewed from afar is more like ambient noise – a far cry from working at it | Jonathan Liew

Covering a tournament, my smartwatch showed my heart rate was 10-20 beats above normal. How luxurious to half-watchI fell asleep at some point during the Netherlands v Japan game. It had been a hot and drowsy day by the shores of Lake Annecy, a square and heavy heat, where the sun and the driving and the food and the boxed wine gently squeeze all the life from your body, like air being pressed out of a juice carton.I remember Virgil van Dijk angling a header into the far corner, and when I came...

Podcast: Scotland v Morocco - one point from history?

Scotland prepare for Morocco as World Cup pressure ramps up.

Neymar to miss Brazil's game against Haiti

Hearts look overseas for new head coach - gossip

Hearts look overseas for new head coach - gossipPublished1 minute agoHearts aim to make managerial appointment by next week after Derek McInnes' departure as Celtic miss out on goalkeeper target...Heart of Midlothian are aiming to appoint a new head coach before the first-team squad return for pre-season next Thursday, with at least three candidates from abroad among the options being considered. (Hearts Standard), externalCeltic may open their Scottish Premiership title defence on a Monday even...

Luis Díaz lidera a Colombia, Inglaterra y Croacia regalan un partidazo y Portugal deja dudas

Luis Díaz comandó el triunfo 3-1 de Colombia con gol y asistencia. Inglaterra venció 4-2 a Croacia en el mejor partido del día, Portugal empató con RD del Congo y Ghana derrotó a Panamá con un gol al minuto 95.

¡Colombia arranca con todo! Debuta con victoria 3-1 ante Uzbekistán

Colombia venció 3-1 a Uzbekistán en el Estadio Ciudad de México con goles de Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz y Jaminton Campaz para liderar el Grupo K en su debut mundialista.

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Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham shine as England beat Croatia 4-2.

Pakistan's Fatima Sana scripts history, becomes first captain to achieve big WC feat

Fatima Sana etched her name in Women's T20 World Cup history with a remarkable all-round performance, scoring an unbeaten 55 and taking 3 wickets. Despite her heroic efforts, Pakistan narrowly lost to South Africa by two wickets in a thrilling contest. Sana's historic feat, however, couldn't secure a victory for her team.

Opinion: Ringside View | FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Of Cristiano Ronaldo Missing — But Why?

On a day when Lionel Messi found the net, Kylian Mbappe delivered again and Harry Kane added his name to the scoresheet, Cristiano Ronaldo's was conspicuously absent.

Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi

Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol MessiImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Ryan Christie hopes to add to his 69 Scotland caps against MoroccoByTom EnglishBBC Scotland's chief sports writer in CharlottePublished2 minutes agoRelaxing with his team-mates in their hotel in uptown Charlotte, Ryan Christie watched the Lionel Messi show on Tuesday evening. Agog, like the rest of us. An international footballer, yes, but in those moments of magic from the great man, just another mortal...

نجوم الساحة الأوروبية: من هم الأبطال الذين سطروا أسمائهم في تاريخ دوري الأبطال؟

مواجهة الأبطال: سان جيرمان يسعى لإسقاط ليفربول في قمة الإثارة الأوروبية

صفقة كوكوريلا: كيف تحول انتقاله إلى ريال مدريد إلى كنز لبرشلونة وأندية أخرى؟

الكلاسيكو: صراع الألقاب والتاريخ بين برشلونة وريال مدريد!

وداعًا لأسطورة الدوري الإنجليزي: ميلنر يغلق بابًا تاريخيًا بعد 24 موسمًا من الإبداع

ذكرى لا تُنسى: كيف غيّر الدوري الإسباني الـ22 مسار كرة القدم الإسبانية للأبد

Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Munoz after triggering release clause

Liverpool have triggered the release clause for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz.