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Star Sports Desk
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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opening game
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Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
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Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
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Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
AFP, Mexico City
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'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
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Aguirre relives 1986 memories as Mexico prepare for World Cup opener
Reuters, Mexico City
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Key facts and stats
Star Sports Desk
11 June 2026, 16:20 PM FIFA World Cup 2026
South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico in WC opener
AFP, Mexico City
11 June 2026, 15:00 PM FIFA World Cup 2026

Inter Miami in the mix for Messi: Reports

Messi has offers from Miami, his former club FC Barcelona and Saudi club Al-Hilal, but Miami is the likeliest landing spot because Barcelona can't guarantee a deal until it sells a player, according to reports from Argentinian and Spanish outlets
7 June 2023, 01:42 AM

Ailing Mohsin deserves our attention

When this reporter knocked on the door of Md. Mohsin’s residence, it took more time than usual for someone to answer it.
7 June 2023, 01:10 AM

Benzema signs for Al-Ittihad

Benzema will join his former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo in the Gulf kingdom after the five-time world player of the year moved to Al Nassr from Manchester United following last year's World Cup.
6 June 2023, 19:51 PM

Milan sans a Maldini after 45 years

According to reports in Italy, a number of AC Milan stars are unhappy with owner Gerry Cardinale's decision to sack club legend Paolo Maldini.
6 June 2023, 19:00 PM

Guardiola warns Man City against UCL final arrogance

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City's stars that their confidence ahead of the Champions League final against Inter Milan cannot slip into arrogance as they aim to complete a historic treble.
6 June 2023, 15:16 PM

Barcelona beat Kobe in Iniesta send-off

Spanish champions Barcelona cruised past Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe 2-0 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after completing their domestic season.
6 June 2023, 13:54 PM

BCB extends help to ailing Mohsin

The 60-year-old star goalkeeper of 1980s and ‘90s has fallen into hard times, physically ill and currently lives in Dhaka with his brother. After a report published in a national daily on Monday, his plight came into public domain, and BCB has come forward to extend its help.
6 June 2023, 11:39 AM

Asensio and Ugarte set for PSG moves after passing medicals

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio and Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte are set to join Paris Saint-Germain after passing their medicals, a source at the Ligue 1 champions told AFP on Monday.
6 June 2023, 11:37 AM

Madrid departure hurts: Benzema

Karim Benzema said leaving Real Madrid "hurts" at a goodbye ceremony Tuesday ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.
6 June 2023, 11:27 AM

Benzema signs three-year contract with Al-Ittihad: club source

"Banzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period starting next season," said the source.
6 June 2023, 08:12 AM

Australia coach wants 'revenge' over Messi's Argentina

Messi terrorised the Socceroos and scored a sublime goal in a 2-1 win in the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, before going on to lift the trophy.
6 June 2023, 05:38 AM

Spurs-bound Postecoglou driven by humble roots and memories of dad

The 57-year-old Australian looks set to be named Tottenham Hotspur boss, having won five trophies in two seasons at Celtic including the Scottish treble this year.
6 June 2023, 04:53 AM

'No fear' of City in CL final, says Inzaghi

Inter will contest in Istanbul their first Champions League final since last winning the competition 13 years ago, but City are heavy favourites to be crowned kings of Europe for the first time
6 June 2023, 04:14 AM

Gundogan ‘unbelievably proud’ to play CL final in ‘homeland’

With City aiming to become only the second English club to complete the treble, and emulate Manchester United's 1999 feat, Gundogan's focus quickly switched to the showdown in Istanbul against Inter Milan
6 June 2023, 02:35 AM

Can Cabrera cure scoring malady?

As Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera set his sights on the semifinal berth of comparatively tough SAFF Championship on the first day of the training session yesterday, the decades-long goal-scoring problem of the national football team is expected to play in the mind of the Spaniard.
6 June 2023, 02:15 AM

Messi halts talks with Al-Hilal as Barca move looks imminent: report

World Cup winner Lionel Messi's entourage has reportedly halted talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal as the Argentine looks set to rejoin Barcelona soon.
5 June 2023, 21:44 PM

Champions League final won't define career: De Bruyne

Kevin de Bruyne's legacy will not be defined by the outcome of Saturday's Champions League final, the midfielder said ahead of Manchester City's showdown against Serie A side Inter Milan in Istanbul.
5 June 2023, 21:31 PM

Brazil and Spain to play friendly in anti-racism campaign

Brazil will play a friendly against Spain next March as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan 'One skin', both countries' football federations announced on Monday.
5 June 2023, 21:19 PM

Seven players to leave relegated Leicester City

Seven players will leave Leicester City when their contracts expire in June, officials from the club who were relegated from the Premier League said on Monday.
5 June 2023, 21:12 PM

Salahuddin 'won't interfere with team selection'

Salahuddin said he saw in past that the players don’t go to the field with a winning mentality, which is what he wants to be changed.
5 June 2023, 14:11 PM