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Messi shines as Argentina crush Zambia 5-0 in World Cup send-off

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina national football team thrashed Zambia national football team 5-0 on Tuesday in their final home game before defending their FIFA World Cup title.

01 Apr 2026-10:39
Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to seal World Cup spot

Iraq national football team have secured their first appearance at the FIFA World Cup in 30 years after defeating Bolivia national football team 2-1 in the second intercontinental playoff final held in Mexico.

01 Apr 2026-09:50
Doncic stars as Lakers down Cavaliers 127-113

Luka Doncic delivered a standout performance with 42 points and 12 assists, while Deandre Ayton contributed 18 points and nine rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 127–113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to four games.

01 Apr 2026-09:38
Italy out of World Cup after shootout defeat to Bosnia

Italy national football team have failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time after a dramatic defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team.

01 Apr 2026-01:41
Bulgarian football star Borislav Mihaylov dies aged 63

31 Mar 2026-16:09
Türkiye chases first World Cup return in 24 years as Kosovo awaits

Türkiye’s long road back to the World Cup reaches a defining moment on Tuesday, with a single match against Kosovo in Pristina standing between them and a return to football’s biggest stage after 24 years.

31 Mar 2026-12:32
Messick leads Guardians past Dodgers 4-2

Parker Messick delivered six scoreless innings as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Monday, handing the two-time World Series champions their first loss of the season.

31 Mar 2026-09:20
LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers past Wizards

LeBron James recorded 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 19 points and nine assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 120-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

31 Mar 2026-09:04
Azerbaijan claims victory in FIFA Series-2026 tournament

The Azerbaijan national football team has won the FIFA Series 2026 international tournament.

30 Mar 2026-22:54
Israeli player’s Lebanon video triggers FIFA calls - VIDEO

An Israeli footballer who is also a military reservist has sparked widespread outrage after appearing in a video reportedly showing him taking part in combat activity in southern Lebanon amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

30 Mar 2026-10:59

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