Author Archives: THEHINDU
Why FIFA keeps a World Cup third-place match even when France and England admit they
Thomas Tuchel did not attempt to manufacture enthusiasm after England’s World Cup dream ended in [...]
Jul
Lionel Messi’s answer to Novak Djokovic’s ‘pressure’ question says everything about
Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic had an intense conversation about dealing with pressure. The Argentine [...]
Jul
‘They’re born with something extra’: Donald Trump lauds Lionel Messi, says Thomas
United States President Donald Trump praised Lionel Messi’s decisive contribution in Argentina’s World Cup semifinal [...]
Jul
Donald Trump reminds fans how his Gianni Infantino talk led to Folarin Balogun’s
Donald Trump hailed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for helping to lift US player Folarin Balogun's [...]
Jul
Donald Trump’s FIFA task force chief defends Argentina after Falklands controversy
The White House defended the Argentina national team's controversial celebrations after ther 2-1 win over [...]
Jul
‘Neither do we, but here we are’: Deschamps admits France’s last World Cup
Thomas Tuchel admitted neither England nor France wanted to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 [...]
Jul
FIFA confirms World Cup final halftime won’t exceed 17 minutes despite star-studded
FIFA has reportedly informed the Spanish and Argentinian football federations that the halftime in the [...]
Jul
FIFA makes major World Cup final call as New York chokes on wildfire smoke
FIFA doesn't plan to shift the 2026 World Cup final to Sunday, even if smoke [...]
Jul
Why Florida Panthers head equipment manager Teddy Richards was suspended; here’s
Florida Panthers suspended head equipment manager Teddy Richards after his arrest in Broward County on [...]
Jul
‘Exceeded all expectations’: Gianni Infantino credits Trump for FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup received glowing praise from both US President Donald Trump and [...]
Jul