Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has laughed off allegations of a pre-arranged conspiracy after his side’s extraordinary 3-3 draw against Algeria. The result sparked intense speculation on social media that the two nations had engineered a mutually beneficial outcome to ensure qualification at the expense of Iran. However, the sheer unpredictability of the encounter’s closing moments […]

Former Bangladesh captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has been awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), joining an exclusive group of distinguished cricketers recognised for their outstanding contributions to the game. The prestigious honour was announced by the MCC in a statement on Sunday. Alongside Tamim, the […]

South Korea’s national football team are bracing for a hostile reception upon their return home after a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign triggered widespread public anger and renewed scrutiny of the country’s football leadership. Supporters, frustrated by the team’s early elimination, long-running internal disputes within the Korea Football Association (KFA), and the controversial appointment and […]

Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodríguez are planning to marry after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding a personal milestone to what the Portuguese star hopes will also be a memorable tournament on the pitch. Rodríguez has been a regular presence in the stands throughout Portugal’s World Cup campaign, offering her […]