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Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another historic performance on the biggest stage in football, scoring twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 to strengthen their position at the top of Group K. The 41-year-old superstar etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups, a feat unmatched by any player before him. Ronaldo opened the scoring early in the contest, finishing clinically to put Portugal ahead an

Lionel Messi etched his name even deeper into football history on Monday, scoring twice to lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria and secure the defending champions a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds. The Argentine captain became the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer with his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing the previous record he had shared with German legend Miroslav Klose. Messi struck first in the 38th minute at the packed AT&T Stadium in Texas, fin

Lamine Yamal delivered a statement performance on the biggest stage in football, scoring his first FIFA World Cup goal as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, reigniting their campaign and underlining why many believe the teenage sensation could become one of the stars of the tournament. The 18-year-old entered the match under the spotlight after being restricted to just 19 minutes in Spain’s surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde. Head coach Luis de la Fuente had

Japanese football fans have once again earned international praise for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches, but a viral social media post in Japan has sparked a debate by questioning whether the same effort is being made at home. Images of supporters of Japan’s national team, known as Samurai Blue, collecting trash and tidying stadium stands after games have circulated widely online. FIFA even praised the fans on X, describing their actions as an example of “impeccab

Paris, France: A French appeals court has ruled that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over allegations of rape dating back to 2023, according to reports from French media on Friday. The 27-year-old defender, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captains the Moroccan national team, has consistently denied all accusations against him since the case first emerged. The investigation began in February 2023 after a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint wit

Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for World Cup glory suffered an early setback as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Group K opener on Wednesday. Playing in their first FIFA World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire, DR Congo delivered a spirited performance to secure the nation’s first-ever point at the global showpiece. Portugal made a dream start when midfielder João Neves headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in the sixth minut

England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup campaign have reportedly been disrupted after a significant amount of team equipment was stolen in Kansas City ahead of their opening match. According to reports, a van carrying equipment belonging to the England squad was targeted, with several essential items allegedly taken. The missing equipment is understood to include players’ boots, training gear, coaching staff equipment, footballs, and match-day uniforms. The incident h

Islamabad, June 11: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s national football team on winning the 2026 Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister praised the team’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament, particularly their victory over Afghanistan in the final. He said the achievement had brought pride and joy to the entire nation and highlighted the growing potentia

Pakistan Football Team has been congratulated on winning the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament. The Green Shirts defeated Afghanistan in the final, bringing pride and honor to the nation, said PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. “The footballers displayed outstanding skill and extraordinary passion on the field, making history with their remarkable performance,” he added. “Winning an international football title after a long time marks the beginning of a new era for Pa

Romelu Lukaku made a dream return to international football, scoring on his comeback as Belgium secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Croatia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The match served as an important World Cup preparation fixture for both sides, with Belgium producing a disciplined performance away from home. Captain Youri Tielemans opened the scoring before Lukaku sealed the victory late on with a trademark finish. Belgium took the lead in the 38th minute aft

Paris Saint-Germain were crowned UEFA Champions League winners for the second time in club history after defeating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw in the final at the Puskás Arena in Budapest. The French champions endured a difficult start as Arsenal struck early through Kai Havertz, who gave the Gunners a sixth-minute lead. Arsenal’s disciplined defensive setup frustrated PSG throughout much of the first half, limiting clear-cut opportunitie

Liverpool FC have announced plans to honour the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva with a permanent memorial at Anfield, following their tragic deaths in a car crash in northwestern Spain last summer. The club revealed images of the proposed tribute, a sculpture titled “Forever 20”, designed to capture Jota’s legacy both as a footballer and a beloved figure among fans. The piece features a flowing heart motif, inspired by his iconic goal celebration, alongside a trib

PFL Dream Sports alliance aims to build 100 football grounds in Pakistan by 2028, targeting long-term revival of the sport.

In a landmark moment for women’s football in the country, the Pakistan Women’s National Team delivered a stunning performance, thrashing Turks & Caicos Islands 8-0 to register their biggest-ever international victory. The emphatic win surpasses their previous record of a 7-0 triumph against Maldives at the 2022 SAFF Women’s Championship, marking a new high point in Pakistan’s football journey. From the opening whistle, Pakistan asserted dominance with fluid attacking play, sh

LONDON: Quadruple-chasing Arsenal powered into the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in six years after dismantling Wigan Athletic 4-0 in a one-sided fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s men blew away their third-tier opponents with a ruthless first-half display, scoring four goals inside the opening 27 minutes to effectively end the contest before halftime. Noni Madueke opened the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli doubled the adv

Standard Chartered Bank, in partnership with the Karachi United Foundation, has successfully concluded the eighth edition of the Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth Football League, reaffirming its commitment to youth development and grassroots sports in Pakistan. The four-month-long tournament, which began in October 2025, featured 1,400 boys and girls, representing 78 teams from underserved communities across Karachi. A total of 204 matches were played during the season

Pakistan’s women’s futsal team made history at the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 as Azwa Chaudhry’s brilliant hat-trick secured a thrilling

TikTok has partnered with FIFA to become the football body’s first-ever Preferred Platform, expanding digital coverage of the FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi has hinted at a 2026 World Cup comeback, saying he would love to play again if fit. A sixth appearance would make him the only male footballer in history to do so.

Karachi City FC SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025: Fixtures confirmed as Pakistan’s team gears up to compete in South Asia’s first women’s club tournament in Nepal.