Copa America final: Head coach Lorenzo says Colombia final loss ‘does not feel like a defeat’
Miami, July 16 (IANS) Argentina scripted history with their 16th Copa America trophy but that does not take anything away from Colombia’s performance at the tournament. Los Cafeteros failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup which saw the appointment of Nestor Lorenzo as the head coach. Alongside Lorenzo, Colombia built a 28-game unbeaten […]
Du Plessis, Stoinis shine in Texas Super Kings’ win over MI New York
Dallas (US), July 15 (IANS) Texas Super Kings (TSK) registered a 15-run win over MI New York (MINY) despite a spirited fightback from Rashid Khan and Monank Patel during their Major League Cricket fixture at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Monday. Chasing 177 for the win, MI New York faced early setbacks courtesy […]
Scaloni ‘eternally grateful’ following Argentina’s second consecutive Copa America victory
Miami, July 15 (IANS) Lionel Scaloni has established his legacy as a cult hero for Argentina. The side had not won a Copa America since 1993 and not won a FIFA World Cup since 1986 edition of the tournament. Scaloni was appointed as the head coach of the side in 2018 and went on to […]
Australia name white-ball squad for UK tour; Cooper Connolly gets maiden call-up
Melbourne, July 15 (IANS) Australia on Monday announced ODI and T20I squads for their tour of the UK, where they play 11 white-ball matches in September. Australia will play three T20Is against Scotland and England followed by five ODIs against England in the UK in September. The UK tour begins with the first of three […]
Southgate stays silent on England future after Euro loss, says ‘Now is not the time to speak’
Berlin, July 15 (IANS) Gareth Southgate has one of the most peculiar managerial reigns in the history of world football. The head coach is undoubtedly the greatest manager in the history of the England national team having taken the team to two consecutive finals but still is heavily criticised for his style of play. The […]
Angel Di Maria bids farewell to international football, says Copa America victory ‘was written’
Miami, July 15 (IANS) If Lionel Messi is the brains behind this Argentina powerhouse then Angel Di Maria is the heart. ‘Fideo’ is one of the best players to don the Argentine shirt and he has worn it proudly through his long and illustrious career. Monday’s Copa America final was Di Mara’s final game for […]
Pat Cummins set to join San Francisco Unicorns squad in MLC
Morrisville, July 15 (IANS) Pat Cummins is set to return to the USA once again. The Australian fast bowler, last seen in action during the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies, will join the San Francisco Unicorns midway through the ongoing Major League Cricket season. Cummins had inked a four-year deal […]
I want to sit at same table as big guys: Alcaraz after completing Roland Garros-Wimbledon double
London, July 15 (IANS) After dismantling the 24-time major champion, Novak Djokovic, in the Wimbledon final in straight sets to complete a Roland-Garros-Wimbledon double, Carlos Alcaraz is hungry for more and said his main aim is “to sit at the same table as the big guys”. For the past two decades there have been a […]
Euro 2024 final: Late Spain winner leaves Bellingham and England ‘heartbroken’
Berlin, July 15 (IANS) The 58-year long wait for England to win a major tournament continues as the Three Lions lost 1-2 vs Spain in the finals of the 2024 Euros at the Olympiastadion Berlin Stadium. Although Jude Bellingham is just 21-years old, the Real Madrid midfielder has shown amazing maturity throughout the campaign, establishing […]
Copa America: Messi-less Argentina beat Colombia to clinch record-breaking 16th title
Miami, July 15 (IANS) Argentina have successfully defended their Copa America trophy with a 1-0 win over Colombia in the finals of the tournament at the Hard Rock Stadium to win the coveted title for record-breaking 16th time and its second in a row. In a game where Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi injured his ankle […]
