Spain did not merely outplay the defending champions; they controlled the game so completely that Argentina were reduced to chasing shadows.
Published20 Jul, 202604:02am
The Spain of today is something more complete: technically immaculate, tactically sophisticated and capable of turning possession into sudden, devastating attacks.
Published19 Jul, 202609:00pm
This World Cup has exposed uncomfortable questions about FIFA’s independence, credibility and commitment to its own principles of political neutrality.
Updated09 Jul, 202604:23pm
Whether Brazil eventually lift a sixth title or not, this tournament may ultimately be remembered for something more fundamental.
Published06 Jul, 202612:17am
The man who conquered Anfield now attempts to add another defining chapter to a career that has already transformed Egyptian football.
Updated03 Jul, 202604:43pm
Uruguay's early World Cup exit has reignited questions over Bielsa's methods, yet few coaches have left a deeper mark on modern football.
Updated27 Jun, 202610:16pm
Sunday evening will be a new start, another chance for the ones running the show to pull up their socks, clean the mess, and give back to cricket.
Published03 May, 202609:36am
For nearly two years leading into this tournament, Babar had endured what, by his own lofty standards, could only be described as a lean patch.
Updated30 Apr, 202609:58am
The right-hander hit 103 off 59, smashing 12 fours and four sixes as Zalmi made their fifth PSL final with the hope of winning their first title after their 2017 crown.
Published29 Apr, 202607:38am
The colourful seats of the arena were finally occupied by real people, adding life to the Karachi breeze, that swept through the stadium gently.
Published29 Apr, 202607:32am
Opening the batting, Babar has piled up 485 runs, averaging 80.83 at a strike rate of 141.39, helping Zalmi win eight of their 10 league-stage matches.
Published28 Apr, 202610:59am
United will now feature in Tuesday’s Qualifier at the same venue against table toppers Peshawar Zalmi, carrying with them not just momentum but the cushion of a second chance at reaching the final.
Published27 Apr, 202605:21am
Kusal Perera briefly counterattacked with a pair of boundaries, but his dismissal — top-edging a sweep off Shadab Khan — triggered another collapse.
Published25 Apr, 202605:06am
Saad picked up two crucial wickets with his zippy leg spin, including that of Shadab, while Asif’s slow left-armers accounted for an economical spell, tightening the screws further.
Updated24 Apr, 202609:52am
