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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
TORONTO, Canada: Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canada’s largest city into a frenzy and settling an otherwise attritional battle. Both sides largely struggled to generate chances in the first half after Panama striker Cecilio Waterma’s second minute attempt was steered away by outstretched Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi. The Black Stars didn’t attempt a shot onRead More
Portugal coach defends keeping Cristiano Ronaldo on in draw
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role after a frustrating World Cup opener, defending his decision to keep the captain on for the full 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ronaldo went without a shot on target in Houston, extending his scoreless streak to five straight World Cup matches and 10 consecutive games at major tournaments. The 41-year-old forward hasn’t scored a non-penalty goal at a World Cup or European Championship since June 2021, but Martinez said removing him wasRead More
Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo’s Portugal stumble
LOS ANGELES: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, Harry Kane scored twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford made the game safe as England began their bid to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy. Kane got the ball rolling by slotting home a penalty at theRead More
Azerbaijan’s role in addressing global displacement
Saifullah Ansar Forced displacement has become one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time. Today, more than 120 million people worldwide are struggling with the consequences of being uprooted from their homes. Finding an effective solution to this crisis is impossible without the united efforts of the international community. Within this global context, Azerbaijan’s experience offers both lessons and hope. The Azerbaijani nation has endured displacement for over a century. Azerbaijanis living in Western Azerbaijan territories now part of present-day Armenia were subjected to systematic ethnic cleansing andRead More
Trae Young declines $48.97M option, hits free agency Monday, Wizards remain favourites
Trae Young, Washington Wizards star plans to turn down his $48.97 player option for the upcoming NBA season, becoming free agent come Monday, June 22, 2026. A report appeared in ESPN on Wednesday, June 17, citing franchise sources that Young is set to reject the lucrative offer as Wizards are still expected to land the four-time NBA All-Star. He suffered a right MCL in the fifth game of the season in late October that pushed his comeback until mid-December. Young was traded away to get rid of his large contractRead More
England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas thriller as Tuchel’s bold approach begins 1966 quest
England takes off with a solid start, winning over Croatia in a 4-2 Dallas thriller on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Tuchel’s 26-man squad showed spectacular performance on the pitch in their opener against Croatia. Harry Kane netted twice, Jude Bellingham added and scored the third goal, and Marcus Rashford wrapped things up against Croatia. Leading from the front, Three Lions captain Kane’s goal sheet reaches 10 in World Cup, tying him with Gary Lineker, with more expected as England faces Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, June 23. His second goalRead More