Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’
There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but the nation was disappointed for its soccer star after he lost in his likely last World Cup.
Argentines, Already ‘Losing Their Minds,’ Brace for World Cup Final
A championship victory would be pure elation, but Argentina is already basking in a state of grace after a win against England and a monthlong fever dream.
Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
NEW JERSEY: Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup. The European champions dominated the match at the MetLife Stadium but struggled to find a breakthrough against the streetwise defending champions. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a string … Read more
One terrorist killed, eight detained in Bannu IBO
. MIRANSHAH: A joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district entered its third consecutive day on Sunday, during which one suspected terrorist was killed and eight other suspects were taken into custody. According to police, the operation was led by Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Captain (Retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal. Personnel from the district … Read more
Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?
With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.
Pak football gets UN recognition
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s pioneering Football for Mental Health initiative received high-level international recognition at the United Nations (UN), with global leaders applauding the Pakistan Football Federation’s innovative use of football to promote mental health awareness, empower young people and drive positive social change. Representing Pakistan at the UN’s prestigious “One World, One Game, One Goal: Football … Read more
DPM Ishaq Dar discusses ties with Venezuela FM
. ISLAMABAD: FM Ishaq Dar and Minister of Foreign Relations and Foreign Trade of Venezuela Felix Plasencia on Sunday exchanged views on the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties. They discussed opportunities to expand cooperation across a broad range of sectors, including trade, investment, … Read more
Oil Prices Cross $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens
[Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.
Brook urges England to follow Root’s example
LONDON: England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his side to learn from Joe Root as they seek to complete a one-day international series win against top-ranked India. Root followed his unbeaten 76 in England’s defeat in the first ODI with a superbly-paced 99 not out as they won in Cardiff on Thursday to level … Read more
NED VC likely to get additional charge at KU
. KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to appoint an acting vice chancellor for Karachi University as the tenure of the current VC, Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi, is set to expire next week. According to sources, NED University of Engineering and Technology Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Tufail Ahmed is likely to be given the additional … Read more