83-year-old Amitabh Bachchan clarifies his cryptic post, confirming he is fine and did not undergo surgery. The iconic actor revealed his earlier message was a metaphor for Lionel Messi and Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final loss, comparing it to a champion’s difficult recovery.
Spain reclaims the FIFA World Cup 2026 throne with a super show, defeating a subdued Messi-led Argentina. Ferran Torres’s decisive goal seals glory, ending La Roja’s long wait and marking a new era of Spanish dominance on football’s biggest stage.
Despite a minor ankle injury, France coach Didier Deschamps confirms Kylian Mbappe will play in the World Cup semifinal vs Spain. The captain trained partially as a precaution, ensuring his availability. France aims for the final on July 20, relying on their star forward to lead the attack.
Spain’s Mikel Merino struck a dramatic 88th-minute winner just two minutes after coming off the bench, sealing a 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Belgium. Spain extends its unbeaten run to 37 matches, setting up a semifinal blockbuster against tournament favorites France in Dallas.
18-year-old Arnav Paparkar becomes the first Indian in 36 years to reach the Wimbledon boys’ singles quarterfinals. The Pune prodigy defeated Japan’s Rio Tabata in just 52 minutes. He now faces American qualifier Jordan Lee, showcasing a powerful serve and improved mentality.
France advances to FIFA World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco in Boston. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored. France, a tournament favorite, will face Spain or Belgium in the semis. Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, showcasing dominant form.
Cristiano Ronaldo shared an emotional “Portugal Sempre” (Portugal Forever) message after Portugal’s heartbreaking 2-1 World Cup exit to Spain. The 41-year-old legend, confirming this was his final World Cup, leaves an unmatched legacy with 11 career goals, yet set a record for most shot attempts without an assist.
