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Football fever runs high

World Cup: 5m ticket requests flood FIFA in 24 hours

The requests came from 200 regions worldwide

Messi show turns messy in Kolkata

Fans react as Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi departs from the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on December 13, 2025.

Look: Messi virtually unveils 70-foot statue in Kolkata

Football icon Lionel Messi's 70-foot statue at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata.

Messi lands in Kolkata, triggers massive fan frenzy

Lionel Messi' 'GOAT India Tour' kicks off in Kolkata amid huge fan turnout.

Women rule Red Sea; Palash reacts; ID renewals & more

Glamour, controversy and key national updates shaped this week’s biggest headlines.

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Captains during the pre-tournament press conference.

Will India-Pakistan clash see another handshake row?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Suryavanshi hits 171 in U19 Asia Cup thriller vs UAE

Tofael Ahmed Raihan

Bangladesh cricketer faces sexual assault charges

South Africa's Quinton de Kock reacts after playing a shot during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on December 11, 2025.

South Africa beat India by 51 runs to level series 1-1

Captains pose with the trophy ahead of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai on December 11, 2025.

Confident UAE face off mighty India in U19 Asia Cup

Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir (centre) with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session.

Uthappa: Surprising Gambhir didn't credit Rohit, Kohli