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Lionel Messi lands in Argentine hometown after World Cup defeat

Argentina’s defeated football hero Lionel Messi returned to his hometown on Tuesday after a painful World Cup final loss. The national squad captain landed at Rosario airport on a private jet at around 6:30 am (0930 GMT) along with his…

Warner pleads guilty to drink driving

He was pulled over by police during Easter when on a break back home from the PSL

NY mayor says city cannot arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant

Netanyahu’s office has dismissed Mamdani’s stance and said the ICC is a kangaroo court.

Steph Curry to have dedicated exhibit at Basketball Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of…

Arnolds of Andhra: Kondavelagada, Amadalavalasa & Godalam’s weightlifting wizards

World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers

The round of 16 meeting between England and Mexico drew nearly 45 million viewers, well above the roughly 27 million who watched Game 7 of the 2025 MLB World Series.

Chelsea signs Rogers from Villa for reported U.K. record fee

Morgan Rogers is the most expensive signing in Chelsea's history, eclipsing the £107 million paid to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in 2023.

'He is a war criminal': Mamdani says NY cannot arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant, urges US federal officials to step in

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Tuesday his office does not have the authority to carry out the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called on US federal officials to…

Durosinmi set to become Genk’s record signing

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi is poised to become Genk’s most expensive signing in a €10.5m deal, as the Belgian club bets on his potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/durosinmi-set-to-become-genks-record-signing/

Ilenikhena poised for Nigeria switch

Al-Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena has reportedly committed his international future to Nigeria after talks with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Read More: https://punchng.com/ilenikhena-poised-for-nigeria-switch/

Lewis breaks Australian 100m record, beats five-time Olympic champ

Torrie Lewis shows she is hitting her straps ahead of the Commonwealth Games by beating her own record mark during a meet in Slovakia.

Osimhen still on Man United radar

Victor Osimhen remains a key transfer target for Manchester United as they seek a new striker, despite Galatasaray’s reported €150m valuation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-still-on-man-united-radar/