Who is Tim Payne? The 'least-known' World Cup player who gained almost 1 million followers overnight
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unexpected viral sensation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini launched a campaign branding him the tournament’s “protagonist.” The push has driven Payne’s social media following into the hundreds of thousands, sparked fan chants based on Argentina’s “Muchachos,” and turned the low-profile defender into a global online talking point.

'Even if big three move away, I-League will be on top'
"I-League will continue to be the league of the country for next three years till both merge and become one league. We will not do anything until the AFC gives us an approval to what we are doing. We will explain our road map to AFC and FIFA," Praful Patel said.

Quote of the day: Cristiano Ronaldo on why he needs your love and wants your hate even more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring quote, “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me unstoppable,” frames a career built on turning criticism into fuel. From mocked teenager at Manchester United to global icon approaching 1,000 career goals with Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s journey reflects relentless reinvention, longevity and an unmatched ability to transform doubt into sustained greatness across more than two decades.

UCL: 9 goals in semi-final as PSG vs Bayern gifts one of the greatest nights
Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg, the highest-scoring match ever at this stage. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each for PSG, while Harry Kane scored for Bayern, who fought back late to keep the tie alive before next week’s return leg in Munich.