Troy Parrott’s hat-trick sends Republic of Ireland into World Cup play-offs

Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott became a national hero after scoring a dramatic hat-trick in their 3–2 win over Hungary. His final goal came in the 96th minute, a last-gasp finish that sent Ireland into the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Match highlights: His rise from a squad rotation player to a qualification savior has […]

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UEFA planning major overhaul of international breaks & qualifying formats

UEFA has begun evaluating dramatic structural changes to the international football calendar. A dedicated working group is studying new ideas that could reshape how qualifying matches and international breaks are scheduled in Europe. Key discussions include: UEFA feels current systems are “too predictable” and not exciting enough, especially during early-stage qualifiers. These changes, if approved,

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card may cost him Portugal’s opening 2026 World Cup matches

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup hopes took a major blow after he received a straight red card in Portugal’s 2–0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland in a crucial European qualifier. The incident happened after VAR reviewed an off-the-ball clash, leading to Ronaldo’s dismissal — a rare moment in his long career. Portugal struggled throughout the

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India national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team Test series (1st Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata) on Day 1

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Teams & Key Players 📊 Day 1 Session-by-Session Breakdown Morning / first session Middle session (post-lunch to tea) Final session (towards the close of day) 🎯 Key Moments & Players 🔍 Implications for the series 📝 Summary In summary: South Africa won the toss and batted first at Eden Gardens but were undone by

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India Crush Australia by 48 Runs, Take 2–1 Lead in T20 Series

India leads the series by 2-1 📍 Match Overview India produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20 International held at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, on November 6, 2025.With this win, India now lead the five-match T20I series 2–1, putting them in a strong position heading into the

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India Women Create History: Record-Breaking Chase Stuns Australia to Reach the World Cup Final

The DY Patil Stadium witnessed one of the most breathtaking nights in women’s cricket history as India pulled off a record-breaking chase to defeat the mighty Australians in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.Australia, the six-time champions and defending titleholders, entered the match unbeaten in their last 15 World Cup games.

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Tragic accident involving young judo athletes in Serbia

A van carrying young athletes from a Belgrade-based judo club crashed into a canal early on October 29, 2025, while returning from an international competition in Azerbaijan. One 16-year-old athlete died at the scene, his twin brother was hospitalised, and six others (ages 13-16) were also injured. The driver was not under the influence of

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Joe Rogan’s “No Stand-Up Rule” Comment Sparks Debate

UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan stirred controversy by suggesting the UFC should abolish the stand-up rule—meaning referees should not interrupt ground-fighting exchanges to bring fighters back to their feet. He cited Khabib Nurmagomedov as the “perfect example” of why ground control should be fully respected, even if fans find it less entertaining. Rogan

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