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Croatia kicked off their UEFA Nations League 2026–27 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Czechia at a packed Fortuna Arena in Prague. After a tense and tightly contested scoreless first half, the evergreen captain Luka Modrić broke the deadlock just moments after the restart with a vintage, trademark long-range strike that stunned the home crowd. Czechia responded with resilience, applying sustained pressure until substitute Adam Karabec clinically leveled the score in the 68th minute to ignite hopes of a comeback. However, Croatia's tactical depth proved decisive. Head coach Zlatko Dalic's fresh legs paid immediate dividends when substitute Marco Pašalić restored the lead in the 76th minute with a composed finish, securing a crucial three points away from home for the Vatreni.

BY Photo Webdesk 27 September 2026

India’s Abhay Singh secured a historic silver medal in the men's singles squash event at the 2026 Asian Games after a hard-fought battle against Malaysia's top seed Ng Eain Yow. Having sailed through the earlier rounds without dropping a single game—including a commanding semifinal win over Pakistan's Muhammad Irfan—Abhay went toe-to-toe in a tight opening game. However, the resilient Malaysian world No. 17 capitalized on crucial points to take it 11-9, eventually controlling the next two games 11-5, 11-5.   Despite missing out on the gold and the direct Olympic quota for Los Angeles 2028, Abhay’s stellar run matches the best-ever finish by an Indian man in Asian Games singles history, cementing his stellar growth on the continental stage. 

BY Photo Webdesk 27 September 2026

India’s teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh capped off a stellar campaign with a silver medal after a hard-fought defeat to Malaysia's world number five, Sivasangari Subramaniam, in the women's singles final. The 18-year-old fought valiantly but fell 4-11, 4-11, 7-11 to the top-tier Malaysian, who came armed with a flawless tactical plan after studying Anahat's dramatic semifinal win over Japan's Satomi Watanabe. Sivasangari's relentless attack neutralized Anahat's trademark winners, preventing any repeat of her previous day's comeback. Despite missing out on the gold, it was a historic milestone for Anahat, who surpassed legends Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal to become the first Indian ever to reach a women's singles final at the Asian Games

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An electrifying clash at Wembley Stadium saw Spain edge England 3-2 in a pulsating UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A3 opener. Spain struck first when teenage sensation Lamine Yamal curled home a brilliant opener in the 14th minute. However, England showed immense grit to turn the tide before halftime. Anthony Gordon ignited the comeback with a sharp, low finish in the 32nd minute before captain Harry Kane clinically headed home a Bukayo Saka cross just before the break to give the Three Lions a 2-1 lead. The second half delivered even more high-stakes drama. England squandered a golden chance to extend their advantage when Kane missed a crucial penalty early in the restart. That missed opportunity proved costly as the reigning European champions seized the momentum. Álex Baena equalized with a deflected effort in the 68th minute, and substitute Mikel Oyarzabal completed the stunning turnaround with a composed finish late in the match, sealing all three points for La Roja.

BY Photo Webdesk 27 September 2026

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George Russell delivered a commanding drive from pole to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off a late charge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by just 0.196 seconds. Verstappen fought back from eighth on the grid to finish second, while teammate Isack Hadjar completed the podium on his return from injury. The race was transformed by two safety car periods, with Russell maintaining his lead through tense restarts before Verstappen closed in during the final 11 laps. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th to finish fifth, cutting his championship lead to 66 points over Russell with eight races remaining. Charles Leclerc was fourth, ahead of Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton, Arvid Lindblad, Esteban Ocon, Oliver Bearman and Carlos Sainz, while McLaren endured a disastrous afternoon as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris failed to finish in the points.

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From flag-waving crowds to soldiers on alert, Taiz marked Yemen’s September 26 Revolution amid continuing tensions

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The Indian men's kabaddi team captured its ninth continental crown by defeating Iran 40-34 in a thrilling Asian Games 2026 final at Aichi's Tokai Citizen Gymnasium. India has now won nine of ten historical titles, with only Jakarta 2018 interrupting their run. The tense final saw early momentum swing back and forth. After Iran edged ahead 18-17 at halftime following an intense opening half, India turned the tide after the break. Defensive anchors like Sumit delivered crunching tackles, and a decisive all-out pushed India ahead 29-24. Despite late resistance from Shadloui, smart game management and raids by Arjun Deshwal secured the victory. Thailand and Chinese Taipei claimed the tournament bronze medals.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 September 2026

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Zinedine Zidane’s managerial debut for France began with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Turkey at the Yildiz Entegre Kocaeli Stadyumu in Izmit, kicking off their 2026–27 UEFA Nations League group stage campaign. Despite controlling possession early on, Les Bleus were tested by a resilient Turkish side. The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute when a swift attacking move released Kylian Mbappé on the edge of the box, who slotted home a clinical low finish. However, the goal came at a steep price; Mbappé picked up a knee injury during the sequence and had to be immediately replaced. Trailing by a goal, Turkey mounted intense pressure in the second half, with Arda Güler forcing sharp saves and pushing the French backline deep. The hosts' comeback efforts suffered a severe blow in the 87th minute when goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır received a red card for handling outside his area. Despite late surges and numerical disadvantage, France held firm to secure the clean-sheet win.

BY Photo Webdesk 26 September 2026