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Messi returns as Argentina beat Iceland in final World Cup warmup

Auburn (United States), June 10 (UNI) Lionel Messi scored on his return from injury as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 win over Iceland in its final World Cup warmup match on Tuesday.
Valentin Barco put the reigning world champion ahead by pouncing on a rushed clearance and rocketing a first-time effort from 20 yards into the bottom-left corner.
Messi, who missed Argentina's 2-0 friendly win over Honduras on Saturday due to a mild hamstring strain, replaced Giuliano Simeone in the 72nd minute and made an immediate impact.
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India U20 men's camp underway in Bengaluru ahead of AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

15 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Indian U20 men's team's preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers are underway in Bengaluru, with the camp commencing with trials on June 11, 2026, at The Sports School and the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence.

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FIH opens bidding process for FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2029

15 Jul 2026 | 10:34 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 15 (UNI) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has officially opened the bidding process for hosting the next edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in 2029.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026: One Month to Go

15 Jul 2026 | 10:28 PM

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 15 (UNI) In exactly one month, the global hockey community will turn its eyes to the low lands of Europe as the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 officially gets underway.

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With one month to go, India’s FIH Hockey World Cup preparations enter final phase

15 Jul 2026 | 10:21 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) With just a month left before the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 begins, excitement is building as the Indian Men's and Women's Teams intensify their preparations at the national coaching camps currently in progress at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru.

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Gill closes in on ODI No 1 ranking, Axar enters top 10 all-rounders after England ODI

15 Jul 2026 | 10:01 PM

London, July 15 (UNI) India's victory over England in the opening ODI has brought significant gains for several players in the latest ICC rankings, with skipper Shubman Gill moving closer to the No.1 spot in the men's ODI batting rankings and Axar Patel breaking into the top 10 among
all-rounders.

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