Argentina govt declares national holiday for FIFA World Cup 2022 glory celebration with Messi and Co

Argentina govt declares national holiday for FIFA World Cup 2022 glory celebration with Messi and Co

Argentina edged past France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, and Lionel Messi won the only remaining trophy in his glittering career. In a tightly-contested summit clash at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, Argentina and France drew 2-2 in regular time and then held each other to a 3-3 scoreline in extra time. It … Read more

‘We know what you suffered…’: Lionel Messi’s wife pens heartfelt note post World Cup win

‘We know what you suffered so many years…’: Lionel Messi’s wife pens heartfelt note post World Cup win

With talisman Lionel Messi rewriting history with La Albiceleste at the grandest stage of them all, his wife Antonella Roccuzzo has penned an emotional note following Argentina’s title triumph in the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup. Argentina defeated defending champions France on penalties after playing out a 3-3 draw in the FIFA World … Read more

France battle to stop spread of virus on eve of World Cup Final

France battle to stop spread of virus on eve of World Cup Final

Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France were taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening their preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina. “We are trying to take as many precautions as possible, to adapt as necessary and get on with it,” the France coach … Read more

FIFA targets $11 billion revenue through US-led 2026 World Cup

FIFA targets $11 billion revenue through US-led 2026 World Cup

FIFA expects to earn $11 billion in the 2026 World Cup cycle with a 48-team men’s tournament in North America set to deliver a big increase in revenue amid ongoing uncertainty about the exact match schedule. The four-year budget, which was presented Friday to the FIFA Council, foresees an almost 50% increase in income mainly … Read more

France, UK, and UAE support India for permanent seat in UNSC

France, UK, and UAE support India for permanent seat in UNSC

France and the United Kingdom, two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council, reiterated their support for a permanent seat for India at the powerful horse-shoe table. READ | S Jaishankar unveils Mahatma Gandhi statue at UN headquarters “France supports the candidacy of Germany, Brazil, India and Japan as permanent members. It also wishes to … Read more

‘We will try to counter Messi’s threat,’ says France coach Didier Deschamps

‘We will try to counter Messi's threat,’ says France coach Didier Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he was “immensely proud” after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Morocco took the holders through to another World Cup final where he said his team would try to find a way of countering a Lionel Messi in “scintillating form” for Argentina. France is aiming to become the first team in 60 … Read more

India and France to set up joint working group to study Ukraine war

India and France to set up joint working group to study Ukraine war

Strategic allies India and France have decided to set up a joint working group on the operational, military-logistics and political lessons learnt from the ongoing war in Ukraine. The working group will have members drawn from the national security and foreign ministry of both countries. READ | Does Modi have 100 heads like Raavan? Mallikarjun … Read more

France lawmakers approve bill to add abortion rights to its constitution

France lawmakers approve bill to add abortion rights to its constitution

Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament on Thursday adopted a bill to enshrine abortion rights in the country’s constitution, the first step in a lengthy and uncertain legislative battle prompted by the rollback of abortion rights in the United States. The measure was approved with 337 lawmakers voting for and 32 against in the … Read more