Lionel Messi made his mark in the history books once again on Monday by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, scoring twice in Argentina’s Group J clash against Austria to take his tally to 18 goals across six tournaments. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 38th minute at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, surpassing former Germany striker Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals. Messi added another goal deep into stoppage time to extend his tally to 18 and move ahead of Brazilian legend Marta, who scored 17 goals in FIFA Women’s Worl
Cristiano Ronaldo proves his legacy as one of a kind, an untouchable player, rewriting history once again, becoming Portugal’s all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history during a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old forward “El Bicho” scored twice in Portugal’s Group K encounter, surpassing the long-standing record held by Portuguese legend Eusébio. The achievement ended a mark that had stood untouched for six decades and added another milestone to Ronaldo’s remarkable international career. Portugal entered the match under pressure following a 1-
Former India captain Rohit Sharma was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour in recognition of Rohit’s outstanding contribution to Indian cricket and his achievements on the international stage. The award ceremony formed part of the second Civil Investiture Ceremony, with several distinguished personalities from various fields being recognised for their service and accomplishments. Rohit received the honour following one of the most successful phases of his international career.