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Watch | Donald Trump Praises Infantino Over Balogun Decision, Revives 2020 Claims: 'They rigged the election, and I got the World Cup'
Trump made the comments during a reception at Trump Tower on Friday, held two days before the World Cup final and ahead of a FIFA Council meeting.
Sir Garfield Sobers, Legendary West Indies All-Rounder, Dies at 89
Revered for his brilliance with both bat and ball, Sobers left an enduring mark on world cricket and was just 10 days away from his 90th birthday.
Watch | R Ashwin Breaks Silence on India's 2027 World Cup Plans: 'Do We Need Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?'
Speculation over the two senior batters has intensified in recent weeks, with social media abuzz over claims that either Rohit or Kohli could be left out of India's ODI plans ahead of the next World Cup. Some media reports also suggested that the third ODI against England at Lord's could be Rohit's final appearance in the format.
BCCI Sends Strong Message to Selectors Amid Rohit Sharma Buzz, 'Not Pleased', Report
Discussion over Rohit's place in the team gathered pace after India's defeat to England in the second ODI at Cardiff, with several reports claiming that the series finale at Lord's could mark his final appearance in the format.
Watch | FIFA Unveils Special Award Ahead of Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final, First in 96 Years
The rings will be presented after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford.
Watch | Slavko Vincic Named Referee for FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, Argentina's 'Ultimate Bogeyman'
The high-profile final, scheduled to be played in New York on Sunday, will see Vincic assisted by fellow Slovenian officials Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic as assistant referees. Adham Makhadmeh has been named the fourth official, while Mohammad Alkalaf will serve as the reserve assistant referee.
Argentina's Javier Milei to Skip FIFA World Cup Final Due to a 'Superstition'
Milei said he plans to watch the defending champions' eighth match of the tournament from the presidential residence at Olivos, just as he did for their previous seven victories. He also revealed that he intends to wear the same heavy jacket he has worn throughout the team's winning run.
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