Cody Gakpo scored a stoppage-time equaliser for the Netherlands, securing a 1-1 draw against Germany in their Nations League opener, spoiling Juergen Klopp's debut as Germany's coach. Other Nations League matches saw Erling Haaland lead Norway to victory over Denmark, Portugal defeat Wales, and Greece snatch a late win against Serbia.
Norway enjoyed a memorable 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in the tournament before suffering a narrow 2-1 extra-time defeat to England.
Norway forward Erling Haaland has openly challenged the media to 'put every single pressure on the English lads' ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England, following Norway's stunning upset victory over Brazil.
Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Vaishali are set to compete in the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot in Budapest, facing top players including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The tournament features a unique format combining Fast Classic, rapid, and blitz games to identify the most complete player, serving as a test run for a full global season.
Thousands of Norwegian football fans gathered in Oslo in the early hours of Sunday to celebrate their national team's historic World Cup run, despite a quarter-final defeat to England. The "Viking row" ritual and widespread national pride marked an unexpected and memorable tournament for Norway.
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England fought back to defeat Norway 2-1 in the third World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday.
FIFA rejects Norway coach Stale Solbakken's claim of spider-cam interference in Jude Bellingham's equaliser for England.
India's Greco-Roman wrestlers, including Asian Games medallist Sunil Kumar, faced early defeats at the World Championships in Astana on Monday. Three wrestlers, Sunil Kumar, Sahil, and Sachin Sahrawat, were eliminated in their opening rounds, highlighting a disappointing performance from the Indian contingent.
Former Norway international Alf-Inge 'Alfie' Haaland expressed his disappointment after Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England, claiming the Scandinavian side had been 'robbed' in the contest.
An emotional Stale Solbakken praised Norway's historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England ended their dream run in the quarter-finals.
Norway's coach Stale Solbakken reflects on their historic 2-1 World Cup last-16 victory over Brazil, revealing a gracious gesture from opposing coach Carlo Ancelotti that resolved a pre-match spat. Solbakken also shared his sleepless night after the win and his team's preparations for the quarter-finals against England.
Erling Haaland scored two goals, leading Norway to a 3-2 victory over Senegal in a World Cup match. This win puts Norway level on points with France at the top of Group I, setting up a decisive final group game.
Niraj Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing India's second quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He shot 346.5 in the final, narrowly missing silver. India also claimed a team bronze in the event.
Former US President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Norway and the Nobel Peace Prize committee for not awarding him the prize. Speaking at a rally on Friday, Trump asserted he deserved the award multiple times for his alleged role in settling conflicts and preventing a war between India and Pakistan, while criticising the actual recipient, Navi Pillay.
A stadium accident disrupted Norway's fiercest football rivalry as several Bodo/Glimt fans fell through the away stand, leaving one supporter with fractured ribs before Bodo secured a 2-0 victory.
Lionel Messi earned a record-extending 18th FIFPRO Men's World 11 selection, while Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was surprisingly omitted despite a prolific season for Bayern Munich and England.
The jubilant Norwegians edged Senegal 3-2 to reach the last 32 and then celebrated by taking part in a "Viking row" on the pitch.
Indian Grandmasters R Vaishali and Arjun Erigaisi delivered strong performances at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot in Budapest.
Brazil take on bogey team Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, aiming for their first-ever victory over the Scandinavians as Erling Haaland leads Norway's bid for another historic upset.
Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking agreements, leading to his departure from the national team camp. Ronaldo stated that Jesus failed to honour a plan for him to miss matches for fitness management and later reneged on an agreement to clarify the situation publicly.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is the latest son of a football great to pursue an international career, joining a long list of players who have attempted to emerge from their famous fathers' shadows and build their own identities.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4, while Ben Shelton rallied past Luca Van Assche to set up a Paris Masters final, with the Spaniard chasing his first seasonal Masters crown.
Erling Haaland scored two crucial late goals to lead Norway to a stunning 2-1 victory over five-times champions Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16, securing their place in the quarter-finals. Neymar's late penalty was not enough for Brazil, who also missed an earlier spot-kick.
Thousands of Norwegian fans celebrated their team's first World Cup knockout-round win against Ivory Coast with a massive "Viking row" through Oslo. The jubilant celebrations, however, led to minor damage to city streets and metro trains, prompting transit authorities to take carriages out of service for repairs.
Norway striker Erling Haaland is reportedly suffering from physical fatigue due to a demanding schedule for both club and country. His manager and teammates have noted his exhaustion, and the Norwegian players' union has expressed serious concerns over the increasing workload on top athletes, calling for clearer guidelines.
Cristiano Ronaldo was provisionally suspended after Portugal's football federation opened urgent disciplinary proceedings over his camp departure following a reported rift with coach Jorge Jesus, despite his subsequent apology.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese FA and fined 255 euros after leaving the national team camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus over his playing role.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine stands prepared to freeze the conflict along the current front line and transition towards diplomatic negotiations as part of initiatives to end the war with Russia.dukr
United States special envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in St. Petersburg. The aim of the meeting was to advance proposals to end the war in Ukraine and establish a pathway towards broader negotiations.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he chooses to, following the captain's abrupt departure from the squad last week after being an unused substitute.
Erling Haaland's double against Denmark took his Norway tally to 64 goals in 56 games, surpassing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo while sealing Norway's first competitive win over Denmark.
Total Chess has announced its broadcast team and a new highlight show for its upcoming pilot tournament in Budapest. The team includes renowned chess creator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) as the lead for the highlight show, alongside experienced commentators Anna Rudolf, Fiona Steil-Antoni, David Howell, and Jovanka Houska for the main broadcast. The pilot event, featuring Magnus Carlsen, aims to innovate chess coverage and build towards a 2027 World Championship Tour.
Bruno Fernandes has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and dismissed suggestions of a rift within the Portugal squad following Ronaldo's abrupt departure from the national team's training camp, emphasising that Ronaldo remains a national symbol.
A little more messiness, a little more honesty and a little less insistence on being heartwarming could have made Diwali Diwali a far more affecting film, notes Mayur Sanap.
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France made sure of top spot in World Cup Group I with a ruthless 4-1 win on Friday over a second-string Norway who like the French had already qualified for the next round of the tournament.
Tata Power has partnered with Norway's Ocean Sun to introduce innovative membrane-based floating solar technology to India. A 300 kWp pilot project will be undertaken at Tata Power's Mulshi reservoir in Maharashtra to evaluate the technology's performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness under Indian conditions. This collaboration aims to leverage India's significant floating solar potential and contribute to its renewable energy goals.
D Gukesh aims to recover at Norway Chess after a difficult start, while R Praggnanandhaa enjoys a strong position. Gukesh's performance against Praggnanandhaa in round five will be crucial for his title aspirations.
Title holders Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in the Nations League, securing their place in the March quarter-finals with a perfect record. Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal, further highlighting the team's success despite Cristiano Ronaldo's recent departure from the squad. Other Nations League results included Denmark beating Wales, the Netherlands overcoming Serbia, and Greece drawing with Germany.
D Gukesh aims to rebound at Norway Chess after a challenging start, while R Praggnanandhaa enjoys a strong position. Gukesh's performance against Praggnanandhaa in round five will be crucial in determining his title contention.
Norway's success at the World Cup has triggered euphoria at home, but the team's trademark "Viking row" celebration is beginning to test the patience of their Scandinavian neighbours, drawing shrugs from Sweden and envy from Denmark.
