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New Jersey [USA], July 17 (ANI): Brazil great Ronaldinho posed with the FIFA World Cup trophy ahead of the 2026 edition’s final clash between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey on July 19 (local time).

In a post on X, the former Brazil star, who won the World Cup with the Canarinhos in 2002, shared a photograph of himself holding the trophy. milkshake.it.com

“It’s been a while since I last held it," he wrote in the caption.

Fazia tempo que eu não pegava nela pic.twitter.com/8ZbdAGflT7

— Ronaldinho (@10Ronaldinho) July 16, 2026

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In 2004 and 2005, the footballer was voted FIFA World Player of the Year, and he won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006. He was active in the club circuit from 1998 to 2015 and, at his peak, represented top teams like Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Barcelona and AC Milan, with whom he also won many team and individual honours, including the UEFA Champions League, the top prize in European Football with Barcelona.

Coming to the ongoing FIFA World Cup, the final will see the defending champions Argentina go up against the reigning Euro champions Spain.

Spain secured a place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph after defeating France 2-0 with a composed performance. Lamine Yamal played a key role in the win, winning a penalty after dispossessing Lucas Digne, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted in the 22nd minute to give Spain the lead.

Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage after the break following a fine move with Dani Olmo, while France struggled to create clear chances. Yamal had a goal ruled out for offside, and despite late efforts from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, Spain’s defence held firm to secure their sixth clean sheet in seven tournament matches.

The victory booked Spain’s second-ever World Cup final appearance, where they will face Argentina.

Argentina, on the other hand, secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in Atlanta, overturning a first-half deficit with Enzo Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez netted the stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into the title clash against Spain.

Notably, Messi played a pivotal role in Argentina’s victory. Although he did not get on the scoresheet, the captain provided assists for both of the defending champions’ goals, proving instrumental in their comeback triumph. (ANI)

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Birmingham [UK] July 17 (ANI): Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad, who has ancestral roots in India, hailed teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new generation of young athletes flourishing across global sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are helping elite talent emerge at increasingly younger ages.

Lindblad was speaking during his appearance on the broadcast of the first ODI between England and India at Edgbaston earlier this week, where the Shubman Gill-led side won by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead, according to a release.

The 18-year-old Racing Bulls driver was at the venue supporting England while also reflecting on his Indian roots. Lindblad also recalled his visit to Mumbai late last year, when he had a brief tryst with the sport himself.

“I enjoyed my time in Mumbai playing cricket with the kids at Azad Maidan. It was a wonderful experience," Lindblad told host broadcaster Sky Sports during a chat with commentators Ravi Shastri and Ian Ward, as quoted by the release.

“My Nana and Nani (maternal grandparents) are Punjabi. I am very connected to my Indian roots and love Indian food, particularly that cooked by my Nani," Lindblad said before discussing the rise of young talent in sports.

Asked why motorsport is witnessing an influx of young drivers, with talents such as 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli already competing alongside the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, Lindblad said the trend extends well beyond racing.

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Football has seen teenage stars such as Lamine Yamal lead Spain into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, while Indian cricket has witnessed the rapid rise of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who enjoyed a blockbuster IPL season before making his India debut and becoming the country’s youngest international cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.

“I think this is happening in all sports. The technology is improving around it. We get better information from an earlier age, and that is why there are really good youngsters who are doing really well. This happens in all sports, even in cricket, with Vaibhav (Sooryavanshi) doing really well. He is so young. I think this is just the nature of sport," Lindblad said, as quoted by the release.

He also reflected on finally achieving his lifelong ambition of racing in Formula One, admitting the emotions of making his debut in Melbourne earlier this year had caught up with him.

“All athletes, from an early age, have a dream of reaching the top. You always remain nervous, never really knowing if it’s going to come true. For me, this year in Melbourne, the fact that this was happening to me for real was special. I got a little bit emotional before it all," the Racing Bulls rookie said.

Lindblad also looked back on the significance of racing at Silverstone as a Formula One driver for the first time. “I had first been to Silverstone with my father when I was just five years old. Going there this year, thirteen years on, becoming an F1 race driver was really special to me, especially in front of the entire home support," he said.

During last week’s British Grand Prix weekend, Lindblad was also seen sharing a light-hearted moment in the paddock with India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, with both sharing Punjabi family roots.

Lindblad also joked that despite racing Formula One cars for a living, he is yet to obtain a road driver’s licence. “It is a bit sad that I still have not got my driver’s licence yet. It was funny for a bit, but now it is just getting a bit silly. I had my first driving lesson yesterday, so I need to get it soon," he said. (ANI)

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There are innings that are remembered for the runs they produce, and then there are innings that remind the cricketing world why greatness never goes out of fashion. Virat Kohli’s knock in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens belonged firmly to the latter category.

Cardiff had been waiting for him.

The moment Shubman Gill departed, the entire ground seemed to hold its breath. Kohli did not emerge immediately, prompting murmurs in the press box. Was there a problem? Was he taking too long? Some joked about a timed-out dismissal, while others simply kept their eyes fixed on the England huddle. Then came the familiar sight of Kohli making his way to the crease, greeted by the loudest roar of the afternoon.

His first delivery summed up the mood. Gus Atkinson, fresh from dismissing Gill, bowled a probing length ball outside off stump. Kohli met it with a firm, authoritative defence. It was the first statement of an innings filled with many.

The Sophia Gardens surface offered enough assistance for the bowlers. Timing was not straightforward and stroke-making demanded discipline. Kohli understood the conditions almost instantly and from the first ball looked to play as straight as possible.

His eight boundaries were not merely scoring shots; they reflected complete control. There was the signature wristy punch over mid-on against Atkinson after dancing down the track, the perfectly judged sweep against Adil Rashid, and the classical straight drive off Sam Curran that sent the crowd into raptures. Few batters make orthodox cricket shots feel like moments of theatre. Kohli remains one of them.

For months, conversations around his future in ODI cricket have surfaced with increasing regularity. Is he still part of India’s plans for the 2027 World Cup? Does the next generation need to take over?

If there were doubts, Kohli offered his answer in the middle. Not through words, but through another innings built on awareness, fitness and technical excellence. He did not merely look relevant. He looked in complete control.

His knock also carried statistical significance. The half-century was his 14th score of 50 or more against England in ODIs, drawing him level with Sir Vivian Richards for the second-most 50-plus scores against England. More importantly, the consistency continues. Across his last five ODI innings, Kohli has amassed 310 runs at an average of 62, including a century and two half-centuries.

His dismissal, a rare lapse in concentration, came against the run of play. It was one shot he would undoubtedly want back. Yet it should not overshadow what had come before.

Even in the opening ODI, where the runs did not come, Kohli’s influence was evident. His intensity in the field, his constant communication and the manner in which he was seen calming young Gurnoor Brar reflected a player completely invested in the team’s cause. That mental sharpness has perhaps been the defining feature of this phase of his career.

England eventually held their nerve to win the match and level the series 1-1. The decider now shifts to Lord’s, where both teams will chase a statement victory.

For India, the biggest positive was Kohli. At 37, he continues to show that class is permanent. And when the stage is at its biggest, the roar is still loudest for No. 18.

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