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Copa Sudamericana: Salas strikes late in River Plate win

Rio De Janeiro, May 8 (UNI) Maximiliano Salas scored in the 96th minute as Argentina's River Plate clinched a 2-1 away win over Venezuelan side Carabobo in the Copa Sudamericana group stage.
The hosts were reduced to 10 men on the stroke of halftime after Edson Castillo was shown a red card for an ugly challenge on Joaquin Freitas on Thursday.
Maximiliano Meza broke the deadlock just before the hour when he met Juan Fernando Quintero's corner with a powerful close-range header. But the hosts pressed for an equalizer and got their reward in the 77th minute through Matias Nunez, who converted a penalty after Juan Cruz Meza brought down Joshuan Berrios.
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Mysuru set to emerge as Karnataka’s next cricket powerhouse: Santosh Menon

18 Jun 2026 | 12:25 PM

Mysuru, June 18 (UNI) Mysuru is being positioned as the next major cricket development hub in Karnataka, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) laying out an ambitious roadmap centred on grassroots growth, infrastructure expansion and talent development across the state.

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Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to boost World Cup hopes

18 Jun 2026 | 10:14 AM

Mexico City, June 18 (UNI) Colombia produced a clinical second-half display to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in a FIFA World Cup Group Stage match at the Estadio Banorte here on Thursday, keeping their campaign on track with an impressive victory.

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England beat Croatia 4-2 in six-goal World Cup thriller

18 Jun 2026 | 10:05 AM

Texas, June 18 (UNI) England produced a dominant attacking display to defeat Croatia 4-2 in a pulsating FIFA World Cup Group Stage match at the AT&T Stadium here on Thursday, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice as the Three Lions moved a step closer to the knockout stages.

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Portugal held by spirited DR Congo in 1-1 World Cup draw

18 Jun 2026 | 1:20 AM

Houston, June 17 (UNI) Portugal squandered an early lead and were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in a hard-fought Group Stage encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at NRG Stadium here on Wednesday.

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Trusted by FIFA, debated at home: Iran-born Aussie Alireza Faghani’s journey beyond the touchlines

18 Jun 2026 | 12:17 AM

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) When Alireza Faghani walked onto the field to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match between France and Senegal, it marked yet another milestone in a remarkable career. The Iranian-born referee was appearing at his fourth World Cup, placing him among a select group of officials trusted by FIFA on football's biggest stage.

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