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Pakistan Returns to the World Cup: The Green Shirts Ready to Chase Hockey Glory Again

August 4, 2026 Asim Siddiqui

Pakistan Returns to the World Cup: The Green Shirts Ready to Chase Hockey Glory Again Four-Time World Champions Are Back — Can Pakistan Reclaim Its Place Among Hockey’s Elite? By Asim Siddiqui | Washington, D.C. After an eight-year absence from hockey’s biggest stage, Pakistan is back. The Green Shirts have qualified for the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026, ending years of disappointment and giving millions of hockey fans renewed hope that one of the sport’s greatest nations can once again compete with the world’s best. For a country that…

Pakistan vs West Indies Test 2026: Shafique and Babar Steady Tourists in Trinidad Fightback

August 4, 2026 Kainat R

Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique batting for Pakistan in the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad.

Abdullah Shafique struck a composed century and Babar Azam closed in on his own hundred as Pakistan fought back strongly on day two of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. The pair’s unbeaten stand has kept Pakistan’s hopes alive in a series they currently trail 1-0. Background Pakistan vs West Indies Test 2026 action began on July 25 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, where the hosts secured a commanding 90-run win in the first Test. Fast bowler Jayden Seales starred with a five-wicket haul as…

Islamabad Cricket Stadium Project Clears Final Hurdle as Construction Contract Awarded

August 4, 2026 Kainat R

Islamabad cricket stadium project construction contract awarded.

The Islamabad cricket stadium project has reached its most decisive stage yet, with the Capital Development Authority confirming a winning construction bid worth Rs 8.9 billion for what will become the federal capital’s first-ever purpose-built cricket venue. The stadium, planned near Sector D-12 at the foothills of the Margalla Hills, is expected to give Islamabad its own international-standard cricket ground for the first time in the city’s history. Background Islamabad has never had a dedicated cricket stadium capable of hosting international matches, relying instead on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for…

Justin Greaves Steadies West Indies as Rain Disrupts Opening Day of West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test

August 3, 2026 Kainat R

Justin Greaves batting for West Indies against Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 2026

Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239 for 5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday. The West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test is being played at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, with West Indies already leading the West Indies vs Pakistan Test series 2026 after winning the first match. West Indies Get Off to a Flier Before Rain Interrupts West Indies chose to bat first in the WI vs PAK…

Gianni Infantino Net Worth, Age, Wife and Career: The Man at the Center of FIFA’s Crisis

August 2, 2026 Kainat R

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, during a football event.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing the most serious challenge of his decade in power, after the head of European football leagues declared his position “unacceptable” following the collapse of a secret plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors. As pressure mounts for his resignation, interest has surged in Gianni Infantino‘s net worth, nationality, and how he rose to lead world football’s governing body in the first place. Background Gianni Infantino has served as FIFA president since February 2016, taking over an organization reeling from the corruption…

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Arteta Promises More Signings as Tzolis Shines in Girona Win

August 2, 2026 Kainat R

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta watches his team during a match against Girona as transfer plans continue.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says fans should expect fresh transfer activity in the coming weeks, even as he stayed tight-lipped on reported interest in Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. The comments came after new signing Christos Tzolis scored on his Arsenal debut in a 4-1 pre-season win over Girona on Saturday. Background Arsenal have been relatively quiet in the summer transfer window compared with big-spending Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Chelsea. So far, the club’s only major addition has been Christos Tzolis, signed from Club Brugge for around…

Gianni Infantino Net Worth, Wife, Nationality, Religion and FIFA Career Everything You Need to Know

August 1, 2026 Kainat R

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holding the World Cup trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has found himself at the center of a global storm after his controversial plan to sell a private stake in the FIFA World Cup was scrapped on July 31, 2026. The backlash came from nearly every corner of the football world, including UEFA, which threatened a full boycott of future World Cups. As searches spike for Gianni Infantino’s net worth, his nationality, his wife, and his religion, this profile brings everything together in one place from his background and personal life to his controversial…

What Is FIFA’s Investment Plan? Governing Body Stays Defiant as UEFA Threatens World Cup Boycott

July 31, 2026 Kainat R

FIFA officials discuss the governing body's investment plan as UEFA raises concerns over a potential World Cup boycott.

FIFA is pressing ahead with its controversial plan to bring in outside FIFA investors despite a unanimous vote by UEFA’s 55 member nations to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if the proposal moves forward. The standoff has triggered the most serious governance clash in modern football history, less than two weeks after Spain lifted the World Cup trophy. Background FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the outline of what is FIFA’s investment plan on Tuesday, revealing intentions to create a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise, or…

What Is FIFA’s Investment Plan? Governing Body Stays Defiant as UEFA Threatens World Cup Boycott

July 31, 2026 Kainat R

FIFA President speaking at a football conference as UEFA challenges the governing body's World Cup investment plan.

Zinedine Zidane Named New France Coach Everything You Need to Know About Zizou’s Return

July 28, 2026 Kainat R

Zinedine Zidane named France head coach at French Football Federation press conference, Paris, July 2026

Zinedine Zidane has been named as the new head coach of France for the next four years, the French Football Federation announced on Tuesday. The appointment ends years of speculation and marks the beginning of a new chapter for Les Bleus and for one of the sport’s all-time great personalities. Background: Why France Needed a New Coach The appointment of the former Real Madrid manager comes two weeks after Didier Deschamps’ tenure as coach ended following France’s fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Deschamps had been at the helm for…