Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he often translated English for Lionel Messi at award ceremonies, offering a glimpse into their respectful relationship beyond football’s legendary rivalry/ Image: Balland’or For 15 years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shared football’s biggest stages, competing for trophies and individual honours while millions argued over which of them deserved the title of…

Alexander Zverev (Image: IANS) Alexander Zverev has capped a breakthrough season by securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career, becoming the oldest player to achieve the milestone for the first time. The German’s historic achievement was confirmed on Monday after Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock defeat to Belgium’s…

Cricketer Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) Rishabh Pant’s injury has forced a change to India’s preparations for their upcoming red-ball tour of New Zealand, with wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement for the first two matches. Pant, who was initially selected subject to fitness, has been ruled out after sustaining a left-side strain during the…

AC Milan’s Luka Modric celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) When Luka Modrić bought into Swansea City in April 2025, the Welsh club needed more than a famous name…