The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy will make a grand entrance at the tournament final inside a specially crafted Louis Vuitton trunk, continuing a tradition that has become synonymous with football's biggest stage. FIFA has officially named the French luxury fashion house as the Official Supplier and Branded Licensee for the tournament, with the custom-designed trunk set to transport and showcase the iconic trophy during the championship match at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
A match-worn jersey from one of football's most historic moments has fetched an astounding USD 4.9 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, making it the second most expensive football jersey ever sold. The iconic blue Brazil shirt was worn by legendary footballer Pelé during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final, where the South American nation defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 to lift its maiden World Cup trophy.
Speculation surrounding an alleged rift between Virat Kohli and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been firmly dismissed by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, who described the reports as baseless rumours. The clarification comes after claims emerged that Kohli and Gambhir had barely interacted during India's training sessions ahead of the ongoing ODI series against England.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is reportedly balancing motherhood and work with remarkable determination as she continues shooting for Atlee's upcoming action spectacle Raaka while in her third trimester of pregnancy. The actress, who is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, is said to be filming physically demanding action sequences and night schedules as she works to complete her portions before beginning maternity leave.
The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to allow the immediate release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath during the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra and permitted its nationwide theatrical screening only after the completion of the religious festival. The court ruled that the film can be released on or after July 28, 2026, following the conclusion of the Rath Yatra on July 27.
The excitement surrounding Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited film Jana Nayagan has reached fever pitch, with the movie registering a phenomenal response even before advance bookings open in Tamil Nadu. In Bengaluru, where ticket sales are already underway, the coveted 6 AM First Day First Show (FDFS) screenings sold out within minutes, highlighting the superstar's massive fan following ahead of the film's theatrical release.