It has been a rapid ascent to superstardom for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes. From winning the 2023 College World Series, to being the number-one pick in the Major League Baseball Draft, to starting the All-Star Game after just 11 big-league starts, seemingly nothing can slow Skenes down. In July, Skenes reached new heights, pitching […]
Xherdan Shaqiri Calls Time On Switzerland Career After 125 Caps
Xherdan Shaqiri is Switzerland’s second most-capped player after Granit Xhaka on 130 caps.© AFP Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 caps with the Swiss national team. Midfielder Shaqiri, 32, who now plays with Chicago Fire in the United States, is Switzerland’s second most-capped player after team-mate Granit […]
James Rodriguez current team: Club career, international caps and record of Colombia star at Copa America 2024
James Rodriguez is enjoying something of a resurgence at the 2024 Copa America. Rodriguez has struggled during his club career but has always flicked the switch for his national side, and he has looked back to his best at moments throughout this summer’s tournament in the USA. Colombia are enjoying a terrific run of form […]
Who has the most international caps ever? Cristiano Ronaldo boasts another record in men's football
Playing for your country is one of the highest honours for any footballer. While some players are happy enough with one cap, others have become veterans for their nation as they repeatedly prove their worth in the international arena. Being able to play regularly for your country is no easy feat — particularly in an era […]
India weighs delaying caps on UPI market share in win for PhonePe, Google Pay
India’s mobile payments regulator is likely to extend the deadline for imposing market share caps on the popular UPI payments rail by one to two years, sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a special unit of the Reserve Bank of India, plans to extend the deadline for […]