FIFA WC 2026 : જીતનો જશ્ન પડશે ભારે! અર્જેન્ટિનાએ બતાવ્યું વિવાદિત બે…

ફીફા વિશ્વ કપ 2026ના સેમિફાઇનલમાં અર્જેન્ટીનાએ શાનદાર વાપસી કરતા ઇંગ્લેન્ડને 2-1 થી હરાવ્યું અને ફાઇનલમાં જગ્યા બનાવી લીધી. અટલાન્ટામાં રમાયેલા આ મુકાબલામાં વર્તમાન વિશ્વ ચેમ્પિયન ટીમે અંતિમ ક્ષણોમાં બે ગોલ ફટકારીને મેચ પોતાના નામે કરી લીધી.

અર્જેન્ટીનાની જીત બાદ વિવાદ

ખિતાબી મુકાબલામાં અર્જેન્ટીનાનો સામનો સ્પેન સામે થશે. ઇંગ્લેન્ડની ટીમ ત્રીજા સ્થાનના મુકાબલા માટે ફ્રાન્સનો સામનો કરશે. આ દરમિયાન જીત પછી અર્જેન્ટીનાની ઉજવણીને લઈને નવો વિવાદ ઊભો થઈ ગયો છે. મેચ પૂરી થયા પછી અર્જેન્ટીનાના ખેલાડીઓ ઉજવણી દરમિયાન એક બેનર લીધેલા દેખાયા. આના પર સ્પેનિશ ભાષામાં 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' લખેલું હતું. આનો અર્થ થાય છે- માલ્વિનાસ અર્જેન્ટીનાનું છે. blablasex.es

બેનરના મેસેજનો શું અર્થ છે?

અર્જેન્ટીના અને બ્રિટન વચ્ચે ફોકલેન્ડ આઇલેન્ડ્સ માટે લાંબા સમયથી વિવાદ ચાલી રહ્યો છે. ફોકલેન્ડ આઇલેન્ડ્સ દક્ષિણ-પશ્ચિમ એટલાન્ટિક મહાસાગરમાં આવેલી બ્રિટિશ ઓવરસીઝ ટેરિટરી છે. આ અર્જેન્ટીનાના પૂર્વી તટથી આશરે 500 કિમીના અંતરે છે. અર્જેન્ટીના આ દ્વીપોને માલ્વિનાસ નામથી બોલાવે છે અને તેમના પર પોતાનો દાવો કરે છે, જ્યારે બ્રિટન આ આઇલેન્ડ્સ પર વહીવટી નિયંત્રણ જાળવી રાખ્યું છે.

ફોકલેન્ડ આઇલેન્ડ્સ માટે યુદ્ધ થઈ ચૂક્યું છે

ફોકલેન્ડ આઇલેન્ડ્સને લઈને અમેરિકા અને બ્રિટન વચ્ચે એપ્રિલથી જૂન 1982 સુધી યુદ્ધ પણ થયું હતું. આશરે 74 દિવસો સુધી ચાલેલા સંઘર્ષમાં 655 અર્જેન્ટીની તો 255 બ્રિટિશ સૈનિકોએ પોતાના જીવ ગુમાવ્યા હતા. દ્વીપોના 3 નાગરિકોના પણ મૃત્યુ થયા હતા. યુદ્ધના અંતમાં બ્રિટને આઇલેન્ડ્સ પર પોતાનું કંટ્રોલ જાળવી રાખ્યું, પરંતુ વિવાદ આજે પણ ચાલુ છે.

અર્જેન્ટીના ટીમ પર એક્શન થશે?

રાજકીય બેનર બતાવવા માટે ફીફા અર્જેન્ટીનાની ટીમ પર એક્શન લઈ શકે છે. સ્ટેડિયમ આચાર સંહિતા હેઠળ વર્લ્ડ કપ દરમિયાન સ્ટેડિયમોની અંદર એવા બેનર, ઝંડા, કપડાં કે અન્ય વસ્તુઓ બતાવવા પર પ્રતિબંધ છે જે રાજકીય, આપત્તિજનક અને ભેદભાવપૂર્ણ હોય. રોઇટર્સના જણાવ્યા અનુસાર ફીફાએ હજુ સુધી આ વાત પર કોઈ પ્રતિક્રિયા આપી નથી કે તે આ ઘટનાની તપાસ કરશે કે શિસ્તભંગના પગલાં પર વિચાર કરશે. 2014 માં એક ફ્રેન્ડલી મેચ પછી અર્જેન્ટીનાના ખેલાડીઓએ આ જ બેનર બતાવ્યું હતું. ત્યારે ફીફા તરફથી 20 હજાર પાઉન્ડનો દંડ ફટકારવામાં આવ્યો હતો.

આ પણ વાંચો-Lionel Messi બની શકે છે નંબર વન, જાણો ટોપ 10માં કોણ કોણ છે?

Atlanta [US], July 16 (ANI): England’s men’s national football team expressed disappointment after facing a 2-1 loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday (local time) in Atlanta, saying “we are completely heartbroken."

The result sent Argentina into the World Cup 2026 final, where they will face Spain on Sunday, July 19 (local time), while England’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 came to a heartbreaking end.

In a post on X, the England men’s national football team expressed heartbreak over their World Cup exit but praised the players, staff, and fans for their incredible support throughout the tournament.

“We are completely heartbroken that our dream ends here, but so proud of this group, our staff and you – our amazing fans. Your support in North America and back home has been nothing short of incredible. Thank you," they said.

Defending champions Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the semifinal. The first half was a tightly contested battle, with both teams fighting for midfield control and creating limited clear chances. England eventually broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished Morgan Rogers’ cross to put the Three Lions ahead.

After taking the lead, England dropped deeper defensively, allowing Argentina to build pressure. The defending champions responded strongly, with Jordan Pickford making key saves and Alexis Mac Allister hitting the post before Argentina found the equaliser. In the 85th minute, Enzo Fernandez struck after receiving a pass from Lionel Messi to level the match.

Argentina completed their comeback in stoppage time when Messi delivered a cross for Lautaro Martinez, who headed home the winner. Despite England’s late efforts, Argentina held on to reach the final. England will now face France for third place, while Argentina will meet Spain for the title. (ANI)

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Shubman Gill's unbeaten 80 against England in the first ODI at Edgbaston was a lesson in calculated ODI batting rather than outright aggression. On a seamer-friendly surface, he absorbed pressure, rebuilt after India's early setbacks and accelerated at the right moments to steer the chase. Even cramps couldn't derail his composure, reinforcing why Gill, who is still uncertain for the second ODI in Cardiff, is rapidly becoming India's premier chase specialist, much like Virat Kohli.

Atlanta [US], July 16 (ANI): Former France striker Thierry Henry hailed Argentina as the deserved winners after their 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, praising Lionel Scaloni’s tactical approach and questioning England’s defensive strategy.

Speaking during Fox Sports’ post-match coverage, Henry said Argentina’s display reflected the qualities of reigning world champions.

“The best team won. Great attitude, mentality. Argentina played very good football, and England went into a back five too early for my liking. They thought they had to defend the lead a tiny bit too early," Henry said.

The Arsenal legend also highlighted Scaloni’s tactical decision to deploy Lionel Messi on the right flank rather than through the middle, saying it allowed the Argentine captain to exploit one-on-one situations.

“Scaloni put the little man (Messi) on the right, not in the middle in traffic, but on the right to give him the ball in one-v-ones. They’re the world champions for a reason," he said during Fox Sports’ post-match coverage.

Argentina defeated England 2-1 to book their place in the FIFA World Cup final, where they will face Spain, while England will take on France in the third-place playoff.

The first half was a tightly contested battle, with both teams fighting for midfield control and creating limited clear chances. England eventually broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished Morgan Rogers’ cross to put the Three Lions ahead.

After taking the lead, England dropped deeper defensively, allowing Argentina to build pressure. The defending champions responded strongly, with Jordan Pickford making key saves and Alexis Mac Allister hitting the post before Argentina found the equaliser. In the 85th minute, Enzo Fernandez struck after receiving a pass from Lionel Messi to level the match.

Argentina completed their comeback in stoppage time when Messi delivered a cross for Lautaro Martinez, who headed home the winner. Despite England’s late efforts, Argentina held on to reach the final. England will now face France for third place, while Argentina will meet Spain for the title. (ANI)

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Trisha Ghosal, Cardiff

“Yes, I am ready.”

With those four words in her recent interview to Times of India , Smriti Mandhana did not demand the captaincy. She simply confirmed what Indian cricket has been preparing for over a considerable period. The question is no longer whether she is ready, but whether the time has come for India to look ahead.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenure has had its moments, most notably India’s ODI World Cup triumph in 2025. The recent victory in the one-off Test at Lord’s was another significant achievement. However, leadership cannot be judged on isolated highs alone. It must be assessed over an entire cycle.

Viewed through that lens, India’s record leaves room for serious reflection. The team crashed out in the group stage of two successive Women’s T20 World Cups, a worrying trend in the format that dominates the international calendar. India also failed to win the Asia Cup in 2018 and again in 2024 despite possessing the deepest talent pool, and the greatest financial backing in Asian women’s cricket. While no team is guaranteed trophies, India should consistently be setting the benchmark in the region.

The Lord’s triumph deserves celebration, but it should not become a reason to postpone difficult conversations. One historic Test victory cannot permanently alter the assessment of a leadership group that has struggled to consistently deliver in major T20 tournaments.

Around the world, the strongest teams no longer wait for results to deteriorate before planning for the future. Australia transitioned seamlessly after Alyssa Healy’s tenure, while England groomed Nat Sciver-Brunt before handing her the captaincy. Leadership succession has become a mark of professionalism rather than a reaction to failure.

India already has its successor.

Mandhana has been Harmanpreet’s vice-captain since 2016 and has led the national side on several occasions whenever the regular captain was unavailable or unable to take the field after batting. She has also captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League, leading the franchise to two titles and gaining valuable experience of managing high-pressure situations and elite players. More importantly, she has evolved into one of the world’s most dependable batters, commands immense respect within the dressing room and understands the demands of international leadership.

Changing captains is not about erasing the past. It is about preparing for the future. Smriti Mandhana has spent learning the role, and Indian women’s cricket has reached a stage where fresh ideas and a new voice could help unlock the team’s next phase of success. The indicators have been there for some time. Now, the decision should follow.

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