International – Page 100

Manuel Neuer at 40 Becomes Oldest Player in a German Side at a Major Tournament

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer breaks Lothar Matthaus’s record to become the oldest German international to appear at a major football tournament.

Japan secure a creditable draw against the Netherlands in a tight group stage fixture showing their tactical discipline in the opening match.

Spain equal their worst-ever World Cup shot count without a goal reinforcing the shock nature of the goalless draw with Cape Verde.

India’s ranking in Reporters Without Borders’ annual press freedom index places it near the bottom of the global list for media freedom.

World leaders gather in France for the G7 summit with the US-Iran peace deal dominating diplomatic discussions and setting the agenda.

At a press conference in Oslo PM Modi declines to take questions from a Norwegian reporter prompting a debate about media access.

BJP’s victory in a new state causes rising communal tensions as Eid al-Adha traditions are disrupted by the new political order.

A High Court rules that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque is actually a temple originally dedicated to a Hindu goddess fuelling religious controversy.

President Peter Pellegrini presents PM Modi with the Order of the White Double Cross First Class — Slovakia’s highest state decoration.

Historic World Cup stat: Spain complete 734 passes with 593 in the opposition half and still fail to break through Cape Verde’s defence.