India are still piling up medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, but the gold medals are becoming a serious concern. At roughly the halfway mark, India have five golds, compared to 13 at the same stage in Hangzhou three years ago. From shooting and athletics to key absences, retirements, selection decisions and the impact of scheduling and fatigue, Rupha Ramani looks at what has changed and why India are reaching the podium but not the top step often enough.
Ireland vs Israel was always going to carry political tension, but the Nations League fixture took another turn after allegations of racist chants directed at Ireland forward Adam Idah. The match had already seen protests, black armbands, no handshakes and Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrawing from the squad. With UEFA not opening an investigation over the alleged chants and the FAI reviewing footage and audio, Rupha Ramani looks at how a politically charged football rivalry crossed into another controversy.
Vozinha became one of the unexpected heroes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the biggest change in his life came after the football stopped. The 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper went from playing in relative anonymity to gaining millions of followers after his stunning performances against Spain and Argentina. Yet the fame has come with a price, with Vozinha admitting he would choose his old life over the one he has today. Rupha Ramani dissects at the World Cup dream that changed everything, and the privacy he lost along the way.
Also on the show:
Ireland vs Israel: Racism Allegations Rock Nations League | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Vozinha: The World Cup Fame He Never Wanted | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
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