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Lisandro Martinez and Wayne Rooney Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sparked controversy after openly criticising the club’s hierarchy following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, with former United captain Wayne Rooney accusing the Argentine of being disrespectful to his teammates.The defender’s post-match interview raised questions about United’s summer recruitment strategy and the…

South Africa dropped in WTC rankings (Image: AP) South Africa have slipped to third place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings following their 214-run defeat to Australia in the first Test at Durban. The result has strengthened Australia’s position at the top of the table, while New Zealand have moved into second…

West Bengal sports minister Indranil Khan announced the November 25 El Clasico Legends blockbuster at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday/ Image:X Kolkata is preparing for another taste of El Clasico, with Barcelona and Real Madrid legends set to bring their famous rivalry to India on November 25. The exhibition will give fans another chance…

Soccer Football – Saudi Pro League – Al Riyadh v Al Nassr – Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 21, 2026 Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on the 1,000-goal milestone, with just 19 more goals to go, while continuing to lead the line…

Sediqullah Atal scripts history (Image: X/ @ACBofficials) Sediqullah Atal produced a historic fourth-innings century to help Afghanistan secure a draw against Bangladesh in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The left-handed batter became the first Afghanistan cricketer to score a Test hundred in the fourth innings, smashing 111 off 332 deliveries to deny…

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood (AP Photo) Josh Hazlewood added another milestone to his illustrious career on Tuesday, surpassing Australian pace legend Brett Lee in the country’s list of leading Test wicket-takers. The right-arm quick achieved the feat with a career-best six-wicket haul against South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban, helping Australia seal…

Legendary Yuvraj Singh joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff ahead of new IPL season NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has joined Delhi Capitals as their Assistant and Batting Coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season, marking his first formal coaching role in his career.The appointment was officially announced by the JSW and…

Lionel Messi has reportedly been lined up to present the 2026 Ballon d’Or, despite being among the 30 nominees himself. Lionel Messi could reportedly present the trophy at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, even as he remains a nominee for the award himself. The same report suggests his family could join him at…

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood (AP Photo) Josh Hazlewood produced a match-winning spell on Day 5 to guide Australia to a 214-run victory over South Africa in the Durban Test on Tuesday. The Australian pacer claimed six wickets for 49 runs, registering his best bowling figures in Test cricket and handing South Africa captain Temba Bavuma his…

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s return to India’s T20I setup is a reward for his consistency rather than the result of chasing an international comeback. The veteran pacer earned a recall to the national squad after impressing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, with Ashwin crediting his focus on performance for his return.Bhuvneshwar’s…