- Sports
- October 28, 2024
In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches
At soccer games in Ukraine, crowd sizes are determined by the capacity of the nearest bomb shelter. For the first time since the full-scale war began in 2022, the Ukrainian Premier League is holding a full season with fans present, as martial-law bans on public gatherings have been eased. Despite the constant threat of airstrikes, Dynamo Kyiv supporters eagerly snap up the 1,700…
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- October 28, 2024
Mario Balotelli undergoing medical with Genoa for Serie A return
Mario Balotelli was undergoing a medical with relegation-threatened Genoa on Monday as he prepares to return to Serie A after more than four years. The out-of-contract former Italy striker is expected to sign a deal through the end of the season. The 34-year-old Balotelli last played in Italy’s top division with hometown club Brescia in 2019-20. His last appearance for any Italian club…
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- October 28, 2024
FACT CHECK: Did Cristiano Ronaldo Really Skip Voting For The 2024 Ballon d’Or? Check Details
Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most influential footballers in recent history and his aura stands out among the others. As an active player in the Saudi Pro League, CR7 continues to dazzle with his heroics on the pitch. The Portuguese striker has won several titles over the years, be it for his national side or while playing at the club level.…
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- October 28, 2024
Bangladesh Not Giving Up Hope Of First Test Victory Over South Africa
Despite a recent poor performance, Bangladesh refuses to give up hope of grabbing a first test victory against South Africa as it gears up for second and final match beginning on Tuesday. After its historic 2-0 series victory against Pakistan , Bangladesh failed to continue the good work in a series against India and the first match against South Africa. Bangladesh was favored…
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- October 28, 2024
Fakhar Zaman Not Keen To Retire Despite Not Getting Pakistan Central Contract
Opener Fakhar Zaman is “upset” after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) omitted him from the list of centrally contracted players, but is not thinking of retiring from international cricket. Apart from getting dropped from the contract list on Sunday, Zaman, the only Pakistan batter with a double hundred in ODIs, was also not included in the squad for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.…
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- October 28, 2024
PCB To Send National Selectors On Australia And Zimbabwe White-ball Tours
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to send a national selector each to Australia and Zimbabwe for the white ball series and he will have the final say in the team selection matters. The PCB will be selector Asad Shafiq to Australia while former skipper Azhar Ali will be travelling to Zimbabwe. Until recently, the PCB had a policy where the national…
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- October 28, 2024
Manchester United Puts Ruud Van Nistelrooy In Interim Control After Sacking Erik Ten Hag
Manchester United finally ran out of patience and fired manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a troubled start to the season which has left the 20-time English champions languishing in the Premier League amid a period of major upheaval at the storied club. Ten Hag, who was hired in 2022, won two domestic cups in his 2 1/2 years in charge but…
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- October 28, 2024
Ballon d’Or Award Winners List: Every Recipient From Stanley Matthews To Lionel Messi
The Ballon d’Or award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in football, and it has been presented annually since 1956. On Monday evening, the prestigious Ballon d’Or award will be presented at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, marking its 68th edition. France Football will host the ceremony in collaboration with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for the first…
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- October 28, 2024
‘He’s Not Hardik’ Warning Fired By Former Selector After Debutant Obtains Spot In India’s BGT Squad
The announcement of the Team India Squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy has increased the excitement for the Test Series. Rohit Sharma will lead the charge, and the Men in Blue have the perfect blend of young energy and veteran experience. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee inducted several debutants who are also named in the squad, which has added a lot of intrigue…
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- October 28, 2024
‘Stop Doing It To Yourselves’: Kevin Pietersen Slams PCB After Gary Kirsten Quits As Head Coach
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after Gary Kirsten’s sudden resignation as white-ball coach. Pietersen expressed his dismay on Twitter, questioning how the PCB could let go of a coach with Kirsten’s impressive resume. Gary Kirsten, who led India to ODI World Cup glory in 2011, had been appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball coach just six…
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