Mumbai Indians Dismiss Hardik Pandya Trade Speculation
Mumbai Indians have dismissed reports suggesting that captain Hardik Pandya could be traded to another franchise ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season, bringing a temporary halt to growing speculation surrounding the India all-rounder. Reports had linked Pandya with a possible move to Chennai Super Kings, while several other franchises were also mentioned as […]
England Also Turns Away as Infantino Faces Growing Isolation
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure as opposition to his leadership grows among influential football bodies, particularly in Europe. A controversial proposal to sell stakes in the commercial rights to major FIFA tournaments to private investors has triggered widespread criticism, and the fallout appears to have continued even after the plan was withdrawn. […]
UEFA Clarifies Handball Penalty Rules After Barcelona Controversy
UEFA has issued clearer guidance to referees on handball decisions inside the penalty area, following a controversial incident involving Barcelona in the Champions League earlier this year. Under the new guidance, if a player deliberately handles the ball inside their own penalty area while the ball is in play, the referee must award a penalty. […]
Chelsea Sign Argentina’s Versatile Talent Valentin Barco
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentine youngster Valentin Barco from French club RC Strasbourg on a seven-year contract, bringing one of Argentina’s promising young talents to Stamford Bridge. Barco was part of Argentina’s squad at the last World Cup, although opportunities to make a significant impact were limited. His move to Chelsea now represents […]
Bangladesh Draws Sri Lanka and Bhutan in SAFF Championship
Bangladesh have been drawn alongside Sri Lanka and Bhutan in Group A for the upcoming 15th SAFF Championship, as the hosts aim to end a 23-year wait for the regional football title on home soil. The group stage draw for South Asia’s premier international football tournament was held on Saturday (1 August) in Thimphu, the […]
AFC Welcomes FIFA World Cup U-Turn
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed FIFA’s decision to abandon its controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights associated with the FIFA World Cup to private investors. At the same time, the continental governing body has urged FIFA to ensure greater transparency and broader consultation before introducing any initiative that could […]
FIFA Launches Study Into 64-Team World Cup
FIFA has formally begun examining the possibility of expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the tournament’s centenary edition in 2030, despite only recently introducing a 48-team format for the 2026 competition. The world football governing body is preparing to appoint an independent research organisation to assess whether another major expansion would be […]
Litton Das Takes Over As Bangladesh’s ODI Captain
Bangladesh have changed their leadership in one-day international cricket, with Litton Das appointed as the new ODI captain after Mehidy Hasan Miraz was removed from the role. The decision was reportedly taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday, according to a board source. The leadership change comes after a period […]
Mohammedan Sign Four Bashundhara Kings Players
Mohammedan Sporting Club are assembling an ambitious squad for the new football season, with the club aiming to mount a serious challenge for the league title. The Dhaka-based side have now confirmed the signing of five more players, including four who were part of reigning league champions Bashundhara Kings. The latest additions are national team […]
Vaibhav Surpasses 230 Places After Single T20I Series
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made a remarkable leap in the International Cricket Council’s batting rankings after just one T20I series, climbing 230 places to reach 48th in the latest list. The young Indian batter now has 536 rating points, placing him eighth among Indian batters in the T20I rankings. His rapid rise is one of the […]