Messi backs Neymar for World Cup return
Buenos Aires, May 9 (IANS) Lionel Messi believes Neymar still belongs among football's elite and said he hopes the Brazil forward returns in time for next month's FIFA World Cup.
Buenos Aires, May 9 (IANS) Lionel Messi believes Neymar still belongs among football's elite and said he hopes the Brazil forward returns in time for next month's FIFA World Cup.
Margao/Jamshedpur, May 8 (IANS) FC Goa will host former champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 fixture at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Saturday. The first fixture of the evening carries major significance in the title race, with both Goa and Mohun Bagan capable of climbing to the top of the table with a victory.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Finn Allen, who became the Player of the Match via hitting a 47-ball unbeaten century in Kolkata Knight Riders’ eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, said he was pleased to contribute responsibly after early wickets, adding that he had been working hard to add more strings to his bow.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane hailed Finn Allen’s unbeaten 47-ball century and credited his bowlers for setting the base for a clinical eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals to get their fourth straight victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel conceded that the side’s batting collapse cost them momentum in their IPL 2026 clash, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, while also admitting the spinners erred on a tricky surface.
Berlin, May 8 (IANS) Successful talent development has long been a hallmark of 2026 UEFA Europa League finalist SC Freiburg. Former club youngsters such as Swiss international Johan Manzambi, keeper Noah Atubolu, and 2014 world champion Matthias Ginter stand out in the current squad that achieved the club's biggest success, following the side's meeting with Premier League outfit Aston Villa on May 20th in Istanbul.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' spin trio strangled Delhi Capitals batters into submission before Finn Allen finished the job with a breathtaking unbeaten century off just 47 balls and powered the three-time champions to a huge eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
Kalyani, May 8 (IANS) Diamond Harbour FC took a big step towards clinching the title after registering a 5-2 comeback win against Rajasthan United FC in their Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 Championship Phase fixture at Kalyani Stadium on Friday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Big-hitting opener Finn Allen produced a stunning unbeaten century off just 47 balls to power Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a clinical eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
Rome, May 8 (IANS) China's Wang Xinyu lost to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA Italian Open on Friday, failing to reach the last 32 after a match lasting 1 hour and 26 minutes.