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FootballLionel Messi’s Kerala Visit In Doubt After Inquiry Flags Rs 126 Crore IrregularitiesReported by: Arpitha AjayakumarEdited by: Shaunak GhoshUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 13:43 ISTThe plan to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team to Kerala is now under scrutiny due to significant financial and procedural irregularities, amounting to approximately Rs 126 crore. Lionel Messi’s…

Football’Very Tough Period’: Somali Referee Omar Artan Breaks Silence On Being Deported From USA For FIFA World CupAuthored by: Aayush KatariaUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 19:21 ISTSomali referee Omar Artan broke his silence on being deported from the United States of America (USA), which led to him missing the chance to officiate in the 2026 FIFA…

HockeyIndia At Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: Opponents, Match Dates, Time, Venues, Opponents, And SquadAuthored by: Aayush KatariaUpdated Aug 12, 2026, 03:07 ISTThe Indian hockey team will aim to win a medal at the Hockey World Cup after 51 years in the 2026 edition in the Netherlands and Belgium. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side are in…

CricketEXCLUSIVE| Gautam Gambhir Leaves Nothing To Chance: Inside India’s Intense Camp Before 1st Test Vs Sri LankaWritten by: Ankan KarEdited by: Shaunak GhoshUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 15:22 ISTTeam India has travelled to Galle for their opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, after a week of extensive preparation in Colombo. The training included practice…

CricketWasim Jaffer Names Anil Kumble Greatest Match-Winner; Names India’s Three Best Spinners Of All-TimeAuthored by: Aayush KatariaUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 16:17 ISTWasin Jaffer picked the three best Indian spinners of all time that he faced. The former Indian opener lavished high praise for ex-captain Anil Kumble. Wasim Jaffer haild Anil Kumble |Courtesy – BCCICricket-turned-pundit Wasim…

CricketEx-Australia Star And IPL Veteran, Who Shares Birth City With Cristiano Ronaldo, Named Portugal Team CaptainAuthored by: Aayush KatariaUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 18:01 ISTThe all-rounder, who played 44 matches for Australia across all three formats, shares his birth city with Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old will make his debut for the Portugal cricket team next week…

Cricket’You Guys Cheat, Your Parents Teach You This’: Irfan Pathan Recalls Sangakkara’s Fiery SledgeAuthored by: NikhilUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 18:13 ISTIrfan Pathan recounted an intense confrontation with Kumar Sangakkara during a 2005 Test match between India and Sri Lanka. Tensions arose when the Sri Lankan team protested the replacement of the ball box, leading to…

CricketWhy Jonty Rhodes, John Abraham Are Betting Big On European CricketWritten by: Neelav ChakravartiUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 21:05 ISTJonty Rhodes and John Abraham are hoping that Rotterdam Dockers becomes part of a larger push to establish cricket as a mainstream sport in Europe.John Abraham, Jonty Rhodes are Rotterdam Dockers co-owners. (Rotterdam Dockers)The European T20 Premier…