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Football: Striker Fati aims to stay at Barcelona long after 2027
The 20-year-old is still short of the brilliant form he showed before picking up a serious knee injury over two years ago, and although he started Sunday's 2-0 win at home to Cadiz, he was again slightly disappointing, reports Xinhua. Speaking at a beneficial event on Monday, the striker was asked about his future and said he hoped to stay at the club long after his current contract expires in June 2027.
PVL 2023: Kolkata Thunderbolts register thrilling comeback win over Mumbai Meteors
Ashwal Rai was named the Player of the contest for his all-round display as Kolkata quelled a stiff challenge from Mumbai to win the match. Mumbai's Hiroshi Centelles showcased aggressive intentions from the service line and helped the Meteors get ahead. But when Rahul started serving the ball for the Thunderbolts, the momentum shifted. Janshad and skipper Ashwal Rai combined to take over Kolkata's middle line.
ISL: Odisha FC captain Carlos Delgado extends contract till 2024
"Don Carlos Stays," wrote Odisha FC on Twitter along with the video featuring Delgado. Delgado is a formidable centre-back who has been a rock for Odisha FC since joining the club in the 2019-2020 season. His imposing presence on the pitch, strong aerial ability, and exceptional reading of the game have made him a valuable asset to the club. It is no surprise.
PVL 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders hand Calicut Heroes first defeat of the season
For his memorable performance, Danial Moatazedi was named the Player of the Match. Sandoval showcased his intentions straightaway, making powerful spikes, with Mohan Ukkrapandian setting up his attackers. But Ahmedabad Defenders maintained their cool and relied on LM Manoj and skipper Muthusamy Appavu pairing to keep neck-and-neck with the opposition.
Women's T20 World Cup: We will give 100%, says Harmanpreet as India reach semis
India reached the last-four stage by beating Ireland via DL Method in a match affected by rain. India defeated Ireland by five runs via DL Method after the European team could manage only 54/2 in 8.2 overs chasing India's score of 155/6 in 20 overs. They eventually fell short of the revised target by five runs. Earlier, opener Smriti Mandhana hammered a 56-ball 87.
Laureus Awards: Messi, Nadal, Verstappen among nominees for Male Sportsperson of the Year award
Messi collected the one prize that had eluded him by leading Argentina to the World Cup while Kylian Mbappe, whose hat-trick in the final earned him the Golden Boot as the World Cup's leading goalscorer got shortlisted along with Nadal, who ended 2022 alone at the top of the all-time list of men's Grand Slam champions with 22 titles after victory in Australia and France.
Women's T20 WC: India have been very scratchy, need to put up best performance in semis, says Mithali
India suffered an 11-run defeat to England on Saturday as their chase ran out of steam in the final overs when they needed a daunting 31 runs from the final six deliveries. A final over of 19 papered over the cracks in India's effort, as England improved their tournament record against India to 6-0, also storming to the top of the Group 2 table.
Women's T20 World Cup: India clinch semis spot by beating Ireland via DL method in rain-hit match
Having lost to England in a crucial Group B match, India had to beat Ireland on Monday to seal their place in the last four. They managed to put up a decent score of 155/6 in their 20 overs. Ireland were 54/2 in 8.2 overs when rain stopped play. India eventually won the match as Ireland fell short of the revised target by five runs.
Babar Azam takes confidence from Ponting's praise, says will try to produce his best
"I think Babar's still got a little bit of improvement to come, which is a pretty scary thought with what he's been able to do, pretty much across all three formats over the last three, four years," Ponting said after Babar won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year for the first time and ODI Cricketer of the Year for the second straight year.
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Hazelwood ruled out of last two Tests due to injury
Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that Hazlewood is flying home to continue his rehabilitation from an Achilles complaint, crciket.com.au reported. The injury which Hazelwood sustained in Sydney last month, had sidelined him from the first two Tests in India. Australia captain Pat Cummins has also flown back to Sydney due to a serious family illness but is expected to return for the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series in Indore.
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