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On July 3, 2025, the footballing world was left in mourning as Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car crash in northwestern Spain. The accident, which also claimed the life of his brother Andre, occurred when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. The shocking news sent tremors across the global football community, with fans, players, and clubs expressing their grief and disbelief. Outside Anfield, Liverpool fans gathered in large numbers, laying flowers, lighting candles, and holding up scarves and shirts to pay tribute to their beloved No. 20. Across social media,…

Astana, July 6, 2025: Women boxers led India’s march to glory as three of them — Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) — registered contrasting victories to bag gold medals as the Indian contingent clinched its best ever medal haul at the World Boxing Cup – Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 here on Sunday. Sakshi was at her attacking best against USA’s Yosline Perez to get a unanimous verdict from the judges in the women’s 54kg final while Jaismine kept her cool under pressure to get the better of Jucielen Cequeira Romeu of Brazil 4:1 in the women’s 57kg weight category.…

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing fashion. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0), before capping off the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against higher-ranked hosts Thailand. While the results may have appeared seamless on the pitch, they were the culmination of sustained planning and developmental efforts over the…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a 2-0 win over German giants Bayern Munich in the quarter-final. Goals from Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele sealed the win for the French side. Despite the scoreline, Bayern Munich had their moments and pushed PSG hard. After the match, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany expressed his disappointment. Speaking to the club’s official website, he said: “We weren’t rewarded for a performance that was exactly what was required against PSG. That’s a shame. I knew it would be a close game. It could’ve…

When the final whistle blew at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on July 5, 2025, Sangita Basfore broke down in tears. India had just earned a gritty 2-1 victory against hosts Thailand, sealing their qualification for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. India had just created history! For the first time ever, the Blue Tigresses had had a successful qualification campaign for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. India’s last appearance at the continental showpiece came in 2003, at a time when there were no qualifiers. They participated again in 2022 as hosts but were forced to withdraw due…

Dugasta Properties, one of Dubai’s most trusted and visionary Real Estate Property Developers, has been announced as the Title Sponsor for Season 2 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) — a global T20 cricket tournament that has captivated fans worldwide with its celebration of cricketing greatness. The association was facilitated by ITW Consulting DMCC, a global leader in sports marketing and brand partnerships. Following a blockbuster debut that reached over 325 million viewers across platforms, WCL 2025 promises an even more electrifying season with a roster of cricketing greats including AB de Villiers, Shikhar Dhawan, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn,…

Chelsea advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brazil’s Palmeiras in the quarter-final. The victory sets up a high-stakes semi-final clash with another Brazilian side, Fluminense, on 9 July. The Blues got off to a solid start when Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 16th minute, putting Chelsea 1-0 ahead. However, Estevão brought Palmeiras back into the contest with an equaliser in the 53rd minute. Just as the game looked to be heading towards extra time, a late own goal by Agustin Gray in the 83rd minute handed Chelsea…

Brazilian side Fluminense secured a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025, ending Hilal’s campaign in the tournament. Fluminense took the lead in the 40th minute through Martinelli, who broke the deadlock with a composed finish. However, Marcos Leonardo brought Al-Hilal level in the 52nd minute, sparking hopes of a comeback. But it was Hércules who scored the match-winner in the 70th minute, securing Fluminense’s place in the semi-final. After the loss, Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi addressed the media and suggested that the team had to deal with off-field…

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to London’s Metropolitan Police. The alleged offences involve three women and are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022. Partey, 32, has denied all charges and is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. Partey was initially arrested in July 2022, though his identity was not disclosed at the time, and he continued playing for Arsenal during the investigation. He became a free agent earlier this week after his contract with the club expired. Partey joined…

NorthEast United FC is pleased to announce the signing of forward Lalbiakdika Vanlalvunga on a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027 season. Lalbiakdika, 25, joins the Highlanders from Aizawl FC following the conclusion of his contract with the I-League side. Primarily operating across the front line, Lalbiakdika enjoyed a productive spell at Aizawl FC, registering eight goals and nine assists in 37 appearances over two seasons. His performances in the 2024–25 campaign — five goals and six assists in 20 matches — played a crucial role in helping Aizawl FC avoid…