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Al Hilal and Al Rayyan rivalry are two archrivals that are very familiar to football lovers. It does not matter whether you are a hundred percent devotee or a story for you, this head on head encounter is also very famous for delivering exciting episodes and stunning performances. As both Air Force clubs have impressive records in national leagues, it is their matches in the international tournaments, mainly, the Asian Football Confederation Champions League, which attracts a huge audience. An Indian sports website,

In a significant development for cricket enthusiasts and franchise owners alike, the owners of the Delhi Capitals have reached an agreement to acquire a major stake in Hampshire County Cricket Club. This strategic move is poised to reshape the landscape of English county cricket and strengthen the global presence of the Delhi Capitals brand. The Acquisition The deal, finalized earlier this week, will see the Delhi Capitals' parent company, GMR Group, and their partners, take a substantial share in Hampshire’s ownership. This acquisition

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the sole bidder for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, positioning itself to host the tournament with plans for 15 stadiums spread across five major cities. Among these, the capital city, Riyadh, will feature eight venues, showcasing the country's commitment to infrastructure development and sports. This announcement, made by state media on Wednesday, underscores Saudi Arabia's ambition to highlight its growing influence in global sports and entertainment. The 48-team tournament is set to bring unprecedented attention to the

In pre-season matches on Wednesday, Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Arsenal with goals from Mohamad Salah and Fabio Carvalho, as Chelsea had an easy victory and Manchester United narrowly defeated Real Betis 3-2. Kai Havertez found the back of the net for Arsenal as 69,879 spectators watched at the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles' home stadium. During another friendly match in the United States, Chelsea easily defeated Mexico's Club America 3-0, AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory against Real Madrid, and Manchester United narrowly

In the ever-evolving world of cricket, debates about the greatest players are a staple among fans and experts alike. Recently, the cricket community has been abuzz with discussions comparing two of India's contemporary batting giants: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. However, former Indian captain MS Dhoni has chosen not to weigh in on this debate. Instead, he has directed his admiration toward another Indian cricket stalwart, Jasprit Bumrah. The Kohli vs. Rohit Debate Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most

Get prepared, get into position, and start moving! The anticipation has come to an end. After the UAE was chosen last month to host the Games of the Future 2025 in a ceremony in Istanbul, it has now been formally announced that the event will be held in Dubai towards the end of 2025. Get prepared, stand ready, and start moving! The anticipation has ended. After the UAE was chosen last month to host the Games of the Future 2025 in Istanbul, it

The Delhi Capitals of the Indian Premier League will no longer have Ricky Ponting, the renowned Australian cricketer and captain of the World Cup, in their ranks. Prior to the huge auction for the 2025 edition of the rich league, it was reported that his seven-year time with the squad was coming to an end. The owners parted ties with the cricket veteran because Ponting's leadership did not provide the expected results for the team, according to ESPNCricinfo." "After 7 seasons, Delhi Capitals

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's huge earthquake, his Turkish agent said on Saturday. Atsu had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay. He was 31. "Atsu's lifeless body was found under the rubble," Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. "Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found." Atsu had been scheduled to fly out

Former Premier League footballer Christian Atsu has been “successfully rescued” from under the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake in southern Turkey. The Ghana Football Association confirmed the news and said the 31-year-old is receiving treatment. Atsu, who played for Chelsea and Newcastle, was reported missing on Monday after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. The 31-year-old player was confirmed missing on Monday. The Ghanaian joined Hatayspor last summer - the club’s sporting director Taner Savut is reported to

India captain Rohit Sharma hit a quickfire unbeaten 76 to help India chase down their 111-run target in 18.2 overs and win the first ODI against England at The Oval on Tuesday. In the process, he has leapfrogged Kane Williamson, Ricky Ponting and Viv Richards to become the visiting batter with most ODI runs in England. Rohit now has 1411 runs in ODIs in England, with seven centuries and as many half-centuries. New Zealand skipper Williamson is the next best on the list, with 1393

Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas have both been fined for their conduct during their fiery Wimbledon encounter. Kyrgios must pay $4,000 (£3,300) for an audible obscenity while Tsitsipas was given a $10,000 (£8,250) fine for unsportsmanlike conduct. Tsitsipas received two warnings for hitting a ball into the Court One crowd during his third-round defeat. Kyrgios appealed incessantly to umpire Damien Dumusois for the Greek player to be defaulted for his first offence. It is the second fine of this year's Championships for the

Coco Gauff made sure she was not thrown off course by the noisy racket created by Nick Kyrgios in a nearby court or by the fact she managed to convert only four of 25 break points as she reached the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday. With Australian hot-head Kyrgios up to his usual antics, yelling at the umpire and involved in heated exchanges with other officials during his first-round match, the commotion from Court Three might have distracted Gauff as she lost the

Formula 1 has condemned three-time world champion Nelson Piquet for using racially abusive language about Lewis Hamilton. The 69-year-old Brazilian, who won the world title in 1981, 1983 and 1987, used a racially offensive term in referring to Hamilton on a podcast. An F1 statement said: "Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no part in society. "Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect." It added: "His tireless efforts to increase diversity and inclusion are

World governing body FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution and elect new office bearers by Sept. 15 to avoid being banned, officials said. India's highest court disbanded the All India Football Federation (AIFF) executive committee last month after it failed to hold elections on time and amend its regulations in line with rules stipulated by the national sports code. The court then appointed a three-member committee to run the body, amend the AIFF's constitution and conduct elections

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be an exceptional edition, held on eight world class stadiums close to one another. He added that this feature could allow fans to watch two or three matches a day. He also said he expects 1.5-2 million fans to visit Qatar and five billion to watch the matches. Infantino was participating in a session called Countdown to the Greatest Show on Earth as part of Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by

Red Bull's Max Verstappen held off Carlos Sainz's charging Ferrari to win the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday and surge 46 points clear in the Formula One world championship after his 150th race. The 24-year-old Dutch driver took his 26th career win 0.9 of a second ahead of Spaniard Sainz,who closed the gap and set up a thrilling final chase thanks to a safety car deployment. Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton completed the podium for Mercedes in a remarkable turnaround for the

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane to join Bayern Munich in deal worth up to £35m Liverpool have agreed a 41m euro (£35.1m) deal to sell Sadio Mane to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The Reds will get a fixed 32m euros (£27.4m) with an additional 6m euros based on appearances and 3m euros based on individual and team achievements. Liverpool turned down two bids from Bayern before the two clubs settled on a move for the 30-year-old, whose deal with the Reds ran until next

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) – the operational arm of FIFA and the Host Country for the delivery of the tournament – has achieved ISO 20121 certification, the international standard that sets requirements for developing and implementing an effective management system to deliver a sustainable event. The certification was granted after an extensive audit process that was initiated during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ – which was held exactly a year before the first FIFA World Cup™ in the

Nick Kyrgios was involved in a heated altercation with the umpire over a time violation before composing himself to down world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas 5-7 6-2 6-4 and advance to the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 Halle Open on Wednesday. The volatile Australian was given a warning for taking too long to return Tsitsipas's serve while leading 2-0 in the second set and then proceeded to summon the supervisor to express his displeasure. "He said I was playing too slow - statistically

Neymar's penalty 13 minutes from time earned Brazil a 1-0 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers Japan at Tokyo's National Stadium on Monday as the Paris St Germain striker moved to within three goals of Pele's all-time national scoring record. The forward coolly slotted the ball past Shuichi Gonda to hit his 74th goal in 119 internationals after being frustrated on several occasions by the Japanese goalkeeper in front of a rain-soaked crowd of 63,638 fans. Brazil's win came off the back of