Author: Soorya G

Former India and Rajasthan opening batsman Aakash Chopra believes that the Royal Challengers Bangalore won’t make any significant acquisitions at the upcoming Indian Premier League auction which will be held on Friday in Kochi. Faf du Plessis will once again serve as the team’s captain as the former Proteas veteran, along with Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Harshal Patel, will work to win the first championship title for the franchise. As Sam Curran, Cameron Green, and Ben Stokes are predicted to sweep in the big bucks on December 23, the emphasis will be on some outstanding all-rounders in the auction once more, as has always…

Several reports suggest that Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha has attracted interest from Arsenal as a temporary alternative for injured Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners manager Mikel Arteta was dealt a huge setback during the World Cup when the Brazil striker suffered a knee injury, and the Brazil international has subsequently undergone surgery and faces a three-month layoff. Eddie Nketiah will fill in for Jesus when the Premier League resumes later this month, but the team reportedly plans to reinforce up front to keep up their title challenge. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1600175071649095684 Following an incredible start to the season before the World Cup break, Arteta’s team leads Manchester…

Following Enzo Fernandez’s outstanding performances for Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, ex-English striker Alan Shearer has pushed Newcastle United to recruit the midfielder. In a humorous request, the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer urged his former club Newcastle United to ask Fernandez if he would like to participate in their EFL Cup match against Bournemouth on Tuesday night. The Benfica player began Argentina’s first two games on the sidelines before being inserted into the starting lineup against Poland in the Albiceleste’s final group stage match. For the duration of the competition, Lionel Scaloni’s team would rely heavily on the 21-year-old. Fernandez also…

A breathtaking drone footage depicts Argentina supporters lining the streets of Qatar to celebrate La Albiceleste’s FIFA World Cup victory. On Sunday, Lionel Scaloni and company defeated defending champions France on penalties to take home the biggest prize in football. An emotional Lionel Messi revealed his joy at finally holding the Cup in his post-game interview. The captain added that he was eager to get back home and take part in the festivities. “We can’t wait to be in Argentina to see how crazy the celebrations is going to be.” As fans have already started their crazed celebrations, it appears…

In a method to manage the workload of the Kiwi players and the support staff, the New Zealand selectors have decided to go with separate squads for their upcoming series against India and Pakistan, as the defending World Test Champions travel to the subcontinent in early 2023. After the ODI series against Pakistan in Karachi, captains Kane Williamson (white ball) and Tim Southee (Test), as well as coaches Gary Stead and Shane Jurgensen, will return home to get ready for the two Test matches against England that will start in mid-February. For three ODIs and as many T20Is in India, Luke Ronchi will serve as the team’s head coach.…

Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orsic scored outstanding goals as Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 to take third place for the second time in World Cup history. While the 37-year-old has committed to play in the Nations League finals next summer, the victory also allows Croatia captain Luka Modric to finish what is likely to be his final World Cup with a bronze medal. After finishing as runners-up to France four years ago, Croatia’s victory secured their third top-three finish at the World Cup, while Morocco’s loss cost them the chance to become the first African country to win a medal at the competition.…

The greatest exhibition of football will draw to a close with the summit clash between Argentina and France. Both teams have stepped up when it has mattered and have deservedly reached the finals of the tournament. As Didier Deschamps and France aim to do a 1962 Brazil, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina stand in the way. Credit: AFA Argentina have been excellent in the competition and have gone from strength to strength in the knockout stages. Beginning with an eventually nervy 2-1 win against Australia, Scaloni’s side knocked the Netherlands out in the quarters on penalties, after a Lionel Messi masterclass put them 2-0…

European Championship-winning Portuguese manager Fernando Santos has been relieved of his duties as manager of the Portugal national team. The decision appears to have been mutual, with the stalwart been given a respectful exit after a reasonably successful stint in charge of his national team. Santos’ future was in much doubt after Portugal’s exit from the World Cup in a shock defeat to Morocco in the quarterfinals. The 68-year-old had told various media houses that he will take a call on his future at the end of the Portuguese World Cup campaign, after holding discussions with officials in the Portuguese football federation.…

With two deflated teams after disappointing semifinal losses, Croatia and Morocco have one final match to play at the football World Cup in Qatar to decide the third place holder in the tournament.  Both teams will be coming in with a sense of disappointment to have not made it to the summit event but will nevertheless be raring to finish on a high as Walid Regragui marshalls his side to a potentially historic third-place finish against the Croats under Zlatko Dalic. Due in large part to Croatia’s dependable midfield trio of Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, and Marcelo Brozovic, who played flawlessly against Brazil in the quarterfinals,…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that the next edition of the Club World Cup will take place in 2025 and will include 32 teams in 2025. The club competition has been rescheduled on multiple occasions in the past to accommodate international tournaments such as the Copa America and the Euros, the Italian added.  The number of teams in the Club World Cup will increase for the second consecutive FIFA competition. The FIFA World Cup, which will be held by the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026, will now feature 48 teams instead of the previous 32. The…