Malappuram Football Club kickstarted the Super League Kerala with a bang as they defeated Forca Kochi FC by 2-0 in a thrilling match. Strikers Faslu Rahman and Pedro Manzi were the key players for Malappuram, with Manzi scoring the first goal and providing the assist for Rahman's goal. Led by former Indian international Anas Edathodika, Malappuram FC showed their dominance early on in the match and ultimately claimed victory in their first game of the league.
The former Indian opener did not hold back in his criticism of Babar Azam's captaincy during Pakistan's Super Four defeat to Sri Lanka. Despite valiant contributions from Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan fell short in their pursuit, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Gambhir's remarks have sparked discussions regarding Babar Azam's leadership skills and decision-making as Pakistan reflects on their performance in the Asia Cup.
The Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy, the premier football tournament in Goa, has returned for its second edition with an exciting line-up of teams, including international powerhouses Brisbane Roar FC and Club Defensa y Justicia. The tournament, set to kick off on Saturday, will see defending champions FC Goa battle GPL qualifiers Sporting Clube de Goa in the first match, followed by Australian team Brisbane Roar FC taking on I-League giants Dempo SC. The inclusion of these top-tier teams adds a new level of competition to the event, which is set to be held at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. The tournament is split into two groups, with high-quality teams like Odisha FC, Chennaiyin FC, and Churchill Brothers FC also in the mix.
Fans of Indian superstar Thalapathy Vijay were in for a treat when they learned that legendary cricket captain MS Dhoni would be making a cameo appearance in his latest movie 'The Greatest of All Time'. In a short scene at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, Dhoni is shown stepping out to bat for his team Chennai Super Kings, creating a moment of excitement for both cricket and film lovers. The clip of their on-screen moment has taken the internet by storm, leaving fans in awe of the two icons' unexpected collaboration.
In a thrilling finale, Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United to lift the Durand Cup 2024. Striker Noah Sadaoui was the star of the tournament, winning the Golden Boot award for being the highest goalscorer with two hat-tricks. Goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh also put in a stellar performance, earning the joint-best goalkeeper award and leading his team to victory.
In an intense final match at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, NorthEast United FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant in penalties to secure their first major trophy in club history. The game was not without controversy, as fans displayed banners and tifos in support of unified protests surrounding an alleged rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. In the end, it was NorthEast United's goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh who made the crucial saves in the shootout, securing a 2-2 tiebreaker victory over their opponents. This emotional win marked a historic moment for the club, as players and staff celebrated their well-deserved title.
In a thrilling Durand Cup final, NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC) overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties. This is NEUFC's first ever silverware in Indian football. Their goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh emerged as the hero, saving two spot kicks to secure the victory. The team's coach made a tactical decision to bench two Spanish attacking players in favor of Moroccan midfielder Alaaeddine Ajaraie, who ultimately scored a crucial goal in the comeback.
In the latest episode of his podcast, Shedeur Sanders, younger brother of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, took a stand against Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles' controversial statement about calling NBA or Super Bowl champions 'world champions'. Shedeur, a top prospect in football, was joined by Deion Jr. in discussing the topic and asserted that the diversity in the NBA with players from nearly 40 countries justifies calling its winners 'world champions'. Shedeur also revealed his perfect season, but his brother wasn't quite satisfied with his answer.
Tennis powerhouse Naomi Osaka wowed the tennis world and the internet as she donned a unique and colorful Nike outfit in her return to the US Open on Tuesday. The custom-designed attire, featuring bows on her skirt, jacket, shoes, and headphones, drew inspiration from Japan's playful and self-expressive Harajuku style. Despite initial hesitation, Osaka's fashion statement proved to be a winning one as she secured a straight-sets victory against 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
The FC Barcelona basketball team has released their official photograph for the upcoming 2024/25 season, featuring the 14-man squad, president Joan Laporta, and director Josep Cubells. New additions to the team, including coach Joan Peñarroya and players Kevin Punter, Justin Anderson, Juan Nuñez, Chimezie Metu, and Youssoupha Fall, were also included in the photo. The team will continue their preseason training in China before returning for their first challenges of the season in the Catalan League and Super Cup.