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Cristiano Ronaldo didn't return to Manchester United 'for a vacation'

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t return to Manchester United ‘for a vacation’

The former Real Madrid forward netted 118 times in 292 appearances across all competitions for United, lifting three Premier League trophies and the Champions League during a glorious six-year spell between 2003 and 2009. The Portugal captain returned to Manchester earlier in the week for the first time since his arrival from Juventus, after breaking Ali Daei’s all-time international scoring…

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Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain after ACB announce T20 WC squad

Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain after ACB announce T20 WC squad

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Thursday decided to step down from captaincy after the spinner claimed that his “consent” was not obtained before announcing the squad for ICC men’s T20 World Cup slated to be played in UAE and Oman. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday announced the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Minutes after the…

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Afghanistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2021: Rashid Khan steps down from captaincy after squad announcement

Afghanistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2021: Rashid Khan steps down from captaincy after squad announcement

On Thursday, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced an 18-member squad for the world cup with two reserve players. Within minutes of the announcement, skipper Rashid Khan took to social media and stated that he was stepping down from captaincy as his ‘consent’ had not been taken. Taking to Twitter, Rashid wrote in a statement, “As the captain and responsible person for the nation, I…

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Football club slammed for posting ‘disgusting’ job ad

Football club slammed for posting ‘disgusting’ job ad

An English football club has sparked fury with a job advert telling applicants not to apply if they “have to pick kids up from school”. Non-league AFC Fylde, based in Wesham, Lancashire, has been slammed as “disgusting” for the “outdated” notice for the general manager position. Watch the best European Football with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live coverage from every round of LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue…

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Looking for different match-winners in different games: RR Director Sangakkara

Looking for different match-winners in different games: RR Director Sangakkara

Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara wants to see different players of his side becoming match-winners in different games as it looks forward to the resumption of the IPL season in the UAE. The Royals, who is placed fifth in the IPL points table, will begin the second leg of IPL by taking on Punjab Kings on September 21. Commenting on what he expects from his players as they aim…

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Arsenal to move for Sevilla striker next summer?

Arsenal to move for Sevilla striker next summer?

News » Premier League news » Arsenal news September 8, 2021 20:52 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin En-Nesyri to Arsenal? Arsenal could reportedly make an approach for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri at the end of the season. The Gunners were interested in the marksman this summer, but they could not convince him to leave without European football. According to La Colina de Nervion, the Gunners are…

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India support staff tests positive for COVID-19; fifth Test uncertain

India support staff tests positive for COVID-19; fifth Test uncertain

The weather forecast at Old Trafford for Friday is discouraging. Even if the sky is cleared, the series-deciding fifth Test between India and England may be a non-starter on Friday, with a member of India’s support staff having tested COVID-19 positive. Sportstar understands that soon after India finished its Wednesday morning’s training at Old Trafford, physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar’s lateral…

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European Leagues Oppose FIFA's Plan To Stage World Cup Every Two Years

European Leagues Oppose FIFA’s Plan To Stage World Cup Every Two Years

FIFA has proposed a plan to host the World Cup every two years.© AFP European Leagues, the body representing professional football tournaments in Europe, on Thursday “unanimously opposed” FIFA’s proposals to stage the World Cup every two years. The European Leagues board of directors having members from the Premier League, LaLiga, the Bundesliga, and Serie A met on Thursday. European Leagues…

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IND vs ENG: BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly Says "Don't Know If Match Will Happen" As Physio Tests Positive Ahead Of 5th Test

IND vs ENG: BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly Says “Don’t Know If Match Will Happen” As Physio Tests Positive Ahead Of 5th Test

The Indian cricket team’s training session was cancelled on Thursday after the positive case.© Instagram BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is unsure whether the fifth and final Test against England, scheduled from Friday, will go ahead after a member of the Indian cricket team’s support staff tested positive for COVID-19, news agency PTI reported. “We don’t know if match will happen at the moment.…

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Arteta hopes for fresh start after international break

Arteta hopes for fresh start after international break

Mikel Arteta believes the international break came at the right time for his Arsenal side as it tries to overturn a dreadful start to the Premier League season. A 5-0 hammering at champion Manchester City heading into the break left Arsenal bottom of the table with three defeats from its first three games and no goals scored. Arteta’s side hosts fellow strugglers Norwich City on Saturday with the…

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Manchester Test in question after another Covid-positive case in Indian camp

Manchester Test in question after another Covid-positive case in Indian camp

News On the eve of the fifth Test, India’s training session was cancelled and the players were asked to stay in their hotel rooms In a development that could have a major impact on the fifth and final Test of India’s tour of England, one more member of India’s support staff – assistant physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar – has tested positive for Covid-19. The Indian team’s training session the day…

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Need of the hour was to look at other players and give Dhawan some rest, says Chetan Sharma

Need of the hour was to look at other players and give Dhawan some rest, says Chetan Sharma

In the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul and Ishan Kishan are the three openers in the squad. Shikhar Dhawan remains a “very” important part of India’s limited overs set up but the need of the hour was to look at other players and give him some rest, said Chief Selector Chetan Sharma after the southpaw did not find a place in the T20 World Cup squad. The stylish opener had…

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Rumour Has It: Madrid eye Bayern's Lewandowski as alternative to Dortmund star Haaland

Rumour Has It: Madrid eye Bayern’s Lewandowski as alternative to Dortmund star Haaland

Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland are both on the list. But, if their efforts to sign Haaland are unsuccessful, Robert Lewandowski could reportedly be targeted. TOP STORY – LEWANDOWSKI TO MADRID? Real Madrid will turn to Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski if they are unable to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, according to Diari…

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‘Ishan Kishan can open’: Chief selector explains why Shikhar Dhawan was excluded from India's T20 World Cup squad

‘Ishan Kishan can open’: Chief selector explains why Shikhar Dhawan was excluded from India’s T20 World Cup squad

MS Dhoni’s return to Indian cricket as a mentor may have taken some focus away from it but Shikhar Dhawan’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad continues to be one of the biggest talking points. Not that it was a bolt from the blue. Dhawan did fall behind Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as a T20 opener in the last year or so but not seeing him in the 15-member squad announced on Thursday did…

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’Madness’: $600m of talent ignored as baffling 25-year first costs England: Qualifying wrap

’Madness’: $600m of talent ignored as baffling 25-year first costs England: Qualifying wrap

Gareth Southgate admitted England still have work to do to reach the 2022 World Cup after Damian Szymanski’s stoppage-time equaliser earned Poland a 1-1 draw in Warsaw — with the coach under fire for not making a single sub in a 25 year first. The Three Lions are still well-placed to secure their place in Qatar as winners of Group I of European qualifying with a four-point lead over second-placed…

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MS Dhoni to mentor India in T20 World Cup; Can 'Thala' help Virat Kohli to finally win an ICC Trophy?

MS Dhoni to mentor India in T20 World Cup; Can ‘Thala’ help Virat Kohli to finally win an ICC Trophy?

Dhoni had announced his retirement from international cricket in mid last year but he continued to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, and will be in the UAE as the captain of the CSK during the IPL 2021, Dhoni will join the India squad after the IPL 2021 and will mentor the side during the T20 World Cup. “So as far as MS Dhoni is concerned, I spoke to him when I was in Dubai so he was okay…

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CPL: Brandon King takes Guyana into top-4, Jamaica improves play-off chances

CPL: Brandon King takes Guyana into top-4, Jamaica improves play-off chances

Guyana Amazon Warriors rode on a fighting batting performance from Brandon King to move back into the top four of Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table with a 17-run victory over the Saint Lucia Kings. The Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to bat first. They overcame an early loss to post a competitive 151 for six led by Brandon King (77). Guyana needing a win to get back into the loop…