Messi Scores Game Winner Two Minutes After Coming Off Bench For Inter Miami
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Messi Scores Game Winner Two Minutes After Coming Off Bench For Inter Miami

Lionel Messi found the net just two minutes after entering as a second-half substitute, helping Inter Miami secure a 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Union at home. The 37-year-old Argentine star, who had been sidelined with an adductor strain that caused him to miss Argentina's recent World Cup qualifiers, made an immediate impact upon his return. Messi had sustained the injury during Miami's previous MLS match, a 2-1 victory at Atlanta on March 16. Miami had taken the lead in the 23rd minute when Finnish winger Robert Taylor converted a low pass from Benjamin Cremaschi following Jordi Alba's run down the left side. Coach Javier Mascherano introduced Messi in the 55th minute, and the impact was instantaneous. Former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez found Messi on the right side of the field, where he created space with a clever move before […]

Nepal Appoints Cricket Legend Smart Law As New Coach
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Nepal Appoints Cricket Legend Smart Law As New Coach

Former Australia batter Stuart Law has been appointed as the new coach of Nepal's men's cricket team on a two-year contract. The 56-year-old succeeds Monty Desai, whose tenure concluded after the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) opted not to extend his contract. Law, who was part of Australia's 1996 Cricket World Cup runner-up squad, most recently coached the United States national team. During his brief six-month stint with the Americans, he achieved remarkable success by guiding them to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup last year in their first-ever World Cup appearance. His leadership produced one of cricket's greatest upsets when the United States defeated Pakistan. The former right-handed batter brings extensive international coaching experience, having previously led West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan national teams. Nepal's upcoming schedule includes crucial World Cup League 2 matches […]

Spanish Court Annuls Ex-Footballer Dani Alves' Rape Conviction After Appeal
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Spanish Court Annuls Ex-Footballer Dani Alves’ Rape Conviction After Appeal

A Spanish court has overturned former Barcelona player Dani Alves's sexual assault conviction, ruling there was "insufficient evidence" to confirm his guilt. Alves was originally found guilty in February 2024 of raping a woman in a nightclub in December 2022, with an initial sentence of four years and six months in prison. The 41-year-old defender consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the three-day trial. The Barcelona-based appeals court's four judges unanimously reversed the conviction, citing significant discrepancies between the plaintiff's testimony and video footage taken before Alves and the woman entered the toilet where the alleged assault occurred. This case represents a significant moment in Spain's recently overhauled sexual consent laws, known popularly as the "only yes means yes" legislation. Implemented in 2022, these laws define consent as an explicit expression of will, emphasizing that silence or passivity do not constitute […]

Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Faces Trial For Alleged Tax Evasion
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Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Faces Trial For Alleged Tax Evasion

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial next week on charges of allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office. Prosecutors are seeking a four-year, nine-month jail term, accusing the 65-year-old Italian of costing Spain's treasury over $1.1m in undeclared earnings from image rights during 2014 and 2015. The two-day trial begins Wednesday, with Ancelotti required to be present for the hearings. Prosecutors allege he only declared his personal remuneration from Real Madrid, despite being a Spanish tax resident with a home in Madrid. They claim Ancelotti created a "complex" system of shell companies to conceal additional earnings from image rights and real estate. According to prosecutors, he earned $1.33m in 2014 and $3.19m in 2015 from image rights sales. A Spanish court previously ordered Ancelotti to stand trial in 2023 without setting a specific date. The coach […]

Messi Injury Blow Threatens Argentina World Cup Qualifying Run
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Messi Injury Blow Threatens Argentina World Cup Qualifying Run

Lionel Messi will not participate in Argentina's upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches due to a groin injury sustained during Inter Miami's weekend victory over Atlanta, his club announced. In a statement released Monday, Inter Miami revealed that medical scans confirmed Messi had suffered a "low-grade injury in the adductor muscle" during Sunday's 2-1 win. The club provided no specific timeline for his recovery. "His clinical progress and response to treatment will determine his availability for competition," Inter Miami stated. The 37-year-old star had recently returned to action for Inter Miami, scoring as a substitute in a CONCACAF Champions Cup match after missing three previous games. Argentina must now face Uruguay this Friday and Brazil on March 25 without their captain. The world champions currently lead the South American qualifying group by five points ahead of their match against […]

Usyk Forced to Face Surprise Challenger as Boxing Dream Fight Collapses
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Usyk Forced to Face Surprise Challenger as Boxing Dream Fight Collapses

Oleksandr Usyk must begin negotiations to defend his WBO heavyweight championship against Joseph Parker, according to an official order from the boxing organization. This directive potentially derails British fighter Daniel Dubois's hopes for a rematch with the Ukrainian champion. The WBO announced Thursday that Usyk, who currently holds the WBC and WBA titles as well, has 30 days to reach an agreement with New Zealand's Parker for a mandatory defense or face a purse bid situation. Parker successfully defended his WBO interim title in Riyadh recently, stopping Martin Bakole in the second round after Dubois withdrew due to illness. Instead of rescheduling against Parker, IBF champion Dubois had been pursuing another bout with Usyk, who knocked him out in the ninth round in August 2023. The 27-year-old Dubois was reportedly in discussions for a fight with Usyk that would unify […]

England Star Wood Sidelined Just Before Major Ashes Showdown
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England Star Wood Sidelined Just Before Major Ashes Showdown

Mark Wood is expected to miss England's complete home Test schedule this summer after surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old fast bowler will be unavailable until late July, approximately when the five-Test India series concludes. This means Wood's next potential Test appearance would be during the Ashes tour in Australia starting in November. The Durham paceman's absence represents a significant setback for England during a year featuring two premier Test series. Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, who favor express pace in their bowling attack, have now lost their quickest bowler for the summer home fixtures, raising questions about Wood's availability for the Australian tour. With Wood considered England's premier Test seamer, his injury further questions the decision to play him in the Champions Trophy. Fellow pacers face their challenges: Jofra Archer hasn't played Test cricket since 2021 […]

Liverpool Boss Slot Banned After Everton Drama As VAR Controversy Erupts
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Liverpool Boss Slot Banned After Everton Drama As VAR Controversy Erupts

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has received a two-game touchline ban from the Football Association following his red card in the match against Everton. Slot was dismissed for approaching referee Michael Oliver on the pitch after the 2-2 Premier League draw at Goodison Park on February 12. He accepted the charge and was also fined £70,000. The ban means Slot will be absent from the touchline for Liverpool's home fixture against Newcastle and the subsequent match against Southampton on March 8. However, he will be permitted to resume his touchline duties for the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Paris St-Germain on March 5. Liverpool assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff was also disciplined, receiving a two-game ban and a £7,000 fine. Both clubs faced financial penalties, with Liverpool fined £65,000 and Everton £50,000 for failing to control their players during the heated […]

Radio Host Fired After Making Offensive Comments On Women's Football
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Radio Host Fired After Making Offensive Comments On Women’s Football

An Australian radio presenter has departed from Triple M following controversial comments about the national women's football team that sparked widespread criticism. Marty Sheargold made remarks on air comparing the Matildas players to "year 10 girls" and suggesting their matches were boring. Despite issuing an apology Wednesday, Sheargold did not return to his usual time slot. Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), Triple M's parent company, announced that Sheargold and the station had "mutually part ways." In his apology, Sheargold acknowledged the severity of his comments, offering a "sincere apology to the Matildas and the broader organisation." SCA's chief content officer Dave Cameron stated the company "takes its responsibility to listeners, shareholders, and clients seriously" and that its programming "should align with the standards and expectations of its audience." The controversy began during Sheargold's Monday afternoon show when he interrupted a sports […]

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McDavid’s Overtime Winner Crowns Canada Champion in Inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada emerged victorious in the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, defeating the United States 3-2 in overtime at Boston's TD Garden Arena on Thursday. Connor McDavid scored the decisive goal 8:18 into overtime, concluding a tournament that showcased elite talent from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The championship game attracted significant attention, with ticket prices escalating in the lead-up to the finale. The game began with Canada taking an early lead as Nathan MacKinnon scored 4:48 into the first period with a well-placed wrist shot past American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The United States responded late in the period when Brady Tkachuk capitalized on a loose puck from Auston Matthews' attempted wrap-around. The Americans gained their first lead 7:31 into the second period when Jake Sanderson scored his first goal of the tournament, converting a deflected pass from […]

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