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A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday.Workers have scrambled up
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Qatar will take on Republic of Ireland in an international friendly in Dublin on Thursday as part of its final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match forms part of Qatar's build-up to the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 next year.Qatar will be making its second World Cup appearance after hosting the 2022 edition. The Gulf nation has been drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.Head coach Julen Lopetegui has named a 28-man squad for the friendly, featuring several experienced internationals including Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al Haydos, Karim Boudiaf and Pedro Miguel.Qatar will use the Ireland match to fine-tune preparations before traveling to the United States for a training camp, where the team is scheduled to face El Salvador in another friendly on June 6.The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams.
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The UAE Badminton Federation, with the support of the UAE Committee for Sponsoring Sports Talents and Supporting National Sports, successfully organized the first badminton training camp within its Olympic Pathway Programme 2036–2040.The camp was held
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Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open on Tuesday.Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a complete all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs and seal their place in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association
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Manchester City’s trophy parade and after-party on Monday blended celebration with sentiment, as fans honoured a season of success and said goodbye to Pep Guardiola.A day after Guardiola’s final game in charge after a trophy-laden
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With the opening Grand Prix of the 2026 season fast approaching, teams are undertaking vital practice and preparations for what promises to be one of the most hotly contested races F1H2O has hosted.Eighteen drivers from
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Australia has turned to a fourth-choice skipper for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, kicking off this weekend, after Mitchell Marsh became the latest high-profile casualty to be sidelined from the tour.Josh Inglis will take the captaincy reins for the three-match series. The decision comes after it was revealed that Marsh sustained an ankle injury while playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Australia’s standard 50-over captain, Pat Cummins, alongside his deputy Travis Head (who has captained the T20I side four times), are both unavailable. Their absence is due to a scheduling clash with the IPL playoffs, which overlap with the matches set to take place in Islamabad and Lahore. This leaves Inglis to guide the squad. Interestingly, the wicketkeeper-batsman has filled this exact role once before back in November 2024, coincidentally also against Pakistan, and also during a period when a large chunk of the first-choice squad was missing. Marsh has already flown back to Australia after sitting out the Lucknow Super Giants’ final IPL fixture last week. Cricket Australia has yet to name a replacement for him in the ODI squad.“Marsh ... will remain in Perth for further assessment and treatment until further notice,” said a Cricket Australia spokesperson. “His availability for the white ball tour of Bangladesh will be determined in due course.” The leadership void is part of a wider player shortage, as Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc are all bypassing both the Pakistan and Bangladesh tours.Head is scheduled to link up with the national team later in Bangladesh once his IPL commitments wrap up. Furthermore, reinforcements like Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, and Ben Dwarshuis are slated to join the squad for the three ODIs in Dhaka. The trio were initially bypassed under the assumption that their IPL franchise, the Punjab Kings, would qualify for the playoffs. These rapid squad changes highlight the logistical headaches facing Australian selectors for a series that launches just 24 hours before the IPL final, with Marsh’s sudden injury throwing another wrench into their plans.However, Marsh’s unfortunate exit opens a door for teenage prospect Ollie Peake, boosting his chances of earning an international debut against Pakistan. Australia squad for Pakistan ODIs: Josh Inglis (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa Pakistan squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Naseem Shah, Rohail Nazir, Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Sufyan Moqim Itinerary:May 30: First ODI, Rawalpindi Stadium, 9:30pm AESTJune 2: Second ODI, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 9:30pm AESTJune 4: Third ODI, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 9:30pm AEST
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Paris Saint-Germain is inviting supporters across Qatar to come together for a special UEFA Champions League Final Viewing Party at Novo Cinemas in Doha Oasis, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as the Club prepares for one of the biggest nights in its history.The event will bring PSG fans together to experience the excitement, passion, and intensity of European football’s biggest stage in a unique matchday atmosphere, surrounded by fellow supporters of the Rouge & Bleu.This year’s UEFA Champions League Final represents a historic milestone for Paris Saint-Germain, with the Club aiming to achieve the extraordinary feat of winning back-to-back UEFA Champions League trophies, a moment that could further cement PSG’s place among Europe’s football elite.PSG is calling on all supporters in Qatar to rally behind the Club and show their colours with pride. Fans are encouraged to attend wearing their official PSG jerseys, bringing their energy, passion, and unwavering PSG spirit as the Club pursues another historic European triumph.Doors will open at 6:30 PM, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 PM. Entry to the viewing party is free of charge, however advance registration is mandatory to attend.Due to limited capacity, entry will only be granted to registered guests, and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are strongly encouraged to register early to secure their place. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261443126379459 To mark PSG’s journey to the final, the Club has also officially launched the exclusive “Road to Budapest Finals” jersey, giving supporters the opportunity to wear a symbol of this historic campaign and stand behind the team in true PSG fashion. The official jersey is now available for purchase exclusively at the PSG Store in Villaggio Mall, with fans encouraged to wear it proudly at the viewing party and throughout the final.The viewing party promises an unforgettable experience for the PSG community in Qatar, bringing fans together to celebrate the Club, share the emotion of the occasion, and support the team as it chases European glory once again. With a vibrant fan atmosphere, shared passion, and one of football’s biggest nights on the line, Novo Cinemas at Doha Oasis will be the place to be for every PSG supporter on May 30.Wear your PSG colours. Bring your PSG spirit. Support the Club as we aim to make history together. Ici c’est Paris!
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Al Shira’aa rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi claimed a landmark international victory on Sunday, winning the Lisbon Grand Prix presented by Visit Portugal aboard Chacco Bay after producing one of only two double clear
