President Trump wins inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports BBC Sport.The award has been introduced this year by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, designated for a person who has "taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace" and "united people...
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Argentina to start title defence against Algeria
WASHINGTON, Dec 06 (Agencies): Argentina and Lionel Messi will begin their World Cup title defense against Algeria as they aim to become the first team to retain the crown since Brazil in 1962.Three-time champion Argentina also will play Austria and Jordan in Group J of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game festival,...
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Ancelotti raises doubts about whether Neymar will reach WC
SAO PAULO, Dec 06 (AP): Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti raised doubts about whether Neymar will be in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Italian has yet to pick the former captain since he took over in May."If Neymar deserves to be (in the squad), if he is, well,...
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Australia close in on win
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec 06 (AFP): Australia are on the brink of grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series after dominating a feeble England on a pivotal third day of the day-night second Test in Brisbane on Saturday.The hosts batted England out of the game during the day session at...
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Sylhet make good start to defend NCL title
The seventh and final round of the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) kicked off on Saturday across various venues, as the battle for the championship intensified, reports BSS.Sylhet Division, the reigning champions and current table-toppers, are well- positioned to defend their title. A win would seal the deal for them,...
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Windies hit second-highest fourth-innings total ever to earn epic draw against NZ
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Dec 06 (AFP): An epic 202 not out by Justin Greaves and a stubborn support role by Kemar Roach saw the West Indies salvage a valiant draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.Set a colossal target of 531, 113 more than the...
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