Bangladesh national cricket team seized control of the third day’s opening session of the Mirpur Test, removing four wickets for just 72 runs to leave Pakistan national cricket team under mounting pressure at 251 for 5, still trailing by 162 runs.
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami CF to a 4–2 victory over Toronto FC in Major League Soccer, setting a new league record for the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions.
Bangladesh left the field with mixed feelings on the second day of the ongoing Test against Pakistan in Mirpur. On one hand, they posted a big total in the first innings; on the other, frustration grew over multiple dropped catches.
Uncertainty over Iran's participation in the World Cup has finally ended. On Saturday, May 9, Iran's Football Federation announced that their national team will play in the upcoming World Cup. However, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict, they have demanded that the three host nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — agree to their conditions.
With just one month left until the FIFA World Cup, Brazil has finalised its 55-member preliminary squad to be submitted to FIFA on Monday, May 11. According to Brazilian journalist Diogo Dantos, as reported by Brazilian media outlet Globo, Neymar Junior and the injured Estevao will be included in the list.
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is set to stage unprecedented, multi-city opening ceremonies across three host nations for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time the tournament will feature 48 teams.