US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has floated the idea of asking football’s world governing body, FIFA, to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, according to The Financial Times.
Sri Lanka's cricket board has been asked by the government to step aside amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, according to an official of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who spoke to AFP. The government is already working on restructuring the board, and as part of that process, the current board is being dissolved.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Bangladesh players for maintaining a slow over rate in the second ODI against New Zealand, just ahead of the series-deciding third match.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the first two matches of the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand. Selectors have put together a youthful side, resting experienced pacers, while Abdul Gaffar Saqlain has received his first call-up to the national T20 team.
Tennis stars dominated this year's Laureus World Sports Awards, often regarded as the 'Oscars of sport'. Carlos Alcaraz was named Sportsman of the Year while Aryna Sabalenka won Sportswoman of the Year. Barcelona's Spanish winger Lamine Yamal won the Best Young Player award.
Bayern Munich have secured their record-extending 34th Bundesliga title after defeating VfB Stuttgart, sealing the championship with four matches remaining in the season.