From the glamorous life on the football pitch, Lionel Messi is now facing a completely different and difficult time. Upon receiving news of his father Jorge Messi's death, the Argentine superstar has rushed from the United States to Rosario, Argentina.
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has run into legal trouble just before starting a new chapter with Turkish club Trabzonspor, after bidding farewell to English football. A court in Egypt has ordered him to appear in person to take an oath in a case related to outstanding fees owed to a former lawyer.
At just 18 years of age, Lamine Yamal has carved out a distinct place for himself in the football world. After a series of successes with Barcelona and Spain, news has now emerged of a major personal achievement—the luxury house once owned by popstar Shakira and former Barcelona star Gerard Pique is now Yamal's.
A cloud of major uncertainty hangs over whether the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will take place this year. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has indicated that the tournament may not be held this year. However, he is not in favour of permanently scrapping the competition. Instead, the BCB president has expressed his stance on organising the BPL in a more organised and professional manner in the future .
Lionel Messi was not on the field. But his presence was felt time and again during Inter Miami's match against Mexican club Monterrey. When Rodrigo De Paul scored and took off his jersey, the iconic number 10 jersey symbol of Messi was visible on his undershirt. De Paul's celebration, as a message of love, friendship and support for the grieving Messi, moved football fans.
England batter Jack Libby has rewritten the record books in List A cricket, surpassing India star Ruturaj Gaikwad to claim the highest-ever batting average among players with at least 50 List A innings.