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Messi bids farewell to international football
Lionel Messi, Argentine legend and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, has announced his retirement from the national team, ending his international football career.
Real Madrid 106, Barcelona 106
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both 106 wins in their official matches against each other. On one side the white empire, on the other the blue-red rebellion. On one side the pride of Madrid, on the other Catalan self-identity. In the middle a football—and around it the story of almost a century. How many nights have passed, how many stars have come and gone, how many times the gallery has burst into joy after goals; yet the story of the fight of Real Madrid and Barcelona seems not to end.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks 57-year-old Duleep Trophy record
India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has broken a 57-year-old Duleep Trophy record, becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the tournament at just 15 years and 157 days.
Bangladesh to begin Women’s Asia Cup campaign against Indonesia tonight
Bangladesh will begin their campaign in the 10th edition of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup when they face Indonesia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday night (August 31).
Germany edge Spain to retain men’s Hockey World Cup
Germany retained the men’s Hockey World Cup title after beating Spain 1-0 in a tightly contested final at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, on Sunday night (August 31).
Martinez’s Chelsea debut marred by goals as Blues edge Brighton 4-3
Emiliano Martinez endured a difficult Chelsea debut as the Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper conceded three goals, but the Blues held on for a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (August 30).
Hamza leaving Leicester, going to Sheffield
Sheffield United is advancing on the path of permanently bringing Bangladeshi-origin English midfielder Hamza Choudhury into the team. England’s media The Star has informed that the contract of returning to Sheffield from Leicester City is almost final.
Fatema Akhtar becomes first Bangladeshi woman surfer to qualify for Asian Games
Fatema Akhtar has become the first Bangladeshi woman surfer to qualify for the Asian Games. Hailing from Maheshkhali, her family moved to Cox's Bazar town due to financial constraints. Her father sells betel leaf in Kalatali on the outskirts of the city to make a living.
Emi Martinez signs for Chelsea
Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has finally signed for Chelsea by ending his long journey with Aston Villa. He has been contracted with the London club in exchange for 7.5 million pounds. After the long-running rumour of transfer the new address of this star goalkeeper has been confirmed this time.
Root becomes highest home Test run-scorer in history
Joe Root has added another milestone to his remarkable Test career, overtaking Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket on home soil.