New Zealand Cricket have announced their plans of organizing a week-long, nationwide parade with the ICC World Test Championship mace. The Blackcaps became the winners of the inaugural edition of the competition by beating India in the final. Kane Williamson & Co. defeated India by 8-wickets at the Rose Bowl to get their hands on the coveted trophy. The Kiwi fans have been vocal about their desire of attending a trophy parade, but COVID-related quarantine protocols to be adhered to, a parade looked uncertain until recently. The parade will start on 26th July and will last a week. It will commence…
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An extra-time goal from Harry Kane sealed England’s passage to the final of a European Championships for the first time in the country’s history. The Three Lions beat Denmark 2-1 after going behind initially. Will it be coming home? Or will it be going to Rome? – these are the main questions England and Italy will try to answer before and during their UEFA Euro 2020 Final on Sunday. The Three Lions joined the Azzurri in the final of the tournament by beating Denmark 2-1 in the semi-final. Gareth Southgate’s men had to come from behind for the first time in the competition, but they did so…
The Blaugrana’s financial hole only seems to get deeper as their heavy wage bill has meant that they cannot register any new signings despite already having secured the signatures of Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay, Sergio Aguero and Emerson Royal. Antoine Griezmann was considered to be an ‘untouchable’ at the start of the summer window, but that seems to have changed. Despite putting up a series of impressive displays in 2021, the Frenchman could be on his way out of the club. As it stands, Griezmann earns the most in Barcelona, and selling him could reduce the club’s wage bill by a…
Nemanja Vidic feels the current United skipper will have to win trophies to reach the top level. He has been a defensive stalwart at Old Trafford ever since joining the club in 2019 from Leicester City. Maguire led United to a second-placed finish in the English Premier League last season. The Red Devils also fell short in the Europa League finals as they lost against Villareal on penalties. But the former Serbian defender wants the Englishman to do better in the coming years to be considered among top defenders. “He’s a defender who is still improving, but if he wants to be…
The Italian, who was in the middle of a project at Everton, returned to Madrid and is said to be keen on reuniting with his former player. Ancelotti has held talks with former Everton colleague Richarlison over a possible move to Madrid, reports Goal. The Brazilian attacker was key to Ancelotti’s plans and would often play in a front two alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He is currently in his native Brazil, competing in the Copa America 2021 with his national team. The report states that Ancelotti and Richarlison were in direct contact recently, as a call between the two took place in the middle of the…
Lionel Messi and Argentina secured their passage to the Copa America 2021 final after beating Colombia in the semi-final. Both teams found the net during regular time before the Albiceleste beat their opponents on penalties. The most recent memories of Copa America as a whole are of an inconsolable Messi following Argentina’s final defeats in 2015 and 2016. Both times the Albiceleste were beaten by Chile, and both times they were beaten on penalties. So when Argentina’s semi-final match against Colombia went to a shootout, many feared the worst for one of the better teams of the 2021 edition of the competition. But, Argentina relinquished demons of…
Roberto Mancini and Italy are through to the final of the UEFA Euro 2020 after beating Spain in the semi-final. Federico Chiesa and Alvaro Morata scored for either side before the Azzurri claimed the victory in the ensuing shootout. Italy’s free-flowing football has caught the eye of many throughout the Euros. However, against Spain, the Azzurri were on the back foot from the very beginning. Spain dominated the midfield with Pedri, Koke, and Sergio Busquets getting the better of Jorginho, Marco Verratti, and Nicolo Barella. Consequently, La Roja carved out the best opportunities in the first half. Mikel Oyarzabal ghosted past the Italian backline but failed to control a stunning reverse pass from Pedri. Dani Olmo then tested Gianluigi…
The club are holding talks over contract extensions with Loen Goretzka and Kingsley Coman. According to Bayern’s new chief executive, Oliver Kahn, things are going on smoothly. Both have been linked with Manchester United in the past. Bayern are on the verge of starting a transition period as Julian Nagelsmann takes charge of the reign. While Hansi Flick’s glorious stint at the club will remain the benchmark, the former RB Leipzig coach will also look to do his best at the Allianz Arena. It was a significant decision from the Bayern management and now whether it is right or wrong remains to be seen. Both Leon Goretzka and Kingsley…
New Lazio coach believes his former Chelsea and Napoli colleague, Jorginho, can stake a claim at the Ballon d’Or, should Italy win the European Championships. The midfielder came into the tournament on the back of winning the Champions League with Chelsea. Jorginho continues to be of importance to the Italy national team and is one of head coach Roberto Mancini’s most trusted lieutenants on the pitch. Sarri stated in a recent interview that Jorginho will become one of the contenders for football’s most prestigious individual honour, should he lead Italy to the Euro crown. He also praised his former player and claimed that he remains misunderstood. “If…
Former Barcelona player Matheus Fernandes has provided the club with an unwelcome distraction, as he threatens to sue his former employers over wrongful termination. The Brazilian, who signed for Barcelona in July 2020 from Palmeiras and played just eighteen minutes in a Champions League tie, is threatening to sue the club over wrongful termination – reports Marca. Fernandes was released by the Catalan club on June 30, 2021, with the club in financial distress. Former sporting director Eric Abidal brought Matheus to Camp Nou at the end of the 2019/20 season. The Frenchman, however, was sacked by the club along with the then-president Josep Maria…