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Good headache to have before T20 World Cup: Suryakumar

Brisbane, Nov 8 (UNI) India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the team’s growing depth and form across departments as a "good headache" for the management ahead of the T20 World Cup, following his side's 2-1 series win over Australia.
Suryakumar, who led India to the series triumph here on Saturday, said the balance and performance of both senior and emerging players have given the team immense confidence heading into a packed international schedule.
He lauded the team’s bowling unit for its consistency and balance across formats, describing the mix of experience and youth as a major strength.
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Five million ticket requests flood FIFA World Cup 2026 sales

13 Dec 2025 | 11:38 AM

Zurich, Dec 13 (UNI) Just 24 hours after the third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opened, demand from around the world reached extraordinary levels.

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Gremio appoint former Porto manager Luis Castro as head coach

13 Dec 2025 | 11:25 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 13 (UNI) Former Porto manager Luis Castro has been appointed head coach of Gremio for the 2026 Brazilian football season, the Porto Alegre club said.
The 64-year-old Portuguese replaces Mano Menezes, who was sacked on Tuesday following a poor Brazilian Serie A campaign.

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Sao Paulo midfielder Oscar retires after heart condition diagnosis

13 Dec 2025 | 11:17 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 13 (UNI) Sao Paulo midfielder Oscar has decided to retire from professional football after being diagnosed with heart problem, according to Brazilian media reports.
The 34-year-old informed people close to him of his decision, choosing not to risk further complications following an incident that left him in intensive care last month, Globo Esporte reported.

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Messi’s return after 14 years triggers massive midnight Kolkata welcome

13 Dec 2025 | 11:00 AM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Argentine great Lionel Messi received a rousing welcome on his arrival in the city, his second visit in 14 years, as thousands of fans wearing Barcelona's No. 10 jerseys, in wintry night, waited past midnight to catch a glimpse of the football legend.

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Kolkatans accord rousing welcome to Messi braving midnight winter chill

13 Dec 2025 | 10:59 AM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Argentine soccer great Lionel Messi received a rousing welcome on his arrival in the city, his second visit in 14 years, as thousands of fans wearing Barcelona's No. 10 jerseys waited past midnight braving the winter chill to catch a glimpse of the football magician.

Messi's plane landed at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport around 2:26 am, met by massive crowds chanting his name and waving Argentine flags.

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