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Portugal thrash Armenia 9-1 to seal 2026 FIFA World Cup spot

Berlin, Nov 17 (UNI) Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes each scored a hat-trick as Portugal routed Armenia 9-1 in Porto on Sunday, securing their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With captain Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Portugal fielded a reshaped front line but quickly took control in Porto on Sunday. Renato Veiga opened the scoring in the seventh minute, settling any early nerves as the hosts dominated possession.
Armenia equalized in the 18th minute with its first real chance, but Portugal responded swiftly. Goncalo Ramos restored the lead 10 minutes later, before Neves struck twice and Fernandes added another to send Roberto Martinez's side into halftime 5-1 ahead.
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Chief organiser of Messi's India trip, arrested after Kolkata fiasco

13 Dec 2025 | 8:29 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Shatadru Dutta, the chief organiser and promoter of Lionel Messi's ongoing four-city India tour, was on Saturday detained by the police after chaos and violence at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan marred the first leg of the Argentine soccer superstar's visit.

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Hyd: Credicon Mavericks Crowned Champions as HPLconcludes Inaugural Season

13 Dec 2025 | 8:15 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 13 (UNI) The inaugural season of the Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL) concluded on a high note as Credicon Mavericks emerged champions after a thrilling final against All Stars at The League, Financial District in the city. The championship clash went down to a decisive seventh-set tie-breaker, with the Mavericks clinching a dramatic 4-3 victory to become the first-ever title winners in HPL history.

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Odisha Masters: Isharani Baruah, Unnati Hooda and Kiran George Enter Finals

13 Dec 2025 | 7:25 PM

Cuttack, Dec 13(UNI) India will have strong representation in the finals at the Odisha Masters as Isharani Baruah, Women's Singles top seed Unnati Hooda and Men's Singles second seed Kiran George booked their places in the summit clashes following hard-fought semifinal victories at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack.

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Shooting Nationals: Raiza Dhillon sweeps women’s skeet titles on opening day of finals

13 Dec 2025 | 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13(UNI) Olympian Raiza Dhillon delivered a commanding performance on Saturday at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range here, claiming a golden double in the Women’s and Junior Women’s Skeet events at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC).

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MP Govt felicitates three members of Women’s T20 Blind World Cup winning team, announces cash reward

13 Dec 2025 | 6:50 PM

Bhopal, Dec 13(UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav Chief Minister on Saturday felicitated three players of Indian Women’s T20 Blind World Cup winning team and announed cash rewards for them.

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