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La Liga 2023-24

Barcelona's triumph increased their lead at the top of the league to 30 points, six points ahead of Real Madrid, whose incredible 13-month unbeaten streak ended.

PM Modi talks about El Clasico.

He highlights India's fandom for the Spain giants.

Players during Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks about El Clasico, highlights India's fandom for iconic Real Madrid vs Barcelona rivalry

Father of Lamine Yamal, Mounir Nasraoui, was reportedly stabbed multiple times in a car park near Barcelona and was urgently taken to the hospital.

Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's father Mounir Nasraoui stabbed multiple times in car park, rushed to hospital. (X)

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EURO 2024 champion player Lamine Yamal's father stabbed multiple times in car park, rushed to hospital

Barcelona's Joao Felix scored in the first half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory against his parent club Atletico Madrid in a compelling La Liga clash on December 3.

Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates 1-0 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Barcelona Spain (Getty Images)

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La Liga: Joao Felix comes back to haunt parent club Atletico Madrid as Barcelona secure 1-0 victory over rivals

Jude Bellingham shines in El Clasico, scoring twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Barcelona. Real now tops the LaLiga table, tied with Girona.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates his goal vs Barcelona in the LaLiga

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LaLiga: Jude Bellingham is Real Madrid's new El Clasico hero, scores twice in comeback victory over Barcelona

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Women's T20 World Cup 2026

England have received an important fitness update on captain Nat Sciver-Brunt after confirming her availability for their upcoming Women's T20 World Cup fixture.

England have officially ruled Nat Sciver-Brunt out of their final Women's T20 World Cup group-stage match.

The ECB has shared a fresh update on the skipper's recovery as England prepare for the knockout stages.

England suffer huge injury blow with star all-rounder sidelined for upcoming games, board confirms

England suffer huge injury blow with star player sidelined for upcoming games

India remain firmly in the race for a Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final berth, but their path to the last four hinges on a crucial final group-stage showdown.

Team India have multiple routes to the semi-finals, though one scenario puts qualification entirely in their own hands.

Net run rate and results involving a key rival could play a decisive role in determining India's fate.

Women's T20 World Cup: Team India at crossroads for last four spot, here's how they can qualify

DECODED: How can India qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semis

India got the better of Bangladesh by five wickets to keep themselves alive in the semifinal contention in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026

India downed Bangladesh by five wickets to boost their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes

India successfully chased down the 137-run target with 19 balls to spare

India's Shafali Verma (L) in action in this frame. (Getty)

Women's T20 World Cup: Radha-Shafali's heroics keep India afloat in semis race w

Shree Charani scripted history during their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh. She became the Indian bowler with most wicket in a single edition of the Women's T20 World Cup

Shree Charani became India's leading wicket-taker in a single edition of Women's T20 World Cup

She achieved this feat during India vs Bangladesh's Women's T20 World Cup clash

India's Shree Charani (right) celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh's Dilara Akter with her teammate Jemimah Rodrigues in this frame. (Getty)

Shree Charani breaks India's all-time record at Women's T20 World Cup with brill

India lost the toss and were invited to bowl first against Bangladesh in their must-win T20 World cup 2026 clash, which will decide their semifinal fate

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their Women's T20 World Cup clash

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (L) and Nigara Sultana in frame. (Getty)

Women's T20 WC: India put to bowl vs Bangladesh with 2 big changes in playing XI

Women's T20 World Cup, 2026

India Tour of Ireland 2026

Shreyas Iyer joined an unwanted list of Indian captains after Ireland handed him a losing start in his maiden T20I as skipper.


Shreyas Iyer became the fourth Indian captain to lose his first T20I as skipper after Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill.

Ireland stunned India by 34 runs in Belfast to register their first-ever international victory over the Men in Blue.

Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Getty)

From Virat Kohli to Shreyas Iyer: Every Indian captain to lose their maiden T20I

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India produced a sensational all-round display to crush Pakistan 7-1 in the FIH Pro League, extending their dominance over their arch-rivals.


Hardik Singh starred with a goal and an outstanding all-round display to win the Player of the Match award.

Seven different Indian players found the scoresheet as the hosts recovered from an early deficit to register a commanding 7-1 victory over Pakistan.

Hardik Singh in this frame. (Getty)

Hardik Singh stars as India demolish Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League

Rajasthan-born Ireland debutant Jai Moondra called his dream debut against India "something special" after starring in Ireland's memorable T20I victory.


Jai Moondra dismissed Sanju Samson with his very first ball in international cricket and finished with two key wickets on debut.

Shreyas Iyer's captaincy stint began with a 34-run defeat as India fell 1-0 behind in the two-match T20I series against Ireland.

Jai Moondra in this frame. (Getty)

'A class feeling': Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra reacts after first-ball wicket

AB de Villiers believes Rishabh Pant's frustration at LSG was evident, explaining his surprise return to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027.


AB de Villiers says Pant's post-match interviews hinted at his growing frustration during his LSG stint.

Pant rejoins Delhi Capitals after two disappointing seasons with LSG, where he struggled both as captain and batter.

Rishabh Pant in this frame. (Getty)

AB de Villiers reveals the real reason behind Rishabh Pant's DC reunion

FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain has topped Group H while Cape Verde has claimed a historic qualification, eliminating Uruguay from the World Cup.

Spain finished top with seven points from three matches and a +5 goal difference

 Cape Verde claimed second spot with three points and a level goal difference

Spain tops Group as Cape Verde claims Historic qualification; Uruguay eliminated