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“ We had a good start, then we didn't contribute well. We gave them back-to-back wickets, and they put pressure on us. We batted well in the middle overs, but we didn't put lots of runs on the board, as…
Ibrahim Zadran,
2nd T20I: India look to seal series, address fifth-bowler conundrum…
“ I believe I can win it this year. It’s one of my goals, and a short-term one at that,
Kylian Mbappé,
‘There was no player better than me’: Kylian Mbappe points to World…
“ I'd take 30 goals with titles, yes, but... for me it's an absurd debate,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup…
“ I think that when you play for Real Madrid, which is the best club in the world, naturally people associate you with that kind of award, they associate you with collective awards, individual awards,
Kylian Mbappé,
Kylian Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup…
“ After the time that passed since the final, thinking about it a lot, I want to communicate to everyone that I am retiring from the national team,
Lionel Messi,
Argentina to honour Lionel Messi with 10th-minute tribute
“ Messi's decision to stop wearing the sky blue and white jersey is a huge loss,
Javier Milei,
Lionel Messi’s number 10 gets nationwide farewell as Argentina…
“ For me, the national team is over,
Lionel Messi,
From 2016 retirement to World Cup glory: Messi’s Argentina redemption…
“ It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time,
Lionel Messi,
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
“ After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the National Team...It was a decision that hurt-and still…
Lionel Messi,
“I Have Nothing Left To Give”: Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From…
“ He is an honest man. He is not someone who engages in corrupt practices, otherwise he would have done a lot of things. What will happen if you let him out? Will he eat or damage someone? He is also…
Javed Miandad,
‘What will happen if you release Imran Khan?’: PAK legend Miandad…
“ Don't worry...the World Cup doesn't matter. The Asian Games are coming. Win a medal there, and then we can start dreaming about LA 2028 (Olympics). Apparently, that's enough to cover everything that…
PR Sreejesh,
Sreejesh calls for accountability after India’s 2026 Hockey World Cup…
“ Here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we building a team to play good hockey, or a team capable of winning against the best in the world?
PR Sreejesh,
Sreejesh demands accountability, Viren Rasquinha warns against Asian…