Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:04am on 10 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Spanish captain Alvaro Morata was injured after a security guard accidentally slid into him while trying to intervene in a fan's attempt to take a selfie with players. Morata, who had been substituted earlier, was seen limping and holding his knee in pain. Coach Luis de la Fuente downplayed the severity of the injury, saying "we believe it's nothing." Morata's status is uncertain ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final against either England or the Netherlands. Spain advanced to the final with a 2-1 win over France.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:27am on 10 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 in the Copa América semifinals at MetLife Stadium, securing a spot in Sunday's final. Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the tournament, a subtle effort, to seal the win. The breakthrough came midway through the first half, with a straightforward goal. Despite early scares, Argentina worked hard to secure the victory. This win marks a crucial step towards repeating as champions. Key points: Argentina wins 2-0, Messi scores his first goal, and the team advances to the final.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:00am on 10 Jul 2024,Wednesday Sports
Spain won 2-1 against France in the Euro 2024 semifinals, advancing to the final. France's Randal Kolo Muani scored first, but Spain's Lamine Yamal equalized in the 21st minute, becoming the youngest scorer at a major tournament at 16 years old. Dani Olmo scored the winning goal four minutes later. Spain's victory marks their fifth win in five Euro 2024 matches. They will face either England or the Netherlands in the final. This win marks a historic moment for Spain and a remarkable achievement for young sensation Lamine Yamal.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 09 Jul 2024,Tuesday Sports
Spain and France meet in the EURO 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday, July 9. Spain has won all five of their games, showcasing strong offense and defense. France has kept four clean sheets in their five matches and aims for a fourth major final in eight years. Spain will miss Carvajal and Le Normand due to suspensions. Expected line-ups are Unai Simón; Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams for Spain, and Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Kanté, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappé for France.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:56pm on 09 Jul 2024,Tuesday Sports
Gautam Gambhir has been named the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on social media. Shah praised Gambhir's extensive experience and vision for the team, expressing confidence in his ability to lead Indian cricket forward. Dravid's tenure concluded on a high note with India's T20 World Cup victory. Shah acknowledged Dravid's contributions, highlighting his strategic acumen and leadership. Gambhir's appointment marks a new chapter for Team India, aiming to build on recent successes.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:32pm on 09 Jul 2024,Tuesday Sports
Gautam Gambhir's appointment as Team India's head coach has been delayed due to ongoing salary negotiations with the BCCI. Gambhir, expected to succeed Rahul Dravid after the latter's tenure ended post-T20 World Cup 2024, was one of two candidates interviewed, alongside WV Raman. VVS Laxman, head of the National Cricket Academy, is temporarily filling the role during India's T20I series in Zimbabwe. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed the new coach will be in charge from the Sri Lanka series starting July 27. The BCCI is also planning to allow Gambhir a free hand in selecting his support staff.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37am on 09 Jul 2024,Tuesday Sports
Australian cricket star David Warner has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a 15-year career. Warner, 37, made the announcement on Instagram, reflecting on his journey and thanking his family and supporters. He played over 100 matches in all formats, scoring 18,995 runs and 49 centuries, making him second only to Ricky Ponting among Australian batters. Warner's career highlight was playing 100+ games in all formats. He expressed gratitude to his family, who made sacrifices for his career, and thanked everyone who made his journey possible.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:14pm on 08 Jul 2024,Monday Sports
The BCCI has decided to rest Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah from the upcoming Sri Lanka tour to prioritize their readiness for the packed home season starting in September. After retiring from T20Is, Sharma and Kohli will return for the Bangladesh series, while Bumrah continues to play. The Sri Lanka tour, scheduled from July 27 to August 7, includes three ODIs and T20Is. The BCCI also plans to appoint Gautam Gambhir as head coach, pending final negotiations, to lead the team from the Sri Lanka series onward.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:37pm on 08 Jul 2024,Monday Sports
India's T20 squad for the remaining three T20Is against Zimbabwe sees the return of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube. These World Cup-winning players will replace B Sai Sudharsan, Harshit Rana, and Jitesh Sharma. After leveling the series 1-1 with a dominant win in the second match, India's squad aims to clinch the series with the new additions. Jaiswal and Samson’s return will strengthen the batting line-up, while Dube adds versatility to the team. The upcoming matches in Harare are scheduled for July 10, 13, and 14.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:59pm on 07 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports
John Cena will retire from WWE in 2025. He shared this news at Money in the Bank in Toronto. Cena has been in WWE for over 20 years. He praised Canadian fans for their loyalty. His farewell tour will include Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Cena also plans to be involved when Raw moves to Netflix in January. Since 2018, he has focused more on his film career but still made WWE appearances. Cena is a 16-time world champion and a key figure in WWE history.