Brazilian soccer legend Pele has a urinary infection and will be kept in hospital for longer than his doctors planned, the clinic where he was being treated said on Monday.

Pele, who has been undergoing chemotherapy for a colon tumor that was removed in September, returned to the Albert Einstein hospital on Feb. 13.

However, “during his stay routine exams were carried out that showed the presence of a urinary infection, a fact that extends his stay as a patient in the hospital,” a bulletin from the Sao Paulo clinic said.

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“His clinical conditions are stable and he should be released in the coming days.”

Widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, the 81-year-old former Santos, New York Cosmos and Brazil player has suffered from a series of health issues in recent years, including hip surgery that left him with recurring pain and trouble walking unaided.

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has a urinary infection and will be kept in hospital for longer than his doctors planned, the clinic where he was being treated said on Monday.

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has a urinary infection and will be kept in hospital for longer than his doctors planned, the clinic where he was being treated said on Monday. Pele, who has been undergoing chemotherapy for a colon tumor that was removed in September, returned to the Albert Einstein hospital on Feb. 13. However, “during his stay routine exams were carried out that showed the presence of a urinary infection, a fact that extends his stay as a patient in the hospital,” a bulletin from the Sao Paulo clinic said. ALSO READ: ISL 2021-22: Bengaluru FC come from behind to beat Odisha FC, keep semis hopes alive “His clinical conditions are stable and he should be released in the coming days.” Widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, the 81-year-old former Santos, New York Cosmos and Brazil player has suffered from a series of health issues in recent years, including hip surgery that left him with recurring pain and trouble walking unaided.

Brazilian legend Pele to remain in hospital for longer due to urinary infection

Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant are not only two swashbuckling batters for Team India but the duo also are capable wicketkeepers. Kishan and Pant go a long way back. The former was Pant's captain in the 2016 U-19 World Cup, in Bangladesh.

The two cricketers were part of India's top-order in the U-19 showpiece event. While Pant now bats down the order for the national side, switching roles from a middle-order batter to a finisher, Ishan remains a top-order batter -- for India and his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians (MI). As both players have similar skillsets, people often brand them as rivals. However, Kishan played down all such claims and feels there is no thought of competition between the two.

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Speaking to the&nbsp;Times of India, Kishan said,&nbsp;"Oh yes, he’s [Rishabh Pant] a very good friend. Whenever both of us are around, you’ll find us hanging out a lot with each other. We just keep watching movies whenever we find the time. We also talk a lot about cricket with each other about the game, what could’ve been done differently. I speak my mind with him, and he does the same. Never once has it crossed my mind that I want his place and I can assure you, that’s been the case with him too. And most importantly, when we are in the middle of our cricket routines, we don’t even think we’re competing with each other."

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Both Kishan and Pant were part of India's three-match T20I series versus West Indies at home. While Pant was given a bio-bubble break ahead of the third and final encounter, Kishan featured in all three games as an opener. He will now gear up for India's three T20Is versus Sri Lanka whereas Pant will skip the white-ball series versus the Islanders and is expected to return for the two-match Test series, starting on March 04.

Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant are not only two swashbuckling batters for Team India but the duo also are capable wicketkeepers. Kishan and Pant go a long way back.

Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant are not only two swashbuckling batters for Team India but the duo also are capable wicketkeepers. Kishan and Pant go a long way back. The former was Pant's captain in the 2016 U-19 World Cup, in Bangladesh. The two cricketers were part of India's top-order in the U-19 showpiece event. While Pant now bats down the order for the national side, switching roles from a middle-order batter to a finisher, Ishan remains a top-order batter -- for India and his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians (MI). As both players have similar skillsets, people often brand them as rivals. However, Kishan played down all such claims and feels there is no thought of competition between the two. ALSO READ | 'My heart skipped a beat': Ishan Kishan on becoming IPL 2022 mega auction's most expensive signing Speaking to the Times of India, Kishan said, "Oh yes, he’s [Rishabh Pant] a very good friend. Whenever both of us are around, you’ll find us hanging out a lot with each other. We just keep watching movies whenever we find the time. We also talk a lot about cricket with each other about the game, what could’ve been done differently. I speak my mind with him, and he does the same. Never once has it crossed my mind that I want his place and I can assure you, that’s been the case with him too. And most importantly, when we are in the middle of our cricket routines, we don’t even think we’re competing with each other." ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: Former player opines on Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli's form, names India women's X-factor for ODI World Cup × Both Kishan and Pant were part of India's three-match T20I series versus West Indies at home. While Pant was given a bio-bubble break ahead of the third and final encounter, Kishan featured in all three games as an opener. He will now gear up for India's three T20Is versus Sri Lanka whereas Pant will skip the white-ball series versus the Islanders and is expected to return for the two-match Test series, starting on March 04.

We don’t even think we’re competing with each other: Ishan Kishan plays down rivalry with Rishabh Pant

World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday.

The 34-year-old showed no sign of rust or mental baggage from the Australian Open visa saga that rocked the sports world, producing a polished display to ease into the second round, afterwards describing it as a "pleasant experience."

It was Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination and a controversial exemption he had been granted to play in the event.

Two court hearings were required before Djokovic was expelled on Jan. 16 having spent several days in a hotel, with the country's immigration minister ruling he could fuel anti-vaccine sentiment if allowed to compete.

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Back on a tennis court of Dubai`s Aviation Club, Djokovic showed just why he would have been favourite to win a 10th Australian Open crown and beat Rafa Nadal to a men's record 21st Grand Slam title.

After being cheered on to court by the late night crowd, he moved through the gears, breaking Musetti's serve in the fourth game of a routine first set.

Djokovic, watched by his entourage including wife Jelena, got an early break in the second set with a forehand winner.

He briefly wavered when serving at 3-2 and was forced to save break points, but never looked threatened as his supporters, many with Serbian flags, cheered his winners.

Djokovic crunched a superb forehand winner in the final game and claimed victory on his first match point.

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Even if he wins the Dubai title for a sixth time, he could lose his world number one ranking this week should Russian Daniil Medvedev win the Acapulco title.

But for Djokovic, enjoying an ATP record 361st week as number one, that was the last thing on his mind as he put one of the darkest episodes of his career behind him.

"I couldn't ask for a better reception. It's been a while since I played the last match and I couldn`t pick a better place to kick-start the season," Djokovic, who had not played since the Davis Cup Finals in November, told fans after performing his trademark salute to all sides of the arena.

Djokovic, who last week said in a BBC he was not against vaccines but was prepared to miss major tournaments rather than have one, will have a day off before facing either Russian Karen Khachanov or Australian Alex de Minaur.

Asked by reporters later how he had been received by his fellow players, he said they had been "very friendly."

"Majority of them actually welcomed me and said it's nice to see me back on the tour," he said.

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"That makes me feel great. I'm very thankful for that because having the kind of an understanding at least I would say, if not support from my peers and my colleagues, is very important to me because they are the people that I get to see sometimes more than my family."

"I care greatly about the relationships that we have."

While Djokovic has had no issues being allowed to play in Dubai, he said he currently will not be able to play at Indian Wells, because of strict vaccine laws in the United States.

"As of today I'm not able to play. But let's see what happens. Maybe things change in the next few weeks."

World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday.

World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday. The 34-year-old showed no sign of rust or mental baggage from the Australian Open visa saga that rocked the sports world, producing a polished display to ease into the second round, afterwards describing it as a "pleasant experience." It was Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination and a controversial exemption he had been granted to play in the event. Two court hearings were required before Djokovic was expelled on Jan. 16 having spent several days in a hotel, with the country's immigration minister ruling he could fuel anti-vaccine sentiment if allowed to compete. ALSO READ: Exclusive! How India's 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa prepared to beat World No.1 Magnus Carlsen Back on a tennis court of Dubai`s Aviation Club, Djokovic showed just why he would have been favourite to win a 10th Australian Open crown and beat Rafa Nadal to a men's record 21st Grand Slam title. After being cheered on to court by the late night crowd, he moved through the gears, breaking Musetti's serve in the fourth game of a routine first set. Djokovic, watched by his entourage including wife Jelena, got an early break in the second set with a forehand winner. He briefly wavered when serving at 3-2 and was forced to save break points, but never looked threatened as his supporters, many with Serbian flags, cheered his winners. Djokovic crunched a superb forehand winner in the final game and claimed victory on his first match point. ALSO READ: Christian Eriksen steps up comeback with two assists in Brentford friendly Even if he wins the Dubai title for a sixth time, he could lose his world number one ranking this week should Russian Daniil Medvedev win the Acapulco title. But for Djokovic, enjoying an ATP record 361st week as number one, that was the last thing on his mind as he put one of the darkest episodes of his career behind him. "I couldn't ask for a better reception. It's been a while since I played the last match and I couldn`t pick a better place to kick-start the season," Djokovic, who had not played since the Davis Cup Finals in November, told fans after performing his trademark salute to all sides of the arena. Djokovic, who last week said in a BBC he was not against vaccines but was prepared to miss major tournaments rather than have one, will have a day off before facing either Russian Karen Khachanov or Australian Alex de Minaur. Asked by reporters later how he had been received by his fellow players, he said they had been "very friendly." "Majority of them actually welcomed me and said it's nice to see me back on the tour," he said. ALSO READ: Rahul Dravid was absolutely honest: Aakash Chopra feels head coach's chat with Wriddhiman Saha was 'twisted' "That makes me feel great. I'm very thankful for that because having the kind of an understanding at least I would say, if not support from my peers and my colleagues, is very important to me because they are the people that I get to see sometimes more than my family." "I care greatly about the relationships that we have." While Djokovic has had no issues being allowed to play in Dubai, he said he currently will not be able to play at Indian Wells, because of strict vaccine laws in the United States. "As of today I'm not able to play. But let's see what happens. Maybe things change in the next few weeks."

Novak Djokovic returns to action, beats Lorenzo Musetti in opening game at Dubai Championships

Wriddhiman Saha's omission from India's Test squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka series has gained maximum eyeballs. Not only Saha, the senior pros such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma have also been dropped from the squad for the red-ball assignment versus Sri Lanka at home, starting on March 04.

However, Saha's non-selection made news as his explosive claims, in an interview with Sportstar, revealed the head coach Rahul Dravid had told him that the team management is looking to groom a youngster in his place whereas BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had assured him of his spot after the New Zealand home series. Many have reacted to Dravid's chat with Saha -- after the revelation from the keeper-batter. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has also joined the bandwagon.

Chopra feels Dravid's communication with Saha have been presented in a way as if he told the latter to retire, which was refused by the 37-year-old keeper-batter.&nbsp;

What did Dravid tell Saha?

Wriddhi, I don't know how to say this, but for some time now the selectors and the team management have been wanting to look at a new face. Because you are not our first-choice wicket-keeper, because you haven't been playing for a while, we want to use this time to groom a younger wicket-keeper,"&nbsp;were reportedly the exact wordings from the head coach to the gloveman.

Following Saha's revelation, Chopra feels many have twisted Dravid's words.

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"It was twisted and presented that Rahul Dravid told Wriddhiman Saha to retire and the latter said that he is not going to, it is his wish when he should retire. Firstly, that is not the case. The truth is that Rahul Dravid was absolutely honest and honesty is at the top," said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel.

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After India's T20I series versus West Indies, Dravid also reacted to the whole matter and said, "I'm actually not hurt at all. I have deep respect for Wriddhi and his achievements and his contribution to Indian cricket. My conversation came from that place. I think he deserved honesty and clarity.&nbsp;It's about conversations I constantly have with players. I don't expect players to always agree with everything I say about them."

Wriddhiman Saha's omission from India's Test squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka series has gained maximum eyeballs. Not only Saha, the senior pros such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma have also been dropped from the squad for the red-ball assignment versus Sri Lanka at home, starting on March 04.

Wriddhiman Saha's omission from India's Test squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka series has gained maximum eyeballs. Not only Saha, the senior pros such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma have also been dropped from the squad for the red-ball assignment versus Sri Lanka at home, starting on March 04. However, Saha's non-selection made news as his explosive claims, in an interview with Sportstar, revealed the head coach Rahul Dravid had told him that the team management is looking to groom a youngster in his place whereas BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had assured him of his spot after the New Zealand home series. Many have reacted to Dravid's chat with Saha -- after the revelation from the keeper-batter. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has also joined the bandwagon. Chopra feels Dravid's communication with Saha have been presented in a way as if he told the latter to retire, which was refused by the 37-year-old keeper-batter. What did Dravid tell Saha? Wriddhi, I don't know how to say this, but for some time now the selectors and the team management have been wanting to look at a new face. Because you are not our first-choice wicket-keeper, because you haven't been playing for a while, we want to use this time to groom a younger wicket-keeper," were reportedly the exact wordings from the head coach to the gloveman. Following Saha's revelation, Chopra feels many have twisted Dravid's words. ALSO READ | BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and if he was bullied, says Treasurer Arun Dhumal "It was twisted and presented that Rahul Dravid told Wriddhiman Saha to retire and the latter said that he is not going to, it is his wish when he should retire. Firstly, that is not the case. The truth is that Rahul Dravid was absolutely honest and honesty is at the top," said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel. ALSO READ | Shouldn't be different selection criteria for different people: Wriddhiman Saha's coach on Dravid's remark After India's T20I series versus West Indies, Dravid also reacted to the whole matter and said, "I'm actually not hurt at all. I have deep respect for Wriddhi and his achievements and his contribution to Indian cricket. My conversation came from that place. I think he deserved honesty and clarity. It's about conversations I constantly have with players. I don't expect players to always agree with everything I say about them."

Rahul Dravid was absolutely honest: Aakash Chopra feels head coach's chat with Wriddhiman Saha was 'twisted'

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen edged closer to making his return to professional soccer after suffering a cardiac arrest in June last year, registering two assists in Brentford's 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish club Rangers on Monday.

Eriksen, who joined Brentford as a free agent in January, played nearly 80 minutes in a friendly match behind closed doors, eight months after a cardiac arrest on the pitch during a European Championship match.

The 30-year-old floated in a corner that was headed in from close range by Zanka to put Brentford ahead.

Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo then scored twice to give Rangers a 2-1 lead, before Eriksen's free kick was turned in by Tristan Crama to level the match.

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He also recorded an assist in a friendly against fifth-tier club Southend United last week.

Eriksen's former club Inter Milan ended his contract in December as he is not allowed to play in Serie A because of his heart starter device, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

The former Tottenham Hotspur player said earlier this month he is determined to prove he is still the same player he used to be before the incident and was not afraid to play with the implanted device.

Eriksen will be hoping to make his first Premier League appearance for Brentford when they host Newcastle on Feb. 26.

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen edged closer to making his return to professional soccer after suffering a cardiac arrest in June last year, registering two assists in Brentford's 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish club Rangers on Monday.

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen edged closer to making his return to professional soccer after suffering a cardiac arrest in June last year, registering two assists in Brentford's 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish club Rangers on Monday. Eriksen, who joined Brentford as a free agent in January, played nearly 80 minutes in a friendly match behind closed doors, eight months after a cardiac arrest on the pitch during a European Championship match. The 30-year-old floated in a corner that was headed in from close range by Zanka to put Brentford ahead. Manchester United loanee Amad Diallo then scored twice to give Rangers a 2-1 lead, before Eriksen's free kick was turned in by Tristan Crama to level the match. ALSO READ: Legendary footballer Pele reacts after Saudi Arabia women's team win debut international match He also recorded an assist in a friendly against fifth-tier club Southend United last week. Eriksen's former club Inter Milan ended his contract in December as he is not allowed to play in Serie A because of his heart starter device, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. The former Tottenham Hotspur player said earlier this month he is determined to prove he is still the same player he used to be before the incident and was not afraid to play with the implanted device. Eriksen will be hoping to make his first Premier League appearance for Brentford when they host Newcastle on Feb. 26.

Christian Eriksen steps up comeback with two assists in Brentford friendly

Wriddhiman Saha's revelation of a journalist threatening him continues to make the headlines. On Saturday (February 19), the veteran Indian keeper-batter was dropped from the Test squad ahead of Rohit Sharma's Indian team's forthcoming series versus Sri Lanka at home, from March 04.

Since then, the 37-year-old Saha has been making the news. While he made some explosive claims regarding his Test spot, in an interview with Sportstar, he then further revealed -- on Twitter -- that a journalist is threatening him&nbsp;after he didn't revert to his interview request.

Saha shared the screenshot of the conversation with the journalist and captioned the post, "After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so-called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone."

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Since then, many are eager to know the details of the journalist. Many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra, etc. have urged Saha to come forward and name the journalist.

Recently, BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal reacted to the whole matter and told PTI, "Yes, we will ask Wriddhiman about his tweet and what is the real incident that has happened. We need to know if he was threatened and also the background and context of his tweet. I can't say anything more. The secretary (Jay Shah) will certainly speak to Wriddhiman."

On Tuesday (February 22), Saha made it clear that he has no&nbsp;intention to reveal the name of the journalist. He stressed that he doesn't feel right to bring&nbsp;down someone publicly.&nbsp;

“I haven’t received any communication from the BCCI yet. If they ask me to reveal the name (of the journalist), I would tell them it was never my intention to harm somebody’s career, to pull a person down. That’s why I didn’t reveal the name in my tweet. That’s not the teaching of my parents. The main purpose of my tweet was to expose the fact that there’s someone in the media who does such things, disrespecting a player’s wish,” Saha was quoted as saying by the&nbsp;Indian Express.

Wriddhiman Saha's revelation of a journalist threatening him continues to make the headlines. On Saturday (February 19), the veteran Indian keeper-batter was dropped from the Test squad ahead of Rohit Sharma's Indian team's forthcoming series versus Sri Lanka at home, from March 04.

Wriddhiman Saha's revelation of a journalist threatening him continues to make the headlines. On Saturday (February 19), the veteran Indian keeper-batter was dropped from the Test squad ahead of Rohit Sharma's Indian team's forthcoming series versus Sri Lanka at home, from March 04. Since then, the 37-year-old Saha has been making the news. While he made some explosive claims regarding his Test spot, in an interview with Sportstar, he then further revealed -- on Twitter -- that a journalist is threatening him after he didn't revert to his interview request. Saha shared the screenshot of the conversation with the journalist and captioned the post, "After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so-called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone." ALSO READ | After exposing him on Twitter, Wriddhiman Saha unwilling to reveal name of journalist who threatened him After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone. pic.twitter.com/woVyq1sOZX — Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) February 19, 2022 × ALSO READ | Saha shouldn’t have gone public with communication from chief selector, BCCI, says Ganguly's brother Since then, many are eager to know the details of the journalist. Many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra, etc. have urged Saha to come forward and name the journalist. Recently, BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal reacted to the whole matter and told PTI, "Yes, we will ask Wriddhiman about his tweet and what is the real incident that has happened. We need to know if he was threatened and also the background and context of his tweet. I can't say anything more. The secretary (Jay Shah) will certainly speak to Wriddhiman." On Tuesday (February 22), Saha made it clear that he has no intention to reveal the name of the journalist. He stressed that he doesn't feel right to bring down someone publicly. “I haven’t received any communication from the BCCI yet. If they ask me to reveal the name (of the journalist), I would tell them it was never my intention to harm somebody’s career, to pull a person down. That’s why I didn’t reveal the name in my tweet. That’s not the teaching of my parents. The main purpose of my tweet was to expose the fact that there’s someone in the media who does such things, disrespecting a player’s wish,” Saha was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.

BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and if he was bullied, says Treasurer Arun Dhumal

Football legend Pele congratulated Saudi Arabia's women's national team as they marked their international debut with a 2-0 win over Seychelles on Sunday.

On a historic day, Al Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi Arabia's first-ever international goal in the 14th minute with Maryam Al Tamimi then converting from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half to clinch the win at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.

In a match that was widely awaited, legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was among those who hailed Saudi Arabia's international debut.

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I want to congratulate the <a href="https://twitter.com/saudiFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@saudiFF</a> and their Women's National Football Team for their first ever official <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIFAcom</a> match. Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football. <a href="https://twitter.com/AbdulazizTF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abdulazizTF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Yalmisehal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yalmisehal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AdwaAlArifi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adwaalarifi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ialkassim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ialkassim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LamiaBahaian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lamiabahaian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/saff_wfd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Saff_wfd</a> <a href="https://t.co/hvpIshVwkL">pic.twitter.com/hvpIshVwkL</a>
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"I want to congratulate the [Saudi Arabian Football Federation] and their Women's National Football Team for their first-ever official [FIFA] match," wrote three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele on Twitter.

"Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football," he added.

The formation of the Saudi Arabia women's national team followed the conclusion of the first edition of the Saudi Women's League in 2021 which saw the participation of eight clubs who qualified to the topflight after competing in the regional league.

Saudi Arabia will face hosts Maldives on Thursday in the next step of their exciting journey.

Football legend Pele congratulated Saudi Arabia's women's national team as they marked their international debut with a 2-0 win over Seychelles on Sunday. On a historic day, Al Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi Arabia's first-ever international goal in the 14th minute with Maryam Al Tamimi then converting from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half to clinch the win at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.

Football legend Pele congratulated Saudi Arabia's women's national team as they marked their international debut with a 2-0 win over Seychelles on Sunday. On a historic day, Al Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi Arabia's first-ever international goal in the 14th minute with Maryam Al Tamimi then converting from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half to clinch the win at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives. In a match that was widely awaited, legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was among those who hailed Saudi Arabia's international debut. ALSO READ: Manchester City's stumble against Tottenham Hotspur might pave way for another epic title duel I want to congratulate the @saudiFF and their Women's National Football Team for their first ever official @FIFAcom match. Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football. @abdulazizTF @yalmisehal @adwaalarifi @ialkassim @lamiabahaian @Saff_wfd pic.twitter.com/hvpIshVwkL — Pelé (@Pele) February 20, 2022 × "I want to congratulate the [Saudi Arabian Football Federation] and their Women's National Football Team for their first-ever official [FIFA] match," wrote three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele on Twitter. "Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football," he added. The formation of the Saudi Arabia women's national team followed the conclusion of the first edition of the Saudi Women's League in 2021 which saw the participation of eight clubs who qualified to the topflight after competing in the regional league. Saudi Arabia will face hosts Maldives on Thursday in the next step of their exciting journey.

Legendary footballer Pele reacts after Saudi Arabia women's team win debut international match

Team India's flamboyant opener Mayank Agarwal lavishes praise on new head coach Rahul Dravid, opines on T20I captaincy baton passed from Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, the Ravi Shastri-era and his journey with Punjab Kings in the IPL.

EXCLUSIVE! Mayank Agarwal heaps praise on coach Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, opines on PBKS journey

Bengaluru FC had to come from behind to defeat Odisha FC by a 2-1 scoreline in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium, here on Monday. The result keeps the Blues in the hunt for a semi-finals spot as they rise to fifth with 26 points, one behind fourth-placed Kerala Blasters FC. On the other hand, a third winless outing causes O`C`s semi-finals ambitions to suffer a huge blow. 
 
Nandhakumar Sekar (8`) pounced on a loose ball to score early in the game but Danish Farooq`s (31`) header levelled the score. Cleiton Silva (49`) scored from the penalty spot in the second half, which eventually separated the two teams. 
 
Both teams began on a strong note, creating decent scoring opportunities. Bruno Ramires came close to scoring inside five minutes but his long-ranger swerved narrowly past the target. 
 
However, it was Odisha FC that took the lead after Jonathas found space behind the BFC backline but saw his shot saved by Lara Sharma. Unfortunately for the Blues, the rebound fell to Nandhakumar Sekar who sent his team into an early lead. 
 
The equaliser arrived soon as Danish Farooq scored with a header from Roshan Naorem`s corner at the half-hour mark. Kamaljit Singh misjudged the flight of the ball that gave the midfielder a free-header on the far post, leading to the goal. The first half had an eventful end with Nandhakumar coming up one-on-one with the goalkeeper. But, the winger managed to hit the side netting after dodging the advancing Sharma, failing to score a second.

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The second half started on a poor note for the Kalinga Warriors, as they gave away a penalty inside the first few minutes of the restart after Udanta Singh was tripped inside the box. Cleiton Silva took the spot-kick and expertly sent the goalkeeper in the wrong direction to hand the lead to BFC. 
 
Odisha`s quest for a second saw them make a few attacking substitutions, one of them being Aridai Cabrera. The forward fed Isaac Vanmalsawma whose shot was parried onto the right goalpost by Sharma in goal. Bengaluru FC defended resiliently in the final stages of the match. Despite getting an extra five minutes of added time, OFC was unable to find the crucial second goal and conceded the defeat. 
 
Odisha FC`s next outing will be against top-four contenders ATK Mohun Bagan at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Thursday whereas Bengaluru FC also play the Mariners next at the PJN Stadium on Sunday.

Bengaluru FC had to come from behind to defeat Odisha FC by a 2-1 scoreline in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium, here on Monday. The result keeps the Blues in the hunt for a semi-finals spot as they rise to fifth with 26 points, one behind fourth-placed Kerala Blasters FC.

Bengaluru FC had to come from behind to defeat Odisha FC by a 2-1 scoreline in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium, here on Monday. The result keeps the Blues in the hunt for a semi-finals spot as they rise to fifth with 26 points, one behind fourth-placed Kerala Blasters FC. On the other hand, a third winless outing causes O`C`s semi-finals ambitions to suffer a huge blow. Nandhakumar Sekar (8`) pounced on a loose ball to score early in the game but Danish Farooq`s (31`) header levelled the score. Cleiton Silva (49`) scored from the penalty spot in the second half, which eventually separated the two teams. Both teams began on a strong note, creating decent scoring opportunities. Bruno Ramires came close to scoring inside five minutes but his long-ranger swerved narrowly past the target. However, it was Odisha FC that took the lead after Jonathas found space behind the BFC backline but saw his shot saved by Lara Sharma. Unfortunately for the Blues, the rebound fell to Nandhakumar Sekar who sent his team into an early lead. The equaliser arrived soon as Danish Farooq scored with a header from Roshan Naorem`s corner at the half-hour mark. Kamaljit Singh misjudged the flight of the ball that gave the midfielder a free-header on the far post, leading to the goal. The first half had an eventful end with Nandhakumar coming up one-on-one with the goalkeeper. But, the winger managed to hit the side netting after dodging the advancing Sharma, failing to score a second. ALSO READ | Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota doubtful for League Cup final against Chelsea, says manager Juergen Klopp The second half started on a poor note for the Kalinga Warriors, as they gave away a penalty inside the first few minutes of the restart after Udanta Singh was tripped inside the box. Cleiton Silva took the spot-kick and expertly sent the goalkeeper in the wrong direction to hand the lead to BFC. Odisha`s quest for a second saw them make a few attacking substitutions, one of them being Aridai Cabrera. The forward fed Isaac Vanmalsawma whose shot was parried onto the right goalpost by Sharma in goal. Bengaluru FC defended resiliently in the final stages of the match. Despite getting an extra five minutes of added time, OFC was unable to find the crucial second goal and conceded the defeat. Odisha FC`s next outing will be against top-four contenders ATK Mohun Bagan at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Thursday whereas Bengaluru FC also play the Mariners next at the PJN Stadium on Sunday.

ISL 2021-22: Bengaluru FC come from behind to beat Odisha FC, keep semis hopes alive

Team India's Test squad for the forthcoming home series versus Sri Lanka was revealed on Saturday (February 19). The squad news made heads turn as the national selectors announced Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, making him India's full-time skipper, whereas senior pros such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha failed to make the cut.

Saha's omission made maximum noise&nbsp;as the veteran keeper-batter made some explosive claims post his exclusion. In an interview with Sportstar, the 37-year-old wicketkeeper claimed that head coach Rahul Dravid had told him that the team management is not considering him for future series -- after the South Africa Tests -- as they want to groom a young KS Bharat as the second keeper-batter after Rishabh Pant.

Further, Saha also revealed that he was assured of his place in the Test side by BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly post the first Test between India and New Zealand at Kanpur, in late 2021. Now, Ganguly's brother Snehashish Ganguly -- who is also the secretary of&nbsp;Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) -- feels Saha shouldn't have disclosed private chats from BCCI officials, head coach and chief&nbsp;selector.

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“This is my personal opinion, but what was communicated to him (Saha) by the chief selector/BCCI was private. He probably shouldn’t have gone public with that. Also, he could have played the Ranji Trophy. He cited personal reasons for pulling out and we have to respect that. The door is always open for him, whenever he wants to join the squad,” said Snehashish in a press conference.&nbsp;

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After his claims on Dravid and Ganguly, Saha also dropped a bomb by exposing a journalist who was threatening him after the former didn't entertain his interview requests. Since then, many&nbsp;former cricketers have supported Saha as BCCI is reportedly investigating the whole case.

Saha isn't a part of Bengal's squad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2021/22 edition -- due to personal reasons -- and will next be seen for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2022.

Team India's Test squad for the forthcoming home series versus Sri Lanka was revealed on Saturday (February 19). The squad news made heads turn as the national selectors announced Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, making him India's full-time skipper, whereas senior pros such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha failed to make the cut.

Team India's Test squad for the forthcoming home series versus Sri Lanka was revealed on Saturday (February 19). The squad news made heads turn as the national selectors announced Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, making him India's full-time skipper, whereas senior pros such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha failed to make the cut. Saha's omission made maximum noise as the veteran keeper-batter made some explosive claims post his exclusion. In an interview with Sportstar, the 37-year-old wicketkeeper claimed that head coach Rahul Dravid had told him that the team management is not considering him for future series -- after the South Africa Tests -- as they want to groom a young KS Bharat as the second keeper-batter after Rishabh Pant. Further, Saha also revealed that he was assured of his place in the Test side by BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly post the first Test between India and New Zealand at Kanpur, in late 2021. Now, Ganguly's brother Snehashish Ganguly -- who is also the secretary of Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) -- feels Saha shouldn't have disclosed private chats from BCCI officials, head coach and chief selector. ALSO READ | Shouldn't be different selection criteria for different people: Wriddhiman Saha's coach on Dravid's remark “This is my personal opinion, but what was communicated to him (Saha) by the chief selector/BCCI was private. He probably shouldn’t have gone public with that. Also, he could have played the Ranji Trophy. He cited personal reasons for pulling out and we have to respect that. The door is always open for him, whenever he wants to join the squad,” said Snehashish in a press conference. ALSO READ | BCCI to investigate journalist's threat messages to Wriddhiman Saha, will take action against guilty - Report After his claims on Dravid and Ganguly, Saha also dropped a bomb by exposing a journalist who was threatening him after the former didn't entertain his interview requests. Since then, many former cricketers have supported Saha as BCCI is reportedly investigating the whole case. Saha isn't a part of Bengal's squad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2021/22 edition -- due to personal reasons -- and will next be seen for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2022.

Saha shouldn’t have gone public with communication from chief selector, BCCI, says Ganguly's brother

Liverpool are still waiting to see if forwards Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota will return from injury for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday.

Firmino and Jota picked up muscle and ankle injuries respectively during Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan last week. The pair missed their 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend.

"Yes, it's too early," Klopp told the club website when asked about their availability.

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"I don't even know if it will be a late decision or not... I saw them both today, they both look great – but those two always look great.

"We have to see how the specific issues develop but we obviously will try everything."

Liverpool host Leeds United in the league on Wednesday before Sunday's trip to London.

Liverpool are still waiting to see if forwards Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota will return from injury for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday.

Liverpool are still waiting to see if forwards Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota will return from injury for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday. Firmino and Jota picked up muscle and ankle injuries respectively during Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan last week. The pair missed their 3-1 Premier League win at home over Norwich City at the weekend. "Yes, it's too early," Klopp told the club website when asked about their availability. ALSO READ: Manchester City's stumble against Tottenham Hotspur might pave way for another epic title duel "I don't even know if it will be a late decision or not... I saw them both today, they both look great – but those two always look great. "We have to see how the specific issues develop but we obviously will try everything." Liverpool host Leeds United in the league on Wednesday before Sunday's trip to London.

Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota doubtful for League Cup final against Chelsea, says manager Juergen Klopp

Police said on Monday they made nine arrests following Manchester United's intense 4-2 Premier League win over Leeds United during which a Manchester player appeared to have been hit by something thrown from the crowd.

Second-half goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga earned Manchester victory on Sunday in the red-hot atmosphere, and academy graduate Anthony Elanga appeared to have been hit by something while celebrating Fred's goal.

Manchester United and Leeds have had a fierce rivalry over the years, with the fixture sometimes called the Pennines derby.

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"There was no significant disorder but there were a few incidents in Leeds City Centre ahead of the game and some minor incidents throughout the game," West Yorkshire Police said in a statement.

"Officers were deployed in sufficient numbers to rapidly intervene to identify and arrest the people responsible and prevent any escalation in disorder."

"The majority of fans on both sides behaved appropriately throughout the match and there was no significant disorder, but we hope the early intervention and positive action ... will help send a very clear message,"

Deputy Chief Constable Russ Foster added.

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According to media reports, the Football Association is aware of the incident involving Elanga and is looking into it, with Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick and Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa condemning the action of supporters involved.

"Obviously things like that should not happen and I think ever more so in this game, the atmosphere was great at times we had to cool down," Rangnick said.

Bielsa said after the match that he had not seen the incident but added that violence in football "should not be approved".

Police said on Monday they made nine arrests following Manchester United's intense 4-2 Premier League win over Leeds United during which a Manchester player appeared to have been hit by something thrown from the crowd.

Police said on Monday they made nine arrests following Manchester United's intense 4-2 Premier League win over Leeds United during which a Manchester player appeared to have been hit by something thrown from the crowd. Second-half goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga earned Manchester victory on Sunday in the red-hot atmosphere, and academy graduate Anthony Elanga appeared to have been hit by something while celebrating Fred's goal. Manchester United and Leeds have had a fierce rivalry over the years, with the fixture sometimes called the Pennines derby. ALSO READ: La Liga: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bags hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Valencia 4-1 "There was no significant disorder but there were a few incidents in Leeds City Centre ahead of the game and some minor incidents throughout the game," West Yorkshire Police said in a statement. "Officers were deployed in sufficient numbers to rapidly intervene to identify and arrest the people responsible and prevent any escalation in disorder." "The majority of fans on both sides behaved appropriately throughout the match and there was no significant disorder, but we hope the early intervention and positive action ... will help send a very clear message," Deputy Chief Constable Russ Foster added. ALSO READ: Substitutes Fred, Anthony Elanga star as Manchester United beat Leeds United 4-2 in a thriller According to media reports, the Football Association is aware of the incident involving Elanga and is looking into it, with Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick and Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa condemning the action of supporters involved. "Obviously things like that should not happen and I think ever more so in this game, the atmosphere was great at times we had to cool down," Rangnick said. Bielsa said after the match that he had not seen the incident but added that violence in football "should not be approved".

Police arrest nine after Manchester United's intense 4-2 Premier League win over Leeds

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