Mitchell Marsh struck his first Indian Premier League century as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an upset 33-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday.&nbsp;Marsh smashed 117 off 64 balls studded with 10 fours and eight sixes to help Lucknow post a formidable 235-2 off 20 overs.&nbsp;Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, could only make 202-9 in reply at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;"We gave 15-20 runs extra. If we'd stopped them at 210-220 it would've been better, that was a huge difference," said Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill.&nbsp;"Getting momentum back will be key in the next game."&nbsp;Lucknow were playing for pride after being eliminated from the playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gujarat lost in-form opener and the tournament's highest run-getter Sai Sudharsan for 21, caught by Aiden Markram off Will O'Rourke, who ended with figures of 3-27.&nbsp;Sudharsan's opening partner Gill looked in good touch before he was caught in the deep by Abdul Samad off Avesh Khan for 35.&nbsp;Jos Buttler (33) tried to steady the innings but was dismissed by Akash Singh in the 10th over.&nbsp;Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38) revived hopes of a comeback but O'Rourke took two wickets in the 17th over to seal Gujarat's fate.&nbsp;"We had a lot of fun out there, T20 is fickle," said O'Rourke.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-test-eng-vs-zim-england-top-order-dominates-as-hosts-hit-498-3-on-day-1-zak-crawley-ben-duckett-ollie-pope-1747937646726">ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Marsh combined with Markram to give Lucknow a steady start, putting on 91 runs for the opening wicket after Gujarat won the toss and elected to bowl.&nbsp;Markram (36) hit fellow South African Kagiso Rabada for two sixes in a row before being caught by Shahrukh near the boundary off Sai Kishore.&nbsp;Marsh continued his onslaught at the other end, hitting Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan for 25 runs in his first over of the game.&nbsp;The right-hander, who raced to his century off just 56 balls, was finally caught by a diving Rutherford off paceman Arshad Khan for 117.&nbsp;Nicholas Pooran also impressed, making an unbeaten 56 runs off 27 balls with four fours and five sixes.&nbsp;Lucknow's struggling skipper Rishabh Pant made 16 not out.&nbsp;The IPL resumed last Saturday after being paused due to a deadly conflict between India and Pakistan, forcing overseas players to revisit their season plans.

IPL 2025 Marsh ton powers Lucknow to IPL upset over Gujarat

Mitchell Marsh struck his first Indian Premier League century as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an upset 33-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday. Marsh smashed 117 off 64 balls studded with 10 fours and eight sixes to help Lucknow post a formidable 235-2 off 20 overs. Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, could only make 202-9 in reply at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. "We gave 15-20 runs extra. If we'd stopped them at 210-220 it would've been better, that was a huge difference," said Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill. "Getting momentum back will be key in the next game." Lucknow were playing for pride after being eliminated from the playoffs. Gujarat lost in-form opener and the tournament's highest run-getter Sai Sudharsan for 21, caught by Aiden Markram off Will O'Rourke, who ended with figures of 3-27. Sudharsan's opening partner Gill looked in good touch before he was caught in the deep by Abdul Samad off Avesh Khan for 35. Jos Buttler (33) tried to steady the innings but was dismissed by Akash Singh in the 10th over. Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38) revived hopes of a comeback but O'Rourke took two wickets in the 17th over to seal Gujarat's fate. "We had a lot of fun out there, T20 is fickle," said O'Rourke. Also read | ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1 Earlier, Marsh combined with Markram to give Lucknow a steady start, putting on 91 runs for the opening wicket after Gujarat won the toss and elected to bowl. Markram (36) hit fellow South African Kagiso Rabada for two sixes in a row before being caught by Shahrukh near the boundary off Sai Kishore. Marsh continued his onslaught at the other end, hitting Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan for 25 runs in his first over of the game. The right-hander, who raced to his century off just 56 balls, was finally caught by a diving Rutherford off paceman Arshad Khan for 117. Nicholas Pooran also impressed, making an unbeaten 56 runs off 27 balls with four fours and five sixes. Lucknow's struggling skipper Rishabh Pant made 16 not out. The IPL resumed last Saturday after being paused due to a deadly conflict between India and Pakistan, forcing overseas players to revisit their season plans.

Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, could only make 202-9 in reply at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2025: Marsh ton powers Lucknow to IPL upset over Gujarat

England's top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all made hundreds as they piled on the agony for a hapless Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test in Nottingham on Thursday.&nbsp;At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball.&nbsp;Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years.&nbsp;Left-hander Duckett led the initial run-spree with 140 on his Nottinghamshire home ground and opening partner Crawley made 124.&nbsp;Not since the same trio all reached three figures against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022 had England's top three all made hundreds on the first day of a Test.&nbsp;Crawley's century came after he had managed just 212 runs in his previous eight Tests at an average of 15.14, with Thursday's innings just his fifth hundred in 54 matches at this level.&nbsp;But all three hundreds were made against a callow Zimbabwe attack which bore little relation to the sterner challenges awaiting England in an upcoming five-Test series at home to India before they head to Australia for the Ashes later this year.<h2>Ngarava injury</h2>&nbsp;Zimbabwe were further handicapped when Richard Ngarava, arguably the pick of their four pacemen with none for 42 in nine overs, left the field shortly after lunch having pulled up clutching his back and hamstrings when chasing a ball.&nbsp;Ngarava returned late in the final session but did not bowl again before leaving the field once more.&nbsp;Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bowl after winning the toss in the hope his attack could utilise the cloud cover above Trent Bridge, a ground renowned for aiding pacemen.&nbsp;His decision to field was all the more understandable given Zimbabwe's 138-run thrashing by a youthful County Select XI in their lone warm-up match last week.&nbsp;But while Zimbabwe's four quicks got the occasional ball to deviate sharply, they also repeatedly over-pitched and bowled too short.&nbsp;At lunch, England were 130 without loss off 26 overs, with Duckett 75 not out and Crawley unbeaten on 53.&nbsp;It was not long before the aggressive Duckett completed a hundred off exactly 100 balls, including 15 fours.&nbsp;Having got to three figures, Duckett hit the first six of the match when he pulled Tanaka Chivanga, whose 12 wicketless overs cost an expensive 83 runs.&nbsp;Duckett, however, exited in familiar fashion.&nbsp;Having thrashed spinner Wessly Madhevere's first ball through the covers for four and pulled the second for six, Duckett tamely chipped the third to cover where Ben Curran -- the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom and the son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin -- held the catch that ended a blistering innings.&nbsp;England were then 231-1 following their first three-figure opening partnership since Duckett and Crawley put on 109 against Ireland at Lord's in 2023.&nbsp;Come tea, Crawley was 93 not out and Pope unbeaten on 49.&nbsp;Crawley, after a trademark cover-driven four got him to 98, went to a 145-ball century, including 12 boundaries, with a sedate single.&nbsp;But having suffered what appeared to be an attack of cramp, Crawley was lbw trying to sweep spinner Sikandar Raza to the delight of a small but voluble band of Zimbabwe supporters.&nbsp;Pope completed a century when he forced Raza for his 14th four as he extended his own record by becoming the first batsman to score his first eight Test hundreds against different opponents.&nbsp;Such was England's dominance it made little difference when star batsman Joe Root holed out off persevering paceman Blessing Muzarabani for 34.&nbsp;England captain Ben Stokes is making a comeback to cricket this week after the all-rounder's lengthy rehabilitation from his latest hamstring tear.

ENG vs ZIM England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1

England's top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all made hundreds as they piled on the agony for a hapless Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test in Nottingham on Thursday. At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball. Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years. Left-hander Duckett led the initial run-spree with 140 on his Nottinghamshire home ground and opening partner Crawley made 124. Not since the same trio all reached three figures against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022 had England's top three all made hundreds on the first day of a Test. Crawley's century came after he had managed just 212 runs in his previous eight Tests at an average of 15.14, with Thursday's innings just his fifth hundred in 54 matches at this level. But all three hundreds were made against a callow Zimbabwe attack which bore little relation to the sterner challenges awaiting England in an upcoming five-Test series at home to India before they head to Australia for the Ashes later this year. Ngarava injury Zimbabwe were further handicapped when Richard Ngarava, arguably the pick of their four pacemen with none for 42 in nine overs, left the field shortly after lunch having pulled up clutching his back and hamstrings when chasing a ball. Ngarava returned late in the final session but did not bowl again before leaving the field once more. Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bowl after winning the toss in the hope his attack could utilise the cloud cover above Trent Bridge, a ground renowned for aiding pacemen. His decision to field was all the more understandable given Zimbabwe's 138-run thrashing by a youthful County Select XI in their lone warm-up match last week. But while Zimbabwe's four quicks got the occasional ball to deviate sharply, they also repeatedly over-pitched and bowled too short. At lunch, England were 130 without loss off 26 overs, with Duckett 75 not out and Crawley unbeaten on 53. It was not long before the aggressive Duckett completed a hundred off exactly 100 balls, including 15 fours. Having got to three figures, Duckett hit the first six of the match when he pulled Tanaka Chivanga, whose 12 wicketless overs cost an expensive 83 runs. Duckett, however, exited in familiar fashion. Having thrashed spinner Wessly Madhevere's first ball through the covers for four and pulled the second for six, Duckett tamely chipped the third to cover where Ben Curran -- the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom and the son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin -- held the catch that ended a blistering innings. England were then 231-1 following their first three-figure opening partnership since Duckett and Crawley put on 109 against Ireland at Lord's in 2023. Come tea, Crawley was 93 not out and Pope unbeaten on 49. Crawley, after a trademark cover-driven four got him to 98, went to a 145-ball century, including 12 boundaries, with a sedate single. But having suffered what appeared to be an attack of cramp, Crawley was lbw trying to sweep spinner Sikandar Raza to the delight of a small but voluble band of Zimbabwe supporters. Pope completed a century when he forced Raza for his 14th four as he extended his own record by becoming the first batsman to score his first eight Test hundreds against different opponents. Such was England's dominance it made little difference when star batsman Joe Root holed out off persevering paceman Blessing Muzarabani for 34. England captain Ben Stokes is making a comeback to cricket this week after the all-rounder's lengthy rehabilitation from his latest hamstring tear.

Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years.

ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a>'s Croatian midfielder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/luka-modric">Luka Modric</a> said Thursday he would leave the Spanish giants after the Club World Cup this summer."Everything in life has a start and an end... on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu," said Modric, 39, in a post on Instagram, as he reaches the end of his contract with Los Blancos.&nbsp;"I'm leaving with a full heart, filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories.&nbsp;"And even though, after the Club World Cup, I'm no longer going to wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Madrid fan."&nbsp;The Croatian has played nearly 600 games for Real Madrid since joining from Tottenham in 2012, winning the Champions League six times, the Copa del Rey twice and four La Liga titles among 28 trophies in total.&nbsp;Modric struggled at the start of his Madrid career after a move worth around 35 million euros ($40 million) but quickly found his footing and developed into one of the world's best midfielders.&nbsp;Modric, who became Madrid captain last summer, won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 for his performances with Madrid and also his country, as Croatia finished as runners-up at the World Cup in Russia.&nbsp;"Throughout these years I've experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations and magical nights at the Bernabeu," continued Modric.&nbsp;“We won it all, and I was very happy. Very, very happy.”<h2>‘Unforgettable era’ &nbsp;</h2>Modric signed a one-year contract extension until June 30, 2025 last summer, but may stay a few days beyond that if Madrid progress from their Club World Cup group as expected. The tournament finishes on July 13.&nbsp;"Real Madrid and our captain Luka Modric have agreed to end an unforgettable era... after the Club World Cup that our team will compete in from June 18 in the United States," said Madrid in a statement.&nbsp;"Real Madrid want to show their gratitude and affection to someone who is one of the biggest legends at our club and in world football...&nbsp;"Modric is one of the five players who, in the whole of football history, has managed to win six European Cups, and he is the player with the most trophies in 123 years of Real Madrid's existence."&nbsp;The midfielder scored 43 goals for Madrid in 590 games, and is the club's ninth-highest appearance maker. Former striker Raul is first with 741 games.&nbsp;"Modric will always stay in the hearts of all Madrid fans as a unique and exemplary footballer, who has always represented Madrid's values," said Madrid president Florentino Perez.&nbsp;"Madrid fans and all fans in the world fell in love with his football, his legacy will remain forever."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Luka Modric confirms Real Madrid exit after Club World Cup

Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric said Thursday he would leave the Spanish giants after the Club World Cup this summer. "Everything in life has a start and an end... on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu," said Modric, 39, in a post on Instagram, as he reaches the end of his contract with Los Blancos. "I'm leaving with a full heart, filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories. "And even though, after the Club World Cup, I'm no longer going to wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Madrid fan." The Croatian has played nearly 600 games for Real Madrid since joining from Tottenham in 2012, winning the Champions League six times, the Copa del Rey twice and four La Liga titles among 28 trophies in total. Modric struggled at the start of his Madrid career after a move worth around 35 million euros ($40 million) but quickly found his footing and developed into one of the world's best midfielders. Modric, who became Madrid captain last summer, won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 for his performances with Madrid and also his country, as Croatia finished as runners-up at the World Cup in Russia. "Throughout these years I've experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations and magical nights at the Bernabeu," continued Modric. “We won it all, and I was very happy. Very, very happy.” ‘Unforgettable era’ Modric signed a one-year contract extension until June 30, 2025 last summer, but may stay a few days beyond that if Madrid progress from their Club World Cup group as expected. The tournament finishes on July 13. "Real Madrid and our captain Luka Modric have agreed to end an unforgettable era... after the Club World Cup that our team will compete in from June 18 in the United States," said Madrid in a statement. "Real Madrid want to show their gratitude and affection to someone who is one of the biggest legends at our club and in world football... "Modric is one of the five players who, in the whole of football history, has managed to win six European Cups, and he is the player with the most trophies in 123 years of Real Madrid's existence." The midfielder scored 43 goals for Madrid in 590 games, and is the club's ninth-highest appearance maker. Former striker Raul is first with 741 games. "Modric will always stay in the hearts of all Madrid fans as a unique and exemplary footballer, who has always represented Madrid's values," said Madrid president Florentino Perez. "Madrid fans and all fans in the world fell in love with his football, his legacy will remain forever." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Croatian has played nearly 600 games for Real Madrid since joining from Tottenham in 2012, winning the Champions League six times, the Copa del Rey twice and four La Liga titles among 28 trophies in total.

The High Court in London said it would examine on Thursday the UK government's deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after imposing a last-minute block on the accord.&nbsp;"There was an urgent hearing overnight, and an injunction has been granted until 10:30 am (0930 GMT) today when there will be a further hearing", a court official told AFP.UK media reports had said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to attend a virtual ceremony with Mauritian representatives early Thursday to sign the deal. The agreement would see Britain hand back the archipelago to Mauritius and pay to lease a key US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, the largest island.In the injunction, granted at 2:25 am (0125 GMT), Judge Julian Goose said the government should "take no conclusive or legally binding step to conclude its negotiations concerning the possible transfer of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago, to a foreign government".The government was required to "maintain the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom over the British Indian Ocean Territory until further order", the ruling added. The request for an injunction was brought by two Chagossian women, the BBC reported. The base is leased to the United States and has become one of its key military facilities in the Asia-Pacific, including being used as a hub for long-range bombers and ships during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.But Starmer has said that international legal rulings have put Britain's ownership of the Chagos in doubt and only a deal with Mauritius can guarantee that the base remains functional. Reacting to the ruling, a UK government spokesperson said it did not comment on "ongoing legal cases"."The deal is the right thing to protect the British people and our national security," the spokesperson told AFP.Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s.But it evicted thousands of Chagos islanders who have since mounted a series of legal claims for compensation in British courts. In 2019, the International Court of Justice recommended that Britain hand the archipelago to Mauritius after decades of legal battles.The deal would give Britain a 99-year lease of the base, with the option to extend. The UK government has not said how much the lease will cost, but has not denied reports that it would be £90 million ($111 million) a year. Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has said his country would pursue its fight for full sovereignty over the islands if Washington refused to support the return.

A UK court has temporarily blocked the government's deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending further hearings, just hours before a planned signing ceremony with Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The High Court in London said it would examine on Thursday the UK government's deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after imposing a last-minute block on the accord. "There was an urgent hearing overnight, and an injunction has been granted until 10:30 am (0930 GMT) today when there will be a further hearing", a court official told AFP. UK media reports had said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to attend a virtual ceremony with Mauritian representatives early Thursday to sign the deal. The agreement would see Britain hand back the archipelago to Mauritius and pay to lease a key US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, the largest island. In the injunction, granted at 2:25 am (0125 GMT), Judge Julian Goose said the government should "take no conclusive or legally binding step to conclude its negotiations concerning the possible transfer of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago, to a foreign government". The government was required to "maintain the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom over the British Indian Ocean Territory until further order", the ruling added. The request for an injunction was brought by two Chagossian women, the BBC reported. The base is leased to the United States and has become one of its key military facilities in the Asia-Pacific, including being used as a hub for long-range bombers and ships during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. But Starmer has said that international legal rulings have put Britain's ownership of the Chagos in doubt and only a deal with Mauritius can guarantee that the base remains functional. Reacting to the ruling, a UK government spokesperson said it did not comment on "ongoing legal cases". "The deal is the right thing to protect the British people and our national security," the spokesperson told AFP. Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s. But it evicted thousands of Chagos islanders who have since mounted a series of legal claims for compensation in British courts. In 2019, the International Court of Justice recommended that Britain hand the archipelago to Mauritius after decades of legal battles. The deal would give Britain a 99-year lease of the base, with the option to extend. The UK government has not said how much the lease will cost, but has not denied reports that it would be £90 million ($111 million) a year. Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has said his country would pursue its fight for full sovereignty over the islands if Washington refused to support the return.

The High Court in London has temporarily halted the UK government’s plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, issuing an injunction just hours before a scheduled signing ceremony.

UK Court halts Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius hours before planned deal signing

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday recalled goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in a heavily changed squad for the upcoming Nations League semi-finals. Nagelsmann made 10 changes, including naming two debutants, in his 26-man squad for the June fixtures. Midfielder Jamal Musiala, defenders Antonio Rudiger and Nico Schlotterbeck and forward Kai Havertz are among the notable absentees to miss out due to injury.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/captain-bruno-fernandes-offers-to-leave-manchester-united-to-help-club-rebuild-tottenham-hotspur-europa-league-final-1747909227753">Captain Fernandes offers to leave Manchester United to help club rebuild</a>&nbsp;The coach said the bulging casualty ward was "extremely bitter" but said he did not want to take any risks with the injured players.&nbsp;Sidelined since September, Ter Stegen will return between the sticks, with Nagelsmann saying Thursday the Barcelona shot-stopper is "in top shape" and "our number one."&nbsp;The goalie has made two league starts for Barcelona since his return from injury.&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz returns to the team, having missed the March fixtures with injury, as does West Ham striker Niclas Fuellkrug.&nbsp;Midfielder Tom Bischoff, who will move from Hoffenheim to Bayern Munich in the summer, along with Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, have been called up to a senior Germany squad for the first time.&nbsp;The coach praised the 1.98-metre-tall Woltemade's "extraordinary skills", saying he has "momentum totally on his side right now".&nbsp;Nagelsmann also recalled Bayern Munich duo Serge Gnabry and Aleksandar Pavlovic, along with Borussia Dortmund's Waldemar Anton and Felix Nmecha. Fiorentina defender Robin Gosens has also made his return to the squad.&nbsp;Germany's victory over Italy in the quarter-finals in March won them the right to host the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;The Germans will take on Portugal in Munich in the semi-final, with European Champion Spain facing France in the other semi-final in Stuttgart.&nbsp;Under Nagelsmann, Germany has returned to form after almost a decade of disappointments on the international stage, including two group stage World Cup exits in a row.&nbsp;Germany were defeated in extra time by eventual champions Spain in Euro 2024 in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;Nagelsmann praised his side's run to the final four but added "we can't afford to go one metre less than we did in the best moments in the quarter-finals against Italy".<h3>Squad -</h3>&nbsp;Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alexander Nuebel (Stuttgart), Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona/ESP)&nbsp;Defenders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter Milan/ITA), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstaedt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)&nbsp;Midfielders: Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim), Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Robin Gosens (Fiorentina/ITA), Pascal Gross (Borussia Dortmund), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)&nbsp;Forwards: Niclas Fuellkrug (West Ham United/ENG), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart)&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Nations League: Germany drop Rudiger and Musiala but include keeper Ter Stegen

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday recalled goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in a heavily changed squad for the upcoming Nations League semi-finals. Nagelsmann made 10 changes, including naming two debutants, in his 26-man squad for the June fixtures. Midfielder Jamal Musiala, defenders Antonio Rudiger and Nico Schlotterbeck and forward Kai Havertz are among the notable absentees to miss out due to injury. Also read | Captain Fernandes offers to leave Manchester United to help club rebuild The coach said the bulging casualty ward was "extremely bitter" but said he did not want to take any risks with the injured players. Sidelined since September, Ter Stegen will return between the sticks, with Nagelsmann saying Thursday the Barcelona shot-stopper is "in top shape" and "our number one." The goalie has made two league starts for Barcelona since his return from injury. Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz returns to the team, having missed the March fixtures with injury, as does West Ham striker Niclas Fuellkrug. Midfielder Tom Bischoff, who will move from Hoffenheim to Bayern Munich in the summer, along with Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, have been called up to a senior Germany squad for the first time. The coach praised the 1.98-metre-tall Woltemade's "extraordinary skills", saying he has "momentum totally on his side right now". Nagelsmann also recalled Bayern Munich duo Serge Gnabry and Aleksandar Pavlovic, along with Borussia Dortmund's Waldemar Anton and Felix Nmecha. Fiorentina defender Robin Gosens has also made his return to the squad. Germany's victory over Italy in the quarter-finals in March won them the right to host the remainder of the tournament. The Germans will take on Portugal in Munich in the semi-final, with European Champion Spain facing France in the other semi-final in Stuttgart. Under Nagelsmann, Germany has returned to form after almost a decade of disappointments on the international stage, including two group stage World Cup exits in a row. Germany were defeated in extra time by eventual champions Spain in Euro 2024 in the quarter-finals. Nagelsmann praised his side's run to the final four but added "we can't afford to go one metre less than we did in the best moments in the quarter-finals against Italy". Squad - Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alexander Nuebel (Stuttgart), Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona/ESP) Defenders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter Milan/ITA), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstaedt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen) Midfielders: Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim), Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Robin Gosens (Fiorentina/ITA), Pascal Gross (Borussia Dortmund), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) Forwards: Niclas Fuellkrug (West Ham United/ENG), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart) Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The coach said the bulging casualty ward was "extremely bitter" but said he did not want to take any risks with the injured players.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bruno-fernandes">Bruno Fernandes</a> has offered to leave Manchester United if the club need to cash in on him in order to rebuild after the heartbreak of their Europa League final defeat by Tottenham.&nbsp;United lost 1-0 in Bilbao on Wednesday courtesy of a Brennan Johnson goal, compounding a miserable season for the club.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-we-have-to-look-in-the-mirror-luke-shaw-reflects-on-2025-europa-league-final-loss-manchester-united-2025-europa-final-tottenham-hotspur-1747895651834">'We have to look in the mirror': Luke Shaw reflects after Europa League final defeat to Spurs</a>&nbsp;Manager Ruben Amorim said after the defeat that if the club no longer wanted him, he would quit "without any conversation about compensation".&nbsp;Now his captain, 30, has followed suit, aware of United's need for an overhaul of the playing staff despite financial constraints.&nbsp;"I have always been honest. I've always said I will be here until the club says to me that it's time to go," said Fernandes.&nbsp;"I'm eager to do more, to be able to bring the club to the great days. On the day that the club thinks that I'm too much or it's time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it.&nbsp;"But I've always said it, and I keep my word in the same way. If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it is what it is, and football sometimes is like this."&nbsp;Fernandes has been United's standout player for United this season but failed to make an impact against Spurs at the San Mames stadium.&nbsp;<h2>‘Very sad day’ &nbsp;</h2>He said the defeat was a crushing blow.&nbsp;"We wanted to win more than anything in this final," he said. "It's a very sad day because we've done some very good things in this competition until today.&nbsp;"But today (Wednesday) was the day that mattered, the most important day of the competition. It was the day we could have been in the history of the Europa League, but it's not like that. And football is cruel, and it's been our turn to lose."&nbsp;The midfielder, who joined United in 2020, insisted his compatriot Amorim was still the right man to lead United, despite a terrible record since arriving at Old Trafford in November.&nbsp;United have won just six league games on his watch and are 16th in the Premier League, destined for their lowest finish since relegation in 1974.&nbsp;"We (the players) just agreed that he's the right man," said Fernandes. "He has done a lot of good things. We know that the manager is looked at by the results.&nbsp;"Obviously, we see more than that as players. We know for everyone, it will be about him bringing back the positivity in the club.&nbsp;"To try to bring the club back to fight for trophies, fight for the big trophies. And we all agree that he's the right man."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Captain Bruno Fernandes offers to leave Manchester Utd to help club rebuild

Bruno Fernandes has offered to leave Manchester United if the club need to cash in on him in order to rebuild after the heartbreak of their Europa League final defeat by Tottenham. United lost 1-0 in Bilbao on Wednesday courtesy of a Brennan Johnson goal, compounding a miserable season for the club. Also read | 'We have to look in the mirror': Luke Shaw reflects after Europa League final defeat to Spurs Manager Ruben Amorim said after the defeat that if the club no longer wanted him, he would quit "without any conversation about compensation". Now his captain, 30, has followed suit, aware of United's need for an overhaul of the playing staff despite financial constraints. "I have always been honest. I've always said I will be here until the club says to me that it's time to go," said Fernandes. "I'm eager to do more, to be able to bring the club to the great days. On the day that the club thinks that I'm too much or it's time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. "But I've always said it, and I keep my word in the same way. If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it is what it is, and football sometimes is like this." Fernandes has been United's standout player for United this season but failed to make an impact against Spurs at the San Mames stadium. ‘Very sad day’ He said the defeat was a crushing blow. "We wanted to win more than anything in this final," he said. "It's a very sad day because we've done some very good things in this competition until today. "But today (Wednesday) was the day that mattered, the most important day of the competition. It was the day we could have been in the history of the Europa League, but it's not like that. And football is cruel, and it's been our turn to lose." The midfielder, who joined United in 2020, insisted his compatriot Amorim was still the right man to lead United, despite a terrible record since arriving at Old Trafford in November. United have won just six league games on his watch and are 16th in the Premier League, destined for their lowest finish since relegation in 1974. "We (the players) just agreed that he's the right man," said Fernandes. "He has done a lot of good things. We know that the manager is looked at by the results. "Obviously, we see more than that as players. We know for everyone, it will be about him bringing back the positivity in the club. "To try to bring the club back to fight for trophies, fight for the big trophies. And we all agree that he's the right man." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Manchester United lost 1-0 in Bilbao on Wednesday courtesy of a Brennan Johnson goal, compounding a miserable season for the club.

Captain Fernandes offers to leave Manchester United to help club rebuild

Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.Spurs, who had not won European silverware since 1984, will play in next season's Champions League, while failing to qualify for it is a severe financial set-back for Manchester United.&nbsp;Despite their triumph in Bilbao, manager Ange Postecoglou's future is still on the line following a shambolic domestic campaign, with Spurs sitting a place below United in the lower reaches of the Premier League table.&nbsp;The Australian furiously insisted he was "not a clown" on the eve of the final and had the last laugh on a nerve-racking night at the San Mames, as he made good on his claim to always win a trophy in his second season in charge of a club.&nbsp;"This is what it's all about, this club hasn't won a trophy for 17 years, honestly, this is what it means, it means so much," Wales winger Johnson told TNT Sports.&nbsp;"Ever since I came here it's been (people saying) 'Tottenham are a good team, but they never get it done' -- we got it done!"&nbsp;Fans came from far and wide to pack Athletic Bilbao's stadium, some taking quite preposterous routes and sleeping in cars to avoid eye-watering prices, but they could not escape a final lacking in quality.&nbsp;It was a match between teams languishing in 16th and 17th place respectively after dismal Premier League campaigns and that was the essence of it too, played at high intensity but with low confidence, and a prize on the line so big it overawed.&nbsp;There were a large number of turnovers, neither side keeping the ball with any ease, moves ending in panicked defending and balls being thumped to safety, or a litany of clumsy fouls.&nbsp;Manchester United fans chanted Ruben Amorim's name, backing their Portuguese coach despite the club's worst Premier League season in half a century.&nbsp;In the early exchanges, 22-year-old United winger Amad Diallo, one of the few players high on self-belief, flashed a shot across goal and then left Destiny Udogie spinning as he dribbled past.&nbsp;Spurs made the breakthrough after 42 minutes and, perhaps fittingly, it came in the form of a scrappy goal.&nbsp;Tottenham midfielder Sarr, who had completed just a single pass to this point, curled in a cross to the near post for Johnson.&nbsp;The winger's attempted flick bounced off Shaw's shoulder, brushed Johnson's boot again and crossed the goal-line in slow motion with Andre Onana unable to claw it out with a desperate arm.<h2>Nowhere near good enough</h2>Spurs sat back in the second half, for once pragmatically trying to protect their slender advantage and look for opportunities to strike again on the counter-attack.&nbsp;They nearly found one when Yves Bissouma played in Dominic Solanke, but the striker could not control the ball.&nbsp;Spurs had just 27 percent possession by the end, with three shots, just one on target.Manchester United almost equalised when Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario came off his line but failed to claim a set-piece pounded forward from deep.&nbsp;The ball dropped for Rasmus Hojlund but his header over the stranded Spurs stopper was sensationally cleared in acrobatic fashion by Micky van de Ven.&nbsp;Spurs sent on captain Son Heung-min for the ragged Richarlison, with the South Korean international a surprising non-starter.&nbsp;United defender Harry Maguire scored a vital goal against Lyon on United's thrilling run to the final, and was thrust up front late on, but Spurs shut him out.&nbsp;Shaw had a chance to redeem himself at the end for his part in Johnson's goal but his header was pushed to safety by Vicario.&nbsp;United suffered a 21st defeat this season and a fourth against Spurs, who claimed their third Europa League trophy.&nbsp;Amorim said winning the trophy would not solve United's many deep-lying problems but could set the club up well for the future, however United leave Bilbao without even that."We managed not to score again, that makes it hard to win matches," said Amorim.For only the second time in 35 years, United will not play European football next term."For a club like Manchester United, it's nowhere near good enough," Shaw told reporters.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brennan Johnson scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Spurs, who had not won European silverware since 1984, will play in next season's Champions League, while failing to qualify for it is a severe financial set-back for Manchester United. Despite their triumph in Bilbao, manager Ange Postecoglou's future is still on the line following a shambolic domestic campaign, with Spurs sitting a place below United in the lower reaches of the Premier League table. The Australian furiously insisted he was "not a clown" on the eve of the final and had the last laugh on a nerve-racking night at the San Mames, as he made good on his claim to always win a trophy in his second season in charge of a club. "This is what it's all about, this club hasn't won a trophy for 17 years, honestly, this is what it means, it means so much," Wales winger Johnson told TNT Sports. "Ever since I came here it's been (people saying) 'Tottenham are a good team, but they never get it done' -- we got it done!" Fans came from far and wide to pack Athletic Bilbao's stadium, some taking quite preposterous routes and sleeping in cars to avoid eye-watering prices, but they could not escape a final lacking in quality. It was a match between teams languishing in 16th and 17th place respectively after dismal Premier League campaigns and that was the essence of it too, played at high intensity but with low confidence, and a prize on the line so big it overawed. There were a large number of turnovers, neither side keeping the ball with any ease, moves ending in panicked defending and balls being thumped to safety, or a litany of clumsy fouls. Manchester United fans chanted Ruben Amorim's name, backing their Portuguese coach despite the club's worst Premier League season in half a century. In the early exchanges, 22-year-old United winger Amad Diallo, one of the few players high on self-belief, flashed a shot across goal and then left Destiny Udogie spinning as he dribbled past. Spurs made the breakthrough after 42 minutes and, perhaps fittingly, it came in the form of a scrappy goal. Tottenham midfielder Sarr, who had completed just a single pass to this point, curled in a cross to the near post for Johnson. The winger's attempted flick bounced off Shaw's shoulder, brushed Johnson's boot again and crossed the goal-line in slow motion with Andre Onana unable to claw it out with a desperate arm. Nowhere near good enough Spurs sat back in the second half, for once pragmatically trying to protect their slender advantage and look for opportunities to strike again on the counter-attack. They nearly found one when Yves Bissouma played in Dominic Solanke, but the striker could not control the ball. Spurs had just 27 percent possession by the end, with three shots, just one on target. Manchester United almost equalised when Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario came off his line but failed to claim a set-piece pounded forward from deep. The ball dropped for Rasmus Hojlund but his header over the stranded Spurs stopper was sensationally cleared in acrobatic fashion by Micky van de Ven. Spurs sent on captain Son Heung-min for the ragged Richarlison, with the South Korean international a surprising non-starter. United defender Harry Maguire scored a vital goal against Lyon on United's thrilling run to the final, and was thrust up front late on, but Spurs shut him out. Shaw had a chance to redeem himself at the end for his part in Johnson's goal but his header was pushed to safety by Vicario. United suffered a 21st defeat this season and a fourth against Spurs, who claimed their third Europa League trophy. Amorim said winning the trophy would not solve United's many deep-lying problems but could set the club up well for the future, however United leave Bilbao without even that. "We managed not to score again, that makes it hard to win matches," said Amorim. For only the second time in 35 years, United will not play European football next term. "For a club like Manchester United, it's nowhere near good enough," Shaw told reporters. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur edge Manchester United to win Europa League; end 17-year trophy drought

Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday.The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations who do not qualify."(The) hosts... will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups," said UEFA in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-i-will-quit-make-a-shorter-squad-pep-guardiola-fires-warning-at-man-city-management-after-poor-season-1747822775866">'I will quit, make a shorter squad': Pep Guardiola fires warning at Man City management after poor season</a>"The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the EURO 2028 final tournament."Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage."The remaining places at the tournament will be won via play-offs between the remaining qualifying group runners-up and the highest ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners.The number of spots available through play-offs will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through the groups or via the reserved qualifying slots.Euro 2024 hosts Germany qualified directly to the tournament, eventually won by Spain who beat England in the Berlin final.Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations who do not qualify.

Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday. The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations who do not qualify. "(The) hosts... will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups," said UEFA in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final. Also Read - 'I will quit, make a shorter squad': Pep Guardiola fires warning at Man City management after poor season "The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the EURO 2028 final tournament. "Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage." The remaining places at the tournament will be won via play-offs between the remaining qualifying group runners-up and the highest ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners. The number of spots available through play-offs will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through the groups or via the reserved qualifying slots. Euro 2024 hosts Germany qualified directly to the tournament, eventually won by Spain who beat England in the Berlin final. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations who do not qualify.

Two spots reserved for hosts unable to qualify for Euro 2028, confirms UEFA

The Argentine court trying the medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona over his death suspended the trial on Tuesday for a week over questions about a judge's impartiality.&nbsp;The court ordered the suspension after defense lawyers said that the judge's involvement in a documentary about the case constituted a possible breach of her duty of impartiality, as well as possible influence peddling and even bribery.&nbsp;Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari said the pause was ordered "to resolve an issue ... of institutional gravity."&nbsp;Two defense lawyers asked for the judge, Julieta Makintach, to be recused from the two-month-old trial.&nbsp;At issue is the alleged use of cameras in the courtroom in violation of a ban on filming the trial.&nbsp;The prosecutor's office will investigate whether the rule was broken and what part, if any, Makintach played in the transgression.&nbsp;Makintach told the court Tuesday that she could "understand the concerns of all.""But I am convinced of my impartiality," she said, adding that she would consider recusing herself from the case if there were doubts over the matter.&nbsp;The presiding judge, Maximiliano Savarino, said the trial would resume on May 27.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-delhi-capitals-to-scramble-for-final-playoffs-spot-after-srh-win-ousts-lsg-1747709716601">IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG</a><h2>Dark, lonely' deathbed</h2> Maradona died on November 25, 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot, after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions. &nbsp;He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after going under the knife.&nbsp;He was found dead in bed by his day nurse.&nbsp;His seven-person medical team is on trial in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro over the conditions of his convalescence at a private home in the nearby suburb of Tigre.Prosecutors have described the football icon's care in his last days as grossly negligent.&nbsp;The defendants risk prison terms between eight and 25 years if convicted of "homicide with possible intent" -- pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death.The case so far has focused on the decision by Maradona's doctors to allow him recuperate at home, with minimal supervision and with minimal medical equipment, instead of in a medical facility.&nbsp;Testifying in court last week, Maradona's daughter Gianinna accused her father's carers of keeping him in "a dark, ugly and lonely" place and said they seemed more interested in money than his welfare.&nbsp;So far only one of the defendants, Maradona's psychiatrist, has been called to the stand.The passing of the star of the 1986 World Cup plunged Argentina into mourning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;Tens of thousands of people queued to bid farewell to the former Boca Juniors and Napoli striker as his body lay in state at the presidential palace.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Argentine court trying the medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona over his death suspended the trial on Tuesday for a week over questions about a judge's impartiality.

The Argentine court trying the medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona over his death suspended the trial on Tuesday for a week over questions about a judge's impartiality. The court ordered the suspension after defense lawyers said that the judge's involvement in a documentary about the case constituted a possible breach of her duty of impartiality, as well as possible influence peddling and even bribery. Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari said the pause was ordered "to resolve an issue ... of institutional gravity." Two defense lawyers asked for the judge, Julieta Makintach, to be recused from the two-month-old trial. At issue is the alleged use of cameras in the courtroom in violation of a ban on filming the trial. The prosecutor's office will investigate whether the rule was broken and what part, if any, Makintach played in the transgression. Makintach told the court Tuesday that she could "understand the concerns of all." "But I am convinced of my impartiality," she said, adding that she would consider recusing herself from the case if there were doubts over the matter. The presiding judge, Maximiliano Savarino, said the trial would resume on May 27. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG Dark, lonely' deathbed Maradona died on November 25, 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot, after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after going under the knife. He was found dead in bed by his day nurse. His seven-person medical team is on trial in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro over the conditions of his convalescence at a private home in the nearby suburb of Tigre. Prosecutors have described the football icon's care in his last days as grossly negligent. The defendants risk prison terms between eight and 25 years if convicted of "homicide with possible intent" -- pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death. The case so far has focused on the decision by Maradona's doctors to allow him recuperate at home, with minimal supervision and with minimal medical equipment, instead of in a medical facility. Testifying in court last week, Maradona's daughter Gianinna accused her father's carers of keeping him in "a dark, ugly and lonely" place and said they seemed more interested in money than his welfare. So far only one of the defendants, Maradona's psychiatrist, has been called to the stand. The passing of the star of the 1986 World Cup plunged Argentina into mourning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tens of thousands of people queued to bid farewell to the former Boca Juniors and Napoli striker as his body lay in state at the presidential palace. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Argentine court trying the medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona over his death suspended the trial on Tuesday for a week over questions about a judge's impartiality.

Diego Maradona death trial suspended as judge's impartiality questioned

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.&nbsp;Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday's final round of matches.&nbsp;Mateo Kovacic's red card 20 minutes from time could have given Bournemouth hope, but Lewis Cook was also sent off just minutes later for a lunge on Gonzalez.&nbsp;There was further cause for celebration for City late on when Ballon d'Or winner Rodri made his first appearance since September as a substitute after suffering a serious knee injury.&nbsp;City's victory means a point when they travel to Fulham on the final day will be enough to secure a top-five finish thanks to their much superior goal difference compared to sixth-placed Aston Villa.&nbsp;Just three days on from the disappointment of losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, City had to raise themselves on an emotional night at the Etihad in De Bruyne's final home match.&nbsp;Earlier in the day City had unveiled a mosaic and named a road at the club's training ground after the Belgian.&nbsp;De Bruyne, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during his decade in Manchester, was greeted by a huge banner reading "King Kev" as he led the teams out.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-delhi-capitals-to-scramble-for-final-playoffs-spot-after-srh-win-ousts-lsg-1747709716601">IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG</a><h2>Marmoush makes amends</h2>&nbsp;Marmoush saw a penalty saved in City's defeat at Wembley on Saturday which ensured they will end the season without a major trophy for the first time since Pep Guardiola's debut season in 2016/17.&nbsp;Missing out on the Champions League would arguably be an even bigger blow for a club who have not failed to qualify for Europe's elite competition in 14 years.&nbsp;Marmoush made amends for his Wembley woe in stunning fashion when he crashed home a long-range effort off the inside of the post on 14 minutes.&nbsp;The moment an expectant crowd had been waiting for looked set to appear moments later when Marmoush squared to give his captain an open goal.&nbsp;Yet, De Bruyne could only spoon the ball onto the crossbar from point-blank range much to his own disgust.&nbsp;That miss could have had more damaging consequences for City had Evanilson found the net rather than hitting the post with a great chance to level for Bournemouth.&nbsp;Instead, Guardiola's men doubled their advantage before the break.&nbsp;Ilkay Gundogan's clever reverse pass found Silva, who slammed home at the near post to spark jubilant celebrations from an animated Guardiola.&nbsp;The City boss was furious when a slack pass from Josko Gvardiol played in Evanilson and he was brought down by Kovacic, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.&nbsp;The red card hastened De Bruyne's goodbye as he was replaced by Gonzalez to a standing ovation.&nbsp;But the numbers were evened up just six minutes later as Cook caught Gonzalez on the shin with his studs.&nbsp;The cheer for Rodri's return came close to matching De Bruyne's departure.The loss of the Spanish midfielder has played a huge part in City's decline this season.Gonzalez was bought in January to mitigate Rodri's absence but has struggled to hold down a place in Guardiola's side.&nbsp;The Spaniard curled in his first Premier League goal with a fine finish on 89 minutes before Daniel Jebbison pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time.&nbsp;Defeat ends Bournemouth's challenge to qualify for Europe for the first time as they remain down in 11th and now cannot catch eighth-placed Brighton.&nbsp;Palace shrugged off the hangover after celebrating their first ever major trophy to beat Wolves 4-2 at Selhurst Park.&nbsp;Eddie Nketiah made the most of a rare chance to start with a double, while cup final hero Eberechi Eze was also among the scorers.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday final round of matches.

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday's final round of matches. Mateo Kovacic's red card 20 minutes from time could have given Bournemouth hope, but Lewis Cook was also sent off just minutes later for a lunge on Gonzalez. There was further cause for celebration for City late on when Ballon d'Or winner Rodri made his first appearance since September as a substitute after suffering a serious knee injury. City's victory means a point when they travel to Fulham on the final day will be enough to secure a top-five finish thanks to their much superior goal difference compared to sixth-placed Aston Villa. Just three days on from the disappointment of losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, City had to raise themselves on an emotional night at the Etihad in De Bruyne's final home match. Earlier in the day City had unveiled a mosaic and named a road at the club's training ground after the Belgian. De Bruyne, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during his decade in Manchester, was greeted by a huge banner reading "King Kev" as he led the teams out. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG Marmoush makes amends Marmoush saw a penalty saved in City's defeat at Wembley on Saturday which ensured they will end the season without a major trophy for the first time since Pep Guardiola's debut season in 2016/17. Missing out on the Champions League would arguably be an even bigger blow for a club who have not failed to qualify for Europe's elite competition in 14 years. Marmoush made amends for his Wembley woe in stunning fashion when he crashed home a long-range effort off the inside of the post on 14 minutes. The moment an expectant crowd had been waiting for looked set to appear moments later when Marmoush squared to give his captain an open goal. Yet, De Bruyne could only spoon the ball onto the crossbar from point-blank range much to his own disgust. That miss could have had more damaging consequences for City had Evanilson found the net rather than hitting the post with a great chance to level for Bournemouth. Instead, Guardiola's men doubled their advantage before the break. Ilkay Gundogan's clever reverse pass found Silva, who slammed home at the near post to spark jubilant celebrations from an animated Guardiola. The City boss was furious when a slack pass from Josko Gvardiol played in Evanilson and he was brought down by Kovacic, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. The red card hastened De Bruyne's goodbye as he was replaced by Gonzalez to a standing ovation. But the numbers were evened up just six minutes later as Cook caught Gonzalez on the shin with his studs. The cheer for Rodri's return came close to matching De Bruyne's departure. The loss of the Spanish midfielder has played a huge part in City's decline this season. Gonzalez was bought in January to mitigate Rodri's absence but has struggled to hold down a place in Guardiola's side. The Spaniard curled in his first Premier League goal with a fine finish on 89 minutes before Daniel Jebbison pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time. Defeat ends Bournemouth's challenge to qualify for Europe for the first time as they remain down in 11th and now cannot catch eighth-placed Brighton. Palace shrugged off the hangover after celebrating their first ever major trophy to beat Wolves 4-2 at Selhurst Park. Eddie Nketiah made the most of a rare chance to start with a double, while cup final hero Eberechi Eze was also among the scorers. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third heading into Sunday's final round of matches.

Premier League: Kevin de Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as Man City close in on Champions League

If you were wondering how to get to "Sesame Street", the beloved children's television show will soon be available on streaming giant Netflix as well as its long-time home at US public broadcaster PBS.&nbsp;Popular characters "Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and all their friends are coming to Netflix later this year, with&nbsp; Sesame Street's all-new, reimagined 56th season -- plus 90 hours of previous episodes -- available to audiences worldwide," Sesame Workshop, the non-profit group behind the children's program, said in a statement.&nbsp;New episodes of the educational staple, which premiered in 1969 to high viewership and glowing reviews, will be "available same day-and-date in the US on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms" as they will be on Netflix, Sesame Workshop said on Monday.&nbsp;Netflix has exclusive worldwide premiere rights and will also be able to develop video games for the "Sesame Street" brand, it said.&nbsp;The streamer also confirmed the deal in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sesame Workshop has been facing financial struggles, with grants disappearing and a lucrative distribution deal with HBO expiring.&nbsp;Under that past agreement, PBS could release new "Sesame Street" episodes only months after they debuted on HBO.&nbsp;The Netflix deal also follows repeated assaults on public media by US President Donald Trump, including an executive order this month to cut government funding for both NPR and PBS, which he accuses of being biased.&nbsp;National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service are only partly funded by US taxpayers and rely heavily on private donations.&nbsp;Trump has long had an antagonistic relationship with most mainstream media, including PBS, and once falsely claimed an Arabic version of "Sesame Street" airing in the Middle East cost $20 million.&nbsp;He appears to have conflated the show with a broader educational program that received funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), an AFP Fact Check investigation found.&nbsp;"Sesame Street" parodied the New York real estate developer years before he was elected president, with characters including Mr. Grump, performed by actor Joe Pesci, and a puppet with orange hair, called Donald Grump.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

If you were wondering how to get to "Sesame Street", the beloved children's television show will soon be available on streaming giant Netflix as well as its long-time home at US public broadcaster PBS.

If you were wondering how to get to "Sesame Street", the beloved children's television show will soon be available on streaming giant Netflix as well as its long-time home at US public broadcaster PBS. Popular characters "Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and all their friends are coming to Netflix later this year, with Sesame Street's all-new, reimagined 56th season -- plus 90 hours of previous episodes -- available to audiences worldwide," Sesame Workshop, the non-profit group behind the children's program, said in a statement. New episodes of the educational staple, which premiered in 1969 to high viewership and glowing reviews, will be "available same day-and-date in the US on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms" as they will be on Netflix, Sesame Workshop said on Monday. Netflix has exclusive worldwide premiere rights and will also be able to develop video games for the "Sesame Street" brand, it said. The streamer also confirmed the deal in a statement. Sesame Workshop has been facing financial struggles, with grants disappearing and a lucrative distribution deal with HBO expiring. Under that past agreement, PBS could release new "Sesame Street" episodes only months after they debuted on HBO. The Netflix deal also follows repeated assaults on public media by US President Donald Trump, including an executive order this month to cut government funding for both NPR and PBS, which he accuses of being biased. National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service are only partly funded by US taxpayers and rely heavily on private donations. Trump has long had an antagonistic relationship with most mainstream media, including PBS, and once falsely claimed an Arabic version of "Sesame Street" airing in the Middle East cost $20 million. He appears to have conflated the show with a broader educational program that received funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), an AFP Fact Check investigation found. "Sesame Street" parodied the New York real estate developer years before he was elected president, with characters including Mr. Grump, performed by actor Joe Pesci, and a puppet with orange hair, called Donald Grump. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

If you were wondering how to get to "Sesame Street", the beloved children's television show will soon be available on streaming giant Netflix as well as its long-time home at US public broadcaster PBS.

Iconic TV show Sesame Street finds a home on Netflix

UEFA on Monday moved to defuse the situation after European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay last week when world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.FIFA president Infantino's belated arrival at the global governing body's annual meeting on Thursday caused a delay of more than two hours.UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin, along with other representatives of European football, including the president of the Norwegian FA, left the 75th FIFA Congress in protest at the delay.On Monday, European football's governing body described the relationship between Ceferin and Infantino as "very good... marked by open communication and mutual respect"."The recent episode was isolated and does not reflect our ongoing collaboration," the UEFA statement added.The annual meeting of world football, already pushed back an hour from its original schedule, finally began more than two hours late.&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-hasn-t-taken-any-decision-on-asia-cup-participation-yet-devajit-saikia-1747656081410"> BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;Infantino issued an apology for his tardiness in remarks to the congress before the delegates left.He blamed flight problems for his late arrival but stressed the importance of attending the meetings in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the hosts of the 2022 and 2034 World Cups respectively."As FIFA president, my responsibility is to make decisions in the best interests of the organization... I felt I had to be there to represent football and all of you," Infantino said of his visit to the Gulf.UEFA issued a strongly worded statement following the walkout, describing the disruption as "deeply regrettable", accusing the FIFA chief of putting his "private political interests" ahead of the sport.Ceferin has publicly opposed Infantino on several issues in recent years, particularly the plan — ultimately abandoned — to hold the World Cup every two years instead of every four.Recently, the UEFA president described the prospect of a 64-team World Cup in 2030 to celebrate the tournament's centenary, as a "bad idea".&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

FIFA president Infantino belated arrival at the global governing body annual meeting on Thursday caused a delay of more than two hours.

UEFA on Monday moved to defuse the situation after European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay last week when world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump. FIFA president Infantino's belated arrival at the global governing body's annual meeting on Thursday caused a delay of more than two hours. UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin, along with other representatives of European football, including the president of the Norwegian FA, left the 75th FIFA Congress in protest at the delay. On Monday, European football's governing body described the relationship between Ceferin and Infantino as "very good... marked by open communication and mutual respect". "The recent episode was isolated and does not reflect our ongoing collaboration," the UEFA statement added. The annual meeting of world football, already pushed back an hour from its original schedule, finally began more than two hours late. ALSO READ | BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup Infantino issued an apology for his tardiness in remarks to the congress before the delegates left. He blamed flight problems for his late arrival but stressed the importance of attending the meetings in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the hosts of the 2022 and 2034 World Cups respectively. "As FIFA president, my responsibility is to make decisions in the best interests of the organization... I felt I had to be there to represent football and all of you," Infantino said of his visit to the Gulf. UEFA issued a strongly worded statement following the walkout, describing the disruption as "deeply regrettable", accusing the FIFA chief of putting his "private political interests" ahead of the sport. Ceferin has publicly opposed Infantino on several issues in recent years, particularly the plan — ultimately abandoned — to hold the World Cup every two years instead of every four. Recently, the UEFA president described the prospect of a 64-team World Cup in 2030 to celebrate the tournament's centenary, as a "bad idea". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

FIFA president Infantino's belated arrival at the global governing body's annual meeting on Thursday caused a delay of more than two hours.

UEFA moves to defuse anger over Gianni Infantino delay at FIFA Congress

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