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Pak vs Ban, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Pakistan will look to close the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they take on Bangladesh in a dead-rubber contest on Thursday (Feb 27). With neither team winning a contest in the Champions Trophy, it will be an opportunity for both to close the campaign on a high. Ahead of the dead-rubber contest between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details.
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 &nbsp;match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 class="left">Which stadium will host the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">What time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday (Feb 27) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: &nbsp;Pak vs Ban Head-to-Head Stats</h2>
Overall: Pakistan 34 wins, Bangladesh 5 wins, no results - 0
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: &nbsp;Pak vs Ban Pitch Report</h2>
Fast bowlers should get good help at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi as Pakistan and Bangladesh look to make the most of the conditions. The pitch has historically favoured fast bowlers, so it will be interesting to see how it works on the match day. &nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: &nbsp;Pak vs Ban Weather Report</h2>
After South Africa and Australia contest was washed out with rain there is a good chance it will be the case in Pakistan and Bangladesh match. The weather conditions are not encouraging in the build-up to the contest with rain expected to play a part.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Sports, Cricket:  Pakistan will look to close the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they take on Bangladesh in a dead-rubber contest on Thursday (Feb 27).

Pak vs Ban, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Pakistan will look to close the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they take on Bangladesh in a dead-rubber contest on Thursday (Feb 27). With neither team winning a contest in the Champions Trophy, it will be an opportunity for both to close the campaign on a high. Ahead of the dead-rubber contest between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. What time will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Thursday (Feb 27) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Head-to-Head Stats Overall: Pakistan 34 wins, Bangladesh 5 wins, no results - 0 Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Pitch Report Fast bowlers should get good help at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi as Pakistan and Bangladesh look to make the most of the conditions. The pitch has historically favoured fast bowlers, so it will be interesting to see how it works on the match day. Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Weather Report After South Africa and Australia contest was washed out with rain there is a good chance it will be the case in Pakistan and Bangladesh match. The weather conditions are not encouraging in the build-up to the contest with rain expected to play a part. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Champions Trophy 2025: Pak vs Ban Squads Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

Pak vs Ban Champions Trophy 2025: All you need to know, check Live streaming, head-to-head, stats, pitch report, squad

Former England captain Michael Atherton has taken a dig at Team India after the Men in Blue booked their place in the semifinal of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian team based in Dubai for the Champions Trophy 2025 will play in the last four after winning both their matches coupled with defeats for Bangladesh and Pakistan. However, according to Atherton India have an advantage as they are based in one city and have avoided travelling.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Atherton accuses India of &lsquo;undeniable advantage&rsquo;<o:p></o:p></h2>
"About the advantage India have in playing in Dubai, only in Dubai, which seems to me to be a hard-to-quantify advantage but an undeniable advantage...They are playing at just one venue. They do not have to travel between venues or, you know, between countries as a lot of other teams have to do," Atherton said.<o:p></o:p>
The comment comes after India booked their place in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy with a game to spare. The Men in Blue are playing under a hybrid model as all their matches are scheduled in Dubai despite Pakistan being the official host of the tournament. The arrangements have allowed India to avoid any travel and to be based entirely in the United Arab Emirates even if they reach the final of the tournament. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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However, that is not the case for other teams with New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan travelling to the UAE and other cities to play their group-stage matches. According to Atherton, India avoiding travel fatigue is a big factor if they go on to win the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite all Group B teams playing their matches in Pakistan, the team that gets paired with India in the semifinal will have to travel to Dubai, again underlining the travel fatigue factor.<o:p></o:p>
Interestingly, New Zealand will travel to Dubai for the final Group A game on Sunday and return to Pakistan to play in the semifinal. However, if they get paired with India in the Champions Trophy final, they will have to visit UAE for the second time in less than a week due to the complicated nature of the hybrid model.

Sports, Cricket: The Indian team based in Dubai for the Champions Trophy 2025 will play in the last four after winning both their matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Former England captain Michael Atherton has taken a dig at Team India after the Men in Blue booked their place in the semifinal of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian team based in Dubai for the Champions Trophy 2025 will play in the last four after winning both their matches coupled with defeats for Bangladesh and Pakistan. However, according to Atherton India have an advantage as they are based in one city and have avoided travelling. Atherton accuses India of ‘undeniable advantage’ "About the advantage India have in playing in Dubai, only in Dubai, which seems to me to be a hard-to-quantify advantage but an undeniable advantage...They are playing at just one venue. They do not have to travel between venues or, you know, between countries as a lot of other teams have to do," Atherton said. The comment comes after India booked their place in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy with a game to spare. The Men in Blue are playing under a hybrid model as all their matches are scheduled in Dubai despite Pakistan being the official host of the tournament. The arrangements have allowed India to avoid any travel and to be based entirely in the United Arab Emirates even if they reach the final of the tournament. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025: Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing duty However, that is not the case for other teams with New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan travelling to the UAE and other cities to play their group-stage matches. According to Atherton, India avoiding travel fatigue is a big factor if they go on to win the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite all Group B teams playing their matches in Pakistan, the team that gets paired with India in the semifinal will have to travel to Dubai, again underlining the travel fatigue factor. Interestingly, New Zealand will travel to Dubai for the final Group A game on Sunday and return to Pakistan to play in the semifinal. However, if they get paired with India in the Champions Trophy final, they will have to visit UAE for the second time in less than a week due to the complicated nature of the hybrid model.

India have 'undeniable advantage' in Champions Trophy 2025, accuses former England captain

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game.
<h2>Messi fined</h2>
The Argentine World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle.
Messi twice put his hands on the back of the Ballouchy's neck during the arguments.
MLS said in a statement that their disciplinary committee had ruled that he had violated the league's "Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy".
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Messi had just set-up a stoppage time equaliser for team-mate Telasco Segovia in the 2-2 draw at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in the season opener.
Messi's team-mate Uruguayan Luis Suarez also received a similar fine for putting his hands on the back of the neck of NYFC defender Birk Risa at half-time.
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Sports, Football: Lionel Messi was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle in the side's MLS match.

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game. Messi fined The Argentine World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle. Messi twice put his hands on the back of the Ballouchy's neck during the arguments. MLS said in a statement that their disciplinary committee had ruled that he had violated the league's "Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy". ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025: Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing duty Messi had just set-up a stoppage time equaliser for team-mate Telasco Segovia in the 2-2 draw at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in the season opener. Messi's team-mate Uruguayan Luis Suarez also received a similar fine for putting his hands on the back of the neck of NYFC defender Birk Risa at half-time. 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.

Lionel Messi fined by MLS after grabbing neck of New York City assistant coach

Chelsea moved into the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of hapless Southampton, but Aston Villa's hopes of Champions League football next season diminished after a 4-1 defeat at Crystal Palace.
After a run of three consecutive defeats, Chelsea badly needed a response against bottom-of-the-table Saints, who are set for an immediate return to the Championship.
The Blues duly delivered with three first-half goals through Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Levi Colwill for just a third league win 11 games.
Before kick-off at Stamford Bridge, a small band of Chelsea fans gathered to protest against the club's owners over the club's form and discontent over ticket prices.
Once the action got underway, it was a much-needed comfortable evening for Enzo Maresca's men which the Italian will hope can restore confidence among his squad.
Nkunku took his tally for the season to 14 but only three of those have come in the Premier League as he has often had to play reserve to the injured Nicolas Jackson.
The Frenchman stooped to head in a corner at the back post before teeing up Neto to blast home a second.
Colwill headed in Neto's free-kick to make the points safe before the break.
Marc Cucurella rounded off the scoring with a calm finish from teenager Tyrique George's cross.
"We needed that, the fans needed that and the club needed that so we are happy," said Maresca.
&ldquo;The priority is to bring this club to where this club should be - the Champions League. It will be like this until the end of the season - we will be up and down and we need to be ready.&rdquo;
Victory takes Chelsea two points above Manchester City into fourth.
Thanks to English clubs' strong performance in European competition this season, a top-five finish is likely to be enough for a place in next season's Champions League.
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<h2>Eagles soaring</h2>
Villa had rejuvenated their hopes of a second consecutive season in Europe's elite competition after beating Chelsea on Saturday.
But Unai Emery's men have won just one of their last seven league games after a capitulation at Selhurst Park.
"After today, with a loss, it is difficult to try to explain everything," said Emery.
"We have to move on and be motivated in the competitions - FA Cup and Champions League and get the balance in the Premier League."
Ismaila Sarr's first-half opener was cancelled out early in the second period by Morgan Rogers.
Jean-Philippe Mateta quickly restored Palace's advantage before Sarr and Eddie Nketiah maintained the Eagles fine form.
Oliver Glasner's side have won seven of their last nine games to rise to 12th, just six points behind Villa in 10th.
Brighton won the battle of the south coast clubs with ambitions of European football next season, over Bournemouth 2-1.
Joao Pedro won and converted a penalty on 12 minutes to give the Seagulls the lead.
A wonder strike from Justin Kluivert levelled for the Cherries, but Danny Welbeck's winner moved the sides level on points.
Bournemouth sit seventh on goal difference with Brighton in eighth, but now just one point behind fifth-placed City.
Wolves missed the chance to pull further clear of the relegation zone after a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham.
A fast start to both halves saw the visitors take the points as Ryan Sessegnon struck inside the first minute and Rodrigo Muniz got the winner two minutes into the second period.
Wolves remain five points above the bottom three.
League leaders Liverpool can take another step towards just their second title in 35 years when they host Newcastle on Wednesday.
Second faces third as Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham host City.
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Sports, Football: After a run of three consecutive defeats, Chelsea badly needed a response against the Saints, who are set for an immediate return to the Championship.

Chelsea moved into the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of hapless Southampton, but Aston Villa's hopes of Champions League football next season diminished after a 4-1 defeat at Crystal Palace. After a run of three consecutive defeats, Chelsea badly needed a response against bottom-of-the-table Saints, who are set for an immediate return to the Championship. The Blues duly delivered with three first-half goals through Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Levi Colwill for just a third league win 11 games. Before kick-off at Stamford Bridge, a small band of Chelsea fans gathered to protest against the club's owners over the club's form and discontent over ticket prices. Once the action got underway, it was a much-needed comfortable evening for Enzo Maresca's men which the Italian will hope can restore confidence among his squad. Nkunku took his tally for the season to 14 but only three of those have come in the Premier League as he has often had to play reserve to the injured Nicolas Jackson. The Frenchman stooped to head in a corner at the back post before teeing up Neto to blast home a second. Colwill headed in Neto's free-kick to make the points safe before the break. Marc Cucurella rounded off the scoring with a calm finish from teenager Tyrique George's cross. "We needed that, the fans needed that and the club needed that so we are happy," said Maresca. “The priority is to bring this club to where this club should be - the Champions League. It will be like this until the end of the season - we will be up and down and we need to be ready.” Victory takes Chelsea two points above Manchester City into fourth. Thanks to English clubs' strong performance in European competition this season, a top-five finish is likely to be enough for a place in next season's Champions League. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025: Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing duty Eagles soaring Villa had rejuvenated their hopes of a second consecutive season in Europe's elite competition after beating Chelsea on Saturday. But Unai Emery's men have won just one of their last seven league games after a capitulation at Selhurst Park. "After today, with a loss, it is difficult to try to explain everything," said Emery. "We have to move on and be motivated in the competitions - FA Cup and Champions League and get the balance in the Premier League." Ismaila Sarr's first-half opener was cancelled out early in the second period by Morgan Rogers. Jean-Philippe Mateta quickly restored Palace's advantage before Sarr and Eddie Nketiah maintained the Eagles fine form. Oliver Glasner's side have won seven of their last nine games to rise to 12th, just six points behind Villa in 10th. Brighton won the battle of the south coast clubs with ambitions of European football next season, over Bournemouth 2-1. Joao Pedro won and converted a penalty on 12 minutes to give the Seagulls the lead. A wonder strike from Justin Kluivert levelled for the Cherries, but Danny Welbeck's winner moved the sides level on points. Bournemouth sit seventh on goal difference with Brighton in eighth, but now just one point behind fifth-placed City. Wolves missed the chance to pull further clear of the relegation zone after a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham. A fast start to both halves saw the visitors take the points as Ryan Sessegnon struck inside the first minute and Rodrigo Muniz got the winner two minutes into the second period. Wolves remain five points above the bottom three. League leaders Liverpool can take another step towards just their second title in 35 years when they host Newcastle on Wednesday. Second faces third as Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham host City. 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.

Premier League: Enzo Maresca's Chelsea thrash Southampton, Aston Villa beaten by Palace

Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down in a wild 4-4 draw with Barcelona in a Copa del Rey semi-final first leg thriller on Tuesday.
After Diego Simeone's side scored twice in the opening six minutes through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann, Barca raced through the gears in a high-octane performance.
The superb Pedri Gonzalez pulled one back with Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez and Robert Lewandowski going on to score for the Catalan giants.
Marcos Llorente netted for Atletico before Alexander Sorloth struck in the 93rd minute to leave the tie perfectly poised ahead of the second leg at the Metropolitano stadium on April 2.
"It's a terrible result when you go 4-2 up... you have to be more careful, these are things we have to learn," Pedri told Movistar.
"Today we started badly but I'll focus on how the team reacted.
"When we got in front we have to be calmer... it will be a difficult (second leg) but we will go there to try and win."
Simeone hailed his team's grit, with his substitutes playing a key role as they have done so many times this season.
"We had an enormous competitive spirit," said the Atletico coach.
"The changes freshened up the team, it wasn't an easy game to play, and I love the spirit the lads showed...
"The team began to feel more comfortable as the minutes passed."
Hansi Flick left Barca's top goalscorer Lewandowski out of the starting line-up, with Ferran Torres taking his place in a false nine role.
Simeone picked a strong side despite his side's extremely tricky fixture list, with this the first of three matches against Barca and a Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid on the horizon.
Atletico took the lead inside the first minute, with Alvarez pouncing at the back post after Griezmann's cross was flicked on.
Atletico doubled their lead in the sixth minute when Jules Kounde gave the ball away and Alvarez produced a stunning pass to release Griezmann.
The French forward was being pressured by Alejandro Balde but cleverly worked room for a shot, which Wojciech Szczesny got a hand to but could not keep out.
After Atletico's opening salvo, Barcelona dominated the rest of the first half.
Ferran Torres should have levelled but his shot was weak and Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso saved easily.
The La Liga leaders hit two goals in two minutes to pull back level, with Kounde setting up Pedri for the first before Cubarsi nodded home from a corner.
Torres spurned another golden chance for Barca's third, rounding Musso but misfiring under pressure from Clement Lenglet, on loan from the Catalans at Atletico.
<h2>Too easy for Barcelona</h2>
Szczesny saved well from Griezmann at the start of the second half, with Barca still largely in control.
Sorloth had a goal disallowed for offside as the visitors sought an equaliser, but instead it was Barca who moved further ahead.
Teenage winger Lamine Yamal created it with a brilliant dribble, blazing past Reinildo Mandava and squaring for substitute Lewandowski to tap home.
Barcelona's performance merited their lead but Llorente's 84th minute strike from the edge of the box opened the door for Sorloth to net late on.
The Norwegian forward grabbed Atletico a last-gasp victory at Barca's Olympic stadium in December in La Liga and he was in the right place at the right time once more to finish from Samuel Lino's cut-back.
"It was crazy, a lot of goals," Atletico's Alvarez summed up the game.
Barcelona coach Flick was pleased with his team's display but not the final score.
"We are really disappointed about the result but the game we played today was really great, I focus more on this," Flick told reporters.
"We have to speak about the goals, it was maybe too easy (for Atletico), but we played against a fantastic team... we dominated for 75 to 80 minutes."
On Wednesday Real Madrid visit Real Sociedad in the other semi-final first leg.
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Sports, Football: Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down in a wild 4-4 draw with Barcelona in a Copa del Rey semi-final first leg thriller.

Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down in a wild 4-4 draw with Barcelona in a Copa del Rey semi-final first leg thriller on Tuesday. After Diego Simeone's side scored twice in the opening six minutes through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann, Barca raced through the gears in a high-octane performance. The superb Pedri Gonzalez pulled one back with Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez and Robert Lewandowski going on to score for the Catalan giants. Marcos Llorente netted for Atletico before Alexander Sorloth struck in the 93rd minute to leave the tie perfectly poised ahead of the second leg at the Metropolitano stadium on April 2. "It's a terrible result when you go 4-2 up... you have to be more careful, these are things we have to learn," Pedri told Movistar. "Today we started badly but I'll focus on how the team reacted. "When we got in front we have to be calmer... it will be a difficult (second leg) but we will go there to try and win." Simeone hailed his team's grit, with his substitutes playing a key role as they have done so many times this season. "We had an enormous competitive spirit," said the Atletico coach. "The changes freshened up the team, it wasn't an easy game to play, and I love the spirit the lads showed... "The team began to feel more comfortable as the minutes passed." Hansi Flick left Barca's top goalscorer Lewandowski out of the starting line-up, with Ferran Torres taking his place in a false nine role. Simeone picked a strong side despite his side's extremely tricky fixture list, with this the first of three matches against Barca and a Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid on the horizon. Atletico took the lead inside the first minute, with Alvarez pouncing at the back post after Griezmann's cross was flicked on. Atletico doubled their lead in the sixth minute when Jules Kounde gave the ball away and Alvarez produced a stunning pass to release Griezmann. The French forward was being pressured by Alejandro Balde but cleverly worked room for a shot, which Wojciech Szczesny got a hand to but could not keep out. After Atletico's opening salvo, Barcelona dominated the rest of the first half. Ferran Torres should have levelled but his shot was weak and Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso saved easily. The La Liga leaders hit two goals in two minutes to pull back level, with Kounde setting up Pedri for the first before Cubarsi nodded home from a corner. Torres spurned another golden chance for Barca's third, rounding Musso but misfiring under pressure from Clement Lenglet, on loan from the Catalans at Atletico. Too easy for Barcelona Szczesny saved well from Griezmann at the start of the second half, with Barca still largely in control. Sorloth had a goal disallowed for offside as the visitors sought an equaliser, but instead it was Barca who moved further ahead. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal created it with a brilliant dribble, blazing past Reinildo Mandava and squaring for substitute Lewandowski to tap home. Barcelona's performance merited their lead but Llorente's 84th minute strike from the edge of the box opened the door for Sorloth to net late on. The Norwegian forward grabbed Atletico a last-gasp victory at Barca's Olympic stadium in December in La Liga and he was in the right place at the right time once more to finish from Samuel Lino's cut-back. "It was crazy, a lot of goals," Atletico's Alvarez summed up the game. Barcelona coach Flick was pleased with his team's display but not the final score. "We are really disappointed about the result but the game we played today was really great, I focus more on this," Flick told reporters. "We have to speak about the goals, it was maybe too easy (for Atletico), but we played against a fantastic team... we dominated for 75 to 80 minutes." On Wednesday Real Madrid visit Real Sociedad in the other semi-final first leg. 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.

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid hold Barcelona in 'crazy' eight-goal semi first leg

Super Bowl LIX winners Philadelphia Eagles have clarified their official stance on whether or not they'll be going to the White House. The team, on Monday (Feb 24), informed reporters following a meeting that they'd be happy to visit the President in the White House if invited.
The White House or President Donald Trump, however, have not extended any such invitation yet. The Eagles, meanwhile, are looking forward to it.
"The Eagles would be honored to visit The White House, team sources say. It&rsquo;s one of the aspects of winning they are excited about and look forward to receiving the invitation," reported NFL's Ian Rapoport.
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Any Championship winning sports team usually visits the White House to meet the sitting president to celebrate the victory. The tradition, however, was interrupted during the first term of President Trump when the Eagles, among other teams, refused to visit the White House in 2018.
An invitation was given to the Eagles following their 2018 Super Bowl victory, but after many players refused to go, the White House took down the invitation.
As for the current Super Bowl, Trump had made his support pretty clear for the Chiefs, whom the Eagles beat in Super Bowl LIX on Feb 8 earlier this month.
<h2>Eagles annihilate Chiefs in Super Bowl</h2>
The Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles wasn't much to talk about as Philadelphia crushed the two-time defending champions Kansas City 40-22.
The Chiefs, chasing a historic three-peat, were below par on a night when Eales QB Jalen Hurts was at his best. Hurts won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game for his 17 of 22 passes attempted for a total of 221 yards, including two touchdowns. He also threw an interception, but that didn't matter in the final score.
With the win, the Eagles exacted their revenge for having lost to the Chiefs 35-28 in Super Bowl LVII in 2023 in a closely fought game.
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The White House or President Donald Trump, however, have not extended any such invitation yet. The Eagles, meanwhile, are looking forward to it. Sports

Super Bowl LIX winners Philadelphia Eagles have clarified their official stance on whether or not they'll be going to the White House. The team, on Monday (Feb 24), informed reporters following a meeting that they'd be happy to visit the President in the White House if invited. The White House or President Donald Trump, however, have not extended any such invitation yet. The Eagles, meanwhile, are looking forward to it. "The Eagles would be honored to visit The White House, team sources say. It’s one of the aspects of winning they are excited about and look forward to receiving the invitation," reported NFL's Ian Rapoport. Also Read: Super Bowl LIX - How Eagles Hurt(s) Chiefs three-peat hopes Any Championship winning sports team usually visits the White House to meet the sitting president to celebrate the victory. The tradition, however, was interrupted during the first term of President Trump when the Eagles, among other teams, refused to visit the White House in 2018. An invitation was given to the Eagles following their 2018 Super Bowl victory, but after many players refused to go, the White House took down the invitation. As for the current Super Bowl, Trump had made his support pretty clear for the Chiefs, whom the Eagles beat in Super Bowl LIX on Feb 8 earlier this month. Eagles annihilate Chiefs in Super Bowl The Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles wasn't much to talk about as Philadelphia crushed the two-time defending champions Kansas City 40-22. The Chiefs, chasing a historic three-peat, were below par on a night when Eales QB Jalen Hurts was at his best. Hurts won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game for his 17 of 22 passes attempted for a total of 221 yards, including two touchdowns. He also threw an interception, but that didn't matter in the final score. With the win, the Eagles exacted their revenge for having lost to the Chiefs 35-28 in Super Bowl LVII in 2023 in a closely fought game.

Super Bowl LIX winners Eagles clarify stance on visiting White House and President Donald Trump

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Lakshya Sen, one of India&rsquo;s brightest badminton stars, has found himself embroiled in a legal battle over allegations of age fraud. The controversy, which first surfaced in the early 2010s, centres around claims that Sen and his brother, Chirag Sen, falsified their birth records to compete in junior badminton tournaments. The accusations have since escalated into a full-fledged legal case, bringing scrutiny to the Indian sports ecosystem&rsquo;s age verification system.&nbsp;
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The issue gained momentum in December 2022 when an FIR was filed against Sen, his family, and his coach, alleging forgery and cheating. The Karnataka High Court initially allowed an investigation to proceed, citing valid documentary evidence presented by the complainant. However, the Supreme Court later intervened, granting an interim stay and putting the investigation on hold.&nbsp;
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This case raises broader questions about the prevalence of age fraud in Indian sports, the accountability of governing bodies, and the potential impact on athletes&rsquo; careers. While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lakshya-sen">Lakshya Sen</a> continues to perform on the international stage, the legal battle looms over his future. 
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The judge also refused to grant extra time for further hearings. "When prima facie materials are placed on record that constitute the offences, I do not find any reason to stall the investigation or quash the criminal proceedings,&rdquo; Justice M G Uma said.&nbsp;
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Early 2010s: Allegations of age forgery
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The controversy dates to the early 2010s, when Lakshya Sen and his brother, Chirag Sen, were competing in junior badminton tournaments. The accusations claim that they used falsified birth certificates to qualify for age-restricted competitions, thereby gaining an unfair advantage.&nbsp;
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December 2022: FIR lodged
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In December 2022, an FIR was registered at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru against Lakshya Sen, his parents, his brother Chirag Sen, and his coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vimal-kumar">Vimal Kumar</a>. The complaint was filed by MG Nagaraja, a badminton academy owner from Karnataka.&nbsp;
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Allegations in the complaint&nbsp;
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The Sen brothers allegedly manipulated their birth certificates to appear younger than their actual age.&nbsp;
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Their parents and coach were accused of aiding and abetting this forgery.&nbsp;
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The complaint cited cheating (Section 420 of the Indian&nbsp;Penal Code), forgery (Sections 468 and 471), and criminal conspiracy (Section 120B).&nbsp;
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Nagaraja&nbsp;claimed he obtained documents through the Right to Information (RTI) Act proving discrepancies in their birth records.&nbsp;
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December 2022: Defence responds&nbsp;
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Coach Vimal Kumar dismissed the allegations as &lsquo;baseless and frivolous&rsquo;, stating that age verification is the responsibility of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/badminton-association-of-india">Badminton Association of India</a> (BAI). He denied any wrongdoing by Lakshya Sen or anyone associated with him.&nbsp;
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2023: Legal battle begins&nbsp;
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Lakshya Sen and the other accused parties filed petitions in the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIR. Their legal team argued that the case was based on a personal vendetta and lacked substantial evidence.&nbsp;
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February 2025: Karnataka High Court allows investigation&nbsp;
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After months of deliberation, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the petitions filed by Sen and others, allowing the investigation to proceed. Justice MG Uma observed that the complainant had provided sufficient preliminary evidence to warrant an official investigation.&nbsp;
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Court&rsquo;s observations&nbsp;
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RTI documents presented by the complainant raised valid concerns about discrepancies in Lakshya Sen&rsquo;s birth records.&nbsp;
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The court ruled that the allegations merited a full-fledged investigation under the IPC.&nbsp;
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February 2025: Apex Court intervenes&nbsp;
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Following the Karnataka High Court&rsquo;s decision, the accused parties moved the Supreme Court, seeking a stay on the investigation. The Supreme Court granted an interim stay, halting all investigative proceedings.&nbsp;
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Current status
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 25) issued a special notice on Lakshya Sen's plea for quashing an investigation that alleged the Indian badminton star fabricated birth certificates to participate in underage tournaments.
On Tuesday, a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K Vinod Chandran of the Supreme Court issued a notice and stayed coercive steps against the petitioners. The Lakshya Sen age-fraud case will now be heard on April 16, 2025.
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Sports, Olympics: The issue gained momentum in December 2022 when an FIR was filed against Sen, his family, and his coach, alleging forgery and cheating.

Lakshya Sen, one of India’s brightest badminton stars, has found himself embroiled in a legal battle over allegations of age fraud. The controversy, which first surfaced in the early 2010s, centres around claims that Sen and his brother, Chirag Sen, falsified their birth records to compete in junior badminton tournaments. The accusations have since escalated into a full-fledged legal case, bringing scrutiny to the Indian sports ecosystem’s age verification system. The issue gained momentum in December 2022 when an FIR was filed against Sen, his family, and his coach, alleging forgery and cheating. The Karnataka High Court initially allowed an investigation to proceed, citing valid documentary evidence presented by the complainant. However, the Supreme Court later intervened, granting an interim stay and putting the investigation on hold. This case raises broader questions about the prevalence of age fraud in Indian sports, the accountability of governing bodies, and the potential impact on athletes’ careers. While Lakshya Sen continues to perform on the international stage, the legal battle looms over his future. Also Read: Premier League: Here's how early Liverpool can win record-equalling 20th title The judge also refused to grant extra time for further hearings. "When prima facie materials are placed on record that constitute the offences, I do not find any reason to stall the investigation or quash the criminal proceedings,” Justice M G Uma said. Below is the timeline and key events around the case: Early 2010s: Allegations of age forgery The controversy dates to the early 2010s, when Lakshya Sen and his brother, Chirag Sen, were competing in junior badminton tournaments. The accusations claim that they used falsified birth certificates to qualify for age-restricted competitions, thereby gaining an unfair advantage. December 2022: FIR lodged In December 2022, an FIR was registered at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru against Lakshya Sen, his parents, his brother Chirag Sen, and his coach Vimal Kumar. The complaint was filed by MG Nagaraja, a badminton academy owner from Karnataka. Allegations in the complaint The Sen brothers allegedly manipulated their birth certificates to appear younger than their actual age. Their parents and coach were accused of aiding and abetting this forgery. The complaint cited cheating (Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code), forgery (Sections 468 and 471), and criminal conspiracy (Section 120B). Nagaraja claimed he obtained documents through the Right to Information (RTI) Act proving discrepancies in their birth records. December 2022: Defence responds Coach Vimal Kumar dismissed the allegations as ‘baseless and frivolous’, stating that age verification is the responsibility of the Badminton Association of India (BAI). He denied any wrongdoing by Lakshya Sen or anyone associated with him. 2023: Legal battle begins Lakshya Sen and the other accused parties filed petitions in the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIR. Their legal team argued that the case was based on a personal vendetta and lacked substantial evidence. February 2025: Karnataka High Court allows investigation After months of deliberation, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the petitions filed by Sen and others, allowing the investigation to proceed. Justice MG Uma observed that the complainant had provided sufficient preliminary evidence to warrant an official investigation. Court’s observations RTI documents presented by the complainant raised valid concerns about discrepancies in Lakshya Sen’s birth records. The court ruled that the allegations merited a full-fledged investigation under the IPC. February 2025: Apex Court intervenes Following the Karnataka High Court’s decision, the accused parties moved the Supreme Court, seeking a stay on the investigation. The Supreme Court granted an interim stay, halting all investigative proceedings. Current status The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 25) issued a special notice on Lakshya Sen's plea for quashing an investigation that alleged the Indian badminton star fabricated birth certificates to participate in underage tournaments. On Tuesday, a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K Vinod Chandran of the Supreme Court issued a notice and stayed coercive steps against the petitioners. The Lakshya Sen age-fraud case will now be heard on April 16, 2025.

Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen caught in age fraud case - Know details

Afg vs Eng, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: England and Afghanistan will face a do-or-die contest as they meet on Wednesday (Feb 26) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The two teams lost their opening matches and will look to bounce back to stay in the race for the semis. Ahead of the key contest between England and Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details.
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 &nbsp;match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 class="left">Which stadium will host the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">What time will the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Wednesday (Feb 26) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami
England:&nbsp;Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

Sports, Cricket: England and Afghanistan lost their opening matches and will look to bounce back to stay in the race for the semis of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Afg vs Eng, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: England and Afghanistan will face a do-or-die contest as they meet on Wednesday (Feb 26) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The two teams lost their opening matches and will look to bounce back to stay in the race for the semis. Ahead of the key contest between England and Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details. Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match? The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. What time will the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Wednesday (Feb 26) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Squads Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025: Live streaming, match details, squad, and how to watch online

The race for the semifinal is already heating up as Group A is already done with India and New Zealand sealing their place in the last four of the Champions Trophy 2025. However, things are tight in Group B where Australia and South Africa are in pole position to reach the Champions Trophy semis. The clash could be at the mercy of rain gods as heavy showers were seen in the build-up to the contest, delaying the toss. Here&rsquo;s how the scenarios will be affected for each team in case the Australia-South Africa contest ends in a washout.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens in case of a washout?</h2>
According to ICC guidelines, both teams will be allotted a point each in case the match does not go through due to rain. In this case, both South Africa and Australia will remain unbeaten after two matches and with three points each. This would mean, both teams can reach a maximum of five points in case they win their respective final group matches.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Australia</h2>
In case of a washout against South Africa, Australia will need to win their final match against Afghanistan on Friday to avoid elimination in case both the Proteas and England win their remaining matches. A defeat for Australia against Afghanistan coupled with wins for other direct rivals will see them get eliminated with three points.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">South Africa</h2>
Like Australia, South Africa will also need to avoid defeat in their final match which will be against England. A win will see them through while a defeat will see them at the mercy of the other team&rsquo;s result. In case Australia, England or Afghanistan win their remaining matches South Africa will face elimination.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">England</h2>
England&rsquo;s match against Afghanistan will become a must-win for both sides as the loser will be out of the race for the semis. However, England beat both Afghanistan and then South Africa they will qualify for the semis while a defeat on Thursday will see them face elimination.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Afghanistan</h2>
Like England, if Afghanistan win their remaining two matches against Australia they will book their place in the last four. However, a defeat in either match will see the Asian side face elimination.

Sports, Cricket: The clash between South Africa and Australia could be at the mercy of rain gods as heavy showers were seen in the build-up to the contest, delaying the toss.

The race for the semifinal is already heating up as Group A is already done with India and New Zealand sealing their place in the last four of the Champions Trophy 2025. However, things are tight in Group B where Australia and South Africa are in pole position to reach the Champions Trophy semis. The clash could be at the mercy of rain gods as heavy showers were seen in the build-up to the contest, delaying the toss. Here’s how the scenarios will be affected for each team in case the Australia-South Africa contest ends in a washout. What happens in case of a washout? According to ICC guidelines, both teams will be allotted a point each in case the match does not go through due to rain. In this case, both South Africa and Australia will remain unbeaten after two matches and with three points each. This would mean, both teams can reach a maximum of five points in case they win their respective final group matches. Australia In case of a washout against South Africa, Australia will need to win their final match against Afghanistan on Friday to avoid elimination in case both the Proteas and England win their remaining matches. A defeat for Australia against Afghanistan coupled with wins for other direct rivals will see them get eliminated with three points. South Africa Like Australia, South Africa will also need to avoid defeat in their final match which will be against England. A win will see them through while a defeat will see them at the mercy of the other team’s result. In case Australia, England or Afghanistan win their remaining matches South Africa will face elimination. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated England England’s match against Afghanistan will become a must-win for both sides as the loser will be out of the race for the semis. However, England beat both Afghanistan and then South Africa they will qualify for the semis while a defeat on Thursday will see them face elimination. Afghanistan Like England, if Afghanistan win their remaining two matches against Australia they will book their place in the last four. However, a defeat in either match will see the Asian side face elimination.

Champions Trophy 2025: Qualification scenarios explained in Group B if Aus-SA contest gets washed out

Afg vs Eng, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;Afghanistan will take on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=England" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">England</a> in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Champions+Trophy+2025" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025</a> on Wednesday (Feb 26) as the two meet at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The meeting comes after both sides lost their opening contest, meaning a defeat for either side will spell the end of the road for them in Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the key contest between England and Afghanistan in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details.
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="left">Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 &nbsp;match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 class="left">Which stadium will host the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">What time will the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Wednesday (Feb 26) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Head-to-Head Stats</h2>
Overall: Afghanistan 1 wins, England 1 wins, no results - 0
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Pitch Report</h2>
Fast bowlers should get good help at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as England and Afghanistan look to make the most of the conditions. The pitch has historically favoured fast bowlers, so it will be interesting to see how it works on the match day. &nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal left">Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Weather Report</h2>
The contest should go ahead without any rain interruption as both England and Afghanistan look to start on a winning note. The pleasant weather conditions should favour the bowlers while the temperature ranges between 25 and 30 degrees on the match day.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami
England:&nbsp;Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

Sports, Cricket: The meeting comes after both sides lost their opening contest, meaning a defeat for either side will spell the end of the road for them in Champions Trophy 2025.

Afg vs Eng, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Afghanistan will take on England in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday (Feb 26) as the two meet at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The meeting comes after both sides lost their opening contest, meaning a defeat for either side will spell the end of the road for them in Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the key contest between England and Afghanistan in Champions Trophy 2025, here are all the details. Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match? The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. What time will the Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Wednesday (Feb 26) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Head-to-Head Stats Overall: Afghanistan 1 wins, England 1 wins, no results - 0 Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Pitch Report Fast bowlers should get good help at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as England and Afghanistan look to make the most of the conditions. The pitch has historically favoured fast bowlers, so it will be interesting to see how it works on the match day. Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Weather Report The contest should go ahead without any rain interruption as both England and Afghanistan look to start on a winning note. The pleasant weather conditions should favour the bowlers while the temperature ranges between 25 and 30 degrees on the match day. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Champions Trophy 2025: Afg vs Eng Squads Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

Afg vs Eng Champions Trophy 2025: All you need to know, check Live streaming, head-to-head, stats, pitch report, squad

Arne Slot&rsquo;s Liverpool had a decisive weekend in the Premier League title challenge after they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23). On a weekend, where the gap between Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal could have been five points with a game in hand for the Gunners, it was not the case as the Reds extended their lead at the top with an 11-point advantage. Arsenal&rsquo;s defeat at home to West Ham coupled with Liverpool&rsquo;s win sees Slot and Co in the driving seat for the Premier League title.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What are the current standings?</h2>
As things stand, Liverpool have 64 points from 27 matches while second-placed Arsenal have 53 points from 26 matches at the time of writing on Feb 25. This means second-placed Arsenal can reach a maximum of 89 points in case they win all their remaining 12 matches in the rest of the season (three points for a win), meaning Liverpool need 90 points maximum to win the Premier League title.
If this is the case, the Reds need a maximum of 26 points from the 11 remaining matches. Therefore, Slot and Co need eight wins and two draws or nine wins in maximum, provided Arsenal are winning all their matches. Interestingly, both Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head on May 10 at Anfield, which could all but seal the title of Mohamed Salah and Co.
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/host-defending-champions-pakistan-out-of-champions-trophy-after-new-zealand-beat-bangladesh-in-rawalpindi-8753319" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated</a>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When could Liverpool seal the Premier League title?</h2>
If both Arsenal and Liverpool go on a winning spree from the time of writing, the latter will seal the title in the 36th game of the season, which will be against Arsenal on May 10. However, considering the Gunners are short on hands in the centre-forward position and still going well in the Champions League, they could prioritise the European adventure.
Again if this is the case and assuming Arsenal lose at least two matches, Liverpool will need 20 points from 11 matches and could seal the title on match week 34 against Tottenham at Anfield.

Sports, Football: Arne Slot’s Liverpool had a decisive weekend in the Premier League title challenge after they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23).

Arne Slot’s Liverpool had a decisive weekend in the Premier League title challenge after they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23). On a weekend, where the gap between Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal could have been five points with a game in hand for the Gunners, it was not the case as the Reds extended their lead at the top with an 11-point advantage. Arsenal’s defeat at home to West Ham coupled with Liverpool’s win sees Slot and Co in the driving seat for the Premier League title. What are the current standings? As things stand, Liverpool have 64 points from 27 matches while second-placed Arsenal have 53 points from 26 matches at the time of writing on Feb 25. This means second-placed Arsenal can reach a maximum of 89 points in case they win all their remaining 12 matches in the rest of the season (three points for a win), meaning Liverpool need 90 points maximum to win the Premier League title. If this is the case, the Reds need a maximum of 26 points from the 11 remaining matches. Therefore, Slot and Co need eight wins and two draws or nine wins in maximum, provided Arsenal are winning all their matches. Interestingly, both Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head on May 10 at Anfield, which could all but seal the title of Mohamed Salah and Co. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated When could Liverpool seal the Premier League title? If both Arsenal and Liverpool go on a winning spree from the time of writing, the latter will seal the title in the 36th game of the season, which will be against Arsenal on May 10. However, considering the Gunners are short on hands in the centre-forward position and still going well in the Champions League, they could prioritise the European adventure. Again if this is the case and assuming Arsenal lose at least two matches, Liverpool will need 20 points from 11 matches and could seal the title on match week 34 against Tottenham at Anfield.

Premier League: Here's how early Liverpool can win record-equalling 20th title

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has strongly condemned the creation of an ad-hoc panel to manage its affairs by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The BFI was supposed to hold elections on or before 2 Feb 2025, but failing to do so saw the IOA interfere in the matters and create an ad-hoc panel. However, the BFI communicated in a letter from the President to the IOA that forming an ad-hoc panel was &ldquo;illegal&rdquo; and condemned the act.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">BFI condemns creation of ad-hoc panel</h2>
&ldquo;IOA did not find it necessary to enquire about the issue with the BFI Office or its President before taking such a decision. As per Article 21.5 of the constitution of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), no decision pertaining to an NSF can be made without prior consultation with the parent International Federation, and approval of the IOA Executive Committee. Considering the NSF&rsquo;s autonomous status, neither of it was done,&rdquo; a letter of BFI to IOA read.
The BFI was supposed to hold its elections before Feb 2, but failing to do so saw the IOA take matters into its own hands. However, according to BFI forming an ad-hoc panel was illegal and a blatant attempt to violate the autonomy of a National Sports Federation (NSF).
It is also important to highlight that the correspondence regarding elections of BFI has already commenced with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on 2 Feb 2025.
BFI will also be filing a petition for quashing this illegal order before the Hon&rsquo;ble Delhi High Court immediately.
Significantly, the Delhi High Court has recently annulled the IOA&rsquo;s decision to form an ad-hoc panel for the Bihar Olympic Association.
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Earlier, IOA President PT Usha opened up on the matter, saying the apex body had been closely monitoring the administrative affairs of the BFI.
"IOA has been closely monitoring the administrative affairs of the Boxing Federation of India. As per the governing norms, elections to BFI were to be conducted on or before 02 February 2025. Despite the prescribed timeline, the elections have not been held, resulting in administrative instability within the federation," IOA President PT Usha wrote in an office order.

Sports: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has strongly condemned the creation of an ad-hoc panel to manage its affairs by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has strongly condemned the creation of an ad-hoc panel to manage its affairs by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The BFI was supposed to hold elections on or before 2 Feb 2025, but failing to do so saw the IOA interfere in the matters and create an ad-hoc panel. However, the BFI communicated in a letter from the President to the IOA that forming an ad-hoc panel was “illegal” and condemned the act. BFI condemns creation of ad-hoc panel “IOA did not find it necessary to enquire about the issue with the BFI Office or its President before taking such a decision. As per Article 21.5 of the constitution of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), no decision pertaining to an NSF can be made without prior consultation with the parent International Federation, and approval of the IOA Executive Committee. Considering the NSF’s autonomous status, neither of it was done,” a letter of BFI to IOA read. The BFI was supposed to hold its elections before Feb 2, but failing to do so saw the IOA take matters into its own hands. However, according to BFI forming an ad-hoc panel was illegal and a blatant attempt to violate the autonomy of a National Sports Federation (NSF). It is also important to highlight that the correspondence regarding elections of BFI has already commenced with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on 2 Feb 2025. BFI will also be filing a petition for quashing this illegal order before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court immediately. Significantly, the Delhi High Court has recently annulled the IOA’s decision to form an ad-hoc panel for the Bihar Olympic Association. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Earlier, IOA President PT Usha opened up on the matter, saying the apex body had been closely monitoring the administrative affairs of the BFI. "IOA has been closely monitoring the administrative affairs of the Boxing Federation of India. As per the governing norms, elections to BFI were to be conducted on or before 02 February 2025. Despite the prescribed timeline, the elections have not been held, resulting in administrative instability within the federation," IOA President PT Usha wrote in an office order.

Boxing Federation of India to file petition against IOA's decision to create ad-hoc panel

Manchester United said Monday they expect to make up to 200 fresh job cuts as part of a "transformation plan" to improve the club's financial sustainability.
Around 250 employees were made redundant last year in a first wave of cost-cutting measures after INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe bought a stake in the Premier League club.
<h2>Man Utd announce up to 200 fresh job cuts</h2>
United have also increased ticket prices despite a backlash from supporters.
They said in a statement on Monday that the plan "aims to return the club to profitability after five consecutive years of losses since 2019".
"This will create a more solid financial platform from which the club can invest in men's and women's football success and improved infrastructure," the statement said.
"As part of these measures, the club anticipates that approximately 150 to 200 jobs may be made redundant, subject to a consultation process with employees. These would be in addition to the 250 roles removed last year."&nbsp;
United CEO Omar Berrada said the wide-ranging measures were being implemented to "transform and renew" the club.
"Unfortunately, this means announcing further potential redundancies and we deeply regret the impact on those affected colleagues. However, these hard choices are necessary to put the club back on a stable financial footing," he said.
"We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue.
"Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money."
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Accounts released by the club last week showed they paid a total of &pound;14.5 million ($17.5 million) to get rid of manager Erik ten Hag, sporting director Dan Ashworth and other members of football staff.
Ruben Amorim was appointed as United boss in November following Ten Hag's sacking but he has been unable to reverse the decline of the team, who are 15th in the Premier League after a 2-2 draw with Everton at the weekend.
United's women's side have enjoyed more success this season, with the team second in the Women's Super League table.
Despite their financial struggles Manchester United were fourth in Deloitte's annual Football Money League of the world's richest clubs, published last month.
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Sports, Football: Around 250 employees were made redundant last year in a first wave of cost-cutting measures after INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe bought a stake.

Manchester United said Monday they expect to make up to 200 fresh job cuts as part of a "transformation plan" to improve the club's financial sustainability. Around 250 employees were made redundant last year in a first wave of cost-cutting measures after INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe bought a stake in the Premier League club. Man Utd announce up to 200 fresh job cuts United have also increased ticket prices despite a backlash from supporters. They said in a statement on Monday that the plan "aims to return the club to profitability after five consecutive years of losses since 2019". "This will create a more solid financial platform from which the club can invest in men's and women's football success and improved infrastructure," the statement said. "As part of these measures, the club anticipates that approximately 150 to 200 jobs may be made redundant, subject to a consultation process with employees. These would be in addition to the 250 roles removed last year." United CEO Omar Berrada said the wide-ranging measures were being implemented to "transform and renew" the club. "Unfortunately, this means announcing further potential redundancies and we deeply regret the impact on those affected colleagues. However, these hard choices are necessary to put the club back on a stable financial footing," he said. "We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue. "Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money." ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Accounts released by the club last week showed they paid a total of £14.5 million ($17.5 million) to get rid of manager Erik ten Hag, sporting director Dan Ashworth and other members of football staff. Ruben Amorim was appointed as United boss in November following Ten Hag's sacking but he has been unable to reverse the decline of the team, who are 15th in the Premier League after a 2-2 draw with Everton at the weekend. United's women's side have enjoyed more success this season, with the team second in the Women's Super League table. Despite their financial struggles Manchester United were fourth in Deloitte's annual Football Money League of the world's richest clubs, published last month. 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.

Premier League: Man Utd announce up to 200 fresh job cuts under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's reign

Team India has sealed its place in the last four of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 after Monday's (Feb 24) results went in their favour. New Zealand&rsquo;s win over Bangladesh guaranteed the Men in Blue a place in the top two of Group A, meaning they will play in the semis. However, India&rsquo;s potential opponent will depend on certain results, including the head-to-head clash against New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 2). <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Who could India play in semis?<o:p></o:p></h2>
According to the current format, group winners will play against the other group&rsquo;s runner-up team, meaning A1 vs B2 and B1 vs A2. With India and New Zealand set to face each other in the final clash of the group stage on Sunday, the winner will secure top spot while the loser will end up as group runners-up.
On the other hand in Group B, things are tighter than they are in Group A as each team has only played one match at the time of writing. South Africa and Australia remain top after one game each while England will look to bounce back after their opening-day defeat. <o:p></o:p>
Currently, South Africa and New Zealand occupy the top spot in their groups, while Australia and India are second in the standings, with Net Run Rate (NRR) also a factor. In case there is no change in the current standings, India will face South Africa in semis with the contest taking place in Dubai while New Zealand will face Australia in Lahore on March 5.<o:p></o:p>
However, if either England or Afghanistan are to stage a comeback in their remaining two matches, they both could land as India&rsquo;s potential opponents in the semifinal.<o:p></o:p>
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/host-defending-champions-pakistan-out-of-champions-trophy-after-new-zealand-beat-bangladesh-in-rawalpindi-8753319" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated</a> 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Can India vs Australia happen in semifinal, final?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Yes, in case India win Group A and Australia finish as Group B runners-up, the two teams will meet in the repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Vice-versa, if India finish Group A as runners-up and Australia finish Group B as winners, then also the two will meet in semis in Dubai.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
In case both India and Australia win their group or finish group runners-up and later win their semifinal contests, they will meet in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Sports, Cricket: With India and New Zealand set to face each other in the final clash of the group stage in Group A, neither team’s final position is guaranteed.

Team India has sealed its place in the last four of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 after Monday's (Feb 24) results went in their favour. New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh guaranteed the Men in Blue a place in the top two of Group A, meaning they will play in the semis. However, India’s potential opponent will depend on certain results, including the head-to-head clash against New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 2). Who could India play in semis? According to the current format, group winners will play against the other group’s runner-up team, meaning A1 vs B2 and B1 vs A2. With India and New Zealand set to face each other in the final clash of the group stage on Sunday, the winner will secure top spot while the loser will end up as group runners-up. On the other hand in Group B, things are tighter than they are in Group A as each team has only played one match at the time of writing. South Africa and Australia remain top after one game each while England will look to bounce back after their opening-day defeat. Currently, South Africa and New Zealand occupy the top spot in their groups, while Australia and India are second in the standings, with Net Run Rate (NRR) also a factor. In case there is no change in the current standings, India will face South Africa in semis with the contest taking place in Dubai while New Zealand will face Australia in Lahore on March 5. However, if either England or Afghanistan are to stage a comeback in their remaining two matches, they both could land as India’s potential opponents in the semifinal. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated Can India vs Australia happen in semifinal, final? Yes, in case India win Group A and Australia finish as Group B runners-up, the two teams will meet in the repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Vice-versa, if India finish Group A as runners-up and Australia finish Group B as winners, then also the two will meet in semis in Dubai. In case both India and Australia win their group or finish group runners-up and later win their semifinal contests, they will meet in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Champions Trophy 2025: Who will Team India face in the semi-final?

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.&nbsp;
The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers.&nbsp;
He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement.&nbsp;
He had been visiting a Tanzanian friend staying in one of the residential apartments that form part of the mall.&nbsp;
The friend told police she had left him alone shortly before the fall.&nbsp;
"Authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident," police said.
The Vipers Sports Club said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved player, Abubakar Lawal, who left us this morning.&nbsp;
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with Lawal's family, club fans, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," it added.
Lawal had been the team's striker since joining the club on in July 2022 after two years with AS Kigali in Rwanda.
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Sports, Football: Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a Tanzanian friend staying in one of the residential apartments that form part of the mall. The friend told police she had left him alone shortly before the fall. "Authorities are retrieving CCTV footage and conducting thorough interrogations to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident," police said. The Vipers Sports Club said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved player, Abubakar Lawal, who left us this morning. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated "Our thoughts and prayers are with Lawal's family, club fans, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," it added. Lawal had been the team's striker since joining the club on in July 2022 after two years with AS Kigali in Rwanda. 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.

Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal dies in shopping mall fall in Uganda

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals.
<h2>Mourinho in trouble?</h2>
It was not immediately clear what comments Galatasaray were referring to and former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs coach Mourinho has not responded publicly to the allegation.
Speaking following Monday's league draw at Galatasaray, the Portuguese coach reportedly said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys".
He also reportedly repeated his criticism of Turkish referees.
The game was refereed by Slovenia's Slavko Vincic, said to have been appointed after a request from both clubs that a foreign official take charge of the high-profile encounter.
In its statement, Galatasaray said it would launch criminal proceedings against the 62-year-old Mourinho.
"Since the commencement of his managerial duties in Turkey, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people," the club said.
"Today his discourse has escalated beyond merely immoral comments into unequivocally inhumane rhetoric.
"We hereby formally declare our intention to initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho, and shall accordingly submit official complaints to UEFA and FIFA.
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"Furthermore, we shall diligently observe the stance adopted by Fenerbahce -- an institution professing to uphold 'exemplary moral values' -- in response to the reprehensible conduct exhibited by their manager."
There was no immediate comment from Fenerbahce, who are second in the Super Lig six points behind Galatasaray.
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Sports, Football: Speaking following Monday's league draw at Galatasaray, the Portuguese coach reportedly said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys".

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals. Mourinho in trouble? It was not immediately clear what comments Galatasaray were referring to and former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs coach Mourinho has not responded publicly to the allegation. Speaking following Monday's league draw at Galatasaray, the Portuguese coach reportedly said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys". He also reportedly repeated his criticism of Turkish referees. The game was refereed by Slovenia's Slavko Vincic, said to have been appointed after a request from both clubs that a foreign official take charge of the high-profile encounter. In its statement, Galatasaray said it would launch criminal proceedings against the 62-year-old Mourinho. "Since the commencement of his managerial duties in Turkey, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people," the club said. "Today his discourse has escalated beyond merely immoral comments into unequivocally inhumane rhetoric. "We hereby formally declare our intention to initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho, and shall accordingly submit official complaints to UEFA and FIFA. ALSO READ | India, New Zealand qualify for Champions Trophy semis; Pakistan eliminated "Furthermore, we shall diligently observe the stance adopted by Fenerbahce -- an institution professing to uphold 'exemplary moral values' -- in response to the reprehensible conduct exhibited by their manager." There was no immediate comment from Fenerbahce, who are second in the Super Lig six points behind Galatasaray. 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.

Turkish football club Galatasaray accuse Jose Mourinho of 'racist statements' after derby

Enzo Maresca has challenged his misfiring Chelsea squad to step up during a lean spell for Cole Palmer, admitting "we rely on Cole for everything".<o:p></o:p>
The England attacking midfielder has scored 14 goals and provided six assists in the Premier League this season, but his last goal was in mid-January and he last set up a goal on December 1.<o:p></o:p>
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Chelsea, just two points behind runaway leaders Liverpool in mid-December, have slipped to seventh in the table after three defeats in their past four games, though they are just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City.<o:p></o:p>
Maresca, preparing his team to host rock-bottom Southampton on Tuesday, said he was not worried about Palmer's dip in form.<o:p></o:p>
"I'm not concerned about Cole because Cole is a human being, and during the season he can have some moments where he struggles a little bit more," he told reporters on Monday. "The problem with Cole is probably that we rely on Cole for everything, and I said since we started that we need to rely on the team. For sure we need big players, top players like Cole, but we are not worried about Cole at all." <o:p></o:p>
He added, "Every game we expect from him a goal or assist. It's difficult, he's a human being, he's a player. At this moment, probably his performance also reflects a little bit the team performance."<o:p></o:p>
"We struggle to score goals and we need to be a little bit more clinical when we get the chances."<o:p></o:p>
The Italian, in his first season at Stamford Bridge, remains upbeat over Chelsea's form as they chase a Champions League place.<o:p></o:p>
"Even against Villa (a 2-1 defeat on Saturday), I think the identity was there," he said. "The way we play on the ball and off the ball was there, very similar to what we are doing during the season."<o:p></o:p>
"So, the identity is there. I said after Aston Villa game, in this moment I have the feeling that winning one, we can have a good run again and we can build a good momentum again. That is what I think in this moment the players need."
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Sports, Football: Palmer has scored 14 goals and provided six assists in the PL this season but his last goal was in mid-January and he last set up a goal on December 1.

Enzo Maresca has challenged his misfiring Chelsea squad to step up during a lean spell for Cole Palmer, admitting "we rely on Cole for everything". The England attacking midfielder has scored 14 goals and provided six assists in the Premier League this season, but his last goal was in mid-January and he last set up a goal on December 1. Also read | Moise Kean released from hospital and ‘out of danger’ after collapsing on pitch: Club Chelsea, just two points behind runaway leaders Liverpool in mid-December, have slipped to seventh in the table after three defeats in their past four games, though they are just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City. Maresca, preparing his team to host rock-bottom Southampton on Tuesday, said he was not worried about Palmer's dip in form. "I'm not concerned about Cole because Cole is a human being, and during the season he can have some moments where he struggles a little bit more," he told reporters on Monday. "The problem with Cole is probably that we rely on Cole for everything, and I said since we started that we need to rely on the team. For sure we need big players, top players like Cole, but we are not worried about Cole at all." He added, "Every game we expect from him a goal or assist. It's difficult, he's a human being, he's a player. At this moment, probably his performance also reflects a little bit the team performance." "We struggle to score goals and we need to be a little bit more clinical when we get the chances." The Italian, in his first season at Stamford Bridge, remains upbeat over Chelsea's form as they chase a Champions League place. "Even against Villa (a 2-1 defeat on Saturday), I think the identity was there," he said. "The way we play on the ball and off the ball was there, very similar to what we are doing during the season." "So, the identity is there. I said after Aston Villa game, in this moment I have the feeling that winning one, we can have a good run again and we can build a good momentum again. That is what I think in this moment the players need." 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.

‘We rely on Cole for everything,’ Maresca urges misfiring midfield to step up during Palmer's lean patch

Moise Kean has been discharged from the hospital and is in no danger after collapsing on the pitch following a clash of heads during Fiorentina's defeat at Verona, the Serie A club said on Monday.<o:p></o:p>
The 24-year-old Italian international striker was stretchered off in the second half of Sunday's 1-0 loss in a worrying repeat of what happened to Fiorentina teammate Edoardo Bove, who had a heart attack earlier this season.<o:p></o:p>
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Moise Kean has collapsed on field after a head injury 🤕 Prayers up for Moise <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kean?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kean</a>🤞🏽 <a href="https://t.co/6rhWIQnzBZ">pic.twitter.com/6rhWIQnzBZ</a>
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But in a statement, Fiorentina said Kean had been "discharged from the hospital" in Verona overnight and has returned to Florence. <o:p></o:p>
"Medical and diagnostic tests all produced negative results," added Fiorentina.<o:p></o:p>
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ACF Fiorentina comunica che Moise Kean, nella notte, &egrave; stato dimesso dall&rsquo;ospedale di Verona e ha fatto rientro a Firenze. I test clinici e diagnostici effettuati sono risultati tutti negativi. <a href="https://t.co/XTeLcHHbC1">pic.twitter.com/XTeLcHHbC1</a>
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Kean has had an eventful season since moving to Fiorentina from Juventus, scoring 19 times in all competitions for the Tuscan club and playing his way back into the Italy team.<o:p></o:p>
Kean netted the decisive goal in Italy's Nations League match with Israel in September.<o:p></o:p>
Earlier this month, he was targeted with racist abuse on social media by Inter Milan supporters after Fiorentina's defeat at the San Siro.
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Sports, Football: Kean has had an eventful season since moving to Fiorentina, scoring 19 times in all competitions for the Tuscan club and playing his way back into the Italy team.

Moise Kean has been discharged from the hospital and is in no danger after collapsing on the pitch following a clash of heads during Fiorentina's defeat at Verona, the Serie A club said on Monday. The 24-year-old Italian international striker was stretchered off in the second half of Sunday's 1-0 loss in a worrying repeat of what happened to Fiorentina teammate Edoardo Bove, who had a heart attack earlier this season. Also read | Premier League champions-elect Liverpool leave mark on Manchester City Watch Video - Moise Kean has collapsed on field after a head injury 🤕 Prayers up for Moise #Kean🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/6rhWIQnzBZ — “𝗔 𝗡 𝗗 𝗔 𝗥” (@andarsofian) February 23, 2025 But in a statement, Fiorentina said Kean had been "discharged from the hospital" in Verona overnight and has returned to Florence. "Medical and diagnostic tests all produced negative results," added Fiorentina. ACF Fiorentina comunica che Moise Kean, nella notte, è stato dimesso dall’ospedale di Verona e ha fatto rientro a Firenze. I test clinici e diagnostici effettuati sono risultati tutti negativi. pic.twitter.com/XTeLcHHbC1 — ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) February 24, 2025 Kean has had an eventful season since moving to Fiorentina from Juventus, scoring 19 times in all competitions for the Tuscan club and playing his way back into the Italy team. Kean netted the decisive goal in Italy's Nations League match with Israel in September. Earlier this month, he was targeted with racist abuse on social media by Inter Milan supporters after Fiorentina's defeat at the San Siro. 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.

Moise Kean ‘out of danger’, released from hospital after collapsing on pitch: Club

In the shimmering heart of Dubai, where desert meets dreams, Virat Kohli painted another masterpiece on the cricketing canvas. As stadium lights pierced the velvet night sky, a familiar tale of excellence unfolded, with India&rsquo;s maestro unleashing his strokes against their eternal rivals.
Like a seasoned warrior returning to his favourite battleground, Kohli crafted India&rsquo;s chase of Pakistan&rsquo;s 241 with the precision of a Swiss timepiece. The target, set up by Saud Shakeel&rsquo;s gritty 62 and Mohammad Rizwan&rsquo;s crafty 46, proved insufficient against the might of India&rsquo;s batting prowess, as they cement their semi-final spot while pushing Pakistan almost out of the tournament.
During the chase, Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a sharp yorker to dismantle Indian skipper Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s stumps. The dismal brought the King to the crease, amidst the deafening cheers of &lsquo;Kohli-Kohli&rsquo; from the stands.
At 36, when most cricketers contemplate twilight, Kohli blazed like a midday sun. His unbeaten 100 off 111 balls&mdash;his 51st ODI century&mdash;was a testament to his evergreen excellence. Between wickets, he moved with the grace of a gazelle and the determination of a desert storm, transforming ones into twos and twos into three, ever pushing the much younger batter at the other end to the limits.
The innings was vintage Kohli&mdash;woven with threads of technique and temperament. Each stroke spoke of decades of dedication, each run a tribute to his legendary fitness regime. Early in the innings, Kohli introduced a couple of his vintage cover drives. He struck the pacers but handled the spinners cautiously but in doing so he never took his foot of the pedal. As the chase progressed, the master craftsman carved through Pakistan&rsquo;s bowling with surgical precision.
Drama peaked as victory approached. Would the team&rsquo;s triumph coincide with Kohli&rsquo;s personal milestone? In a moment of poetic justice, he danced down the track to smash a boundary off Khushdil, simultaneously reaching his century and clinching India&rsquo;s win.
During his 111 balls innings, Kohli went past 14,000 ODI runs. Achieving the 14,000-run milestone in just 287 innings, Kohli eclipsed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar&rsquo;s record of 350 innings. After the match, Navjot Singh Sidhu made the forecast that looking at the fitness of Kohli, he can easily play for another 2-3 years.
Another interesting fact is that with his match-winning knock Kohli has also become the first batsman to slam a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, World Cup and in the Champions Trophy.
Yet, amidst the triumph, Kohli&rsquo;s sporting gesture towards Pakistan&rsquo;s Abrar Ahmed &mdash; a handshake acknowledging the spinner&rsquo;s excellent spell &mdash; reminded all of cricket&rsquo;s greater virtues. &ldquo;My job was clear - to control the middle overs, not take risks against spinners and take on pacers. I was happy with the template, it&rsquo;s how I play in ODIs. I have a decent understanding of my game. It&rsquo;s about keeping the outside noise away, take care of my energy levels and thoughts. It&rsquo;s easy for me to get pulled into expectations and frenzy around games like these. I kept telling myself I&rsquo;ll give my 100% while fielding. It&rsquo;s why I take pride in it. When you put your head down and go about your work, things work out,&rdquo; Kohli said, while collecting the Person of The Match Award.
Tonight&rsquo;s victory is yet another chapter in the ever-expanding legend of Virat Kohli, where age defied convention and class proved permanent. In the grand theatre of cricket, the king had once again claimed his throne.
However, it was yet another dismal performance from the Pakistan team as they showed little application of skill. After the match, skipper Mohammad Rizwan reflected, &ldquo;When Saud and I were batting, we wanted to go deep. But our shot selection was bad and lost wickets, which is why we were kept to 240. Abrar gave us the wicket, but Kohli and Gill took the game far from us. We must improve our fielding. We made a lot of mistakes this match, they&rsquo;ve repeated.&rdquo;

Sports Cricket: The innings was vintage Kohli—woven with threads of technique and temperament. Each stroke spoke of decades of dedication, each run a tribute to his legendary fitness regime.

In the shimmering heart of Dubai, where desert meets dreams, Virat Kohli painted another masterpiece on the cricketing canvas. As stadium lights pierced the velvet night sky, a familiar tale of excellence unfolded, with India’s maestro unleashing his strokes against their eternal rivals. Like a seasoned warrior returning to his favourite battleground, Kohli crafted India’s chase of Pakistan’s 241 with the precision of a Swiss timepiece. The target, set up by Saud Shakeel’s gritty 62 and Mohammad Rizwan’s crafty 46, proved insufficient against the might of India’s batting prowess, as they cement their semi-final spot while pushing Pakistan almost out of the tournament. During the chase, Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a sharp yorker to dismantle Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s stumps. The dismal brought the King to the crease, amidst the deafening cheers of ‘Kohli-Kohli’ from the stands. At 36, when most cricketers contemplate twilight, Kohli blazed like a midday sun. His unbeaten 100 off 111 balls—his 51st ODI century—was a testament to his evergreen excellence. Between wickets, he moved with the grace of a gazelle and the determination of a desert storm, transforming ones into twos and twos into three, ever pushing the much younger batter at the other end to the limits. The innings was vintage Kohli—woven with threads of technique and temperament. Each stroke spoke of decades of dedication, each run a tribute to his legendary fitness regime. Early in the innings, Kohli introduced a couple of his vintage cover drives. He struck the pacers but handled the spinners cautiously but in doing so he never took his foot of the pedal. As the chase progressed, the master craftsman carved through Pakistan’s bowling with surgical precision. Drama peaked as victory approached. Would the team’s triumph coincide with Kohli’s personal milestone? In a moment of poetic justice, he danced down the track to smash a boundary off Khushdil, simultaneously reaching his century and clinching India’s win. During his 111 balls innings, Kohli went past 14,000 ODI runs. Achieving the 14,000-run milestone in just 287 innings, Kohli eclipsed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 350 innings. After the match, Navjot Singh Sidhu made the forecast that looking at the fitness of Kohli, he can easily play for another 2-3 years. Another interesting fact is that with his match-winning knock Kohli has also become the first batsman to slam a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, World Cup and in the Champions Trophy. Yet, amidst the triumph, Kohli’s sporting gesture towards Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed — a handshake acknowledging the spinner’s excellent spell — reminded all of cricket’s greater virtues. “My job was clear - to control the middle overs, not take risks against spinners and take on pacers. I was happy with the template, it’s how I play in ODIs. I have a decent understanding of my game. It’s about keeping the outside noise away, take care of my energy levels and thoughts. It’s easy for me to get pulled into expectations and frenzy around games like these. I kept telling myself I’ll give my 100% while fielding. It’s why I take pride in it. When you put your head down and go about your work, things work out,” Kohli said, while collecting the Person of The Match Award. Tonight’s victory is yet another chapter in the ever-expanding legend of Virat Kohli, where age defied convention and class proved permanent. In the grand theatre of cricket, the king had once again claimed his throne. However, it was yet another dismal performance from the Pakistan team as they showed little application of skill. After the match, skipper Mohammad Rizwan reflected, “When Saud and I were batting, we wanted to go deep. But our shot selection was bad and lost wickets, which is why we were kept to 240. Abrar gave us the wicket, but Kohli and Gill took the game far from us. We must improve our fielding. We made a lot of mistakes this match, they’ve repeated.”

At 36, Kohli’s record-shattering century guides India to a famous victory against Pakistan

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in a one-sided Champions Trophy clash on Sunday to all but seal a spot in the semifinals. Watch in for more details!

Champions trophy | India wins by 6 wickets, Virat Kohli scores century

Virat Kohli became the fastest player to score 14000 runs in ODI format during the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday.

Champions trophy | Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar’s record to become fastest to reach 14,000 ODI runs

India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India are chasing a target of 242 runs against Pakistan. Watch in for more details!

Champions trophy | India vs Pakistan: India chasing Pakistan’s 242, Rohit out

India restrict Pakistan in the first innings. India in the driver's seat to complete another win against their arch rivals.

India vs Pakistan: India restrict Pakistan in Dubai

IND vs PAK Today Match, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Indian+cricket+team" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Team India</a> will resume its high-profile rivalry against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Pakistan+cricket+team" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pakistan</a> as the two meet in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=+Champions+Trophy+2025+" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025</a> group stage on Sunday (Feb 23). In one of the biggest contests in world cricket, India will look to book their place in the semifinal while Pakistan will search for their first win having lost to New Zealand on opening day. Ahead of the key Champions Trophy 2025 contest between India and Pakistan here is all you need to know including squads, live streaming and other details.
<h2>Where to watch the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India.
<h2>Where to watch the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 &nbsp;match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2>Which stadium will host the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.&nbsp;
<h2>What time will the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Sunday (Feb 23) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats</h2>
Overall: India 57 wins, Pakistan 73 wins, no results - 5
In Champions Trophy: India 2 wins, Pakistan 3 wins
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Pitch Report</h2>
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has favoured spinners in recent times. Both teams are expected to field spinners and bowling all-rounders. With no dew expected, the toss won&rsquo;t be a decisive factor in the outcome.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Weather Report</h2>
Rain is not expected to play any part during the match as the forecast is likely to remain clear during the high-voltage clash. The temperature will be between 25 and 30 degrees and the weather condition will remain dry.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Watch India vs Pakistan live streaming for free at the 2025 Champions Trophy! Get match details, squad info, pitch report, and the best streaming options to catch all the action online and on TV.

IND vs PAK Today Match, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Team India will resume its high-profile rivalry against Pakistan as the two meet in the Champions Trophy 2025 group stage on Sunday (Feb 23). In one of the biggest contests in world cricket, India will look to book their place in the semifinal while Pakistan will search for their first win having lost to New Zealand on opening day. Ahead of the key Champions Trophy 2025 contest between India and Pakistan here is all you need to know including squads, live streaming and other details. Where to watch the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. What time will the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Sunday (Feb 23) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats Overall: India 57 wins, Pakistan 73 wins, no results - 5 In Champions Trophy: India 2 wins, Pakistan 3 wins Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Pitch Report The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has favoured spinners in recent times. Both teams are expected to field spinners and bowling all-rounders. With no dew expected, the toss won’t be a decisive factor in the outcome. Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Weather Report Rain is not expected to play any part during the match as the forecast is likely to remain clear during the high-voltage clash. The temperature will be between 25 and 30 degrees and the weather condition will remain dry. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025 - ‘Shubman Gill deserves to be number 1 ODI batter,’ says Ricky Ponting Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Squads India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy. Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: Live Streaming, Match Details, Squad, and How to Watch Online

IND vs PAK Live Streaming Free, Date-Time, Venue: India and Pakistan will go head-to-head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the duo meet on Sunday (Feb 23). The contest will be played at the Dubai International Stadium with Pakistan searching for their first win of the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the key Champions Trophy 2025 contest between India and Pakistan here is all you need to know including squads, live streaming and other details.
<h2>India vs Pakistan match Live Streaming online on OTT? Where to watch</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2>Where to watch the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India.
<h2>Which stadium will host the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.&nbsp;
<h2>What time will the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match start?</h2>
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Sunday (Feb 23) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-ricky-ponting-lauds-shubman-gill-says-he-deserves-be-number-one-odi-batter-8745380" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Champions Trophy 2025 - &lsquo;Shubman Gill deserves to be number 1 ODI batter,&rsquo; says Ricky Ponting</a> 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

IND vs PAK LIVE Streaming Free: Watch India vs Pakistan live for free and experience the thrill of the 2025 Champions Trophy match in real-time!

IND vs PAK Live Streaming Free, Date-Time, Venue: India and Pakistan will go head-to-head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the duo meet on Sunday (Feb 23). The contest will be played at the Dubai International Stadium with Pakistan searching for their first win of the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the key Champions Trophy 2025 contest between India and Pakistan here is all you need to know including squads, live streaming and other details. India vs Pakistan match Live Streaming online on OTT? Where to watch The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Where to watch the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match on TV? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on Sports 18 and Star Sports Network in India. Which stadium will host the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. What time will the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 2:30 PM IST on Sunday (Feb 23) with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025 - ‘Shubman Gill deserves to be number 1 ODI batter,’ says Ricky Ponting Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK Squads India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy. Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

IND vs PAK Live Streaming Free | How to Watch Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Pakistan Online, on App, and TV

Spain international Jenni Hermoso said Saturday the ordeal sparked by the forcible kiss from disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is finally "over".<o:p></o:p>
A judge at Spain's High Court on Thursday found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over the kiss and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300), but spared him a prison sentence.<o:p></o:p>
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messis-inter-miami-share-honours-against-new-york-city-fc-in-mls-opener-8748179" rel="dofollow">Messi's Inter Miami share honours against New York City FC in MLS opener</a>
"After everything, this will create an important precedent in a social environment where there is still much to be done," said the player in a post on social media platform Instagram.<o:p></o:p>
"I have my heart full with each of the people who have been, are, and will continue with me in this fight.<o:p></o:p>
"And now, yes, it's over."<o:p></o:p>
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The phrase "it's over" was used by Hermoso and her team-mates in their fight for justice after the incident, which occurred after Spain won the women's World Cup in September 2023.<o:p></o:p>
Rubiales initially refused to resign from his position as federation chief but eventually departed under immense global pressure.<o:p></o:p>
On Friday, the footballer's lawyer, Angel Chavarria, told AFP that his intention was to appeal the sentence, with prosecutors having sought a prison term of two-and-a-half years for Rubiales.<o:p></o:p>
Rubiales was also acquitted of coercion, for allegedly trying to pressure Hermoso into making a public statement that the kiss was consensual.<o:p></o:p>
The 47-year-old also said after the verdict that he will appeal.
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Sports, Football: A judge at Spain's High Court on Thursday found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over the kiss and fined him 10,800 Euros, but spared him a prison sentence.

Spain international Jenni Hermoso said Saturday the ordeal sparked by the forcible kiss from disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is finally "over". A judge at Spain's High Court on Thursday found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over the kiss and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300), but spared him a prison sentence. Also read | Messi's Inter Miami share honours against New York City FC in MLS opener "After everything, this will create an important precedent in a social environment where there is still much to be done," said the player in a post on social media platform Instagram. "I have my heart full with each of the people who have been, are, and will continue with me in this fight. "And now, yes, it's over." View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝕵𝖊𝖓𝖓𝖎 𝕳𝖊𝖗𝖒𝖔𝖘𝖔 🙃 (@jennihermoso) The phrase "it's over" was used by Hermoso and her team-mates in their fight for justice after the incident, which occurred after Spain won the women's World Cup in September 2023. Rubiales initially refused to resign from his position as federation chief but eventually departed under immense global pressure. On Friday, the footballer's lawyer, Angel Chavarria, told AFP that his intention was to appeal the sentence, with prosecutors having sought a prison term of two-and-a-half years for Rubiales. Rubiales was also acquitted of coercion, for allegedly trying to pressure Hermoso into making a public statement that the kiss was consensual. The 47-year-old also said after the verdict that he will appeal. 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.

'Now it's over' says Hermoso after Rubiales found guilty in forced kiss saga

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