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Lionel Messi was forced off injured during the 2024 Copa America Final against Colombia, leading to an emotional outpouring. Videos of him crying uncontrollably have surfaced on social media. Despite his absence, Argentina secured a 1-0 victory in extra time, clinching their second consecutive Copa America title.

Spain claimed a record fourth Euro title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, securing Spain's win after an intense match in Berlin's Olympia stadium.

India secured a 4-1 series victory over Zimbabwe in the fifth T20I at Harare. Mukesh Kumar delivered career-best figures of 4-22, while Sanju Samson's fifty and Shivam Dube's quick runs powered India to a competitive total.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hell bent on hosting the marquee event entirely in the country and is not willing to consider the hybrid model.

However, Yuvi snubbed former India captain and legendry wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni in his all-time XI.

Recently, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja heaped praise on Bumrah, calling him a ‘legend of all three formats’.

India Champions clinched the World Championship of Legends title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling finale. The Yuvraj Singh-led team chased down a target of 157 with contributions from Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Maan, and Yusuf Pathan, after Anureet Singh's impressive bowling restricted Pakistan to 156/6.

Ricky Ponting, the two-time ODI World Cup-winning captain, has stepped down as the head coach of Delhi Capitals after a seven-year tenure. Appointed in 2018, Ponting led DC to their first IPL final in 2020. The franchise is now searching for a new head coach ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill's unbeaten fifties led India to a massive 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I, sealing a 3-1 lead in the series. Chasing 156, Jaiswal scored 93* and Gill 58*, finishing the game with 28 balls to spare.

The BCCI has informed the ICC that Team India will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, requesting their matches be held in UAE or Sri Lanka. Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi urges India to visit Pakistan, highlighting Virat Kohli's popularity and the need to separate politics from sports.

KKR batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi faced severe backlash after mocking badminton star Saina Nehwal on social media. Saina had claimed that sports like badminton are more physically demanding than cricket. After criticism, Raghuvanshi apologized and removed the tweet.

In a historic match on this day in 2002, Sourav Ganguly led India to a thrilling victory in the NatWest Trophy Final against England at Lord's. Key performances from Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif, and others marked a significant milestone for Indian cricket.

BCCI has refused to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2024, suggesting Dubai and Sri Lanka as alternative venues. PCB might have to agree or risk India's withdrawal due to security concerns, potentially replacing India with Sri Lanka.

Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin thrower, joins 36 Tokyo Olympic champions to defend titles at the Paris 2024 track and field events. The World Athletics entry list includes top athletes like Faith Kipyegon and Mondo Duplantis. Athletes from 200 teams will compete across 48 events from August 1-11.

Four visually impaired cricketers from Odisha, part of India's 15-member blind cricket team, will travel to Boston on July 24 to teach American counterparts the game. The Indian team, recognized for their excellence in blind cricket, will stay in the US for 55 days imparting their skills.