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Shubman Gill has responded to speculation about his departure from the T20 World Cup squad, denying claims of indiscipline. In a social media post, he shared an image with Rohit Sharma and his daughter, emphasizing discipline. India's batting coach, Vikram Rathour, also dismissed these rumors, confirming that the changes were planned. As India progresses to the Super 8 stage, fans eagerly await their performance against top teams.

Panama, often considered underdogs in international football, have shown significant progress under coach Thomas Christiansen. With his experience from Barcelona and the Johan Cruyff era, Christiansen has transformed Panama into a ball-dominant team. Key players like Adalberto Carrasquilla are set to shine, although challenges remain due to the squad's lack of experience in top European leagues. Could Panama defy expectations in the Copa America 2024?

Dive into the ultimate guide to the Euros 2024, covering group stages, fixtures, key matches, and host cities. Discover how 24 teams across Europe will battle it out in an unforgettable tournament, streamed live on Showmax for an immersive football experience. Get ready for the excitement starting June 14, 2024, all the way to the final on July 14, 2024.

Argentina secured a 1-0 victory against Ecuador in a friendly match in Chicago, with Ángel Di María scoring the decisive goal. Despite Lionel Messi's absence, Argentina dominated, registering 11 shots to Ecuador's five. Di María expressed satisfaction with the win, acknowledging Ecuador as potential Copa America rivals. Argentina will play Guatemala next in their final warm-up match.

The Black Stars of Ghana will go head-to-head with the Central African Republic at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana maintains an unbeaten home record since 2001, while the Central African Republic aims to capitalize on their recent form to secure a surprise victory.

In a promising Copa America warmup, Argentina triumphed over Ecuador with a 1-0 win, thanks to Angel Di Maria's decisive goal. Lionel Messi returned to international play after a hamstring injury. Messi was cautiously benched in the first half by coach Lionel Scaloni. Argentina's unbeaten streak against Ecuador continues, bolstering their confidence ahead of upcoming contests.

Rob Burrow, renowned rugby player and ALS campaigner, has died at 41. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2019, leading inspiring fundraising efforts despite his illness. The Leeds Rhinos legend helped the team secure eight Super League titles and devoted his post-rugby years to ALS advocacy alongside Kevin Sinfield, raising millions for a new care center.

Real Madrid's Rodrygo, the 23-year-old winger, acknowledges Liverpool's interest but expresses his contentment with staying under Carlo Ancelotti. Despite rumors of a potential departure, especially with Mbappe and Endrick's possible arrivals, Rodrygo remains focused on his current side while speculating on a $108m transfer fee.

Australia claimed a decisive victory against Namibia by seven wickets in their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match in Trinidad. Despite fielding some unconventional players from their coaching staff due to IPL commitments, Australia showcased their prowess. Exceptional performances by Josh Hazlewood and David Warner led to a satisfying win.

Barcelona's outgoing coach, Xavi Hernandez, has issued a warning to his successor about the difficulties of managing the team amid financial struggles, despite his notable achievements like finishing second in La Liga this season and winning a double last year. He emphasized the importance of promoting young talent, like Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez.

Bayer Leverkusen triumphed in the DFB-Pokal final with a 1-0 victory over Kaiserslautern. The match’s only goal came from Granit Xhaka, whose performance was nothing short of spectacular. This win is a significant achievement for Leverkusen in the competition’s history.

Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet made history at the 2024 Prefontaine Classic, becoming the first woman to run the 10,000m in under 29 minutes. Chebet shattered the old world record by nearly 7 seconds, defeating Gudaf Tsegay and setting the stage for the Paris Olympics.