England are awaiting confirmation that Rehan Ahmed will be available to play in the third Test of their series in India this week, after the ECB conceded that a “paperwork discrepancy” prompted a hold-up at Hirasar Airport in Rajkot that was only resolved by the issuance of a temporary visa.Rehan was initially prohibited from re-entering India on Monday evening after England’s mid-series break in Abu Dhabi because he only held a single-entry visa. After a delay, local authorities arrived at a short-term solution which allowed him to travel to the team’s hotel with the rest of the touring party.”We were advised, on returning to India, that there was paperwork discrepancy with Rehan Ahmed’s visa,” an ECB spokesperson said on Tuesday. “The local authorities at Rajkot Airport were supportive, enabling Rehan entry on a temporary visa. The correct visa should be processed and issued in the coming days.”Rehan, the legspinning allrounder, trained with his team-mates at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday and is expected to receive clearance to remain in India shortly. He appears set to retain his place in England’s team for the third Test, which starts on Thursday, after taking six wickets in the second.The issue comes weeks after Shoaib Bashir’s arrival in India was delayed by a week because of the late issuing of his visa, which resulted in him missing the first Test in Hyderabad.Bashir, who has Pakistani heritage, eventually arrived on January 28 – the fourth day of the first Test – having initially remained in Abu Dhabi, where England had their pre-tour training camp, before returning to the UK to get his visa stamped. He went on to make his debut in the second Test at Visakhapatnam.Like Bashir, Rehan was born in England and has Pakistani heritage, but he had no initial trouble entering the country because of a visa he had secured in October as a standby player for England’s World Cup squad. His delay, seemingly the result of a clerical oversight by the ECB, is a problem that should not have arisen.Ollie Robinson, who is yet to feature in the series, revealed earlier on Monday that he only received his visa on the morning that England initially flew to Hyderabad from Abu Dhabi last month, having heard the previous night from team manager Wayne Bentley that another paperwork error had caused a delay.”He [Bentley] said, ‘your visa has been denied’ or something,” Robinson said on his podcast, . “There was an error at the ECB – I think they must have just put an initial wrong, or one letter must have been wrong. It didn’t pass. He was like, ‘you’re not coming to India – you have to stay here for another night… it could be two nights, could be three nights, don’t know how long it’s going to take.’ Luckily, I woke up in the morning to a nice message from Wayne saying ‘visa’s here’.”Ollie Pope, England’s vice-captain, described Rehan’s situation as “very frustrating” on Tuesday. “I’m not sure whose mistake it was. I don’t want to name any names,” Pope said. “It’s very frustrating, but hopefully [it] will all be sorted by the end of the day, he’s cleared for the next game and the rest of the trip. It’s a bit of bad luck, but hopefully all sorted.”It sounds pretty positive. I think we’re getting around Rehan. He’s in good spirits. He was training today. I think it was sorted fairly quickly yesterday, but obviously it’s all going on behind the scenes and hopefully it’ll all be sorted within the next day or so. He’s in good spirits, the boys are getting around him and he’s just happy to be out here training.”1230 GMT, Tuesday – This story was updated to include the ECB’s statement and Pope’s comments.

Jose Mourinho has given the go-ahead for Fenerbahce to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman.

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  Mourinho wants to end Fenerbahce's 11-year league trophy drought and believes Bayern winger Coman would help their cause. According to a report by , Fenerbahce have received information that Coman would be available on loan, albeit with an option to buy. His performance has been evaluated by Fenerbahce, along with his injury history, and ultimately, the manager himself has given the green signal to sanction this move.

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  Coman joined Bayern back in 2017 and gradually established himself as a crucial component in the squad. The 29-year-old has played 339 matches for the Bavarians, amassing 72 goals and 71 assists in the process. Moreover, his recent outings in the Club World Cup saw him record two goals and two assists in four appearances. Mourinho assessed the player and was positive about how he can contribute to Fenerbahce and take them to a new level with his attacking fluidity. Moreover, the Portuguese may be considering Coman on the left wing since the club only has Oguz Aydin as a natural left winger.

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  A way out of the Allianz Arena might be the best possible option for Coman, considering Bayern's quest for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz in recent times. However, with a formal offer yet to be placed by Fenerbahce, the Frenchman would have to wait for things to gather pace.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has hit out at the backlash over his birthday party, insisting he’s focused on football and free to 'enjoy' his life.

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Yamal has publicly defended himself for the first time since controversy erupted over his 18th birthday party, which reportedly featured entertainers with dwarfism and has since triggered a government-led investigation. The Barca forward, who recently signed a new long-term deal with the club and was handed the iconic No.10 shirt, addressed the backlash head-on during a press conference, drawing a firm line between his personal and professional life.

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The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights has requested an investigation into the event following a formal complaint made by the Association for People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias (ADEE). The complaint centres on the alleged hiring of people with dwarfism for entertainment purposes during Yamal's party in Olivella, a town west of Barcelona. A video circulating on social media appeared to show performers arriving at the venue, sparking backlash and legal scrutiny.

While Yamal has not commented on the specifics of the legal complaint, he made a strong statement regarding the scrutiny he faces. The young forward, who is no stranger to media attention, chose to deliver his response in Spanish to ensure clarity, despite the question being posed in Catalan. This move was widely interpreted as a sign of his growing maturity and awareness of his public image. He also publicly stated he feels no pressure wearing the legendary number and is "indifferent" to both criticism and praise from outside his inner circle.

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Yamal appears unfazed by the storm around him as he prepares for the 2025-26 campaign under head coach Hansi Flick and his focus will remain on how he performs on the pitch. His words suggest he won’t let public noise derail his development, and for now, he seems determined to keep living life on his terms.

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Santos chegou ao Flamengo em abril deste ano com uma enorme expectativa criada e deu conta do recado. Por toda participação nas conquistas da Libertadores e Copa do Brasil, o goleiro esperava ter sido convocado para Copa do Mundo do Qatar.

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+Projeto nas redes sociais propõe novos escudos para as seleções da Copa do Mundo

– Eu sempre estive muito tranquilo em relação a isso. Apesar de a expectativa existir, eu sabia da concorrência que tinha na posição – declarou Santos ao “ge”.

+Ao L!, Pedro revela como Dorival mudou ambiente do Flamengo e exalta parceria com Gabigol

-Os goleiros que estão na Seleção vêm fazendo um excelente trabalho há um bom tempo. Merecem e estão lá por mérito. Vamos torcer bastante para que o Brasil possa voltar de lá com o hexa. O povo brasileiro merece – completou.

O goleiro conquistou o título dos Jogos Olímpicos pela Seleção Brasileira em 2020 e esteve presente na pré-lista de Tite para Copa. Com 32 anos, Santos espera continuar sendo decisivo pelo Flamengo para ser convocado futuramente.

The five-year extension, from 2024 to 2028, cost Tata INR 2500 crore (US$301 million approx.)

ESPNcricinfo staff20-Jan-2024The Tata Group has extended its title sponsorship of the IPL for another five years, from 2024 to 2028, for INR 2500 crore (US$301 million approx.), making it the “highest-ever sponsorship amount in the history of the league,” a BCCI statement said. The group were the IPL title sponsors in 2022 and 2023, and are also the title sponsors of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).”The collaboration with TATA Group for the title sponsorship of IPL 2024-28 is a significant milestone in IPL’s journey,” IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal said. “The record-breaking sum of INR 2500 crore by TATA Group is a testament to the immense value and appeal that the IPL holds in the world of sports.”This unprecedented amount not only sets a new benchmark in the history of the league but also reaffirms the IPL’s position as a premier sporting event with global impact. TATA Group’s commitment to cricket and sports is truly commendable, and we look forward to scaling new heights together and providing fans with unparalleled cricketing entertainment.”The Tata Group had replaced Vivo as IPL title sponsors for the last two seasons. The BCCI had temporarily severed ties with Vivo, a Chinese mobile and technology company, following political tensions between India and China in June 2020. Vivo had originally bagged the title sponsorship for 2018 to 2022 for INR 2199 crores (US $341 million approx. at the time), but for the 2020 season, it was replaced by Dream 11, before Vivo returned for the 2021 season.Tata’s bid for the next five years is a 13.7% jump over what Vivo had paid for 2018-22.”This collaboration embodies the spirit of growth, innovation, and a mutual dedication to excellence,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said. “The unprecedented financial commitment reflects the immense scale and global impact of the IPL on the international sports stage.”The 2024 IPL will be played from March 22 and run till the end of May, just before the men’s T20 World Cup kicks off on June 1.

Glamorgan only managed two further wickets on day four as both teams settled for an 11-point draw

ECB Reporters Network15-Apr-2024The Vitality County Championship match between Glamorgan and Derbyshire finished as a draw as a superb stand between Luis Reece and Brooke Guest guided their team to safety.Derbyshire had an improbable target of 401 to chase on the final day with a Glamorgan victory more likely when play resumed in Cardiff with the visitors 40 for 1.The early wickets of David Lloyd and Wayne Madsen gave Glamorgan some early hope but those were the last wickets to fall in the match as batting became increasingly straightforward on this pitch.Reece finished on 91 not out with Guest also undefeated on 72 with Derbyshire finishing their second innings on 225 for 3.Play began 15 mins late thanks to overnight rain with Glamorgan needing nine wickets and Derbyshire requiring another 361 runs to claim victory. Early wickets would be important for Glamorgan given that this pitch has been hard to start on and then got easier as you adjusted to its slow nature.Derbyshire lost the first wicket of the day having added just three runs to their overnight total when former Glamorgan player David Lloyd was run out by a sharp throw from Mason Crane for 24.A 34-run stand between Luis Reece and Wayne Madsen settled some of those nerves that may have been caused in the Derbyshire ranks before James Harris bowled Madsen for 25. That left Derbyshire at 79 for 3 and in danger.From there an excellent and assured partnership of 146 between Reece and Guest took the visitors to the lunch break and then to the close of play. Both players took a while to get started but batted with increasing confidence as the day progressed.A heavy shower during the interval kept the players from the field and took more overs out of a game that already looked to be heading towards a draw after promising an entertaining finish on the first two days of this match.Crane had enjoyed the turning pitch in the first innings of this match but as the ball began to behave less erratically in the second innings he struggled for wickets and control. His final figures of none for 91 saw him going a 5.35 runs an over.Another brief shower took the players off the field on the stroke to tea and when they resumed we were left with the unlikely equation for victory of either 212 runs from 34 overs or seven wickets on a pitch that was flattening out as the match progressed.The pick of the Glamorgan bowlers was Harris who finished with figures of 2 for 21, and while he struggled to generate chances he was once again very difficult to score off.During the evening session, both Reece and Guest looked untroubled by the Glamorgan bowling attack as it became apparent that the game was heading towards a draw. Both teams claim 11 points from this match with Glamorgan set to travel to Northamptonshire next week and Derbyshire hosting Leicestershire.