Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses
July 27 : Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday.
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English soccer plans trial to deter tactical goalkeeper injury stoppages
LONDON, July 27 : English soccer is poised to trial a new system next season aimed at stopping teams exploiting so-called tactical goalkeeper timeouts, sources within the industry said.
Pirlo out of Italy coach race after scrutiny over Russian betting company links
July 27 : Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he was no longer in contention to become the country's head coach after his commercial links to a Russian betting company drew criticism and opposition to his potential appointment.
How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India
July 27 : When cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, it will bring far more than bats, balls and wickets. Its inclusion reflects a strategic calculation by Olympic leaders that the surest route to billions of new viewers runs through India, cricket’s commercial heartland and a country they believe is increasingly central to the Games’ future.
Chiesa eyes fresh start under Iraola, says focus remains on Liverpool
July 27 : Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne Slot, as the Italy forward insisted his focus remained on Liverpool despite reports of interest from Italian clubs.
Laxman hails Sooryavanshi's maturity after teen stars in Zimbabwe sweep
July 27 : India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown remarkable maturity over the past six months, a quality that has enabled him to thrive in high-pressure matches after a rapid rise in cricket, coach VVS Laxman said on Sunday.
Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP
BUDAPEST: Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in October, Formula One announced on Sunday (Jul 26).
India’s prodigy Sooryavanshi leads the way in T20 series success
HARARE, July 26 : India’s teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted an impressive 81 runs on Sunday to steer his side to a 3-0 whitewash of hosts Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 series.