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Afghan women’s refugee football team to make tournament debut in UAE

The Afghan women’s refugee team will take the field for the first time in an international tournament when they compete in a four-team friendly competition in the United Arab Emirates next month, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. The team’s creation stems from the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution. The “FIFA Unites: Women’s Series” tournament will run from October 23-29 in Dubai and feature the nearly-formed Afghan refugee squad alongside the UAE, Chad and Libya’s regular teams. “Ensuring that all women have access to football is a priority for FIFA and a key element in shaping the future of our sport,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement. “We are aware of the potential the game has both on and off the pitch.

3 clubs set for Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship battle

ABU DHABI: The seventh round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, featuring no-gi competitions, will take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from Sept. 27-28.

Barca’s Gavi sidelined for up to five months after knee surgery

BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be out of action for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to address a meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said. The 21-year-old Spain international, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November 2023, injured his right knee in training in August after featuring in Barca’s opening two matches of the season. “Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around four-five months,” Barca said in a statement late on Tuesday. Barca are second in LaLiga, trailing Real Madrid by five points but with a game in hand.

Fantastic Four: Pakistan’s top baseball players look to elevate country on global stage

DUBAI: Baseball United, the first professional league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has announced the signing of four Pakistani players to the Karachi Monarchs, the nation’s first franchise.

ICC suspends USA Cricket membership but keeps teams eligible for events, Olympics

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect over repeated breaches of its obligations under the ICC Constitution, the sport’s global governing body said on Tuesday.

Isak scores first Liverpool goal in League Cup win, Chelsea survive scare

LONDON: Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal to inspire a 2-1 win against Southampton in the League Cup third round, while Chelsea survived a scare to beat third-tier Lincoln on Tuesday. Isak was making his third appearance for Liverpool since his British record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old had drawn a blank in his 58-minute debut appearance against Atletico Madrid and also failed to net after coming off the bench for the last 23 minutes of Saturday’s Merseyside derby win over Everton. But Isak got off the mark in the 43nd minute as Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy tried a short pass that was intercepted by Federico Chiesa, who picked out the Sweden striker to fire home. It was a belated birthday present for Isak, who turned 26 on Sunday. Isak, who had scored for Newcastle in their League Cup final win against Liverpool last season, was taken off at half-time as he builds up his fitness after missing pre-season training while his transfer was being negotiated. Shea Charles equalized for the Championship side in the 76th minute with a close-range finish after a wayward header from Liverpool’s Wataru Endo. Arne Slot had made 11 changes from the Everton game but substitute Hugo Ekitike saved Liverpool’s understudies from a penalty shoot-out when he finished off Chiesa’s pass in the 85th minute. The French striker took off his shirt to celebrate and was dismissed for a second bookable offense. Liverpool have made a perfect start to the season, with seven successive wins, including five in the Premier League to take them to the top of the table and one in the Champions League against Atletico. “Not our best performance.

England's Bashir, Wood back from injury, Brook named vice-captain in Ashes squad

LONDON :England spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Mark Wood have been named in the squad after injuries for the Ashes series starting in Australia in November as the country's cricket board (ECB) announced a 16-man list on Tuesday.

Iconic former umpire Bird dies at 92

Retired international cricket umpire Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, who officiated in three World Cup finals, has died aged 92, his former clubs Yorkshire and Leicestershire said on Tuesday.

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Afghan women’s refugee football team to make tournament debut in UAE

3 clubs set for Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship battle

Barca’s Gavi sidelined for up to five months after knee surgery

Fantastic Four: Pakistan’s top baseball players look to elevate country on global stage

ICC suspends USA Cricket membership but keeps teams eligible for events, Olympics

Isak scores first Liverpool goal in League Cup win, Chelsea survive scare

England's Bashir, Wood back from injury, Brook named vice-captain in Ashes squad

Iconic former umpire Bird dies at 92