Toronto Six aiming to bring 1st Isobel Cup title to Canada
Although Sunday's championship final will be the last game of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) season, it may be more notable as a game of firsts.
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Emotional Lionel Messi fights back tears as Argentina welcomes back World Cup heroes
An emotional Lionel Messi fought back tears as he and his Argentina teammates were given a rousing reception by fans in their first game on home soil since winning the World Cup in Qatar.
Watch: Lionel Messi's Stunning Free-Kick In Argentina's World Cup Homecoming Celebrations
Lionel Messi scored his 800th career goal courtesy a free-kick as Argentina beat Panama 2-0 to celebrate their homecoming, following the World Cup triumph in Qatar last year. More than 83,000 fans thronged Buenos Aires' El Monumental to watch Messi and co. play for the first time since lifting the country's third World Cup title last year. After rattling the crossbar with a free-kick, which eventually resulted in Argentina's opener, which was scored by 21-year-old Thiago Almada, Messi curled in a set-piece in the dying embers of the game to hand Argentina a convincing win against the stubborn Central Americans.
Watch: Lionel Messi In Tears As Argentina Celebrates World Cup Winners
Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over stubborn Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's stunning free-kick in the dying minutes came after 21-year-old MLS sensation Thiago Almada gave a glimpse of what the future holds with his first goal for the national team in only his third appearance. It was an emotional night as fireworks crackled overhead before kick-off at the impressive Monumental stadium where the 83,000 lucky fans that managed to get tickets among the more than 1.5 million people who tried, created an electric atmosphere.
'Board Has To Tell IPL Franchises...': Ravi Shastri Suggests Hard Stance For World Cup-Bound Players
Injury concerns are growing for Team India in a year when the Rohit Sharma-led side is set to take part in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup on home soil. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is battling a long-term injury and will the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as well as the WTC final. Now, reports have been doing round that batter Shreyas Iyer too has been ruled out of action for a lengthy period.
Yoshito Yahagi on Dubai World Cup: A very hard race just became harder for Panthalassa
The Japanese have certainly made their intentions clear for Saturday's Dubai World Cup where they provide more than half the field at Meydan Racecourse for the big race. And their bid for glory in the UAE will be spearheaded by last month’s $20 million Saudi Cup winner Panthalassa.
Morocco look to build on Qatar World Cup success in prestigious friendly against Brazil
The most successful national team in the history of World Cups have touched down in Tangiers. Yet when Brazil take on Morocco this weekend, it is the guests who find themselves aspiring to the status and the current football cachet of their hosts.
Messi leads Argentina win over Panama in first game as World Cup champions
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of their home fans after winning the World Cup in December.