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Ban For Wolves Striker Matheus Cunha Cut After Offer To Buy New Glasses For Security Guard

An offer from Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to buy new glasses for a security guard following a post-match melee helped convince an independent disciplinary panel to cut his ban from three matches to two. The Brazilian was suspended for two games after clashing with members of Ipswich's security team following his team's 2-1 loss against their relegation rivals at Molineux on December 14. Cunha elbowed a man and "knocked his glasses from his face, causing them to break", according to the panel's report, published Tuesday on the Football Association's website.

England Skipper Ben Stokes Undergoes Hamstring Operation

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had undergone surgery on his injured hamstring. The 33-year-old all-rounder tore his left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton -- England's final game of 2024. That left Stokes requiring surgery and needing a three-month absence. On Tuesday, Stokes posted a picture on Instagram of him in a car supported by a leg brace. He captioned the photo: "Bionic Man for a while." Stokes missed four consecutive Test matches after tearing the same hamstring while playing in the Hundred in August.

"Should've Been Punished": Jasprit Bumrah Heavily Criticised For This "Disgraceful Act" In Sydney Test

The 19-year-old Australia opener Sam Konstas had an eventful time as he made his debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. The youngster showed aggression aplenty, both with the bat and with his demeanour on the field. He also faced a fair bit of aggression and sledging from Team India, particularly Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Kohli was even fined for getting involved in a shoulder-barging incident with Konstas. New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd - under whom Konstas plays in domestic cricket - slammed the actions of Kohli and Bumrah.

Didier Deschamps To Step Down As France Coach After 2026 World Cup: Report

France head coach Didier Deschamps will step down from the role when his current contract ends after the 2026 World Cup, a source close to the team said on Tuesday. Deschamps led Les Bleus to the 2018 World Cup title, becoming only the third man to win the tournament as a player and a manager. He took over from Laurent Blanc in 2012 and has taken France to three major finals in total, losing the Euro 2016 final to Portugal and the 2022 World Cup showpiece to Argentina.

Peru's Top Scorer Paolo Guerrero Retires From International Football

Peru's record goalscorer Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41. "The national team needs new people, new faces. What people are asking for are new players, so let's give the youngsters a chance," Guerrero told reporters. Guerrero made his national team debut against Bolivia in October 2004. He is Peru's all-time leading scorer with 40 goals in 125 appearances.

BCCI To Review Australia Debacle. Report Says Gautam Gambhir Will Survive While Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma...

After India's 1-3 loss against Australia in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series, many questions were raised on the side's senior players, mainly Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after a series of poor outings for the duo. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff's role too has come under scrutiny. But as things stand, all three will survive the debacle and BCCI sources told IANS that Rohit and Virat will remain in contention to represent the country in the Champions Trophy and the five-match Test series against England in June.

Nick Kyrgios Suffers New Injury Setback Days Before Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic citing an abdominal strain on Wednesday, casting doubt on whether he will be fit for the Australian Open starting this weekend. The polarising Australian made his return to tennis after 18 months last week in Brisbane following knee surgery and wrist reconstruction. He crashed out in the first round after three tough sets against rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and conceded afterwards he was in pain.

Newcastle Win At Arsenal To Put One Foot In League Cup Final

Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday. The Magpies have never previously won the competition and have had to wait since 1969 to celebrate any major trophy. But in Isak they have the form striker in England right now and he rifled home the opener then helped tee up the second for Gordon. Arsenal have a mountain to climb when the sides meet for the second leg on February 5 if they are to progress to meet either Tottenham or Liverpool in the final.

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Ban For Wolves Striker Matheus Cunha Cut After Offer To Buy New Glasses For Security Guard

England Skipper Ben Stokes Undergoes Hamstring Operation

"Should've Been Punished": Jasprit Bumrah Heavily Criticised For This "Disgraceful Act" In Sydney Test

Didier Deschamps To Step Down As France Coach After 2026 World Cup: Report

Peru's Top Scorer Paolo Guerrero Retires From International Football

BCCI To Review Australia Debacle. Report Says Gautam Gambhir Will Survive While Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma...

Nick Kyrgios Suffers New Injury Setback Days Before Australian Open

Newcastle Win At Arsenal To Put One Foot In League Cup Final