Kathmandu: Nepal's dream of qualifying for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 has ended after Uzbekistan defeated Nepal in a tiebreaker in the final match held on Saturday late night.



In the final match held at Bunyodkor Stadium at Tashkentof Uzbekistan, Nepali National Women's Football Team lost to Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalty shootout. The match entered the penalty shootout after the regulation 90 minutes ended in a 3-3 draw.



In the shootout, Gita Rana and Sabita Rana Magar did goals for Nepal. Captain Sabitra Bhandari 'Samba' and goalkeeper Anjana Rana Magar missed the penalty kicks for Nepal.



With this victory, Uzbekistan has been able to make its place in the Asian Cup for the first time.



Nepal had scored first goal for Nepal in 12th minutes of the first half game as well as second and third goals in 70th and 71st minutes in the second half. Captain Samba scored all three goals for Nepal in the regulation 90 minutes.

Nepal's dream of qualifying for AFC Women's Asian Cup shattered

Kathmandu: Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a tragic car accident early Thursday in northwestern Spain, police have confirmed.



The incident occurred shortly after midnight in Cernadilla, a municipality in the province of Zamora, when their vehicle veered off the motorway and burst into flames. Spain’s Civil Guard reported that a blown tyre during an overtaking maneuver is believed to have caused the crash.



The tragedy comes just days after Jota married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso on June 22. The couple shared their wedding video on social media hours before the fatal accident. Jota is survived by his wife and three children.



The Portuguese Football Federation expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Federation president Pedro Proenca called Jota “an extraordinary person, respected by all,” and confirmed that a minute's silence was observed ahead of Portugal’s Women’s Euro 2025 match against Spain in Switzerland on Thursday.



“We have lost two champions,” Proenca said. “The deaths of Diogo and Andre Silva are irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything possible to honour their legacy every day.”



Jota was a key figure in both club and country. He played for Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Liverpool, where he scored nine goals in all competitions last season, helping the club secure its 20th Premier League title.



He was widely praised not only for his on-field brilliance but also for his positive spirit and deep connection to his community.

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain

Kathmandu: The Nepal Men’s National Cricket Team's recent European tour has triggered major shifts in the ICC rankings, with several players making notable gains—particularly spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Sandeep Lamichhane.



Among all-rounders in T20 Internationals, Dipendra Singh Airee continues to lead the Nepali contingent, holding third position globally. He trails only India’s Hardik Pandya and Australia’s Marcus Stoinis by a narrow margin.



Kushal Bhurtel saw a six-place jump in the same category, reaching 32nd. However, Gulsan Jha dropped to 61st, while Rohit Paudel and Kushal Malla fell to 66th and 68th respectively. Karan KC slipped slightly to 81st.



In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Airee dropped to 54th, while Sompal Kami and Lamichhane remained unchanged at 56th and 59th. Rajbanshi gained three spots to move up to 82nd. Meanwhile, Karan KC and Kushal Malla saw declines, and Aarif Sheikh entered the top 100 at 99th.



For ODI batting, Bhurtel advanced to 87th, and Aarif Sheikh made a remarkable leap of 13 places to 90th. Aasif Sheikh and Rohit Paudel slipped slightly to 94th and 99th, respectively.



In T20I batting, Airee remained 61st. Bhurtel moved up 10 spots to 83rd, while Rohit and Asif each fell two places, ranking 66th and 78th.



Nepal’s biggest improvements came in the bowling department. Rajbanshi now holds Nepal’s highest rank in both ODI and T20I bowling. He climbed five spots to 48th in ODIs and surged 29 places to 54th in T20Is. Lamichhane also jumped significantly in the T20I bowling chart, climbing 41 places to reach 75th.



However, some bowlers faced setbacks. Airee dropped three spots to 79th in ODI bowling, Karan KC fell to 84th, while Kami held steady at 94th. In T20Is, Airee dropped to 81st.



As a team, Nepal currently ranks 17th in ODIs and 18th in T20Is. The European tour included four ODIs and four T20Is played as part of a tri-series against Scotland and the Netherlands, offering a competitive platform that evidently influenced individual performances on the global stage.

Nepal cricketers climb ICC rankings after European tour

Kathmandu: The national cricket team has been announced today for the ACC Men's U-16 East Zone Cup Cricket Tournament to be held in Malaysia. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 14-member team led by Bipin Prasad Sharma for the tournament to be held in Malaysia from June 22 to July 5.



The Nepali team including captain Sharma and Vice-captain Suryashu Koirala comprises Shivansh Bajgain, Raunak Srivastava, Parimarjan Yadav, Abhay Yadav, Sachin Bhatta, Sugam Budhathoki, Suyog Bhattarai, Sushil Rawal, Shubham Khanal, Prasidha Jaishi, Joy Thapa and Roshan Shahi.



Ten different teams, including Nepal, are participating in the tournament. Nepal has been placed in Group 'A' along with Singapore, Indonesia, Bhutan and Japan. Group ‘B’ includes hosts Malaysia, Thailand, the Maldives, Hong Kong and Myanmar.



Nepal will play its opening match against Singapore on June 22.

National U-16 Cricket team announced

Kathmandu: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended a 17-year title drought by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. In front of a 91,419-strong crowd, RCB defended a total of 190 through a disciplined bowling performance to lift their first-ever IPL trophy.



RCB, who had previously fallen short in three IPL finals—in 2009, 2011, and 2016—finally secured the elusive title as Josh Hazlewood successfully defended 29 runs in the final over. The franchise’s long-standing slogan “Ee Sala Cup Namde” (This year, the cup is ours) was finally fulfilled.



Star batter Virat Kohli, often called the “king without a crown,” was visibly emotional as the victory unfolded. Kohli scored 43 off 35 balls and anchored RCB’s innings before a late flourish took them to a competitive total. Former RCB stalwarts AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were present in the stands and joined the celebrations.



Punjab Kings, playing only their second IPL final since 2014, came agonizingly close but faltered in key moments of their run chase. Chasing 191, PBKS reached 52/1 at the end of the Powerplay, but their innings stuttered due to regular wickets and mounting pressure.



Shreyas Iyer’s early dismissal for just one run, off the bowling of Romario Shepherd, proved a turning point. Australia’s Josh Inglis tried to stabilize the innings with a quick 39 off 23 balls but was dismissed while attempting to accelerate against Krunal Pandya. Pandya, a former Mumbai Indians all-rounder, returned impressive figures of 4-0-17-2 in a match where most bowlers leaked runs.



RCB bowlers tightened the screws in the middle overs. Hazlewood and Krunal led the attack, while PBKS batters struggled to find boundaries. Nehal Wadhera and others failed to capitalize on the platform, and despite some late-order resistance, PBKS fell short.



Earlier, after losing opener Phil Salt for 16 in the second over, RCB relied on Mayank Agarwal and Rajat Patidar to stabilize their innings. Agarwal provided impetus with intent-filled stroke play, while Patidar added a quick 26 off 16. Kohli played a measured knock but struggled to accelerate during the middle overs.



RCB managed only 35 runs between the 11th and 15th overs, with PBKS pacers effectively containing the scoring. However, a late burst in the 17th over added 22 crucial runs to RCB’s total. Despite losing four wickets in the final two overs, they managed to post 190, a total that ultimately proved enough.



The win marks a historic moment for RCB, long considered underachievers in the IPL. For Kohli and the RCB faithful, the victory was a culmination of years of heartbreak, perseverance, and unwavering support.

Virat Kohli’s RCB finally lifts IPL trophy after years of heartbreak

Kathmandu: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history, dismantling Inter Milan 5–0 in a stunning final at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday night.



Under the leadership of coach Luis Enrique, PSG delivered one of the most dominant performances ever seen in a European Cup final. The victory was headlined by 19-year-old Desire Doue, who scored twice and assisted once, becoming the youngest player in history to net two goals in a final and the first to be directly involved in three.



Doue opened PSG’s account with an assist to Achraf Hakimi in the 12th minute, scored the second goal himself just eight minutes later, and added a third for the French side shortly after halftime. Further goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and teenager Senny Mayulu sealed Inter’s heaviest defeat in a European final.



With the win, Enrique becomes only the sixth coach to win the Champions League with two different clubs, having previously led Barcelona to the title in 2015. The night was also marked by emotional tributes to Enrique’s late daughter Xana, who died in 2019 at the age of nine from bone cancer. Both Enrique and PSG fans honored her memory with flags and banners featuring her image.



"I'm very happy. It was very emotional at the end with the banner from the fans for my family. But I always think about my daughter," Enrique said after the match.



Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi hailed the victory as a turning point: “This season is the best ever. We are building the team for the future. Today, we proved we have the best manager, the best players, and amazing fans.”



The win also symbolizes PSG’s successful transition from the high-profile era of stars like Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Lionel Messi to a younger, team-oriented strategy. Throughout this season’s campaign, PSG eliminated top Premier League clubs including Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal before dominating Inter in the final.



Doue’s performance drew comparisons with legends, becoming only the third teenager to score in a Champions League final after Patrick Kluivert (1995) and Carlos Alberto (2004).



Former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha called it "the best performance I can remember in a Champions League final."



The triumph marks a defining moment for PSG and sets a new benchmark for European club football with a youthful, high-energy style and a unified team ethic.



Source: BBC

PSG clinch first-ever Champions League title with historic 5–0 win over Inter Milan

Kathmandu: Nepal has for the first time made its place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.



Nepal secured the position, defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by five wickets. Nepal climbed to this success by securing the top two berths of Super 3.



Now Nepal will play in the Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier this year. A total of 10 teams, including Nepal, will participate in the Global Qualifier. The top four teams in that competition will play in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup cricket tournament taking place in England in 2026.



In a match played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Thailand today, UAE, batting first after losing the toss, scored 114 runs while losing seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.



Nepal achieved the victory target of 115 runs in 19.3 overs at the loss of five wickets. Captain Indu Barma scored an unbeaten 30 runs for Nepal. Similarly, Rubina Chhetri scored 23 runs, Samjhana Khadka hit 21 runs, Puja Mahto scored 13 runs, Rajmati Airi scored eight, and Ruby Podar scored an unbeaten six runs.



In bowling, Michel Both, Suraksha Kote, Vaishnavi Mahesh, and captain Esha Oza took one wicket each. Before this, captain Isha Oja contributed the highest 39 runs to the total score of 114 runs for UAE. Similarly, Tirth Sathish scored 21 runs, Heena Hotachandani scored 20 runs, and Labhnya Keni scored 12 runs.



In bowling, Manisha Upadhyaya took four wickets, Kavita Kunwar two and Rajmati Airi one for Nepal.



Previously, in the first match of the Super 3, Thailand secured its spot in the Global Qualifiers by defeating the UAE by 54 runs. Now, Nepal will play its final match of the Super 3 against Thailand on Tuesday.

Nepal first time enters Global Qualifiers of Women's T20 World Cup

Kathmandu:



Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest cricketers, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a remarkable 14-year career in the game's longest format.



The former captain played 123 Test matches, making his debut in 2011 against the West Indies. Since the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar in 2013, Kohli has been India's premier batter and a central figure in the global cricketing landscape.



“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right,” Kohli shared in an emotional post on Instagram. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.”



Kohli, 36, made his announcement just days after teammate Rohit Sharma also stepped away from Test cricket. Their departures leave a significant gap in the Indian lineup ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting June 20.



Over his Test career, Kohli scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. He also captained India in 68 Tests, winning 40 — the most by any Indian captain. His tally of seven double centuries in Tests is also the highest by an Indian, surpassing Tendulkar’s six.



Beyond the statistics, Kohli's legacy is deeply rooted in his passionate leadership and fierce competitiveness. He played a pivotal role in elevating India to the top of the ICC Test rankings and led the side to a historic first Test series victory in Australia in 2018.



“I am walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way,” he wrote. “I will always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off.”



Kohli retires as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests, behind only Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122). He also ranks fourth in all-time Test wins as captain globally, trailing Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Stephen Waugh.



With over 271 million followers on Instagram and nearly 68 million on X (formerly Twitter), Kohli remains one of the most recognizable figures in world cricket.



While his Test journey ends, he is expected to continue playing ODIs and remains active in the Indian Premier League — though the tournament is currently paused due to escalating military tensions with Pakistan.



As the cricketing world absorbs the news, tributes have poured in. “Thank you, Virat Kohli. An era ends in Test cricket but the legacy will continue forever,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India posted on X. “His contributions to Team India will forever be cherished.”



Source: AP

Virat Kohli retires from test cricket after 14 glorious years

Kathmandu: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son, 14-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., has been included in Portugal’s U-15 national team for the first time.



Currently training with the youth team of Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo Jr. follows in his father's footsteps, as Cristiano Ronaldo Sr. continues to play for the senior team. Ronaldo Sr. signed with Al-Nassr in December 2022.



Sharing the news on social media, Cristiano Ronaldo Sr. expressed his pride, posting the team list with the caption: "Proud of you, son."



Ronaldo Jr. has been selected for the youth tournament taking place in Croatia from May 13 to 18, where Portugal will face Japan, Greece, and England.



Previously, Ronaldo Jr. has been part of the youth teams of Manchester United, Juventus, and Real Madrid. Following in his father’s path, he is pursuing a future in football.



Cristiano Ronaldo Sr., who has won the Ballon d'Or five times, remains an active player for Portugal’s national team, having scored 136 international goals to date, a record for men’s football. In March, he scored a goal in the Euro qualifier match against Denmark, although he missed a penalty.



In that game, Portugal secured a dramatic win, clinching a spot in the semifinals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., joins Portugal U-15 national team

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed serious concern over the delay in the ongoing work of upgrading the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.



He called on office-bearers of the concerned bodies and contractors today to discuss the issue of the failure to complete the work of installing international-level parapets and floodlights at the stadium within the stipulated time.



During a discussion held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Oli expressed serious concern over the situation that the work could not be completed within the stipulated time.



It may be noted that after assuming office, as his first decision, Prime Minister Oli had announced that international-level parapets and floodlights would be installed at the cricket ground within 100 days. The period ends on May 7.



In response, Prime Minister Oli gave strict instructions to determine the reasons for which the work could not be completed on time and the days it would require to complete it. He also gave instructions to have the project completed within the next two months.



The discussion was attended by Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development Gopal Prasad Sigdel, Chief of the Federal Secretariat and Management Office, the implementing body of the construction work, Chakraborty Kantha, and contractors involved in the work.



The secretary of the ministry, the head of the office and the construction contractors admitted that the work could not be completed within the specified period due to the delay in bids announcement, minor changes to be made in the design, rain hindrance, and delays in the process of opening the LC. They expressed their commitment to complete the work within the next month.



The discussion was attended by the Prime Minister's Chief Advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal and Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal Eaknarayan Aryal, among others.

PM Oli concerned over delay in TU Cricket Stadium work

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and visiting Brazilian former football player Roberto Carlos had a meeting today. The meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.



Renowned football player Carlos is currently in Nepal to attend the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) third season football championship under way at Dashrath Stadium as a special guest.



On the occasion, PM Oli welcomed the football star Carlos and said that his visit to Nepal inspired the players and youths here.



Stating that Nepal and Brazil enjoyed a cordial diplomatic relations, the PM stressed on exchange of learning in sports sector between the two countries. The Prime Minister urged the Brazilian former player to visit Nepal again with an itinerary of enjoying mountain flight and jungle safari.



Carlos in turn expressed gratitude for the hospitality accorded to him in Nepal and said he was pleased to meet with Nepal's Prime Minister, youths and athletes.



Widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs in football history, Carlos made his senior debut for Brazil in 1992. He earned over 120 caps for the national team and was instrumental in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory in South Korea and Japan.



Carlos spent most of his club career at Real Madrid, where he played from 1996 to 2007. During his time with the Spanish giants, he won four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies.



Source: RSS

Brazilian star footballer Roberto Carlos calls on PM Oli

Kathmandu: Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Ganesh Thapa has filed a defamation case against ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at the Kathmandu District Court.



Thapa alleges that Rai committed an offense under Section 306(1) of the Muluki Criminal Code Act, 2074, and has sought legal action in accordance with Section 307 of the same act. He is demanding punishment under Sub-Section (1) of Section 307, compensation under Sub-Section (2), and reimbursement of legal expenses incurred in the case.



As per Section 307 of the Criminal Code of Nepal, a person found guilty of libel can face up to two years of imprisonment, a fine of up to Rs 20,000, or both. The law also stipulates an additional one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10,000 if defamation occurs through electronic or mass media.



The case follows allegations made by General Secretary Rai, who claimed that Thapa embezzled Rs 170 million from ANFA during his tenure and later deposited Rs 80 million back into ANFA's account after a money laundering investigation.



Thapa has denied the allegations, calling them baseless and an attack on his character. He had previously lodged a complaint against Rai at the Cyber Bureau in Bhotahiti regarding the claims.



The Kathmandu District Court will now proceed with the legal examination of the case.

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