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Ronaldo's Record Propels Portugal to Quarterfinals
Sports Desk
16 Nov 2024, 10:51
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Portugal secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Poland in their UEFA Nations League group-stage match at Estádio do Dragão, earning a spot in the quarterfinals. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and set a new international record for the most career wins (132), surpassing former teammate Sergio Ramos.
Poland, missing their all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski due to injury, struggled against the hosts. After a goalless first half, Rafael Leão broke the deadlock in the 59th minute. Ronaldo doubled the lead in the 72nd minute with a penalty following a handball by Jakub Kiwior.
Portugal scored three more goals in quick succession, with Bruno Fernandes (80'), Pedro Neto (83'), and Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick (87') adding to the tally. Poland’s Dominik Marczuk netted a consolation goal in the 88th minute.
Ronaldo now has five goals in five matches this Nations League season and also holds the record for being the oldest player to score a brace for Portugal.
Portugal tops the group with 13 points from five unbeaten matches, followed by Croatia with 7 points. Poland and Scotland share 4 points each, trailing behind.
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Ronaldo’s Goal Secures Dramatic Win for Al Nassr
Al Nassr led until the 90th minute, but a late mistake allowed the opposition to score, putting their victory in doubt. Just when it seemed they would drop points, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up and scored from the penalty spot to restore the lead.
However, the drama didn’t end there. Before the final whistle, the referee awarded another penalty—this time to Al Shabab. But Abderrazak Hamdallah missed the crucial spot-kick, allowing Al Nassr to escape with a 2-1 victory.
The Saudi Pro League match took place on Friday, October 18, with Al Nassr defeating Al Shabab to move into second place on the table. They now have 17 points from 7 matches, with 5 wins and 2 draws. Al Hilal remain at the top with a perfect 21 points from 7 matches.
In a thrilling encounter, Aymeric Laporte put Al Nassr ahead in the 69th minute. They held the lead until the final minute, when Ali Al-Hassan's own goal brought Al Shabab level.
But Ronaldo’s composure in extra time ensured his team’s victory. His penalty goal marked the 907th goal of his career, as he continues to chase the historic 1,000-goal milestone. This was Ronaldo’s 55th goal for Al Nassr, along with 15 assists for the club.
Bangladesh to Host Maldives for Two Friendlies in November
The Bangladesh national football team will play two international friendly matches against Maldives on November 13 and 16 at home during the final FIFA window of the year.
The news was confirmed on Saturday afternoon by Imran Hossain Tushar, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
Initially, BFF had approached Malaysia and Thailand to arrange matches during the November window, but both teams were only interested in playing a single match. Eventually, BFF contacted Maldives, who agreed to play two matches, which BFF accepted considering the lower cost and additional match.
The matches are expected to be held at the Bashundhara Kings Arena, with BFF maintaining close coordination with the venue management.
Meanwhile, Bangladeshi-origin English footballer Hamza Dewan Choudhury recently received clearance from the English Football Association and obtained a Bangladesh passport. However, BFF’s request to FIFA’s Player Status Committee for his eligibility to represent Bangladesh is still pending, as FIFA requested more documentation, delaying his inclusion.
To make matters worse, Hamza is currently sidelined with an injury, making his participation in the Maldives matches uncertain.
Today's Sports Schedule on TV
We can't watch all the games in our busy life. So, we have to choose a little according to time and preference. It is exciting to watch live sports.
Here is the sports schedule today so can avoid searching for where and what games are on and decide when to keep an eye on a game. Take a look at which satellite channels will be broadcasting which sports today (Sunday, October 20).
Cricket
Women's T20 World Cup (Final)
New Zealand-South Africa
8 pm, Nagorik TV and Toffee
Bangalore Test-Day 5
India-New Zealand
9.45 am, T Sports, Sports 18-1
1st ODI
Sri Lanka-West Indies
3 pm, Sony Sports 5
National Cricket League
Dhaka Metropolis-Barishal
10 am, YouTube/BCB
Rajshahi-Khulna
10 am, YouTube/BCB
Rangpur-Chattogram
10 am, YouTube/BCB
Sylhet-Dhaka
10 am, YouTube/BCB
Football
English Premier League
Wolverhampton-Man City
7 pm, Star Sports Select 1
Liverpool-Chelsea
9:30 pm, Star Sports Select 1
Bangladesh Opt to Bat After Winning Toss Against South Africa
The South African cricket team arrived in Dhaka on October 16 for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Both teams have taken the field for the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
On Monday, October 21, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first. The Tigers' playing XI features three spinners and one pacer. Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz retain their places, while Nayeem Hasan returns to the Test side after nearly a year, having last played in December 2023. Hasan Mahmud is the lone pacer.
Bangladesh Playing XI
Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zakir Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud.
South Africa Playing XI
Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Piedt.
Neymar Set to Return for Al Hilal after Long Injury Layoff
Brazilian forward Neymar Jr is set to make his return from a yearlong injury layoff after training and traveling with his club Al Hilal before their Asian Champions League game in the United Arab Emirates, the Saudi Pro League club has confirmed. Al Jazeera news.
"Al Hilal is happy to announce that Neymar will join the squad for the away trip to Al Ain. He's back," the club said on Saturday.
"Neymar participated in team training after completing his recovery program," Al Hilal posted on their social media.
Earlier, Neymar's marketing company NR Sports also confirmed his potential return in Monday's Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Champions League Elite match.
"The number 10 will be able to play on Monday to carry on with his remarkable trajectory," the statement said, in a reference to the match.
Photos posted by Al Hilal showed Neymar taking part in a team training session and joining the Al Hilal squad for their trip to the UAE for their match against the UAE Pro League club.
The 32-year-old Brazil forward has not played since sustaining the injury during his nation's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October last year.
He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and underwent surgery in November.
The former Barcelona forward, who is Brazil's leading scorer, missed their 2024 Copa America campaign in the United States, where they suffered a second straight quarterfinal exit from a major tournament after losing to Croatia on penalties at the 2022 World Cup.
They play Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.
Neymar's agency said the Brazilian's love for football and his hope to play in the FIFA World Cup 2026 was bringing him back to action.
"These were days of pain, anguish, and a lot of longing for football, which were overcome with the help of family and friends, always present for our number 10. And all the fans around the world who gave him all support in social media networks," the statement added.
"The wait is over."
"Every time I get injured, I come back. But I don't come back halfway," a tearful Neymar said in a social media video of him speaking about his recovery with footage of his efforts to come back.
Neymar returned to training in July, but in September his club coach Jorge Jesus dampened expectations of an immediate comeback.
The Portuguese coach did not confirm Neymar will play on Monday.
Neymar, whose two-year contract ends next August, is eligible to appear in AFC Champions League Elite matches as the continental competition has no restrictions on the number of foreign players allowed. That is not the case in the Saudi Pro League, which will see him back only in January.
If fit, Neymar could return to Brazil's national team in two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying scheduled for November.
Source: News Agencies
Neymar Returns After a Year, Al Hilal Wins 9-Goal Thriller
Neymar is back on the field after a long absence. The Brazilian superstar had been sidelined since October last year due to a knee injury, and as another October draws to a close, he finally returned.
Fans at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, UAE, eagerly awaited the moment Neymar would take the pitch. He made his comeback for Saudi club Al Hilal in the 77th minute of an AFC Champions League match against Al Ain, replacing Nasser Al Dawsari after 367 days out.
The game itself was full of drama, with nine goals keeping the excitement high. In a nail-biting 5-4 victory, Al Hilal edged past Al Ain. Though Neymar didn’t score, the match witnessed two hat-tricks—Salem Al Dawsari for Al Hilal and Sofiane Rahimi for Al Ain.
Al Hilal faced adversity when Ali Al Bulayhi received a red card in the 82nd minute, reducing them to 10 men. Even with the advantage, Al Ain fell short of a comeback.
In the end, Neymar’s long-awaited return added to the thrill of a match that will be remembered for its electrifying moments.
Global Super League Fixtures Released
The fixtures for the inaugural Global Super League T20 tournament have been released.
The tournament commences on 26 November at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
The Super League features the former Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors against top T20 teams from around the world.
The Amazon Warriors will compete in the tournament against the Lahore Qalandars, Hampshire Hawks, Rangpur Riders, and Victoria.
The Guyana franchise opens the tournament against the Lahore Qalandars on 26 November.
The Amazon Warriors will play Victoria on 29 October, with matches to follow against the Hampshire Hawks (1 December) and the Rangpur Riders (4 October).
The final will be staged at Providence on 7 December.
The Amazon Warriors lost to the St Lucia Kings in the CPL finals in October.
Providence Stadium is set to host the 2025 CPL final.
Global Super League Fixtures
26 Nov - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Lahore Qalandars
27 Nov - Hampshire Hawks vs Rangpur Riders
29 Nov - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Victoria
30 Nov - Hampshire Hawks vs Lahore Qalandars
1 Dec - Rangpur Riders vs Victoria
1 Dec - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Hampshire Hawks
3 Dec - Victoria vs Lahore Qalandars
4 Dec - Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders
5 Dec - Lahore Qalandars vs Rangpur Riders
6 Dec - Hampshire Hawks vs Victoria
7 Dec - Grand Final
