FC Barcelona has officially tied down one of the brightest stars in world football, Lamine Yamal, to a new six-year contract, extending his stay at Camp Nou until 2031. The deal marks a major step in securing the long-term future of the Catalan club as they rebuild under manager Hansi Flick.
FIFA has officially raised the bar for women’s football. In a landmark decision that signals the sport’s accelerating global growth, the FIFA Council has unanimously approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, beginning with the 2031 edition. The tournament is likely to be hosted by the United States, with the United Kingdom expected to follow for the 2035 cycle—indicating a major shift in both the scale and reach of the women’s game.
In football, legends are made in moments. For Dean Henderson, the 2025 FA Cup Final was one of those moments—the kind that echoes through club history and lives on in the hearts of fans forever.
As Crystal Palace lifted their first-ever major trophy, it was Henderson who stood tallest on the grandest stage. His crucial saves, commanding presence, and a game-defining penalty stop helped seal a famous victory, but his journey to Wembley glory has been anything but straightforward.
“Michael Holding calls it pure hypocrisy: A player’s humanitarian symbol gets banned while officials cheer militaries. As the Khawaja-Shah contrast shows, cricket’s governing body has two rulebooks – one for dissenters, another for the powerful.”
In football, legends are often born out of desperation.
In 1995, pundits scoffed when Sir Alex Ferguson fielded a team full of kids—only to watch the Class of ’92 dominate English football. Now, nearly three decades later, a similar youth-driven storm is sweeping through Spain, and its epicenter is Camp Nou.
Cricket’s ultimate test of endurance and skill reaches its climax as South Africa and Australia lock horns in the 2025 WTC Final at Lord’s. For the Proteas, it’s a historic first appearance; for the Aussies, a chance to cement their Test dominance. With Ngidi’s fiery return and a teenage wildcard in Konstas, this clash promises more than just a title—it’s a battle of generations.
With Rohit and Kohli’s Test careers ending, Indian cricket faces its biggest leadership crisis in a decade. While Ashwin backs Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘calm brilliance’, fitness fears linger. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s rise sparks debate: Is it too soon for the prodigy? As England looms, India’s captaincy dilemma could redefine their Test future.
“Pakistan cricket takes a bold step forward as 1992 World Cup hero Aqib Javed takes charge as Director of High Performance, teaming up with white-ball coach Mike Hesson in a power-packed leadership duo. Can this blend of local expertise and international vision transform Pakistan’s cricketing future? From grassroots to the national team, a revolution is brewing—and the stakes have never been higher.”
“PSL 10 is gearing up to be its most star-studded edition yet, with cricket heavyweights like David Warner and Kane Williamson joining the fray. But behind the glitz of record-breaking contracts and a $1 million PCB subsidy for foreign players, the league faces hurdles—relocation to the UAE and geopolitical tensions loom large. Will this be PSL’s biggest season or its most chaotic? One thing’s certain: the action will be unforgettable.”
The English Football Association (FA) has officially announced a ban on transgender women participating in women’s football, effective June 1, 2025. This sweeping policy change will affect all levels of the sport — from professional teams to grassroots leagues — and follows a landmark UK Supreme Court ruling redefining the legal definition of “woman” under British law.