U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Nepal facing the UAE today
Nepal are playing against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier that begins in Kathmandu from today.
Host Nepal will face the UAE in the first match today to be held at the Lower Mulpani International Cricket Ground.
Along with the host Nepal, the UAE, Oman, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are participating in the tournament.
The Nepali team led by Naren Bhatta includes Abhishek Tiwari, Neeraj K Yadav, Sahil Patel, Sibrin Shrestha, Roshan Bishwakarma, Darsh Sonar, Dilsad Ali. Santosh Yadav, Ashok Dhami, Dayanand Mandal, Aparajit Poudel, Yubaraj Khatri and Bipin Prasad Sharma.
In the second match of the day, Oman will face Afghanistan at the Upper Mulpani International Cricket Ground.
Meanwhile, the senior national team of Nepal are playing against Kuwait for the title of the Quadrangular T20 series in Hong Kong today.
The final match of the tournament will start at 11:15 am Nepali time at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.
Nepal reached the final after the match against hosts Hong Kong on Saturday was affected by rain and both teams shared one point each.
Barcelona extend LaLiga lead with 1-0 win at battling Leganes
Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to stubborn Leganes thanks to an own goal by defender Jorge Saenz on Saturday that took their unbeaten LaLiga run to 12 matches, Reuters reported.
Hansi Flick's side moved to 70 points above second-placed Real Madrid, who have 63 and visit Alaves on Sunday.
"For us today was a very difficult game but winning was very important. I am proud of what my team is doing in the last few weeks and months," Barca boss Flick said.
"We need to work on our defence and attack. But we've got three points and that's what's important," he added.
In a tense first half, the hosts could have taken the lead when Dani Raba's pass found Adria Altimira in the box, but Barclona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was on hand to deny him.
Barca also threatened when Jules Kounde beat Saenz to the ball before firing wide, according to Reuters.
The deadlock was finally broken after the break when Barca took the lead after Raphinha's cross for Robert Lewandowski was inadvertently deflected into the net by Leganes defender Saenz.
Quadrangular T-20I Series: Nepal enter for final
Nepal have been qualified for final in the Quadrangular T-20 International series as rain stopped the match against Hong Kong at the Mission Road Ground.
Nepal reached the final after the match against hosts Hong Kong on Saturday was affected by rain and both teams shared one point each.
Honk Kong were settled at third position. Nepal will face Kuwait in final on Sunday.
Mohamed Salah signs new contract with Liverpool FC
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract to extend his eight-year stay at Anfield, the Premier League club said.
The 32-year-old Egyptian international has played for Chelsea in the Premier League and Roma in the Italian Serie A, Al Jazeera reported.
In an interview Mohamed Salah said "Of course, I am really excited. We have a wonderful team now. We previously had an excellent team. But I signed because I believe we have a potential to win more championships and I enjoy playing football, as stated by Al Jazeera.
Speculation had been mounting all season that the forward would be leaving Anfield, with Salah himself declaring in December that a deal was "far away".
A move to the Saudi Pro League has been strongly rumored as the forward's next destination, with champions Al Ittihad reportedly presenting a world record 215 million-pound ($270 million) deal as early as September 2023.
