BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW A high-stakes UEFA Europa League semi-final brings together two historic English clubs, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, both standing on the brink of their first continental final in decades. Their meeting in the last four rekindles memories of an era when English dominance defined European football, with Forest lifting back-to-back European […]
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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Narendra Modi added a fun and heartwarming touch to his visit to Gangtok by playing a friendly game of football with local children From kicking the ball around to joking with the kids — “Mujhe hara to nahi doge?” — the Prime Minister’s interaction highlighted his continued push for youth engagement
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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW The “Unity Through Football” Academy lifted the prestigious Copa Simha Under-12 Football Trophy, organized by Lanka Sports Rising (LSR), an initiative led by Mr. Thilak Weerasinghe with the vision of building a strong sports-based economy in Sri Lanka. LSR, which has previously organized internationally recognized events such as the Colombo Marathon,
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⚽🔥 Arsenal Eye Champions League History Arsenal F.C. are gearing up for a massive UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid in Madrid, with midfielder Declan Rice urging his team to “embrace the pressure” and chase history 👊 Arsenal are still searching for their first-ever Champions League title, having only reached the final
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In the ongoing Champions National Football League, Saunders SC and Pelicans SC have emerged as the dominant forces, maintaining their unbeaten streaks to lead Groups A and B, respectively. Group A: Saunders SC Takes the LeadSaunders SC solidified their position at the top of Group A following a commanding 3-0 victory over Java Lane SC,
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The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has plunged into a governance dispute following the expiration of its Executive Committee’s (Ex-Co) four-year mandate on December 27, 2025. Led by Football Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswer Umar, a majority of national sports federations have officially petitioned the International Olympic Committee (IOC), arguing that the local
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has responded to heavy criticism, particularly from former club legends, by conceding that the team is “underachieving”. Amorim admitted that results “have not been good enough” and accepted that he himself is “not doing good enough” as manager. He noted that both he and the club “should have more points,
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Manchester City and Aston Villa both achieved victories on Sunday, December 14, 2025, allowing them to remain close competitors to the Premier League leader, Arsenal, which had extended its lead to five points the day before. Manchester City’s Victory Second-place Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 in a match played at Selhurst Park, securing revenge
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Premier League leaders Arsenal suffered a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday, throwing the title race wide open and allowing Manchester City to close the gap at the top. The action-packed day also featured a six-goal thriller, a frustrating draw for Chelsea, and a tight win for Newcastle. Villa’s Victory Shakes Up the
The atmosphere at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, was highly charged following weeks of politically tense build-up. However, the focus quickly shifted to the sport as the 42 qualified teams learned their fate for the expanded 48-nation tournament. Leaders, Legends, and a Peace Prize The event
