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Cristiano Ronaldo has been announced as a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, an upcoming and much-awaited fighting game set to be released next month. The Portuguese player announced the major surprise for his fans on X, formerly known as Twitter. In his social media post, Ronaldo revealed he will be entering as a playable character in the upcoming fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. «Big news to share with everyone today! I'm going to be a character in the new fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves! @FATALFURY_PR Let's have some fun on April 24th!,» his post read. This announcement sent shockwaves through both the gaming and football communities, as the 40-year-old legend is renowned for his athletic achievements rather than any connection to gaming. ALSO READ: US health department to cut 10,000 jobs as Robert F. Kennedy Jr announces overhaul in latest DOGE push

This marks legendary player Messi's return to subcontinent after 14 years. Notably, in November last year, Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman had announced the news of Argentina visiting the southern state and playing two friendly matches in Kochi. The visit comes as part of a newly announced partnership between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC, covering India and Singapore. The one-year agreement, signed ahead of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup qualification final matches, makes HSBC the official banking partner of the Argentina National Team in both countries. As part of the deal, HSBC will hold branding and activation rights while offering its customers exclusive benefits such as match tickets, fan experiences, and meet-and-greet opportunities with Argentine football stars.

One New Zealand Warriors forward Dylan Walker has returned to Australia after being released by club on compassionate grounds. The 30-year-old Walker is set to join join Parramatta Eels, the Australian professional rugby league football club. He had joined One New Zealand Warriors in 2023 on a three-year deal. He has played 232 games in Australia's National Rugby League with 124 of them coming for Manly Warringah. One New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George issued a statement on the development and wished Walker all the best. “We were keen for Dylan to stay until the end of the season but we appreciate why he needs to return to Sydney. We’ve really enjoyed having him at our club and he has given us tremendous service. He goes with our support and best wishes.” Walker appeared in 46 matches for match for One New Zealand Warriors and his last match was on March 21 when he ended on the winning side as his team beat Te Atatu Roosters at Go Media Stadium. His deal with Parramatta Eels is until the end of 2026 season. Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O'Neill said, «We’re excited to have a player of Dylan’s caliber join the Eels. Dylan is such a tough competitor who will suit our style of football and he will provide class and experience to our team.”

The match kicked off at 7:00 PM IST as the Men in Blue look to build on their recent international win. The Indian football team heads into this crucial encounter with confidence after a 3-0 victory over the Maldives in an international friendly at the same venue last week. This marked India's first international win in 489 days and also the maiden victory under head coach Manolo Márquez. Adding to the excitement, Sunil Chhetri has made a dramatic return to the national squad. The 40-year-old forward, who is the fourth-highest goal scorer in international football, had previously retired from international duty but reversed his decision ahead of the Maldives game, where he found the back of the net.

“They're always joking about the wedding. 'When is the wedding?' Since Jennifer Lopez's song 'The Ring Or When' came out, they started singing it to me. And well, this is not up to me," she admitted candidly. Ronaldo added that he does plan on marrying her, but the ‘golden opportunity’ has not manifested yet. “I always tell her. When we get that click,” he explained. He added that “the click” could occur any time.

Neymar is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The Brazilian soccer star is being accused of cheating for allegedly attending a party with 20 escorts. Despite the allegations, Neymar and his pregnant girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, appear to be standing together, denying any wrongdoing. The scandal comes as he deals with injuries and career setbacks, as per reports.

Tata Play FanCode Sports, a platform service that will provide its Direct-To-Home and streaming subscribers access to cricket, football, kabaddi, golf, and motorsports, including Formula 1. Tata Play FanCode Sports is set to air over 100 hours of live sports every month, covering more than eight major sports and featuring top tournaments, including the Carabao Cup, Copa del Rey, Concacaf Champions Cup, Australia Tour of West Indies, South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe, and a host of domestic and international T20 leagues. The service will also feature Formula 1 content, bringing coverage of all 24 Grand Prix weekends like never before.

Atlanta Falcons are bringing back cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford, who spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons have agreed to a deal with Ford, offering him a two-year contract worth $4 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

DY Patil Stadium will host ‘Legends Faceoff’, featuring former stars from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Among the names confirmed for the match are Luís Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma. Figo, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2000, played for both clubs, securing multiple La Liga titles and the 2002 Champions League with Real Madrid. Puyol, a defensive stalwart, led Barcelona to six La Liga and three Champions League trophies, in addition to winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008 with Spain. Morientes played a key role in Real Madrid’s success, winning three Champions League titles and representing Spain in two World Cups. Quaresma, a former Barcelona winger, was part of Portugal’s Euro 2016-winning squad and enjoyed domestic success in Portugal and Turkey. The players expressed their excitement ahead of the match. Figo said, “India, I know you love football, and I can’t wait to bring the magic to Mumbai. Let’s make this an unforgettable night!” Puyol shared similar enthusiasm, stating, “India, I’ve seen your passion for football from afar—now it’s time to witness it up close.” Morientes and Quaresma also looked forward to the event, with Morientes keen to “experience India’s football madness” and Quaresma eager to “finally experience” the energy of Indian fans.

Tim Walz, known for his straightforward style and background as a teacher and National Guard veteran, has openly reflected on the Democratic Party’s recent election strategy. As the former running mate to Kamala Harris in their 2024 bid against Donald Trump and JD Vance, Walz argued that Democrats erred by avoiding bold risks. He suggested the campaign should have engaged more directly with voters through town halls, even if it meant facing tough criticism, rather than sticking to cautious messaging.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts instead of returning to the Vikings. The deal is valued at $14 million, with the potential to earn up to $17.7 million through playing-time incentives.

The trial for homicide will be conducted at a three-judge court in San Isidro, near the Argentine capital Buenos Aires from March 11, 2025, and is likely to continue for several months. Even though Maradona had been suffering from a host of health related issues for many years, the prosecution team has alleged that his death was the result of medical negligence on the part of the team of doctors and nurses treating him. An iconic player who mesmerised the football world with his exceptional talent, Maradona died aged 60 on November 25, 2020, following a cardiac arrest linked to acute pulmonary edema while undergoing treatment in a private residence in Tigre, Buenos Aires. Just a few days ago Maradona had undergone an operation for the removal of a blood clot in his brain.

Denver Broncos are close to signing Evan Engram, one of the National Football League’s top pass-catching tight ends. The Broncos are meeting with Engram in hopes of finalising a deal to add him to their team.

Many India-New Zealand clashes over the years have been decided by some massive factors: Be it a run chase masterclass from Virat Kohli, supporting acts from KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer etc, Kiwi pacers Matt Henry and Trent Boult running through Indian top order and making the scorecard look like a football scoreline or recently, the domination of both side's spinners.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In any word association test, ‘Diego’ would cue the name of football legend Maradona. But for elderly Indians, it recalls Diego Garcia, a geopolitical bugbear of the Cold War era, when India wanted the US to withdraw its forces from an air-base on a small island by that name in the Indian Ocean.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The holiday season is a time for family, food—and, at least for some people, American football. As in previous years, teams in the National Football League (NFL) played on Christmas day, watched live by millions.

The Qatar Investment Authority is leveraging its over-$500 billion in assets to attract venture capital firms to the hydrocarbon-rich state.

Anthony Martial is enjoying a return to form with Greek club AEK Athens. The former Manchester United star, who had a couple of forgettable seasons with the Red Devils, had surprised everyone with his ability to deliver for AEK Athens since he joined the club last year.

Austin FC will host Sporting Kansas City in an MLS Western Conference fixture at the Q2 Stadium on Sunday, February 23.

Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.