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India will send a national team to Bangladesh for the first time since 2024, participating in the IHF Trophy in Dhaka amid signs of improving ties.

France coach Didier Deschamps has eased fitness concerns over William Saliba and backed Kylian Mbappé ahead of the 2026 World Cup, outlining careful squad rotation for upcoming warm-ups.

Spain has cancelled the June 9 Congo vs. Chile friendly over Ebola fears. The setback hits Congo’s first World Cup campaign since 1974 as the US tightens border controls for Group K teams.

Brazil put on a clinical 6-2 attacking masterclass against Panama at Maracanã. Vinicius Jr. scored early as the five-time world champions finalized tactics for their upcoming World Cup campaign.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured back-to-back IPL titles, defeating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad, driven by an unbeaten 75 from Virat Kohli and a 3-wicket haul by Rasikh Dar.