Havertz scored the winning goal against Sporting in the tie after coming on as a substitute to give Arsenal ​an advantage heading into next week’s return leg in ​London.

“Definitely a big turnaround for us because we lost ⁠the last two matches. So we wanted to get a ​turnaround today, and we made that happen,” the German told ​Amazon Prime.

Arsenal’s ‘quadruple’ hopes have been downgraded to a ‘double’ this season following their defeat by Manchester City in the League Cup final and shock loss to Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup on Saturday.

However, Havertz said ​the north London club can still end the season with trophies.

“We stick ‌together ⁠as a group; we have so much more to come this season. Seven weeks to go, we can win big titles, and we’re going to go for that,” he said.

Havertz was ​also full of ​praise for ⁠goalkeeper David Raya, who was the player of the match in the Champions League tie ​as he was forced into making several crucial ​interventions.

“For me, ⁠the last two seasons, the best keeper in the world. He’s (David Raya) outstanding, he’s saved us so many times, and we’re ⁠very ​glad to have him.”

Arsenal, who are ​top of the standings with 70 points, host Bournemouth in the Premier League ​on Saturday.

Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has been pushing to move ‌the team’s three World Cup group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked an ongoing war in the region.

FFIRI said last month they were in discussions with FIFA about a venue switch, while Iran’s sports ministry has banned national and ​club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice.

FIFA president ⁠Gianni Infantino said last week, however, that Iran would play their matches as scheduled.

“Our request ​to FIFA to relocate Iran’s games from the US to Mexico is still valid, but we ​have not yet received a response,” Donyamali told Turkish state news agency Anadolu in an interview published over the weekend.

“If accepted, Iran’s participation in the World Cup will be certain. However, FIFA has not yet responded.

“As ​the Minister of Sports, together with the Iranian football federation, we will keep the football ​team ready for the World Cup. However, the final decision will be made by our government.”

Iran is scheduled ‌to ⁠play all of their Group G matches on American soil – against New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles before their final fixture against Egypt in Seattle.

US President Donald Trump said last month that while Iran’s national team were welcome to play in the US, it might not be appropriate for their “life and ​safety”.

He later made it ⁠clear that any threat to players would not come from the United States.

“According to FIFA’s relevant regulations, security must be provided in the ​country concerned,” Donyamali added. “However, the World Cup is taking place soon, and ​providing guarantees ⁠during this period is questionable.

“Under these circumstances, the possibility of Iran participating in the World Cup matches in the US is very low. But, if the relevant security guarantees are provided, our government ⁠will ​make the decision on Iran’s participation in the World ​Cup.”

FIFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

The World Cup takes place in the US, Mexico and ​Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Chasing 183, Multan Sultans rode on impressive half-centuries from Sahibzada Farhan and Josh Philippe to secure a comfortable victory and shatter Pindiz’s hopes of registering their first win of the tournament.

Farhan scored 68, while Philippe added 56 in a strong batting display. Shan Masood remained unbeaten on 27, alongside Austin Turner, who made 26 not out.

Steve Smith was dismissed early for 5. For Rawalindi Pindiz, Mohammad Amir picked up two wickets, while Aamir Khan claimed one.

Earlier, Pindiz posted 182 for 8 after being put in to bat.

Sam Billings led the scoring with an unbeaten 56, while Kamran Ghulam contributed 35. Dane Forster made 24, Mohammad Rizwan scored 19, Daryl Mitchell added 17, and Abdullah Fazal chipped in with 14.

Multan’s bowling was led by Faisal Akram, who took four wickets. Arafat Minhas claimed two, while Peter Siddle and Mohammad Ismail picked up one wicket each.

Faisal Akram was named player of the match for his match-winning performance.

After a rest day on Tuesday, the second phase of the tournament will begin on April 8 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Sources said the pacer suffered the injury while bowling and was forced to leave the field due to discomfort.

Team management later confirmed that he has been declared unfit and will miss the remainder of the tournament for an indefinite period.

In an official statement, the franchise expressed full support for their star player during his recovery.

Officials added that there remains hope for his return in the latter stages of the competition, subject to rehabilitation and fitness clearance.

The development comes as a significant setback for Rawalpindi, with Naseem regarded as a key component of their bowling attack in the ongoing PSL season.

Champions Liverpool played well in the opening half-hour with Mohamed Salah wasting an early chance, but once Haaland had scored from the spot in the 37th minute after a foul on Nico O’Reilly, their resistance crumbled.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk conceded ​the penalty with a rash challenge, and there was little the Dutch defender could do as City played scintillating attacking football ​for the remainder of the game.

His blond hair swinging behind him in a ponytail, Haaland netted his ⁠second two minutes into first-half stoppage time with a well-placed header from an excellent Antoine Semenyo cross.

Semenyo got on the scoresheet himself ​five minutes after the break, latching on to a ball in behind from Rayan Cherki and chipping it beautifully past Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Haaland ​completed his treble with a shot off the underside of the crossbar in the 57th minute.

Liverpool’s woes continued when Mohamed Salah, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season, capped off a poor performance by having his penalty saved by James Trafford, snuffing out any faint hopes ​Liverpool might have had of a comeback.

Liverpool fans leave early

As the game turned into a victory parade, many Liverpool fans started heading for ​the exits, and City manager Pep Guardiola rang the changes, replacing Haaland with Omar Marmoush, the Norwegian striker receiving a standing ovation as he left ‌the field.

“First ⁠half, we struggled a bit, but then after around 30 minutes we kept going, and in the end it’s an amazing game. Another Wembley trip for us is amazing and important,” he told broadcaster TNT.

“I think (my form this season) has been a bit too much up and down, which is not good enough. I cannot keep on thinking about what I could have done differently, or what didn’t happen, ​or what happened. I have to ​think about the next game.”

Chelsea ⁠had failed to score a goal in over 300 minutes of play in all competitions before Saturday, but went ahead in 64 seconds in their quarter-final against Port Vale when Jorrel Hato pounced on poor ​defending by the visitors.

Port Vale are at the bottom of England’s third tier but had beaten Premier League ​Sunderland in the ⁠previous round.

A close-range strike by Joao Pedro and an own goal by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel gave the eight-time FA Cup winners a 3-0 lead at halftime before headed goals by Tosin Adarabioyo and Andrey Santos, a poacher’s finish by Estevao and an Alejandro Garnacho penalty wrapped up the win.

The 7-0 ⁠victory offered ​some relief to Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior after four defeats in a row ​in all competitions and ahead of next weekend’s visit of Manchester City in the Premier League.

In the other quarter-finals, Southampton host Arsenal later on Saturday, with Leeds United travelling ​to West Ham United on Sunday. The semi-finals will take place at Wembley.

Jadeja shared a video of Moeen and Warner following a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match, writing, “There was a big fight between the two.”

Warner replied, “Calm down, you have no idea of the context, our manager always wants to shake hands first. There was no fight, it has nothing to do with Moeen Ali.”

The Australian batsman also told Jadeja to “shut up” in response to the post.

Spain slipped one place to second, while reigning world champions Argentina held steady in third.

England remained fourth, and Portugal moved up one position to complete the top five.

The rankings also saw a significant fall for Pakistan, which dropped three places to 202nd after a defeat to Myanmar.

FIFA updates its rankings periodically based on international match results, reflecting changes in team performances worldwide.

UNITED STATES

Best ​performance: Third place (1930)

MEXICO

Best performance: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)

CANADA

Best performance: ‌Group stage (1986, 2022)

JAPAN

Best performance: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)

NEW ZEALAND

Best performance: Group stage (1982, 2010)

IRAN

Best performance: Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)

ARGENTINA

Best performance: Winners (1978, ​1986, 2022)

UZBEKISTAN

Best performance: Never previously qualified

SOUTH KOREA

Best performance: ​Fourth place (2002)

JORDAN

Best performance: Never previously qualified

AUSTRALIA

Best performance: ⁠Round of 16 (2006, 2022)

BRAZIL

Best performance: Winners (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

ECUADOR

Best ​performance: Round of 16 (2006)

URUGUAY

Best performance: Winners (1930, 1950)

COLOMBIA

Best performance: Quarter-finals (2014)

PARAGUAY

Best performance: Quarter-finals (2010)

MOROCCO

Best performance: Semi-finals (2022)

TUNISIA

Best performance: Group Stage (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022)

EGYPT

Best performance: Round of 16 (1934)

ALGERIA

Best performance: Round of 16 (2014)

GHANA

Best ​performance: Quarter-finals (2010)

CAPE VERDE

Best performance: Never previously qualified

SOUTH AFRICA

Best performance: Group ​stage (1998, 2002, 2010)

QATAR

Best performance: Group stage (2022)

ENGLAND

Best performance: Winners (1966)

SAUDI ARABIA

Best ‌performance: ⁠Round of 16 (1994)

IVORY COAST

Best performance: Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014)

SENEGAL

Best performance: Quarter-finals (2002)

FRANCE

Best performance: Winners (1998, 2018)

CROATIA

Best performance: Runners-up (2018)

PORTUGAL

Best performance: Third place (1966)

NORWAY

Best performance: Round of 16 (1938, 1998)

GERMANY

Best performance: Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, ​2014)

NETHERLANDS

Best ​performance: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)

BELGIUM

Best performance: Third place (2018)

AUSTRIA

Best performance: Third place (1954)

SWITZERLAND

Best performance: Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954)

SPAIN

Best performance: Winners (2010)

SCOTLAND

Best performance: Group stage (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, ​1998)

PANAMA

Best performance: Group stage (2018)

HAITI

Best performance: Group stage (1974)

CURACAO

Best performance: Never previously qualified

SWEDEN

Best performance: Runners-up (1958)

TURKEY

Best performance: Third place (2002)

CZECH REPUBLIC

Best performance: ⁠Runners-up (1934, 1962)

BOSNIA ​AND HERZEGOVINA

Best performance: Group stage (2014)

DR CONGO

Best performance: Group stage (1974)

IRAQ

Best performance: Group stage (1986)

Four-time champions Italy ​had lost out at the playoff stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia’s only previous ‌appearance.

Since lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy have won one game at the finals.

Bosnia will play in Group B at the World Cup, joining co-hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland, while Italy will be left with some serious soul-searching to do after yet another failure.

Bosnia had suffered plenty of playoff heartbreak themselves, missing out on the 2010 World Cup and the last four European Championships, but they came from behind on Tuesday ​and their keeper did not need to make a save when the shootout came around.

“These boys have a character and we knew they will make us proud,” ​Bosnia manager Sergej Barbarez told reporters.

“These young players have this feeling, they don’t think at all, they go to the pitch with brutal ⁠calmness.”

Italy got off to the perfect start, with Moise Kean putting them ahead in the 15th minute, but had Alessandro Bastoni sent off three minutes before the break to raise ​the hopes of the home side.

Bosnia levelled 11 minutes from time through Haris Tabakovic and both Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed their penalties while the hosts made no mistake from ​the spot to repeat their semi-final shootout win over Wales.

Kerim Alajbegovic came off the bench to net the winning penalty against Wales, and the 18-year-old again showed nerves of steel, converting one of Bosnia’s spot kicks against Italy.

“I am so proud that we fought fiercely till the end,” he said.

“I knew that I’d score the penalty regardless of who the goalkeeper is. Thanks everybody for being at the stadium, the atmosphere ​was brutal, we are going now to celebrate.”

World Cup qualification was once a mere formality for Italy — their only previous absence before this barren spell came in 1958 — but they ​are now the only tournament winners to miss out on three successive finals.

“Italian children will see another World Cup without Italy,” tearful winger Leonardo Spinazzola told RAI.

“I still can’t believe that we went out ‌like this, after ⁠playing with 10 men. With grit, we took it to penalties, we could have scored three or four goals, and it’s really a great disappointment for everyone.”

The expected cagey affair never materialised, with a frantic start and the pace rarely letting up in an enthralling game in Zenica.

A poor attempted pass out from Bosnia keeper Nikola Vasilj allowed Italy to take the lead.

The wayward ball fell to Nicolo Barella and he laid it off to Kean who met the pass with a splendid first-time shot from outside the area, which sailed into the ​top corner for his eighth goal in his ​last six games for Italy.

Bosnia came surging ⁠forward, with Gianluigi Donnarumma stretching to parry away a powerful effort from Ivan Basic, and the keeper then saved Nikola Katic’s header.

Turning point

Italy went down to 10 men in the 42nd minute with Bastoni punished for a late last-man tackle as Amir Memic raced towards goal, ​and Bosnia continued to create plenty of chances.

Donnarumma got down well to palm away Benjamin Tahirovic’s shot but was eventually beaten when ​Tabakovic, who had been ⁠on the pitch for seven minutes, pounced to net a rebound after the keeper had kept out Edin Dzeko’s header.

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso prowled the sidelines throughout it all, looking for all the world like a man with the weight of a nation’s hopes and expectations on his shoulders.

Dzeko was injured right at the end, holding an ice-pack to his shoulder before the coin toss ahead ⁠of the ​shootout, but Bosnia had no need for their 40-year-old all-time top scorer.

Esposito blasted Italy’s first penalty over and, after ​Cristante sent his spot kick crashing off the crossbar, Esmir Bajraktarevic completed Bosnia’s perfect penalty strike rate to send the Bilino Polje Stadium into wild celebrations.

Flares went off behind the goal as the Bosnian players ran to celebrate ​while the Italians slumped to the turf, some in tears, as that now familiar sense of disbelief and despair set in.

The incident had occurred during the closing moments of the match when the on-field umpires penalised Lahore Qalandars for five runs, and the ball was changed before the start of the last over of Karachi Kings’ batting innings, according to a PCB statement.

On-field Umpires Shahid Saikat, Faisal Khan Aafreedi, TV Umpire Asif Yaqoob, and fourth Umpire Tariq Rasheed levelled the charge.

Fakhar denied the offence and contested the charge at a full disciplinary hearing in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Match Referee Roshan Mahanama conducted the disciplinary hearing and made the determination after reviewing all evidence and providing an opportunity for a personal hearing to Fakhar.

Lahore Qalandars Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Team Director Sameen Rana and Team Manager Farooq Anwar were also present during the hearing.

Lahore Qalandars are next scheduled to face Multan Sultans on April 3, at the Gaddafi Stadium and Islamabad United on April 9 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

A show-cause notice was issued to the player on March 27, after which a three-member disciplinary committee conducted a hearing into the matter.

The PCB said the committee took note of Naseem Shah’s unconditional apology but found that he had violated several clauses of the central contract, including provisions related to social media guidelines.

A post was made from Naseem Shah’s X account about the arrival of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

‘Why is she being given protocol like a queen?’, the post said.

Later, this post was deleted after some time, and Naseem Shah also explained that his X account had been hacked. However, Naseem Shah’s related statement has created a stir in cricket circles.

In a related action, PCB blacklisted Naseem Shah’s social media advisor. The individual will no longer be permitted to work with any player contracted by the PCB.

The PCB said the decision reflects its commitment to maintaining professional standards.

David Warner, Moeen Ali, Marnus Labuschagne and several others were seen playing paddle tennis in the gym, highlighting their enthusiasm for the sport alongside their cricketing commitments.

The incident ‌occurred in the final over with Karachi needing 14 runs to win.

Fakhar, Lahore captain Shaheen Afridi and fast bowler Haris Rauf were involved ​in a brief discussion, during which Fakhar and Rauf ​passed the ball between them.

The umpire then approached Rauf ⁠and asked to see the ball.

Following consultations with the ​square‑leg umpire, the officials awarded five penalty runs to Karachi and ​ordered the ball to be changed.

The penalty proved costly as Karachi went on to chase down a target of 129 with three balls to spare, ​Abbas Afridi hitting a four and a six to seal ​a four-wicket victory.

“Fakhar denied the charge levelled against him during a disciplinary ‌hearing ⁠led by the match referee Roshan Mahanama,” the PCB said.

“Another hearing is set to take place within the next 48 hours, after which the match referee will share his verdict.”

Afridi said they ​would look at ​video footage ⁠of the incident.

“I don’t know about this, and we’ll see if it’s there in the camera ​and discuss it,” he said at the post-match ​presentation ceremony.

Fakhar ⁠could face a ban of one or two matches if found guilty of ball tampering for a first offence in the PSL.

Australian ⁠trio ​David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron ​Bancroft were handed lengthy bans by Cricket Australia following a 2018 ball-tampering scandal in ​South Africa.

World number one Sabalenka, who reached the final without dropping a set, won 73% of her first-serve points and faced just two break points en route to victory ​in a rematch of the 2025 French Open final won by Gauff.

Sabalenka is only the fifth ​woman to win the Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back, a feat known as ⁠the ‘Sunshine Double’ given the tournaments’ respective locations in California and Florida.

“I want to start with (Coco). You’re a ​fighter and you also push me so hard to be a better player and I like our rivalry,” ​Sabalenka, who improved to 7-6 all-time versus Gauff, said during the trophy ceremony.

Sabalenka raced out to a 2-0 lead but Gauff, from nearby Delray Beach and appearing in her first Miami final, got on the board with a love hold ​and then repelled three break points in her next service game to get within 3-2.

But Sabalenka did ​not lose focus and eventually went up a double break on the world number four before closing out a dominant ‌opening on ⁠her serve.

There was very little to separate the two players in the middle set which remained on serve until Gauff broke Sabalenka for the only time in the match to force a third set.

Sabalenka broke Gauff to open the decider, held at love in two consecutive service games to go 5-3 up and then ​sealed the victory with ​her fourth break of ⁠the match when Gauff sent a backhand wide.

Sabalenka is the first player to win back-to-back Miami titles since Ashleigh Barty in 2019 and 2021. The 2020 edition ​was cancelled due to COVID-19.

The Belarusian joins Iga Swiatek (2022), Victoria Azarenka (2016), Kim ​Clijsters (2005) and Steffi ⁠Graf (1994, 1996) as the only women to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’.

Sabalenka also improved to 23-1 on the year, her only loss coming in the Australian Open final at the hands of Elena Rybakina, whom she went on to ⁠beat in ​the Indian Wells final and Miami semi-finals.

“Aryna congratulations. We’ve had ​many battles, many finals and, yeah, I think you push me to be a better player,” said Gauff.

“You’re a great fighter and hopefully ​we can play many more. I think we will.”

Chasing a daunting target of 215, Zalmi reached 215-5 in the final overs, powered by a late attacking innings from Michael Bracewell, who scored 35 runs and was named Player of the Match.

Earlier, Rawalpindi Pindiz posted 214-4 after winning the toss and opting to bat. Yasir Khan top-scored with 83, while Mohammad Rizwan made 41 and Kamran Ghulam added 37. Daryl Mitchell contributed 23 runs.

For Zalmi, Ali Raza claimed two wickets, while Aaron Hardie and Aamir Jamal took one each.

In reply, Mohammad Haris scored 47, Babar Azam made 39, Kusal Mendis added 31, and Abdul Samad chipped in with 33 to set up the chase.

For Rawalpindi, Imad Butt took two wickets, while Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi and Rashad Hussain picked up one each.

Bracewell’s late surge ensured Zalmi crossed the line in a closely contested encounter.

According to a PCB statement, the notice has been issued under the Board’s disciplinary framework, and Naseem Shah has been instructed to submit his response within the stipulated time.

The statement added that any further action will be decided only after reviewing his reply, with professional standards, adherence to contracts, and the integrity of the game being upheld at all times.

Sources indicated that if the allegations are proven, Naseem Shah’s central contract could be at risk.

He is currently listed under the C-category of the PCB’s central contract.

The controversy arose after a post from Naseem Shah’s social media account on X targeted Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during her visit to the Gaddafi Stadium for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opening ceremony.

The post questioned why she was being given “queen-like protocol.”

The post was later deleted, with Shah claiming that his account had been hacked and subsequently recovered.

Naseem Shah is representing Rawalpindiz in PSL 11.

PCB officials emphasised that all players are expected to maintain professional conduct on and off the field, including on social media platforms.

The 15-time major champion was released later on Friday, with Florida law requiring him to remain in jail for at least eight hours before he could post bail.

Woods had been overtaking a work truck pulling a trailer at high speed when he clipped the back ​of it, causing his vehicle to roll onto its driver’s side, Sheriff John Budensiek told a press conference.

The 50-year-old crawled ​out of the passenger door before law enforcement officers arrived.

A breathalyser test at Martin County Jail ⁠returned no trace of alcohol, with investigators believing his impairment was drug or medication-related.

Woods refused to submit to a urine test, ​an offence that carries a separate charge under Florida law.

No injuries were reported to Woods or the driver of the other vehicle.

Woods ​was charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, all misdemeanour charges.

US President Donald Trump said he had heard about the incident.

“I feel so badly. There was an accident. He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know. A very close friend ​of mine. He’s an amazing person, amazing man,” Trump said.

It was the second time Woods had faced DUI charges, having been ​arrested in 2017 in Jupiter, Florida, and later pleading guilty to reckless driving.

Woods was also involved in a serious car crash in February 2021, suffering severe ‌leg ⁠fractures.

His injury history spans more than two decades and includes multiple back surgeries, ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendon ruptures and chronic knee issues, all of which have significantly limited his competitive schedule in recent years.

Woods had only just returned to competitive action, representing his Jupiter Links Golf Club in a TGL Finals match on Tuesday, his first appearance since missing the cut at the 2024 British Open.

He had ​not confirmed whether he planned to ​compete at this year’s Masters, ⁠which starts on April 9 in Augusta.

Defending a target of 182, Karachi restricted Quetta to 167 for seven despite a strong start from the opposition.

Earlier, Karachi Kings posted 181 for seven after being put under early pressure. Mohammad Wasim fell for just three in the opening over, but Salman Ali Agha and captain David Warner rebuilt with a 41-run stand.

Warner top-scored with 35, while Saad Baig made 30 and Agha contributed 22. Azam Khan added 14, while Shahid Aziz and Hasan Ali chipped in with 8 and 7, respectively.

The innings was anchored by Moeen Ali, who remained unbeaten on 48 off 29 balls. He shared a crucial 39-run partnership with Khushdil Shah, who scored 12, to lift Karachi to a competitive total.

For Quetta Gladiators, Ahmed Daniyal claimed three wickets, while Alzarri Joseph took two. Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq picked up one wicket each.

In reply, Quetta Gladiators failed to capitalise on a promising start and finished on 167 for seven. Shamil Hussain led the scoring with 52, while captain Saud Shakeel made 33. Rilee Rossouw scored 25, and Hasan Nawaz added 19.

Karachi’s bowling attack was led by Hasan Ali, who took four wickets. Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa and Salman Ali Agha claimed one wicket each to seal the win.

The two sides have now faced each other 21 times in PSL history, with Quetta still leading the head-to-head 13-8.

On Saturday, Peshawar Zalmi will face Lahore Qalandars in the afternoon match, while Islamabad United take on Multan Sultans in the evening fixture.

Iran were playing a friendly against Nigeria in the resort town ​of Belek ahead of the World Cup in the U.S., ​Mexico and Canada where their participation is in doubt over the ⁠conflict.

The men lined up holding pink and purple bags with ​ribbons on them - a reference to the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh ​School which Tehran says killed more than 175 people including children and teachers on the first day of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

“The players are holding the school ​bags close to their heart in remembrance of the 165 girls ​the Americans killed in an Iranian school,” a media official for the Iranian team ‌told ⁠Reuters.

U.S. military investigators believe it is likely that U.S. forces were but have not yet reached a final conclusion or completed their investigation.

Earlier this month, some of Iran’s women’s soccer team stayed quiet during the ​national anthem at ​an Asian Cup ⁠match, leading state TV in Tehran to brand them “traitors”.

U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this month that ​while Iran’s national team were welcome to play ​in the ⁠U.S., it might not be appropriate for their “life and safety.”

Iran’s football federation said it is in discussions with soccer’s world governing body FIFA about ⁠moving ​its World Cup matches to Mexico from ​the U.S.

The squad will also play Costa Rica on Tuesday in another friendly in ​Turkey.

After winning the toss, Lahore captain Shaheen Shah Afridi opted to bat first.

The Qalandars posted a competitive total of 200 runs, powered by a solid start from Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem.

Fakhar struck a half-century, while Naeem contributed 30 runs. Sikandar Raza added 24 runs, and wicketkeeper Haseebullah Khan remained unbeaten on 40 to push the total higher.

For Hyderabad Kingsmen, Riley Meredith and Hasan Khan picked up two wickets each, while Mohammad Ali claimed one.

In response, the Kingsmen struggled from the outset. Opener Usman Khan fell early for nine, and Saim Ayub followed soon after with 17. Captain Marnus Labuschagne was the only batter to cross 20, scoring 26 before being dismissed by Raza.

The match was played without spectators due to government measures linked to regional tensions and energy conservation.

Authorities have restricted PSL 2026 matches to Lahore and Karachi, while the opening ceremony has also been cancelled.

Fans are currently following the tournament through television and digital platforms.

The match is being played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Lahore Qalandars won the toss and elected to bat first.

Cricket fans across the country have shown strong enthusiasm for the tournament.

However, matches are being viewed exclusively on television and via live streaming platforms this year.

Due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the brewing fuel crisis, spectators have not been allowed in the stadium for this edition of the PSL.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision was taken to honour the 11 people who died in a stampede in Bengaluru last year during celebrations of RCB’s maiden IPL title.

He added that while the traditional opening spectacle has been dropped, the tournament will conclude with a grand closing ceremony on May 31, the day of the final.

Last year’s IPL opened with a high-profile event at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla, and Disha Patani.

The move has sparked mixed reactions. Some fans have praised the gesture as respectful and responsible, while others say the absence of the opening ceremony will take away from the tournament’s festive atmosphere.

The inaugural match will be played between Lahore Qalandars and debutant Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Lahore Qalandar in their title defence at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

Qalandars, who have played in the final of four of the last six HBL PSL editions, are paired with arch rivals Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi.

Each team in their set will play the other twice and face teams out of this set once.

The other set of four teams is Hyderabad Kingsmen, Multan Sultans, Islamabad United and Rawalpindiz.

In this format, each team will play 10 matches, after which a Qualifier, followed by two eliminators, will decide the finalists for the HBL PSL 11.

Among the 44 matches, 22 fixtures each are split between Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore and National Bank Stadium, Karachi. 

The night matches will begin at 7pm, while the first match in 12 double headers will start at 2.30pm, according to a PCB statement.

For the first time in the history of the HBL PSL, a separate reward has been set for the franchises, with the winning franchise getting $500,000, the runners-up will get $300,000, while the franchise with the best player development efforts will bag $200,000.

The tournament-winning prize for players will comprise of $500,000.

Rawalpindiz and Hyderabad Kingsmen are set to make their debut in the HBL PSL as the league enters a new era after historic team auctions in January and February earlier this year.

Babar Azam, the only player so far to feature in 100 matches in the league, leads the run-scoring charts with 3,792 runs, followed by Fakhar Zaman (2,964), Mohammad Rizwan (2,770), Shoaib Malik (2,350) and Rilee Rossouw (2,287).

On the bowling front, Hasan Ali (125), Shaheen Shah Afridi (122), Wahab Riaz (113) and Shadab Khan (105) are the only four bowlers with 100 or more wickets in the history of the tournament.

Among the teams, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have won the tournament thrice each, while Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings have won the HBL PSL title once each.

His earlier spell with Chelsea FC hadn’t suggested he would become a transformative figure in the Premier League.

At best, he looked like a solid attacking addition — not a future icon.

What followed over the next nine years defied those expectations entirely.

Now 33, Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, according to a CNN report.

He departs not just as one of the club’s greatest goalscorers, but as a defining figure of an era — both decorated and deeply beloved.

His legacy goes beyond numbers; it is rooted in a rare connection with the club’s identity, its supporters, and the city itself.

Salah didn’t just play for Liverpool — he became part of its fabric.

Embraced by fans and immersed in the culture, he earned the nickname “Egyptian King” and lived up to it.

In his farewell message, he reflected emotionally on how profoundly the club and city shaped his life, describing Liverpool as something far greater than football.

Under Jürgen Klopp, Salah became the focal point of a dominant attacking system.

Week after week, he delivered — scoring decisive goals, creating chances, and defining matches.

By the time of his departure, he is likely to rank among Liverpool’s top three all-time scorers, while his 191 league goals place him fourth in Premier League history behind Alan Shearer, Harry Kane, and Wayne Rooney.

Yet statistics only tell part of the story.

Salah’s brilliance was often expressed in unforgettable moments: a dazzling solo goal against Manchester City in 2021, a thunderous strike against Chelsea in 2019, and his award-winning effort against Everton FC in 2017, which earned him the FIFA Puskás Award.

These goals captured his signature style — speed, balance, precision, and relentless determination.

Crucially, many of these moments came when it mattered most.

Salah consistently delivered in high-pressure situations, helping Liverpool secure major honours, including two league titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2019.

Individually, he claimed four Golden Boots and, since 2017-18, has led the league in goals, assists, shots on target, and chances created — an extraordinary level of sustained dominance.

Off the pitch, his bond with the Liverpool community strengthened his legend.

He showed empathy and leadership during difficult times, including the collective mourning following the death of teammate Diogo Jota.

In those moments, Salah stood not just as a player, but as a unifying figure.

Tributes from teammates past and present underline his impact. Joe Gomez praised his greatness, while Trent Alexander-Arnold simply called him a “legend” — a sentiment widely shared.

Still, his final season hasn’t been without tension. A dip in form and a public disagreement with the club hierarchy hinted that the relationship, while strong, was no longer seamless.

Yet even these moments feel like minor footnotes in a much larger story.

Salah leaves on a free transfer, but his departure carries none of the bitterness such exits sometimes bring.

Instead, it feels like a natural closing chapter — one defined overwhelmingly by success, loyalty, and mutual respect.

In his farewell, he thanked the fans for standing by him through triumphs and struggles alike, calling his time at Liverpool the best of his career.

His closing sentiment captured everything: leaving is difficult, but the bond remains unbroken.

For Salah, Liverpool will always feel like home — and for Liverpool, the era of the “Egyptian King” will remain one of its most cherished chapters.

The Norway international and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, purchased the 1594 edition of Snorri Sturluson’s chronicles ​at auction in December for 1.3 million ​Norwegian crowns ($133,636), a national record for ⁠book sales, broadcaster NRK said on Tuesday.

The ​volume, which details the history of medieval Norse ​kings, will be placed on permanent display at the local library in Time. Haaland acquired the text ​to ensure it remained in his ​home region of Jaeren so that residents could read ‌about ⁠the historical figures from their own area.

“I am living my dream, but unfortunately, that is reserved for only a few. I have ​seen how ​books enable ⁠many people to dream and make their dreams come true,” Haaland ​said, as quoted by Norwegian media.

The ​move ⁠adds another chapter to the story of Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer. The 25-year-old is ⁠currently ​preparing to lead his country in ​their first World Cup in 28 years this June.

Apart from having an exclusive Urdu commentary panel, the Urdu feed will also have dedicated cameras, studio shows, highlights and features.

It will be the first time that the HBL PSL will deliver an exclusive, first-ever Urdu Studio in order to engage maximum fans, according to a PCB statement.

In the upcoming edition, Hawk-Eye’s services include all Decision Review System (DRS) enhancements.

The data on six distances and ball apex height will be displayed on the screen as part of the off-bat visualisations.

Through capturing the bio-mechanical movements, including limbs and bat movement of the players at the crease, the fans will be told stories quicker and in a more scientific way, while they enjoy cricketing action from home.  

The player tracking technology was introduced in the previous edition, but it will return with more cutting-edge features like real-time field plot and 3D stadium animation during the live broadcast.

In sync with top-drawer sports productions, augmented reality and virtual reality graphics will feature frequently during the coverage.

Enhanced data analytics will provide in-depth statistics and information about the teams and players in action.

A total of 44 matches will be spread across Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium during the HBL PSL 11, according to a PCB statement.

The HBL PSL 11 action will be broadcast live for the first time on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand, on T Sports and Tapmad in Bangladesh and on Cricbuzz, Switch TV, and Cricbuzz TV on ELIFE and STARZPLAY in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Fans in Sri Lanka will be able to catch the live action on Tapmad and Dialog TV.

Tapmad and VIU Hub will also be streaming the HBL PSL action live in Sri Lanka.

Fans in Nepal will be able to watch HBL PSL matches live on Tapmad.

ARY Digital (Sky 748 and Glass 724) and ARY Plus will broadcast and live-stream the HBL PSL 11 in the United Kingdom, while fans from the US and Canada can tune in to Willow TV, Willow Sports and Willow by Cricbuzz to watch the HBL PSL matches.

Millions of fans in Pakistan will be able to catch the thrilling HBL PSL 11 action on Pakistan Television (PTV), A Sports, Geo Super and Ten Sports on their televisions.

Live-streaming of the highly anticipated edition of HBL PSL will be available on Tapmad, Tamasha and Myco for the fans.

The broadcast will be produced with 30+ cameras, featuring various editorial and technical enhancements to achieve an engaging top-tier coverage in English and Urdu.

The Urdu broadcast promises to be the most comprehensive to date, comprising dedicated cameras, replay angles, studio shows, features and highlights.

The coverage will include Hawkeye with all Decision Review System (DRS) enhancements, including Off-bat visualisation and biomechanics. 

The broadcast will include a live player tracker, augmented reality, and virtual reality graphics.

The spidercam will be back with its PARVAZ feature to further enhance the coverage.

The anthem reflects the journey of the league across 10 years as it expands to eight teams for the first time.

As the HBL PSL has become a passion for the cricket fans throughout the country, Khelenge Beat Pe tells the story of the tournament that runs through the veins of a whole generation now, according to a PCB statement.

It is also a vivid rendition of Pakistan’s love for the game of cricket as the sport continues to rule the hearts of millions across the length and breadth of the country.

And once every year since 2016, the whole nation comes together to celebrate the sport through its own world class cricketing extravaganza, the HBL PSL.

Among the artists, Pakistan’s music icon Atif Aslam headlined the band along with the trailblazing Sabri Sisters, Anam and Saman.

They were joined by the renowned singer Aima Baig and the rising rap music sensation Daniya Kanwal.

Atif has brought his stunning vocals to the HBL PSL for the second time after starring in the HBL PSL 2022 anthem Agay Dekh.

On the other hand, this season will mark Aima’s fourth appearance after entertaining the fans in the 2021 anthem Groove Mera, 2022 anthem and 2024 anthem Khul ke khel.

Farhan, the highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassed 383 runs in seven matches (six innings), averaging an impressive 76.60.

His tally included two centuries and two half-centuries, showcasing his dominance at the global event.

The hard-hitting right-hander also posted a strike rate of 160.25, shattering Virat Kohli’s longstanding record for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition.

“I’m incredibly proud to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where the eyes of the world are upon you,” said Farhan.

“It was a tournament I’ll always cherish, and I’m determined to carry this momentum into future series and competitions.”

Farhan’s remarkable achievements included becoming the first player to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup (against Namibia and Sri Lanka).

He also reached a career-high rating in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, climbing to second position after his outstanding century against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

The 29-year-old opener was also a key player in a record-breaking partnership with Fakhar Zaman, where the pair put together 176 runs— the highest ever partnership for any wicket in T20 internationals.

Despite Pakistan’s thrilling five-run victory over the co-hosts Sri Lanka, the team could not qualify for the semi-finals due to a lower net run rate.

Farhan’s consistent brilliance throughout the tournament earned him a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament.

He scored 47, 73, 0, 100*, DNB, 63, and 100 across seven matches, cementing his place among the world’s best.

This victory marks Farhan’s first ICC Player of the Month award, making him the first Pakistani male cricketer to win the honour since pacer Haris Rauf in November 2024.