Indian bowlers Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh have made significant gains in the latest ICC T20 rankings. Bishnoi climbed to sixth while Arshdeep reached the 10th spot, with both players moving up one spot. The competition for the top spots is tough, with Varun Chakaravarthy remaining the highest-ranked Indian bowler at No 4. The rankings were updated after the conclusion of the UAE tri-series, which saw Pakistan emerging as the winners. In the ODI rankings, Indian batters, including Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, maintained their top positions.
The rescheduled Ligue 1 game between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, just an hour before the Ballon d'Or ceremony, has raised speculation about Ousmane Dembele's attendance at the prestigious event. Recovering from a hamstring injury, Dembele is a top contender for the award after his phenomenal season with PSG. However, with the game being pushed to Monday evening due to extreme weather conditions, Dembele's chances of attending the ceremony are uncertain. Despite the absence of a monetary prize, winning the Ballon d'Or brings valuable recognition and potential bonuses and sponsorships for footballers.
Premier League powerhouses Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head at Emirates Stadium this Sunday in a crucial early season fixture. Both teams have their sights set on the title, making this showdown one of the most anticipated matches of the month. City manager Pep Guardiola faces a tough decision as he juggles injuries and fitness concerns, while Arsenal aim to test themselves against the reigning champions. Meanwhile, Rodri's return to full fitness is a key factor for City's midfield control.
Barcelona will face Getafe in a highly-anticipated LaLiga match on Sunday, as Marcus Rashford leads the team following his impressive performance at Newcastle during their Champions League match. Getafe currently has the second-best defense in the league, only after Barcelona, which makes this match even more exciting. Both teams have some key players missing due to injuries, but the match is expected to be a thrilling one.
Barcelona maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Goals from Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo secured an easy win for Barça, who were in control from the start. Getafe showed some improvement in the second half but were unable to stop the Catalans from securing another three points.
Barcelona put on a dominant display against Getafe at the Nou Camp, with Ferran Torres scoring two goals to secure a comfortable 3-0 win for the Catalan club. The Spanish forward opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by another goal in the 34th minute. Dani Olmo sealed the victory with a third goal in the 62nd minute, wrapping up an impressive performance by Barcelona.
Arsenal's Noni Madueke was the standout performer in the first half against Man City, but was unexpectedly taken off at half-time due to an injury. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the 23-year-old was struggling with an issue very early in the match, leading to his substitution to make way for Bukayo Saka. This adds to the growing list of injury concerns for the Gunners this season.
Barcelona continues its dominant run with a 3-0 victory against Getafe, securing their spot in the top four. The Catalan side put up a strong XI, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo leading the charge with two goals for Barça. This win comes just days after Barcelona's triumph over St James Park in England. Check out Barça Universal for player ratings from last night's match.
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill's explosive performances in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s match between India and Pakistan not only led Team India to victory, but also sparked heated verbal exchanges between the Punjabi batters and Pakistani pacers. The intensity of the match and the player's exceptional performances on the field led to some amusing post-match tweets, taking a cheeky dig at the opposing team.
Follow live updates and analysis as Barcelona takes on Getafe in a crucial La Liga match. Barca, currently second in the table, will be looking to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid, while Getafe, sitting just one point behind Barca, will be looking to secure a win and climb the ranks. Stay tuned for updates and press the "get involved" button to share your thoughts.