Sports Highlights, Feb 24: Indian Women And Men's Hockey Teams Lose; CT 2025 On Islamic State's Radar

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Luka Modric was at his absolute best in Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Girona at the Santiago Bernebeu to go second, just behind Barcelona on goal difference.

"Modric is a gift to football. He should stay as long as he wants to. What he does he does very well. We have been lucky to have a legend with us," Madrid boss Ancelotti told reporters after the match.

"Football has been given a gift by his seriousness, quality and professionalism."

The Italian said that Modric should be allowed to leave Real Madrid on his own terms and compared the Croatian midfielder's longevity to one of his former players – AC Milan and Italy great Paolo Maldini.

Neymar Jr scored an Olympico goal for Santos FC against Inter de Limeira at the Paulista A1, Round 12 fixture at the Estadio Major Jose Levy Sobrinho in Sao Paulo.

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Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome suffered a broken collarbone in a crash at the UAE Tour during a mass pile-up in the opening 10km of Sunday's final stage of the competition.

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Fiorentina라이브 바카라 forward Moise Kean was taken to the hospital after the 24-year-old took a hit to the head but continued on playing before he collapsed on the pitch against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday. Kean is currently the second top scorer in Serie A with 15 goals this season

The Indian senior women's football team were handed a tough 0-2 defeat at the hands of Russia in their penaltimate match of the Pink Ladies Cup at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium on Sunday. India will take on Korea Republic in their final fixture on February 25.

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"Hamstring's okay at the moment," said Rohit Sharma after he looked to have pulled a muscle during the India-Pakistan clash at the Dubai International Stadium.

While Virat Kohli also opened up on the process and pushing limits after his match-winning hundred against Pakistan.

"It's easy for me to get pulled into expectations and frenzy around games like these (India-Pakistan). I kept telling myself I'll give my 100 per cent while fielding. It's why I take pride in it. When you put your head down and go about your work, things work out."

In a crucial fixture that could decide fate of Group A, Bangladesh will fight for survival against New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Monday, February 24.

New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nahid Rana

Mikaela Shiffrin clinched a historic 100th Alpine Skiing World Cup triumph on Sunday, February 23, with a win in the slalom in Sestriere. The 29-year-old also scripted history by becoming the first skier to reach triple figures in World Cup race wins.

Carlos Sainz has replaced four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel as the director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA). The 30-year-old joins Mercedes driver George Russell on the board. Sainz is currently on his fifth Formula 1 team with Williams.

Indian Grandmaster P Iniyan finished runner-up in the 41st Cappelle La Grande International Open Tournament after losing to France's IM Mahel in the tie-breaks on Sunday, February 23. The fifth seed Indian scored 7.5 points, with six wins and three draws to be tied first alongside Mahel after nine hard-fought rounds.

Services emerged victorious in a nail-biting finale against Railways to claim the 71st Senior National Men's Kabaddi Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, February 23. The team prevailed 30-30 (6-4) in a tie-breaker as they showcased their composure under immense pressure.

Bahrain dominant showing against Indonesia sees them take the five-match series 4-1 at the Bali Bash 2025 at the at the Udayana Cricket Ground.

Philippe Clement has been sacked as Rangers manager after 16 months in charge following back-to-back home defeats. The Belgian has been under extreme pressure since the humiliating Scottish Cup exit at the hands of second-tier Queen's Park two weeks ago. A first Ibrox loss to St. Mirren since 1991 on Saturday proved to be the final straw for the Gers board.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Clara Tauson 7-6 (1), 6-1 in the Dubai Championships on Saturday to earn the biggest title of her career. The victory will earn Andreeva her debut in the top 10 of the rankings next week.

We are just 30 minutes away from the toss of an important fixture in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

A New Zealand win will eliminate both Pakistan and Bangladesh from the competition. Can the Tigers survive?

New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nahid Rana

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner called it right at the all-important toss and has opted to field first.

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman

A hard-fought 16-15 win at the Allianz Stadium witnessed England reclaim the Calcutta Cup for the very first time since 2020. The victory also kept them in the race for the Guinness Men라이브 바카라 Six Nations. Tommy Freeman라이브 바카라 try, Marcus Smith라이브 바카라 eight points as well as a long range Fin Smith penalty sealed the win for England.

Germany are playing Ireland in the men's FIH Pro League in Bhubaneshwar. The Germans have already taken a two-goal lead in the first quarter to put pressure on Ireland.

As per reports, Pakistan's Intelligence Bureau has issued a warning of a potential threat from the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). The terrorist group is reportedly planning to get ransom by kidnapping foreigners who are in Pakistan to attend the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

In I-League, Churchill Brothers continue to lead the standings after they managed a 1-1 draw against Namdhari, the second-placed side, in Ludhiana.

Germany thrash Ireland 8-2 in the men's FIH Pro League 2024-25. The Germans scored two goals each in all four quarters while Ireland could only score twice in the second quarter. Michel Struthoff scored a brace for Germany.

India are up against Netherlands in the Women's FIH Pro League. This is a historic game for Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia who is making her 300th international appearance and becomes just the second Indian to achieve the feat after Vandana Kataria.

We are underway in Bhubaneshwar. Remember, India won their last match against Germany 1-0. They would like to bring that confidence into this game as well against a very tough opposition.

India 0, Netherlands 1

Netherlands have taken the lead in just the seventh minute. Emma Reijnen scores a field goal and India have been put behind early in the game.

First Quarter ends. India 0, Netherlands 1

Netherlands continue to maintain lead despite India earning three PCs in the first 15 minutes of the game. Netherlands also saw one of their players see a green card and yet India could not capitalise on the advantage.

Second Quarter on. India 1, Netherlands 1

A flurry of PCs and India finally convert. They get the equaliser and things are even now. Udita gets her drag flick right to get herself on the scoresheet.

Half-time! India 1, Netherlands 1

India have dominated the proceedings till the half-time but the score remains locked at 1-1 so far. India will rue missed chances. They have got seven PCs so far in the game and have scored only once.

Quarter 3 going on. India 1, Netherlands 2

Netherlands take the lead again. Felice Albers converts the Penalty Corner and India will have to bounce back yet again.

Quarter 3 going on. India 1, Netherlands 2

Netherlands score once again. This is turning into a game-changing quarter for the Dutch. Fay van der Elst with the goal and India are being punished for their wastefulness. 12 PCs so far and just one goal out of it from the Women In Bluw.

Quarter 3 going on. India 2, Netherlands 3

Udita with her second goal of the game and she has to score at this point. India have missed too many PCs today but not this one. Just three minutes to go in the third quarter and India cut down the difference.

Quarter 4 going on. India 2, Netherlands 4

Netherlands open the final quarter with another goal, their fourth fo the night and second for Felie Albers. India really need to up their game otherwise things are moving out of their hands quickly.

Netherlands beat India 4-2!

India will rue missed chances as they kept wasting PC after PC while Netherlands were the better side overall and the scoreline aptly captures that.

Just in some time, we will begin with the India vs England match in the men's FIH Pro League. Stay tuned for updates.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana(c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(w), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh Thakur

UP Warriorz Women Playing XI: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma(c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Uma Chetry(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud

Here we go then. India up against England in Bhubaneshwar.

Quarter 1 ends. India 0, England 1

With just seven seconds to go for the end of the first quarter, England have taken the lead. Brilliant goal from Jacob Payton as he cut into the Indian goal from the baseline and beat the Indian goalkeeper KB Pathak.

India 1, England 2. Quarter 2 going on.

Abhishek scores to level the score but England do not give even a minute to Indian fans to celebrate. Sam Ward scores a brilliant field goal with assis from Jacob Payton and the duo has combined to take England ahead again.

India 1, England 3. At Half-time

England just continuing their dominance today. India have not been able to create enough chances for themselves and England have now a two-goal lead.

India 2, England 3 in Quarter 3

What a stunning shot from Sukhjeet Singh to help India shrink the lead. He hits a diving shot from the edge of the circle to slam the goalboard. India get their second and now will look for the equaliser.

After Quarter 3, India 2-3 England

India move into the final quarter with a goal's deficit. The Men In Blue did get some opportunities to score through PCs late in the third quarter but could not convert.

England beat India 3-2!

India fought hard to get that equaliser but the goal never came. England were the better side throughout the game and they are rewarded for that. India could have done better on PCs as they got eight of them and could not convert any.

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