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While Lionel Messi is looking to lift his first World Cup, France are looking to retain the title they won in 2018 in what promises to be a tough game for both sides, Xinhua news agency reported.

France and Mbappé are headed back to the biggest game in soccer, and to a much-anticipated matchup with Argentina, after ending Morocco's historic run at the World Cup on Wednesday.

Batting first, Australia posted 172 for 8 in 20 overs. In reply, India were restricted to 151 for 7 despite a 41-ball 52 by Shafali Verma.

Telangana cyclist Aashirwad Saxena continued his fine performance and clinched the silver medal in the National Track Cycling Championship.

Hosts score 395 in their first innings; Tamil Nadu 203/0 on Day Two

True Marshal, Vision Of Rose, Arthur, Happy Go Lucky & Acrobat impressed when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race Course on Wednesday morning.

Nitesh Naik scalped six-wickets for 52 as AB Colony defeated Vijaynagar by 13 runs in the HCA A-3 Division One Day League Championship held in Hyderabad.

N Kranthi Reddy snared five wickets for 11 while Yashasri snared four for 19 to guide Hyderabad to a thumping five-wicket win over Jammu and Kashmir in the Group-E BCCI Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy

Earlier she defeated Sai Samitha 6-2, 6-3 and Pavani Pathak 6-1, 6-1 in the qualifying rounds to enter into main draw.

Kandika Adarsh indeed is very busy. This youngster already has three degrees - BA, BCom and MBA, tucked under his belt, is presently pursuing his LLB, aspires to crack the civil service while winning medals in woodball.

Messi became the all-time goal scorer for Argentina with 11 goals to name across 5 editions of the World Cup, of which 5 came in the 2022 edition of the World Cup. They both have appeared in 25 world cup matches and Messi will overtake him when he plays the World Cup finals on December 18.

Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning with crew medics attending the scene immediately.

The talismanic forward will be kicking for World Cup glory for the final time at football's grandest stage against either France or Morocco and will look to draw curtains on his World Cup journey with the elusive trophy making its way to his already distinguished trophy cabinet.

The Argentina captain scored from the penalty kick to give his side a 1-0 lead against Croatia in the 34th minute in the first semi-final match at Lusail Stadium.

Messi scored from the penalty spot and gave the assist for Julian Alvarez's second goal as Argentina set up a berth in Sunday's final against either Morocco or defending champions France, Xinhua news agency reported.

After winning the toss for the first time on this tour, Rahul said India are playing three spinners -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav -- along with two fast bowlers in Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.

Argentina kept the scoring tempo to add a third one in the 69th minute with Alvarez netting his second of the match.

School Education department has released sports grant for the sports grant and local body schools across the State.

Wafi Kachchhi snared five wickets in each innings to guide Hyderabad to an innings and 110-run victory over Bihar

International Master Lutsko Artem of Ukraine and Anshuman Dey of Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata bagged the top honours

Captain hits 116 while Ravi Teja slams 72 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu

Akshay Kumar guided the RH Sequeira-trained Soloist to victory in the Basalath Jah Memorial Cup 1200 metres

The M Bobby-trained Contributor looks best in the Dr Ishwari GK Balakrishnan Memorial Trophy 1400 metres

Exclusive Spark pleased when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race Course on Tuesday morning.