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Flick fumes at Spain over Yamal injury ahead of Barcelona clash with Valencia
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed anger toward Spain's national team regarding their treatment of Lamine Yamal during recent international duty. The 18-year-old forward will miss Sunday's La Liga match against Valencia because of a groin injury sustained while representing his country. Yamal also faces uncertainty for Thursday's Champions League fixture against Newcastle. Flick revealed that Yamal traveled to Spain with existing pain and received medication to participate in matches against Bulgaria and Turkey. Despite commanding leads in both games, Spanish officials allowed the teenager to play 79 and 73 minutes, respectively. The German coach believes Spain failed to protect their young talent appropriately. Communication...
Grimaldo bags two free kicks as nine-man Leverkusen sink Frankfurt 3-1
Bayer Leverkusen claimed their first victory of the season under new manager Kasper Hjulmand with a 3-1 triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt. Alex Grimaldo delivered two stunning free kicks while Patrik Schick converted a penalty to secure the home win. The match took a dramatic turn when Leverkusen received two red cards during the contest. Grimaldo opened the scoring after ten minutes with a masterful free kick that deflected off the post before finding the net. Schick doubled the advantage from the penalty spot during first-half stoppage time after Nathan Tella was fouled inside the box. Can Uzun responded for Frankfurt early in the second half with a deflected strike. Captain Robert Andrich received his second yellow card with thirty...
Bangladesh eye Super Four as Sri Lanka gamble on Hasaranga return in Abu Dhabi
Bangladesh faces Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Saturday in a match that carries knockout significance. Afghanistan's strong presence in Group B means defeat would create a difficult qualification path for either team. The sides have achieved equal success over recent years, with eight victories each across sixteen Twenty20 internationals. Recent encounters favor Bangladesh after victories in Dallas during the T20 World Cup and a series triumph in Colombo during July. Bangladesh demonstrated excellent form against Hong Kong with effective bowling from their pace attack and Rishad Hossain's spin bowling. Captain Litton Das requires fifty-six additional runs to claim Bangladesh's all-time T20I scoring record. Wanindu Hasaranga...
Haris fires as Pakistan crush Oman by 93 to set up India showdown in Dubai
Mohammad Haris delivered a match-winning performance as Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs at Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The wicketkeeper-batsman struck 66 runs from 43 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries and three sixes. Pakistan posted 160-7 after choosing to bat first, while Oman collapsed to 67 all out in 16.4 overs. Haris reached his half-century from 32 balls, marking his first score above 20 runs in twelve T20 innings. Shahibzada Farhan contributed 29 runs as the pair constructed an 85-run partnership. Oman's chase faltered immediately as they lost seven wickets for just ten runs across 34 deliveries. Left-arm spinner Aamir Kaleem claimed career-best figures of 3-31, dismissing both Saim Ayub and captain Salman...
Bashundhara kicks off daily yoga fest with free sessions and festive flair
Bashundhara Residential Area residents participated in a new wellness program that began on Friday at Gold's Gym Bangladesh within Bashundhara Sports City. The free yoga sessions operate under the motto "For the People, For the Country" and reflect Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan's community health vision. Participants received complimentary yoga shirts and healthy refreshments during the inaugural event. More than 100 people attended both morning and evening sessions on the opening day. Experienced instructor Touhidul Islam Mintu guided residents through their yoga practice. The program schedules sessions from 6:30 to 7:30 in the morning and 7:30 to 8:30 in the evening at Bashundhara Sports City. Biddut Kumar Bhowmik from East West...
Bangladesh skip sweltering in Abu Dhabi nets as Sri Lanka clash looms Saturday
Google labeled Abu Dhabi's weather as excessive heat on Friday. Bangladesh opted against practice sessions before their Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka on Saturday at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. The team rested at their hotel after defeating Hong Kong comprehensively in their opening game. Spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed conducted a brief meeting with bowlers before players attended Jummah prayer. Most squad members used the day for recovery ahead of the evening showdown. Bangladesh enters the contest with confidence following recent T20 series victory over Sri Lanka on their home ground. Pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib expressed optimism about the upcoming encounter and emphasized their winning approach. He highlighted the team's familiarity...
Phil Salt smashes record 141 as England crush South Africa by 146 in Manchester
England leveled their three-match T20 series against South Africa with a commanding 146-run victory at Old Trafford on Friday evening. Phil Salt dominated proceedings with an unbeaten 141, establishing new records for the highest individual score and fastest century by an England batsman in T20 internationals. The opener reached his hundred from just 39 deliveries, surpassing previous England benchmarks across all formats. Salt partnered with Jos Buttler during an explosive opening stand worth 126 runs in 7.5 overs. Buttler contributed 83 runs from 30 balls before departing, while captain Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 41. England's total of 304-2 marked the first instance of a team reaching 300 runs in T20 internationals between...
Ericsson drops agentic AI in NetCloud to run 5G networks on autopilot
Ericsson integrates agentic artificial intelligence into its NetCloud platform for enterprise 5G networking advancement. The company transforms its NetCloud Assistant from a basic user-prompt system into a strategic business partner. Multiple AI agents will handle complex workflows while executing administrative decisions through real-time learning capabilities. This development reduces operational burdens for information technology teams while enhancing network reliability and user experiences. The enhanced system manages both Wireless WAN and private 5G solutions seamlessly. The artificial intelligence framework features automated troubleshooting workflows that address common network issues identified by support teams. Ericsson plans...
Morocco inks AI pact with Mistral to power ethical innovation drive
Morocco established a strategic partnership with the French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI through an official agreement. Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and CEO Arthur Mensch formalized this cooperation on September 12, 2025. The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform leads this initiative to advance Morocco's technology capabilities. Officials plan to develop local artificial intelligence expertise through educational programs and research projects. This collaboration supports startups and industrial ventures that apply AI solutions for Moroccan enterprises. The partnership emphasizes ethical artificial intelligence practices and responsible data protection measures. Morocco seeks to become a...

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