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Sudur Paschim Royals Vs Lumbini Lions Live Score, Nepal Premier League Final: The Royals are playing their second consecutive final, while the Lions are eyeing a maiden crown. Follow the live cricket score and updates from the NPL match

Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025. The Barcelona legend's 2.26 am touchdown in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy. Gate 4 of the international arrivals turned into a roaring sea of chants, flags and flashing phones, with fans sprinting between gates for even a fleeting glimpse of their favourite star. Children perched on shoulders and drums rolled as Messi was whisked out through the VIP gate under massive security. A heavy convoy then escorted him to his hotel, where another huge crowd was waiting deep into the night.

India ended their FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup 2025 campaign with a 2-1 loss to Spain in the 9th/10th place playoff, rallying late but falling short after Spain struck twice and defended resolutely in Santiago

Rafael Nadal has revealed he has undergone surgery in Barcelona to relieve chronic pain and restore mobility in his right hand, with the retired 22-time Grand Slam winner sharing an image of his arm in a sling

After a winless debut year at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton says he plans to “unplug from the matrix” over winter. The seven-time champion, who finished sixth in 2025, insists his passion for racing still drives him forward

On Sunday December 14th, Sony Sports Network will broadcast WWE Superstar John Cena’s much-anticipated final match live and exclusively to fans in India as part of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event