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Messi, ARG teammates’ passport details leaked in security oversight: Report

Messi, ARG teammates’ passport details leaked in security oversight: Report

3 min readJun 10, 2026 10:13 PM IST A security oversight led to the leaking of passport details of the every Argentina player, including captain Lionel Messi, who were in the squad to face Iceland in a FIFA World Cup warm-up match, a Reuters report stated on Wednesday. The passport numbers, listed on the ⁠official ​team sheet, should have been blurred before being released to the media and the public. But in Alabama’s ​Jordan-Hare ​Stadium, they were circulated ⁠without redaction. Reuters has contacted the Argentinian Football Federation and ‌FIFA for comment. In the match, after recovering from a muscle injury, Messi, the captain of the reigning world champions played 20 minutes and scored a penalty in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Iceland in its final tune-up match before the World Cup. Messi, recovered from muscle fatigue and a slight strain in his left hamstring that he suffered in his last appearance with Inter Miami on May 24, started the game from the bench. Just days before his 39th birthday and his sixth World Cup, Messi came …

‘Irresponsible cricket’: When MS Dhoni blasted senior IPL teammates for CSK’s Playoffs exit | Cricket News

‘Irresponsible cricket’: When MS Dhoni blasted senior IPL teammates for CSK’s Playoffs exit | Cricket News

3 min readUpdated: Mar 16, 2026 03:59 PM IST MS Dhoni’s tactical brilliance and uber-cool character have seldom been tested like they were during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2014. After losing two successive finals post the double in 2010-11, Dhoni’s yellow army was aiming to make yet another summit clash after making it into the Playoffs. They took out defending champs Mumbai Indians in the eliminator and ran into the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), again. Their last two meetings in a season where the Punjab batting were running haywire saw CSK’s limited bowling stocks concede 200-plus runs in successive defeats. Come a qualifier 2 contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Dhoni was all but prepared to see his bowlers being peppered yet again. What he wasn’t ready for was some atrocious decisions made by his senior-m0st teammates. Dhoni’s veiled attack was directed at a phase that was headlined by New Zealand veteran Brendon McCullum for all the wrong reasons. After a whirlwind Virender Sehwag knock rolled back the years …

Harry Brook apologises again: Admits there were more teammates present during New Zealand nightclub incident | Cricket News

Harry Brook apologises again: Admits there were more teammates present during New Zealand nightclub incident | Cricket News

3 min readJan 31, 2026 02:30 PM IST The ghosts of the Wellington nightclub brawl refuse to leave Harry Brook alone, even though the incident is almost three months old now. Just days after the England white-ball captain, and the deputy of the Test side, apologised for being “clocked” by a nightclub bouncer on the white-ball tour of New Zealand, he admitted that he had been economical with the truth, and had lied that there were no other teammates involved. “I accept responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge that others were present that evening,” Brook said in a statement after the victory in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. “I regret my previous comments and my intention was to protect my teammates from being drawn into a situation that arose as a result of my own decisions.” The latest apology comes in the wake of a report in The Telegraph that Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue were also under investigation for their role in the November 1 incident, on the night …

‘I let my teammates down’: Harry Brook apologises after nightclub fight with bouncer is revealed | Cricket News

‘I let my teammates down’: Harry Brook apologises after nightclub fight with bouncer is revealed | Cricket News

Harry Brook tendered an apology for “bringing embarrassment” to himself and the England cricket team for a brawl with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand the night before the third One-Day International between England and the Black Caps. England had toured New Zealand just before they landed in Australia for the disastrous Ashes trip. Reports in the British media noted that Brook, who is England’s white ball captain, was struck by the club’s bouncer after the cricketer was refused entry to the club. The incident was first reported by British newspaper The Daily Telegraph right when England were being roundly criticised for their tour of Australia, where they lost 1-4 in the five-Test series. According to the report, Brook was slapped with a fine of 30,000 pounds ($40,300) at the time and given a final warning for his future conduct. Brook was not stripped of the white-ball captaincy. He also continued to be the vice captain of the England team in the recently-concluded Ashes tour. Brook’s batting has been criticised by many England legends like …

Teammates at Global Chess League now, Candidates rivals soon: How Pragg, Giri and Caruana are co-existing at Alpine SG Pipers | Chess News

Teammates at Global Chess League now, Candidates rivals soon: How Pragg, Giri and Caruana are co-existing at Alpine SG Pipers | Chess News

When Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana are not playing chess for their franchise in the Global Chess League, they’ve been indulging in a bit of poker between themselves. Not literally, but in the way they interact with each other. Right now, they are teammates playing for a common goal: to win GCL with their franchise, Alpine SG Pipers. But once the league ends on December 23, and the colourful jerseys come off, the trio will slip into their usual battle armour of power suits and switch to looking at each other as rivals. After all, Pragg, Giri, and Caruana will be fighting it out in the eight-man Candidates tournament from March 28 to April 16. As the final step to playing in the World Championship, the Candidates is the most gruelling test of character there is, an event where only finishing first matters. At a World Championship, you prepare for one opponent. At the Candidates, you prepare for seven, all of whom come to the table with potent concoctions of prep. It’s an all-out …

With 23 losses in 34 ODIs, England captain Harry Brook hits out at teammates | Cricket News

With 23 losses in 34 ODIs, England captain Harry Brook hits out at teammates | Cricket News

As England suffered another series ODI series in New Zealand with another huge defeat, their captain Harry Brook has hit-out against the stars in the side. Despite fielding a strong squad, England have lost 23 of their last 34 ODIs and their fortune hasn’t changed since Brendon McCullum took over as all-format coach. After being bowled out for 234 in the first ODI, England were dismissed for 175 in the second to hand New Zealand the series, making it the seventh instance in eight matches this year where they have been all out. They are yet to post a total of 250 in above in matches where Joe Root has failed to make a half-century, highlighting their batting crisis in the format. Given their struggles in the format over the last two years England have opted for an aggressive approach. Five of their top 6 are part of the Ashes squad as they expected their aggressive flair to come to the party in ODIs as well. But that hasn’t happened in the format as they …

Martin Guptill returns to Pakistan for PSL days after ex-NZ teammate’s reported declaration of ‘never’ returning again | Cricket News

Martin Guptill returns to Pakistan for PSL days after ex-NZ teammate’s reported declaration of ‘never’ returning again | Cricket News

Martin Guptill said on Sunday that he is back in Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The league had been suspended due to rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, with the match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi on Friday being the first game this season since May 7. Guptill, who retired from international cricket in January this year, is part of the commentary team for the league. Guptill’s return comes after reports emerged of his former New Zealand teammate Daryl Mitchell stating that he will “never return to Pakistan again”. Bangladesh leg spinner Rishad Hossain had told Cricbuzz that the foreign players he knew were all “frightened” and “relieved” to have reached Dubai. “Foreign players like Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Kushal Perera, David Wiese, Tom Curran… all of them were so frightened… Landing in Dubai, Mitchell told me that he would never go to Pakistan again, especially in this kind of scenario. Overall, they were all horrified,” Rishad had said. Martin Guptill, who is part of the commentary team for …

“Waiting For My Speech…”: Rohit Sharma At His Cheeky Best During Stand Unveiling, Takes Jibe At MI Teammates

“Waiting For My Speech…”: Rohit Sharma At His Cheeky Best During Stand Unveiling, Takes Jibe At MI Teammates

The Rohit Sharma Stand was unveiled at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) stand reveal ceremony as the name of one of India’s most dangerous openers was etched in the arena. The Wankhede has been Sharma’s favourite hunting ground ever since he joined the domestic circuit in 2007. While speaking at the event, he expressed immense gratitude to all those involved with the event and admitted the honour is special considering the memories of his time at the arena. Rohit also made a humorous comment referring to his Mumbai Indians (MI) teammates, who were in attendance. “Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has come here to make this event so special. What is going to happen today, I never dreamt of it. As a kid growing up, wanting to play for Mumbai, for India, no one thinks about things like these. For me, it’s like any other sportsman who wants to give their best. Serve the nation, the country, as …

Rishabh Pant and LSG teammates penalised for second slow over-rate offence in IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant and LSG teammates penalised for second slow over-rate offence in IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant’s woes on and off the field just don’t seem to end as he was pulled up for the second time for maintaining a slow over-rate against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. The Super Giants suffered their third loss in the last four games. New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant was pulled up for the second time for maintaining a slow over-rate during his side’s clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians’ innings while batting first ended at nearly 5:20 PM IST, taking approximately 110 minutes to get completed. This was Pant’s second offence with respect to the minimum over-rate requirement and hence was fined Rs 24 Lakh, after being already reprimanded in the earlier LSG vs MI fixture. Since it was a second offence, not just the captain Pant, the members of LSG’s playing XI, including the impact player, were also fined. “As this was his team’s second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which …

“He’s One Of Those Guys…”: On Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel, Teammate’s Big Revelation

“He’s One Of Those Guys…”: On Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel, Teammate’s Big Revelation

Having a conversation with Axar Patel is like talking to one of your best friends instead of the captain of a cricket team, stated Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Jake Fraser-McGurk. Axar has made a bright start to his life as DC skipper, with the side now in second place in the points table, via six out of eight wins. Fraser-McGurk has been out of DC’s playing eleven after a tough run of form and recalled how talking to Axar gave him some comfort. Axar is just one of those players who leads everyone, and everyone follows him, I guess. He’s an amazing talent, and the way he plays just makes everyone really proud to be at Delhi Capitals.” “He’s so calm and relaxed at any point in time. We saw during that Super Over a few games back, he was very relaxed and very calm, like he’s done it a thousand times, but I’m not sure how many times he’s done it. We love playing under Axar, and we think he’s one of …