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AC Milan trying to sign Naby Keita on a free transfer in June 2023

AC Milan are moving in to sign Naby Keita on a free transfer after his contract with Liverpool expires this summer. The midfielder is on his way out of the club, since his deal will not be extended. And the Rossoneri are now trying to sign him, after a similar move for Divock Origi a year ago. 

He showed a lot of promise when he made the move to the Premier League from RB Leipzig for €60 million. But, injuries and inconsistent form have hampered his progress in England. And now, he is in his final months at the club with an exit the most likely solution. 

Naby Keita close to signing for AC Milan in the summer 

Keita has made 127 appearances for the club over the last five years, but most of them have been from the bench. There were offers for him during the January transfer window as well, but Jurgen Klopp blocked his exit due to the lack of options. 

The injury crisis at Liverpool has been very difficult to deal with this season. Moreover, the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have been out of form. And Arthur, who was signed as a replacement, has also failed to feature for the team. 

RB Leipzig are also interested in bringing back Naby Keita to the Bundesliga. But as things stand, Milan are ahead in the race to sign him. The decision will remain up to the player since he could take up a new challenge, or return to familiar settings in Germany. 

Real Madrid crowned 2023 FIFA World Cup winners with a 5-3 win over Al Hilal

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Real Madrid have won the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in a 5-3 win over Al Hilal in the finals. The Spanish giants have won their 100th trophy in the process, a remarkable feat for the most successful club in Europe. 

There was no shortage of goals from the two sides, and the scoring started in the 13th minute itself. Vinicius Jr slid the ball past Abdullah Al Mayouf to get things going before Federico Valverde doubled their lead with a stunning shot from the edge of the box. 

The midfielder built further on his reputation of scoring eye-catching goals. He has now reached the 10-goal mark for the season, as predicted by Carlo Ancelotti. And in doing so, he has saved the Italian’s coaching licence. 

Real Madrid win the 2023 Club World Cup 

Moussa Marega pulled one back for the Saudi Arabian club before halftime, and more goals followed in the second period.

Karim Benzema joined the scoresheet in the second half, while Valverde and Vinicius made it two to their name. Luciano Vietto was able to score a brace to provide some hope for his side. 

But in the end, it was too little to overcome the deficit that was created by Los Blancos. 

In spite of the win, further questions will be asked of Real Madrid’s defence after their performance last night. The team has very often outscored their opponents on big margins. But, they will need to fortify things at the back if they are to replicate the success from last season. 

Paul Pogba still unavailable – Max Allegri has no clue about his return date

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Juventus manager Max Allegri has offered a new update on Paul Pogba’s return from injury. 

And as things stand, there is no development in his fitness. As a result, he is still a long way from making his second debut for the club, having signed as a free agent this past summer after leaving Manchester United for a second time. 

Allegri still doesn’t know when Paul Pogba will be available 

“Paul Pogba is not available,” Allegri said before Juventus’ Serie A clash with Fiorentina this weekend, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

“He can’t be part of the team, I’m sorry but this is the reality now. He’s still injured and I don’t know when he will be back. I’m waiting for him.”

The midfielder is yet to play a single competitive game in 10 months since multiple setbacks have prevented him from being cleared. And if things don’t improve quickly, he could end the season without making any appearances at all – in spite of being one of the top earners at the club. 

He will have three years left on his contract at the end of the season, but with his poor fitness record, there is a chance it could be terminated early. However, as things stand, Juventus are not considering any such decision. 

The Bianconeri are currently in mid-table, following their 15-point deduction due to false accounting.

BGT 1st Test: KL Rahul’s Controversial Performance, Should He Get Another Chance in the Next Test?

KL Rahul‘s Test performance and the controversy surrounding his selection have been a topic of discussion in the cricket community, as India took on Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test cricket series. In the first Test match in Nagpur, The opener was dismissed for 20 off 71 balls, playing a loose shot off the bowling of Australian spinner Todd Murphy.

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has criticized Team India selectors for giving KL Rahul so many chances despite his below-par performances. Prasad called Rahul’s average of 34 after 46 tests in international cricket as “ordinary.” He also claimed that Rahul’s selection as vice-captain is based on “favouritism” and not on merit. Prasad also questioned the Indian team management’s decision to go with Rahul instead of Shubman Gill, who is also in the squad.

Prasad compared Rahul’s performance with other players such as Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ravindra Jadeja, who he believed have had a better impact in Tests. He also criticized the lack of vocalism among team India members on such “favouritism.”

Controversy Surrounds KL Rahul’s Selection and Performance in India vs Australia Test Series

Even veteran cricketer Kapil Dev had raised questions about KL Rahul’s selection before the India-Australia Test series. He said, “I consider him to be a fine batter but if he doesn’t fit in the team, then let it be.”

Despite Rahul’s poor performance in the first Test, the Indian team went on to win the match by an innings and 132 runs. Rohit Sharma scored a fantastic century, and Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel both scored half-centuries. Mohammed Shami also contributed some quickfire runs to help India reach the 400-run mark. India then bowled out the Australian team for an embarrassing 91 runs in the second innings.

The question remains, should KL Rahul be given another chance in the next Test, or should he be replaced by someone else? It’s a tough call for the Indian team management, but it will be interesting to see their decision. The decision ultimately rests on the captain and the management of the team, as the team’s success always comes first. Regardless of their decision, the controversy surrounding KL Rahul’s performance is sure to continue.

Read more: India Strikes Strong in 1st Test Match: Dominates Australia with Historic Innings and 132 Run Victory

Mumbai City FC Reigns Supreme: Secures ISL 2022-23 League Winners Shield

Mumbai City FC made history on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 by clinching the ISL 2022-23 League Winners Shield with two games left in the Indian Super League. The Islanders secured the top spot with a 5-3 win over FC Goa at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. With this win, Mumbai City FC has 46 points and has left their nearest title rival, Hyderabad FC, behind with 36 points.

The Islanders have been on an unbeatable run in the league phase of the ISL, having won all their games this season. The club has already broken the record for the most consecutive wins in the league stage with 11 victories and the record for the longest unbeaten streak in a season with their 16th game. Mumbai City FC has also scored a total of 51 goals in the 2022-23 season, which is a new league stage record.

Mumbai City FC Makes History with ISL 2022-23 League Winners Shield

Jorge Pereyra Diaz has been the club’s leading scorer this season with 11 goals, followed by Greg Stewart and Alberto Noguera with 6 and 4 goals respectively. The wingers, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Bipin Singh, have also played a vital role in the team’s success, collectively scoring 16 goals this season. Chhangte and Bipin have been a thorn in the opposition’s defence with their speed, dribbling, and ability to link up with each other.

At the back, Phurba Lachenpa and the defenders have been solid, keeping seven clean sheets this season. Mehtab Singh has also emerged as a star player in the defence, which bodes well for the future. The camaraderie between the players has been the cornerstone of the team’s success this season, and it is evident in their impressive performances.

Mumbai City FC has already qualified for the play-off against Jamshedpur FC for a place in the AFC Champions League 2023-2024, which has been moved from a spring-to-autumn competition to an autumn-to-spring competition.

The Islanders’ journey to the ISL League Winners Shield has been nothing short of remarkable. Their determination, hard work, and team spirit have made them a force to be reckoned with in the Indian Super League. Congratulations to Mumbai City FC on their impressive performance and the ISL 2022-23 League Winners Shield !

Read more : The ISL Playoffs are Here: The Battle for the ISL Crown is ON!

India Strikes Strong in 1st Test Match: Dominates Australia with Historic Innings and 132 Run Victory

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The Indian cricket team lived up to its reputation as it thrashed Australia in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series that took place in Nagpur on February 11. The match, held at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, saw India beat Australia by an innings and 132 runs, giving them a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. The game was a complete domination by the home team as they dominated the match from start to finish, leaving the Kangaroos in shock.

India got off to a strong start, taking a commanding first-innings lead of 223. The Australian team was then bowled out for just 91 in the second session, thanks to a five-wicket haul by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin’s probing length and impressive bowling saw him run through the Australian top order and take his 31st fifer in just his 10th over. Ravindra Jadeja (2/34), Mohammed Shami (2/13) and Axar Patel (1/6) completed the job and ensured the Australian team was unable to mount a comeback.

Australia’s first innings total of 177 was no match for India’s impressive 400, with standout performances from Rohit Sharma (120), Axar Patel (84), and Ravindra Jadeja (70). The left-handed Patel, who was overnight 52, displayed his calm and controlled batting skills to provide India with a solid depth at number 9.

Debutant off-spinner Tod Murphy was the pick of the Australian attack, returning with impressive figures of 47-12-124-7. However, it was not enough to stop the dominant Indian team.

India Claims Victory in Test Match Domination Against Australia

The social media erupted in celebration of India’s win, with fans and cricket enthusiasts taking to Twitter to express their joy and excitement. Brief scores of the Test match were Australia 1st innings: 177 and 2nd innings: 91 all out in 32.3 overs (Ravichandran Ashwin 5/37) and India 1st innings: 400 all out in 139.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 120, Axar Patel 84, Ravindra Jadeja 70; Todd Murphy 7/124).

Twitter was buzzing with reactions from cricket lovers, experts, and former cricketers who praised the performance of the Indian team. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praised the performance of the Indian cricketers and said “Well done, Boys.” He went on to say that India batted skillfully, which is what Test cricket demands, and that Australia seemed to have lost the match before it even began.

Sachin Tendulkar, who is also known as the “God of cricket,” was also impressed with the Indian team’s performance. He said, “India were 5 down even before we got the lead, and now we are ahead by 223 runs. Speaks a lot about our batting depth and contributions by our lower order. Well done @akshar2026 & @MdShami11!”

Krishnakumar Dinesh Karthik, an Indian cricketer and commentator, praised the Indian team for their dominant win. He tweeted, “India dominated the Test from the start to finish. Terrific start to the #BorderGavaskarTrophy!”

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer congratulated Team India and said, “Never judge a pitch until both teams have batted on it. If both teams struggle, it’s the pitch. If just one team struggles, it’s the skills. Well played Team India #INDvAUS.”

Venkatesh Prasad, a former Indian cricketer, coach, and commentator, expressed his happiness and congratulated the Indian team. He praised Ravindra Jadeja’s excellent performance with both the bat and the ball. He also praised Rohit Sharma for his brilliant century and the all-round skills of Ashwin, Shami, and Akshar Patel.

Anil Kumble, a former Indian cricket captain, coach, and commentator, also praised the Indian team for their complete dominance and congratulated them on their stupendous win. He tweeted, “Complete dominance by #TeamIndia to seal a phenomenal win.”

The Indian team’s dominant victory in the first Test match against Australia has given them a reality check and has left the visitors in a state of shock. With this victory, the Indian team has set the tone for the rest of the series and has shown their ability to win against one of the strongest cricket teams in the world.

Read more : BGT – India vs Australia 1st Test Day 1 Match Begins: Ashwin and Jadeja Dominate on Day 1 in Nagpur

Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal: Lineup and how to watch the FIFA Club World Cup final match LIVE in India?

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Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League last season after a series of comebacks to become the king of Europe. This win has earned them a place in the FIFA Club World Cup. They played against Egyptian club Al Ahly in the semi-final and won the match to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup final.

The Spanish giants will now face Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal as they look to extend their record number of Club World Cup title wins to 5. However, the Saudi Arabian side has proved to be a tough team to beat, so the final is all set to be an entertaining tie.

Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal: Lineup and how to watch the FIFA Club World Cup final match LIVE in India?

When is the Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal FIFA Club World Cup final match?

The FIFA Club World Cup final match between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal will be played on 11th February 2023.

Where will be the match played?

The match will be played at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

What time does the match kick-off?

The match will kick off at 12:30 AM IST (Sunday, 12th February 2023).

Which TV channels will broadcast the FIFA Club World Cup final match live in India?

Unfortunately, there is no official broadcast of the FIFA Club World Cup tournament in India.

How can you watch the live streaming of the match in India?

You can watch the live streaming of the Al Ahly vs Real Madrid FIFA Club World Cup final on FIFA’s official website.

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid:

Al-Hilal: Al-Mayouf; Abdulhamid, Jang, Al-Bulaihi, N. Al-Dawsari; Kanno, Cuellar; Marega, Vietto, Al-Dawsari; Ighalo

Read: Top 5 football club with the most Club World Cup trophy won in the history

Amazon India brings Fab Phones Fest prior to Valentine’s Day

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As Valentine’s day is around the corner, Amazon India announces exciting deals on smartphones that you will fall in love with during this Fab Phones Fest. Customers can gift their favourite smartphone to their loved ones and enjoy up to 40% off from top brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, realme, iQOO, Oppo and Tecno amongst others. Fab Phones Fest will be live until 14th February 2023.

They can avail of a host of exciting offers and can get a 10% instant discount of up to INR 1,000 using SBI Max credit cards & EMI transactions and upto INR 1,250 on Federal bank credit cards & EMI transactions. Made for each other deals on smartphone accessories. Enjoy starting prices as low as 179 on your favourite brands like Jabra, OnePlus, realme, Samsung, Oppo and more for Fab Phones Fest.

Fab Phones Fest sale: Best offers on Amazon India

Furthermore, Valentine’s Day store brings to you the best deals you will surely fall in love with on smartwatches, tablets, wearables, earbuds, cameras and more. Customers can avail Upto 50% off from top brands such as Fujifilm, boat, JBL, Apple, Amazfit, Xiaomi, and realme amongst others which are live until 14th February 2023. Additionally, customers can get a 10% instant discount of up to INR 1,250 on Federal bank credit cards.

Here are some of the latest smartphones on Amazon India with offers and deals from sellers available during Fab Phone Fest:  

·         OnePlus Smartphones: Celebrate this Valentine’s with great offers on OnePlus smartphones that you will fall in live with. Get OnePlus Nortd 2T and OnePlus 10R at unbelievable prices of 27,499 and 32,999 respectively with amazing offers and discounts on your Federal bank cards.

·         Xiaomi Smartphones: Valentine’s day special offers on budget friendly Xiaomi smartphones. Get Redmi 10 Power, Redmi 10A and Redmi A1 starting at just INR 10,749, INR 7,862 and INR 6,499 respecively with exciting offers and discounts from Federal bank.

·         Samsung Smartphones: Enjoy the best deals and offers on Samsung Galaxy M Series Smartphones. Customers can get amazing valentine days offers on Galaxy M13, Galaxy M33 nad Galxy M04 is available for INR 8,699, 13,999 and INR 7,499 respectively with exciting offers and discounts from Federal bank. Additionally, customers can get No cost EMI for 3 and 6 months on these smartphones.

·         iQOO Smartphones: Enjoy exciting deals and offers on latest 5G smartphones by iQOO. Customers can buy iQOO Z6 5G, iQOO Z6 Lite 5G and iQOO Neo 6 5G at INR 14,499, INR 11,999 and INR 24,990 respectively with irrestible discounts and offers from SBI bank and Federal bank. 

·         Tecno Smartphones: Get great deals and offers on smartphones during Fab Phone Fest and get Tecno Spark 9 (4GB RAM + 64gb storage) which comes with a 13MP rear Dual Camera and Dual Flashlight along with Multiple AI modes like Portrait, HDR, Smile Shot, AI Scene Detection starting at INR 7,019. Additionally, Tecno Pop 6 Pro is available at INR 5,399 and includes discounts and offers. Customers can get exciting discounts from both SBI bank and Federal bank on both the smartphones. 

·         realme Smartphones: Customers can avail exciting offers on realme 50 series during this Fab Phone Fest. The realme 50i prime and relame 50A prime is available for just INR 6,299 and INR 8,999 respectively with No Cost EMI up to 3 months. Additionally, customers can avail exciting discounts on realme 50 5G which comes with mediatek dimensity 810 5G powerful gaming processor, 5000 mAh battery and 90Hz ultra smooth display which is available for INR 12,999 with no cost EMI utp 3 months.

·         Oppo Smartphones: During this Fab Phones Fest upgrade your speed with Oppo A78 which comes with 5000 mAh Battery, 33W SUPERVOOC worry-free fast charging and dual stereo speakers. It is available at INR 17,100 inclusive of bank discounts and offers. Additionally, it provides no cost EMI of 6 months.

Additionally, customers can get exciting discounts and offer on smartphone accessories like OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Jabra Elite 5, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, realme Buds Air 3S black and Oppo Enco M32 which are available for INR 11,999, INR 10,999, INR 4,790, INR 2,299 and INR 1,699 respectively on Fab Phones Fest.

All the prices shared above are inclusive of bank discounts and other offers. Top deals and offers on smartphones during this Fab Phones Fest can be viewed here: https://amzn.to/3YJZ44M

Garmin India opens new Brand Store in Bengaluru

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Garmin opens its 2nd brand store in the city to meet the surge in consumer demand

Garmin Indiaa unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the launch of its second brand store in Bengaluru, which is in line with Garmin’s retail footprint expansion plan and enhanced connectivity in the Indian market. The new experiential store aims to meet the surge in consumer demand by allowing customers to easily experience and purchase Garmin products and services.

The store, which spans 255 Sqft, will provide all fitness enthusiasts with an immersive & enhanced shopping experience. The launch happened in the presence of Mr. Yeshudas Pillai, Country Head, Garmin India and Mr. Rajesh Lunkad, Store Owner.

Garmin India opens new Brand Store in Bengaluru

To create excitement and strengthen its connect with fitness enthusiasts, Garmin organized a 3 km long GRC (Garmin Run Club) Run on the day of the launch led by GRC Coach- Pramod Deshpande. GRC coach also taught participants about the importance of the Off-season for a runner. The GRC community activity was conducted at the newly launched Garmin Brand Store in Indiranagar and saw the strong participation of over 60 people from across the city.

In addition to this, the first 50 customers at the store will receive a goodie bag containing a Garmin T-shirt and a 10% discount coupon for their next purchase at Garmin Brand Store, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. Garmin India also rolled out exciting deals by offering a special inaugural discount of 10% on select products like- Approach S62, Approach S12, Epix Gen2, Venu2, Venu2Plus, Vivomove Sport, Lily, Edge 830&530, Edge 1040 Solar, Fenix 7& 7X, Forerunner 955, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 55, Instinct 2&2S starting 11th Feb to 25th Feb at Garmin Brand Store, Indiranagar, Bengaluru.** Product Color and discount are subject to availability.

Commenting on the new store launch, Mr. Yeshudas Pillai, Country Head, Garmin India said,“As the smart wearables market witnessed tremendous growth in the year 2022, our vision is to expand deeper into the Indian market. We saw an exponential YOY growth of 62.6% as per Garmin connect data in activity trend in Bengaluru last year compared to 2021 which includes running, walking, cycling, among top activities. Considering this, we wanted to strengthen our retail presence with the launch of second brand store in Bengaluru, with an aim to further provide a holistic product experience for our consumers and allow them to engage with Garmin’s superior technology and performance-based smartwatches.”

Garmin India opens new Brand Store in Bengaluru

The new store will house the entire gamut of Garmin smartwatches across categories like Fitness, Outdoor, and Wellness, including products such as the newly launched Instinct CrossoverFenix/Epix series, Forerunner 955/255Venu SQ2, and many more for the consumers to pick their ideal fit. The brand experts will also be available at the store to assist customers with product features and selection.

Garmin has taken another key step towards strengthening its retail identity across the country by launching a brand store in the heart of India’s cosmopolitan city- No 777/D, 100 feet road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. With this launch, Garmin’s total brand stores in Bengaluru becomes 2 and in India it increases to 4, out of which the other two stores are currently present in Pune and Delhi NCR. Garmin India also drives its sales through offline channel partners like Helios Watch Store, Just in Time, Croma and other key cycling, and sports stores and E-Commerce partners like Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Luxury, Tata Cliq, Nykaa, Bhawar.com and Synergizer.com

S. No.CityStoreAddressOperating Timing
1BengaluruGarmin Brand StoreNo. 84, Brigade Road, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
(Landmark: Opposite to plan B/ Below Novus Immigration Services)
Monday – Sunday10:30 A.M. – 07:30 P.M.
2BengaluruGarmin Brand StoreNo 777/D, 100 feet road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru -560038Monday – Sunday10:30 A.M. – 07:30 P.M.
3PuneGarmin Brand StoreShop No, 9, Bund Garden Rd, Bund Garden, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001Monday – Sunday10:30 A.M. – 07:30 P.M.
2Delhi&NCRGarmin Brand StoreShop no 6A first floor Sector 42-43 Rapid metro station, Golf Course Rd, Sector 43, Gurugram, Haryana 122002Monday – Sunday10:30 A.M. – 08:00 P.M.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences and enrich lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.

Plotch.ai facilitates Meesho and IDFC bank launch on the ONDC network

Plotch.ai, a leading AI-based digital transformation enabler, has facilitated the launch of e-commerce major  Meesho and IDFC First bank on the ONDC platform through its full-stack SaaS solution. Meesho and IDFC First bank have joined the ONDC network as buyer app nodes to help bring customers onto the network.

ONDC is a Government-backed network based on an open protocol created to help local commerce across industries and segments scale and grow. The platform would create new opportunities and aims to curb digital monopolies thereby supporting the growth of small businesses. 

Speaking on the launches, Manoj Gupta, CEO of Plotch.ai, said,  “We are seeing explosive demand for launching buyer and seller app nodes on ONDC and we believe a technology enabler like ourselves will be able to seamlessly onboard nodes on the network. Plotch.ai looks to facilitate several such launches in the coming months.”  He further added that ONDC is expected to transform ecommerce in India and take it to another level in this decade. It is expected that over 50 crore customers are buying from 1.5 crore sellers every month translating into orders worth Rs 100 crore every month.  

Plotch.ai has also been instrumental in powering Craftsvilla and Spicemoney’s Spicesmartshop as buyer app nodes on the ONDC network. Plotch is also in process of launching three seller app nodes on the ONDC network which will drastically increase the number of products on the network.

“We are excited about the role Plotch.ai is playing in the expansion of the ONDC as a Technology Service Provider to ensure successful operations for network participants. We invite all citizens of India to start buying from ONDC-compliant buyer applications and help us scale the network”, says T Koshy, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer,  ONDC.

Founded by the husband-wife duo and founders of the E-commerce platform Craftsvilla Manoj and Monica Gupta, Plotch.ai is an AI-enabled ecommerce SaaS product with a focus on the digital transformation of commerce-led businesses. 

Using Plotch.ai, any company can launch, operate and automate an online business of any type, nature and complexity including an online marketplace, hyperlocal, D2C, omnichannel and B2B.