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LIVE: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – second T20I cricket match
Pakistan host Bangladesh in the second T20 international of their three-match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan begins at 8pm (15:00 GMT).The hosts won the first T20I on Wednesday by 37 series is part of both nations' preparations for the next ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be played in February and March up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the world. Update: Date: 12m ago (12:01 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Hello, welcome and thanks for joining our live coverage of the T20 International (T20I) cricket series between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Hosts Pakistan are in the ascendancy after winning the opening match comfortably, by 37 runs, on Wednesday, but the visitors will look to make things even tonight. The match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore begins at 8pm (15:00 GMT). I'm Hafsa Adil, bringing you all the pre-match build-up with key talking points, team news, social media buzz and toss before Kevin Hand joins us for the live photo and text commentary of the action. Stay with Al Jazeera as we gear up for another promising T20I encounter in Lahore.
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25-05-2025
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LIVE: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Pakistan Super League final
Lahore Qalandars host Quetta Gladiators in the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, gets under way at 7:30pm (14:30 GMT).Quetta Gladiators topped the league table at the end of the round-robin stage and won their qualifier against Islamabad United to enter the Qalandars finished fourth on the table but qualified for the final after beating Islamabad United and Karachi Kings in their two knockout Qalandars won back-to-back PSL titles in 2022 and solitary title win for the Gladiators came in the 2019 season. Update: Date: 6m ago (11:37 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Hello, welcome and thanks for joining our live coverage of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final. Lahore Qalandars host Quetta Gladiators as the 10th edition of Pakistan's premier T20 cricket league comes to its conclusion at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Action is set to get under way at 7:30pm (14:30 GMT) with a closing ceremony preceding the first ball. A packed house is expected as the home team looks for its third title, but the visitors can expect to find some support as well. I'm Hafsa Adil, bringing you all the pre-match talking points, stats and build-up before Rohan Sharma joins us for the live text commentary of the action as it unfolds in Lahore. Stay with Al Jazeera Sport as we bring you the pick of the sporting action from around the world.
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24-05-2025
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LIVE: Barcelona vs Arsenal – UEFA Women's Champions League final
Barcelona face Arsenal in the final of the UEFA Women's Champions match at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal, kicks off at 6pm (16:00 GMT).Barcelona are seeking a third consecutive win in the won the trophy when it was branded the UEFA's Women's Cup in inaugural meeting between the sides resulted in a 7-0 thrashing of Barca by the Gunners in a two-legged tie in the 2012-13 up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the world. Update: Date: 8m ago (13:00 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Hello, welcome and thanks for joining our live coverage of the UEFA Women's Champions League final. The match pairs two of the biggest clubs in the women's game as Barcelona, seeking a three-peat, take on Arsenal. I'm Kevin Hand and I'll bring you the live build-up and the photo coverage of the game. Manasi Pathak will bring you the team news and our comprehensive text commentary stream. Stick with us for all the action.
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21-05-2025
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LIVE: UEFA Europa League final 2025: Manchester United vs Tottenham
Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Europa match at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, kicks off at 9pm (19:00 GMT).The all Premier League final pits Spurs, who are 17th in the English top flight, against United, who are 16th, with the winner qualifying for next season's Champions are the only side in either the Champions League or Europa League that remain unbeaten across the two were the first English team to win a European trophy when they won the Cup Winners' Cup in were the first English team to win the Champions League, which was then called the European Cup, in up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the world. Update: Date: 8m ago (14:00 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live page! Content: Hello, welcome and thanks for joining our live coverage of the UEFA Europa League final. The all-Premier League match pairs two teams who have both broken barriers in Europe for English football over the years. On this occasion the stakes couldn't be higher with a place at European football's top table up for grabs next season. I'm Kevin Hand and I'll bring you the live build-up and full photo coverage of the day. Adam Hancock will bring you the team news and our comprehensive text commentary stream. Stick with us for one of the biggest games – with the biggest prize – of the season.
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20-05-2025
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Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham – all you need to know
Who: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur What: UEFA Europa League final 2025 Where: San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain When: Wednesday at 9pm (19:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera Sport's live text and photo commentary stream. Manchester United clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday in an all-English Europa League final, which has major implications on and off the field. The winner of this final not only – and unexpectedly, based on their horrendous bottom-five domestic form – take home a European crown, but also punch their golden ticket for entry into next season's lucrative UEFA Champions League, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in extra revenue. Al Jazeera Sport chronicles the key talking points ahead of a classic winner-takes-most showdown between two of England's highest-profile clubs looking to reverse their regrettable seasons with an unexpected European triumph. There has never been any final, in any UEFA competition, where both clubs have been so low in their domestic league tables. Both clubs head to Bilbao for the final, assailed by stinging criticism amid their worst seasons of the English Premier League era. United sit 16th on the ladder, and Tottenham are one point worse off in 17th, with just one league game remaining. Only the struggles of relegated trio Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton saved United and Tottenham from a highly embarrassing battle to avoid crashing into the second-tier championship. Yes, UEFA allows the winners of their second-tier Europa League competition direct entry into the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, without the need for additional qualifying matches. Additionally, they will earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024-25 Champions League in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13. For the losers of the final in Bilbao, the hangover from this catastrophic domestic season threatens to be a long one, with the possibility of European football exile until at least the 2026-27 season. The winners of the Europa League final could receive up to a 65-million-euro ($73m) boost. This calculation is reached by combining the Europa League prize money and the TV and gate revenue derived from the winning team's participation in the league phase of next season's Champions League. The teams last met at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on February 16, with James Maddison's 13th-minute game-winner handing the home team a 1-0 victory against United. Spurs have won all three of their meetings with United in all competitions this season, twice in the Premier League and once in the EFL Cup quarterfinals. United's last win in the Premier League was on March 16, a 3-0 victory at Leicester. Since then, Ruben Amorim's side has registered six defeats and two draws in the domestic competition. United's only two victories in May came in the Europa League semifinals against Athletic Club. Spurs have been equally dreadful in the final two months of the Premier League season, losing five and drawing once in their last six games. Their last domestic league victory was a 3-1 home win against Southampton way back on April 6, leading to constant media speculation that manager Ange Postecoglou's job is under threat for next season. San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain is the venue for the final. With a seating capacity in excess of 50,000, the stadium is home to Athletic Club, who, by chance, are the team Manchester United defeated on May 8 in the Europa League semifinal to progress to the final. UEFA has confirmed that the two teams will receive an allocation of 15,000 tickets each, with a further 11,000 tickets up for general sale and the remainder offered to hospitality and sponsors. According to Manchester United's official website, the Red Devils received a triple boost on the eve of the UEFA Europa League final with sidelined stars Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, and Joshua Zirkzee spotted taking part in the team's build-up training session on Tuesday. Zirkzee had been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in April, but could be available for selection after missing United's last eight games. Another Dutchman, centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, is also questionable ahead of the match, but he was seen running through some training drills in an individual workout on Tuesday. Striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has struggled up front for large parts of the season, is tipped to lead the line for Amorim's side. Spurs will line up without key midfield players Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as promising youngster Lucas Bergvall, who are all ruled out with injury. Maddison, who was set to miss the rest of the season with a knee issue, did board the team bus for Bilbao, leading to rampant media speculation he might play in the final, despite being ruled out by Postecoglou. Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min, who sustained a foot injury in April and missed seven consecutive matches, is on course to be fit for the final after making his first start against Aston Villa last Friday, according to the team. Better news in the backline for Tottenham, with previously injured defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven both available for selection. United possible starting XI: Onana (GK); Yoro, Maguire, Lindelof; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Amad; Hojlund Tottenham possible starting XI: Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur; Johnson, Solanke, Son The winners of the 2025 Europa League final will receive a prize money of 13 million euros ($14.6m). The runners-up are allocated 7 million euros ($7.87m). Both clubs could use the money to pay down their debt: Spurs recorded an annual operating loss of 26 million pounds ($34.7m) last year, while United's deficit was 113 million pounds ($151m) over the same period. Ruben Amorim, Manchester United manager: 'I feel it's a mixed feeling. I'm really excited, but at the same time, I know my responsibility as Manchester United coach. I have always [had] that feeling of frustration for the season, so I want really badly to help the team win this final. We've got to give something to the club, to the fans, to the staff, to everybody.' Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager: 'I mean, who cares if we're struggling in the league? Why is that important? If it's so easy to get to a final, then why doesn't everyone who finishes in the top three do it? 'We understand our league form hasn't been great. We understand the struggles we've had. A lot of them are because of the situation we've been in. But how does that diminish the achievement of getting to a final? 'I couldn't care less who's struggling and who's not. I think both us and United have earned the right to be there.' Son Heung-Min, Tottenham captain: 'We always respect our opponents, but I think it's important to do what we need to do. I think the Manchester United players would think the same. It's definitely going to be a great game, but it will be a difficult one. But I think we want to win it even more. 'I have accomplished everything in the 10 years I've been at Tottenham, except for one thing [winning a European title]. I've worked hard to make up for that and have always dreamed of winning a trophy in a Tottenham shirt. So, I hope we can make that dream a reality.'
