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Brazil on top of world after inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup success

Zurich (Switzerland), Dec 12 (UNI) Brazil have stretched their lead atop the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking following their emphatic triumph at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025, which ran from November 21 until December 7.
The Selecao won all six of their matches in the Philippines – scoring an impressive 32 goals and conceding just four along the way – and have claimed more ranking points (88.6) than anyone else in the standings since the last update.
The newly crowned world champions now lead 2nd-ranked Spain, the bronze medallists, by just over 100 points.
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Carrick 'right choice at this moment' : Rooney

16 Jan 2026 | 2:52 PM

London, Jan 16 (UNI) Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is the "right choice at this moment in time" to "steady the ship" at Manchester United. .

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Roma sign forward Malen from Aston Villa

16 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM

London, Jan 16 (UNI) Netherlands forward Donyell Malen has joined Roma from Aston Villa
after just one year with the Premier League side.
While Villa say the deal is for an undisclosed fee, a Roma statement says it is a loan with an option to buy.
According to BBC Sport, the 26-year-old scored 10 goals in 46 appearances for Villa after joining from Borussia Dortmund in January 2025.

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Rising stars Andreeva, Mboko to play in Adelaide International final

16 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM

Canberra, Jan 16 (UNI) Russia's Mirra Andreeva will play Victoria Mboko of Canada in the final at the Adelaide International in a match between the highest-ranked teenagers on the women's tennis tour.

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Singhvi, Chaturvedi criticise Delhi sports infrastructure amid India Open 2026 concerns

16 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday criticised the state of sports infrastructure and governance in the national capital, following reports of concerns raised by international players at the ongoing India Open 2026 badminton tournament in Delhi.

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Henil Patel credits Dale Steyn after five-wicket performance

16 Jan 2026 | 12:34 PM

Bulawayo, Jan 16 (UNI) India U-19 fast bowler Henil Patel credited South African pace legend Dale Steyn for inspiring his match-winning performance after he claimed a five-wicket haul against the USA in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

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