Real Madrid part ways with coach Alvaro Arbeloa

Madrid [Spain], June 10 (ANI): La Liga giants Real Madrid and coach Alvaro Arbeloa have mutually agreed to end his tenure as first-team coach, the club announced on Tuesday.

The Spanish giants expressed their gratitude to Arbeloa, highlighting his long-standing association with the club, which began during his time in the youth academy and continued through his playing and coaching career. chickenroad-game.rodeo

In an official statement, Real Madrid praised Arbeloa for consistently demonstrating “loyalty, commitment and professionalism" throughout his journey at the club, adding that he embodies the core values of the organisation.

“Real Madrid CF and Alvaro Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his time as first team coach. Real Madrid is deeply grateful to Alvaro Arbeloa, who, throughout his time at the club, from his time in our youth academy, has consistently demonstrated loyalty, commitment, and professionalism. He exemplifies the values of our club," the statement said.

“Real Madrid, which will always be his home, wishes Alvaro Arbeloa and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage of their lives," the statement concluded.

Earlier, the Spanish Giants announced that they made a 150 million euros bid for Atletico de Madrid for star forward Julian Alvarez, but the latter rejected their proposal.

In an official statement on Tuesday, Real Madrid confirmed that, following a Board of Directors meeting, the club had submitted a EUR150 million offer to Atletico Madrid for the federative rights of the Argentine footballer.

However, Atletico Madrid said it appreciated the offer but rejected it after reviewing the proposal, pointing instead to the player’s release clause as the basis for its decision, said Real Madrid in their statement.

“Real Madrid CF announces that, following today’s Board of Directors meeting, it has made an offer of 150 million euros to Club Atletico de Madrid for the federative rights of the player Julian Alvarezm," reads the statement.

“After studying and evaluating it, Atletico de Madrid has thanked the club for the offer, made within the framework of the good relations existing between both clubs, and has rejected it, referring to the player’s release clause," the Real Madrid statement reads further. (ANI)

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Pennsylvania [US], June 10 (ANI): Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Bridgeville, Illinois, on Wednesday.

Venezuela took the lead in the 17th minute through Cristian Casseres, who finished from close range to put the South American side ahead.

The visitors doubled their advantage immediately after the restart when Casseres won possession and set up striker Jesus Ramirez, who beat a defender before unleashing a powerful finish to make it 2-0.

Iraq’s night further worsened as they were reduced to 10 men in the 72nd minute after forward Ali Youssef was shown a straight red card.

Despite the defeat, Iraq will return to the World Cup finals for the first time in 40 years, with their Group I campaign set to begin against Norway on June 17, followed by matches against France and Senegal.

In another warm-up fixture, Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw against 10-man Senegal in their final preparatory match before the tournament.

Saudi Arabia, coached by Giorgos Donis, made several changes in the second half after fielding a strong starting lineup and created early chances, including a close effort from Musab Al Juwayr in the 10th minute.

Senegal also threatened through Lamine Camara and Nicolas Jackson but failed to break the deadlock, as the match ended 0-0.

Saudi Arabia will open their Group H campaign against Uruguay on June 16, while Senegal begins their Group I journey against France before facing Norway and Iraq. (ANI)

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Leiria [Portugal], June 10 (ANI): Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is not focused on the possibility that Wednesday’s friendly against Nigeria could be his final appearance on home soil for the national team.

Ronaldo, 41, is set to feature in a record sixth FIFA World Cup as he continues his quest to win the only major international trophy missing from his illustrious career.

The Portuguese legendary footballer remains one of the most prolific scorers in international football history, having netted 143 goals in 227 appearances, a tally that continues to grow.

Since making his debut for Portugal in 2003, Ronaldo has consistently delivered at the highest level and also holds the record for the most hat-tricks in international football, with 10 to his name.

“Our captain sets an example in everything he does," Martinez said of Ronaldo, as quoted by ESPN.

“He gives his all, 24 hours a day, to help the national team. Our captain and the rest of the players are not thinking about the future. We don’t know what can happen in the future because they can get injured and there are decisions that are out of their hands."

“The focus is on training, being the best, putting the concepts into practice and showing pride in wearing the shirt. That’s the example he sets. His sole aim is to use it for tomorrow to improve," he added.

According to ESPN, Ronaldo is expected to start on Wednesday in Portugal’s last warm-up friendly in Leiria before the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 41-year-old forward posted a series of images on Instagram from Portugal’s training camp as he continues to prepare for the global event.

The 41-year-old forward appeared in high spirits during the session, taking part in drills alongside his teammates as Portugal intensified preparations for the tournament.

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Portugal, the reigning Nations League champions, will begin their Group K campaign in Houston against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 17. They will then face Uzbekistan at the same venue on June 23 before concluding their group stage against Colombia in Miami on June 27. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19.

Recently, Ronaldo finally conquered Saudi Arabia after he guided Al Nassr to their 11th Saudi Pro League (SPL) title after scoring twice in a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac, securing the superstar’s first league crown in Saudi Arabia since joining the club in January 2023.

Portugal World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi Ankara).

Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City); Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica).

Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).

Forwards: Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr). (ANI)

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Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s debut appearance for India A in the 50-over format ended with just 14 runs, but his team fought tenaciously to secure an eight-run victory over a self-destructing Sri Lanka A side in Tuesday`s tri-series opener.

Chasing a target of 278, Sri Lanka A appeared entirely in control of the chase, powered by a brilliant 74 off 72 deliveries from skipper Sahan Arachchige. However, a late collapse saw the visitors lose their final four wickets in the space of just 10 balls. This included a three-wicket haul in the final over by Arshad Khan, handing India A a dramatic win.

Earlier in the day, vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the Indian innings with a sensational 101, guiding the team to a total of 277 for six. During the chase, Ayush Badoni (2/46) and Anukul Roy (2/49) proved crucial in pulling India back into the game after the opening fast bowlers struggled with their economies early on.

Arachchige had brought his team to the brink of a successful chase before getting bowled by a precise yorker from Anshul Kamboj. A string of poor shot choices from the remaining lower order ultimately gifted the Tilak Varma-led Indian team a narrow victory. India A will now look ahead to their upcoming fixture against Afghanistan A on June 11.

The match also featured a return to action for Niroshan Dickwella (47), who put together a 93-run opening partnership with Avishka Fernando (45). Both Sri Lankan star batters lost their wickets to Badoni.

Gaikwad and Varma steady the ship after early wickets fall

Choosing to bat first, India A initially found themselves in trouble at 16 for two within five overs following the early departures of Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh. However, Gaikwad scored his 21st List A century, combining with captain Tilak Varma (60) for a vital 150-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

While the attention was towards teenage prodigy Sooryavanshi, his bright start of three boundaries was cut short by Mohamed Shiraz. In the death overs, contributions from Badoni (24) and Suryansh Shedge (26 ) successfully pushed India past the 270 mark.

(With PTI inputs)

The Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2026 Semifinals are shaping up to be an absolute pressure cooker. Moving into the high-stakes June phase, the tournament transitions to a LAN environment in New Delhi (expected at the Nodwin Gaming Arena), meaning teams will have to handle the live crowd pressure alongside the stacked lobby. Check out the BMPS 2026 Semifinals Day 2 overview below.

BMPS 2026 Semifinals Day 2: Teams And Groups

The Semifinals feature a total of 24 teams. The baseline lineup is locked in from the top tiers of the regular phase, and the final spots will be secured immediately following the conclusion of the high-endurance Survival Stage.

GROUP A	GROUP B	GROUP C
Wyld Fangs	Meta Ninza	White Walkers
Gods Reign	4TR Official	Windgod Esports
Genesis Esports	Autobotz Esports	Nebula Esports
Zero Ark Official	Higg Boson Esports	Team Apex Gaming
IQOO Reckoning Esports	iQOO Team Tamilas	MYTH Official
iQOO Revenant XSpark	Mysterious 4	TRUE RIPPERS
Welt Esports	Team AX	Lastade Esports
Team Versatile	Rising Esports	Rapid Chaos Esports

BGMI Pro Series 2026 Semifinals Day 2 – Schedule

MATCH	MAP	GROUPS	TIME
Match 1	Rondo	Group A and C	4:00 PM
Match 2	Erangel	Group A and C	4:40 PM
Match 3	Erangel	Group A and C	5:20 PM
Match 4	Erangel	Group A and B	6:00 PM
Match 5	Miramar	Group A and B	6:40 PM
Match 6	Miramar	Group A and B	7:20 PM

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What’s at Stake?

The road to the Grand Finals in Jaipur requires a massive top-tier finish. The stakes for this round are split strictly by final placement:

• Top 6 Teams: Direct qualification to the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals in Jaipur.
• 7th – 22nd Ranked Teams: Drop down to the ruthless Last Chance Stage (June 13–14) for one final shot at redemption.
• Bottom 2 Teams: Eliminated from the tournament.

Official Live Stream Details

You can watch every single match day live as the squads fight to secure their slots. Broadcasts typically kick off in the afternoon.

• Official Streaming Platform: KRAFTON India Esports YouTube Channel
• Available Broadcast Languages: English and Hindi

With top powerhouses like iQOO Soul already booking early direct paths and teams like Team Apex Gaming fighting through the lines, the New Delhi LAN matches are going to be hyper-competitive.

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