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The great of the game of football and eighth-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi returned to his MLS side, Inter Miami. The FIFA World Cup winner was welcomed with loud “Messi!” chants but his club had to suffer a 1-2 defeat against rivals New York City FC. On the other hand, Italy has recalled Jorginho and Chiesa for Euro Qualifiers and the hots have also recalled Joshua Kimmech for the friendlies.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Lionel Messi celebrates Ballon d’Or with MLS fans
Lionel Messi’s new club, Inter Miami celebrated the Argentina star’s eighth Ballon d’Or on Friday. With a jam-packed DRV PNK Stadium, the fans from across filled the stadia with “Messi! Messi!” chants. “Thank you for being here, for this beautiful tribute,” Messi said with his trophy in hand. “I want to thank all the people of Miami, not only those who are here, but in the city in general, for the treatment I and my family have received during this time,” he said.
Jorginho and Federico Chiesa return in Italy’s squad for Euro 2024 Qualifiers
Italy coach, Luciano Spalletti on Friday, November 10 called up Jorginho and Federico Chiesa as the European champions face two key teams in Macedonia and Ukraine in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Italy will play North Macedonia in Rome on November 17, followed by a game against Ukraine three days later in Germany.
Luis Diaz’s father recounts kidnapping in viral video
Luis Manuel Diaz, father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz, who was set free by the members of ELN guerrilla group on Thursday, recounted his days after being kidnapped. Maneul, who broke down in tears recalled how he was made to walk “too much” with little sleep in nearly two weeks. “I had to walk too much, up and down many mountains, trying to stay safe so that …. I could return home,” the 56-year-old aid.
Euro 2024 hosts, Germany recall Joshua Kimmech for Friendlies
The Euro 2024 hosts have recalled the Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmech for the friendlies against Turkey and Austria in the build-up to the tournament. Notably, the Julian Nagelsmann coached side also updated on Serge Gnabry’s return post recovering from broken arm.
F1
Ferrari unveil new livery ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
The Ferrari racing duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz unveiled the new red-white livery ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, set to take place from 16 to 18 November 2023 in the United States. It is to be noted that the first Ferrari to feature swathes of white on its usual red body work was the iconic 312T that raced in 1975.
Tennis
India to play Davis Cup match in Pakistan: PTF Official
With the Indian Tennis Federation (ITF) citing security concerns over sending their team to Pakistan for the Davis Cup, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has now ruled out the ITF’s concern in their favour. “The ITF ha aid that Pakistan will retain its hosting rights and has rejected the security concerns raised by India,” a senior PTF official aid as quoted by Times Now.
Others
Mirabai Chanu eyes comeback at Asian Championships 2024 following hip injury
India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is all set to make a return at the Asian Championships 2024 following a hip injury she sustained at the Asian Game in Hangzhou, China. This also confirms that Chanu will be completing necessary formalities but will not lift the barbell at the Olympic qualifying events.
