Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez consoled Ecuador’s Alexander Dominguez after the former’s win on penalties in Copa America 2024 quarterfinals. On Raj Shamani’s podcast, Sunil Chhetri spoke about his mother’s contribution to his career. Not only this, but he also said that between his mother and father, the former is more skilled and has more sporty genes.
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Football
Emiliano Martinez consoles Alexander Dominguez after Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa America 2024 SF
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez consoled Ecuador’s Alexander Dominguez after the former’s win on penalties in Copa America 2024 quarterfinals. After the defending champions took down their counterparts to seal a spot in the Copa America 2024 semi-finals, Emiliano Martinez was seen consoling La Tricolor’s Alexander Dominguez. Following the game, the 31-year-old was seen walking to Dominguez and consoling him. The video of the same went viral on social media in no time and the footballer was lauded for his sportsman spirit.
Sunil Chhetri reveals what his conversations with ‘friend’ Virat Kohli look like
Indian football great Sunil Chhetri revealed what he and cricketing legend Virat Kohli talk about. Notably, Chhetri and Kohli, the two icons in Indian sports, are close friends and share great bond. Former India footballer appeared on Raj Shamani’s podcast, where he shared insights about his personal life, career, along with the bond he shares with Kohli. Shamani asked Chhetri about the kind of conversations the two greats have, to which the 39-year-old replied, “Majority of them is food and funny memes.” He added, “ Internet is a bloody king so funny memes that he sends and I send him back.” Chhetri went on to say, “We don’t meet very often, we talk very often, but the best conversations are the ones where I tell him something and he says, I understand.”
My biggest competitor is my mother: Sunil Chhetri on Raj Shamani podcast
On Raj Shamani’s podcast, Sunil Chhetri spoke about his mother’s contribution to his career. Not only this, but he also said that between his mother and father, the former is more skilled and has more sporty genes. Chhetri then said, “She was 17 when she got married. I don’t know how it was legal. She had me when she was 18 and half and my sister when 20. My father would visit us in six months, three months or even a year. So whatever we had to learn, it was from our mother. In the initial years of life, I just wanted to defeat her in carrom, arm wrestling, football, volleyball; she was beating me in everything.” Chhetri added, “I would think, wow, the kids need competition, I didn’t have to get out of my house to find competition.”
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Pepe after Portugal gets knocked out of UEFA Euro 2024
Days after the Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo hinted that the ongoing European Championships will be his last, he was seen consoling long-time teammate Pepe after the team’s exit from the UEFA Euro 2024. On Friday, Portugal lost to France 3-5 on penalties in their quarter-final after a goalless stalemate. After the defeat, one of the greats of football, Cristiano Ronaldo, who might be featuring in his last Euros was seen comforting his tearful teammate Pep in Hamburg. Pepe, who is 41 years of age, wept on Ronaldo’s shoulder after Portugal’s heartbreaking loss against France.
IShowSpeed attacked by mob in Norway; vows to never return
IShowSpeed, the American YouTube streamer, got attacked by a mob in a harrowing incident in Norway during his ongoing extensive tour to Europe. The 19-year-old had his hair ripped out by the people when the chaos ensued outside a shop, following which he vowed to never return to the country on his livestream. While exploring the capital city of Oslo, the social media sensation had a few fans following him, asking for a selfie, but before he knew it, a swarm of people appeared around him. It led to IShowSpeed saying on his live stream, “What is this? What the hell? No, no, no, no, I literally stepped foot in Norway for 10 seconds, bro. No. Let me enjoy Norway.”
Chess
Bangladesh chess grandmaster Ziaur Rahman dies mid-match during National Championship
Bangladesh’s top-ranked chess grandmaster Ziaur Rahman passed away on Friday, July 5, mid-match at the Bangladesh National Championship, at the age of 50. The chess grandmaster collapsed from a stroke during the 12th round of the game. He was clashing against fellow grandmaster Enamul Hossain. Rahman was immediately taken to a hospital in Dhaka where he was declared dead, according to Shahab Uddin Shamim, the General Secretary of the Bangladesh Chess Federation.
Athletics
Neeraj Chopra’s mother responds to PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Choorma’ request
Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s mother Saroj Devi responded to PM Narendra Modi’s ‘choorma’ request. PM Modi hosted Paris-Olympic bound athletes at his residence before the tournament. During the meet up, PM told Chopra, "Mera choorma abhi tak aaya nahi" (I haven't received my churma yet).” He added, "Mujhe tumhari maa ke haath ka choorma khana hai" (I want to savour churma made by your mother). Chopra’s mother responded to PM Modi’s request and said, "We wish that Neeraj wins the gold medal again and get the opportunity to meet PM Modi again. Yes, this time I'll send special churma made with 'desi ghee', 'shakkar' and 'khand'.”
