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Valencia took the lead through Hugo Duro's effort in the 44th-minute before Barcelona immediately netted the equaliser as Lewandowski tapped in from close range. The visitors then went ahead when the 35-year-old converted from the penalty spot in the 49th-minute after Raphina was tripped inside the box.

Bukayo Saka delivered a perfect cross from the right flank for Kai Havertz to head home mid-way through the first-half. The provider turned goal-scorer in the second-half when he fired home 16 minutes from time.  

After East Bengal's final Group A match against arch rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant was abandoned because of potential security issues, points were shared, and the Torch Bearers hand to wait for the result of the final group stage match between FC Goa and Shillong Lajong on Saturday (August 17) to know their faith. 

Root, who made his international debut back in 2012 against India in Nagpur 2012, went on to score 12027 runs in 143 Tests, with an average of 50.11. The 33-year-old is on the verge of becoming the first batter ever to breach 5000-run mark in World Test Championship

Diogo Jota broke the dead lock from Mohamed Salah's pass on the hour mark. Five minutes later, the provider turned goal-scorer, slotting home from Dominik Szoboszlai's assist. 

MBSG go through to quarterfinals as Group A winners, thanks to better goal-difference, while EBFC's faith will be decided after the Group F match between FC Goa and Shillong Lajong. Apart from the top-ranked teams from six groups, two of the best second-placed sides will also enter the last eight stage. 

After the conclusion of Paris Olympics, Neeraj has flown to Germany and will be taking part in the Lausanne Diamond League starting on August 22. The Haryana-born athlete is currently sitting at the fourth spot in the Diamond League standings.

Neeraj is currently occupying fourth spot in the Diamond League standings with seven points to his name, seven adrift of  Czechia's Jakub Vadlejch, who is sitting at the summit. The final will be held in Brussels on September 1, 2024. 

Sumit Nagal is an Indian tennis player who comes from Jhajjar, Haryana. The 26-year-old is the only player from India to have to won two titles in European Clay in a year. 

Joshua Zirkzee has made a brilliant start to his Manchester United stint, scoring a late winner in the 1-0 win over Fulham in the 2024-25 Premier League opener on Friday (August 16).