Asian Legends League 2026 cancelled: 'Unsanctioned' cricket league involving India, Pakistan reportedly called off as PCB threatens action against players originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Asian Legends League collapses in Lusaka amid unpaid dues and chaos.PCB threatens a two-year ban on Pakistan players who participated unsanctioned.Sri Lankan Lions declared champions after abrupt, incomplete tournament conclusion.Asian Legends League 2026 cancelled: Cricket tournament collapses as PCB threatens player bansThe second season of the Asian Legends League in Lusaka has reportedly descended into chaos, plagued by mismanagement, unpaid bills, and organisational failures on multiple fronts.Organisers apparently failed to hand over funds they'd already agreed to pay, leaving local vendors, broadcast crews, and venue staff without compensation for their work.Several well-known players, India's Ambati Rayudu among them, packed up and left Lusaka soon after touching down, citing poor facilities, ongoing technical issues, and matches that kept getting postponed.Matters reached a breaking point when organisers suddenly declared what was originally just a regular group-stage fixture between Indian Royals and Sri Lankan Lions to be the tournament's official final.Sri Lankan Lions were subsequently named champions despite having completed only a handful of their scheduled matches.Numerous international players and support staff remain stranded in Lusaka, still trying to sort out unpaid travel arrangements, a situation that has triggered demands for a joint investigation involving multiple cricket boards.MORE:Asian Legends League 2026 schedule: Fixtures, score, format, squads and live streaming for season 2 matchesPCB action against Pakistan players over unsanctioned leagueSeveral former Pakistan internationals now find themselves at risk of disciplinary bans from the PCB after signing up for the unsanctioned tournament in Zambia, with more than a dozen having registered to take part.Last week, the Zambia Cricket Union, the country's officially recognised governing body, issued a statement making clear that the league carried no sanction, approval, or endorsement from their organisation.The PCB has since reinforced that position, confirming it has taken serious note of former Pakistan players competing in the event. According to the board, since the tournament lacked proper sanctioning, the involvement of its players has left it with no choice but to pursue disciplinary action."In light of the above, the following disciplinary measures will be taken on individuals found to have participated in the said unsanctioned event without obtaining the requisite approvals from the PCB," the PCB statement said."A ban of two years from the issuance of any PCB No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in approved overseas cricket leagues or events. [And] Ineligibility for any cricketing, coaching, consultancy, mentoring and/or other assignments with the PCB and the PSL for a period of two years."MORE:Babar Azam's last Test century: Pakistan star's hundred drought in Test cricket explainedPakistan Panthers squad and PCB ban implications explainedAccording to Cricinfo,Mohammad Hafeez, Sohail Tanvir, and Umar Akmal had all signed contracts and travelled to Lusaka intending to play.However, they ultimately withdrew after discovering the necessary ICC clearances hadn't arrived. Despite that, several other former Pakistan players are understood to have gone ahead and competed regardless.Alongside Pakistan Panthers, the remaining teams in the competition were Indian Royals, Sri Lankan Lions, Bangladesh Tigers, Afghanistan Pathans, and Asian Stars, drawing players from nine different nationalities across their rosters.So far, the PCB stands alone among the participating nations' cricket boards in publicly labelling player involvement a violation and threatening formal sanctions against those who took part.MORE:Rohit Sharma's chances of playing 2027 ODI World Cup: Doubt remains on India star's long-term futureAsian Legends League 2026 squads, team lists, and playersTeamCaptainSquadIndian RoyalsShikhar DhawanShikhar Dhawan (c), Harbhajan Singh, Mohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Pawan Negi, Naman Ojha, Shahbaz Nadeem, Saurabh Tiwari, Abhimanyu Mithun, Rahul Yadav, Ambati Rayudu, Shadab Jakati, Rishi Dhawan, Sudeep Tyagi, Framan Ahmed, Subodh BhatiSri Lankan LionsThisara PereraThisara Perera (c), Upul Tharanga, Seekuge Prasanna, Danushka Gunathilaka, Ajantha Mendis, Mevan Fernando, Chaturanga De Silva, Gihan Rupasinghe, Vikum Sanjaya, TM Sampath, Milinda Siriwardane, Akalanka Ganegama, Malintha Pushpakumara, Jeevan Mendis, Thilana Thushara, Nishan SamarkkodyBangladesh TigersShakib Al HasanShakib Al Hasan (c), Nasir Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Alok Kapali, Shafiul Islam, Ariful Haque, Mehedy Maruf, Dhiman Ghosh, Farhad Hussain, Abul Hassan Raju, Muktar Ali, Taposh Ghosh, Nazmues Sadat, Saqlain Shojib, Nazmul Hossain Milon, Rubbel HossianAfghanistan PathansMohammad ShahzadMohammad Shahzad (c), Khalid Kail, Asghar Afghan, Shamiullah Shinwari, Waqarullah Ishaq, Shoaib Khan, Munir Kakar, Zahid Shirzad, Batin Shah, Shabir Noori, Ghami Zadran, Rokhan Barekzai, Khyber Umar, Khakid Khan Sangarkhil, Mausif Khan, Sahejad PathanAsian StarsSuresh RainaSuresh Raina (c), Angelo Perera, Isuru Udana, TM Dilshan, Sheldon Jackson, Pawan Suyal, Dilshan Munaweera, Zahoor Khan, Bipul Sharma, Rohan Mustafa, CP Rizwan, Munish Ansari, Asela Gunaratne, Mehran Khan, Amitose Singh, Sandeep Singh, Swapnil PatilPakistan PanthersMohammad HafeezMohammad Hafeez (c), Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Saeed Ajmal, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Umar Akmal, Sohail Tanveer, Yasir Shah, Hassan Raza, Imran Nazir, Rahat Ali, Zulfiquar Babar, Rana Naveed-ul-Hasan, Yasir Bhatt, Rana Naeem AnwarFor all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to ourFacebook,Instagram,andX (Twitter)pages.

Fabrizio Romano confirms talks underway with Liverpool target who wants Anfield moveManchester City have reportedly made direct contact with Pedro Netos camp to discuss a possible transfer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ONAPPLE&GOOGLE PLAYFabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Sky Blues are considering the Portuguese international as a potential replacement for Savinho if the 22-year-old completes a switch to Tottenham.Any agreement, however, is contingent on Chelsea setting a viable asking price.Man City could take another winger option off the boardIt remains to be seen the price point Enzo Marescas men will be comfortable with, of course.As far as Liverpool are concerned, we can appreciate why the Reds have steered clear of this option for the time being.For starters, the Merseysiders are in active negotiations with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola this summer in a deal that is likely to exceed the 100m mark.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as apreferred source on Googleto your favourites list for news you can trustWith a contract set to expire in 2031, its fair to assume that Chelsea will demand a serious fee for the versatile attacker, with references likely made for the seismic deals conducted elsewhere in the Premier League.That all said, it would mean another positionally versatile option is no longer available on the market for Liverpool at a time when theyre still short on cover for Alexander Isak and a naturally right-sided winger.Is Pedro Neto an attractive option for Liverpool this summer?To be clear, no one expects Neto to be a potentially world-class signing in the window.But if were looking for bodies and we do need bodies you could do a lot worse than a footballer whos demonstrated availability in his last two seasons in English football. And, if reports are to be believed, he wants the move to L4, if its a genuine opportunity on the table.Yes, we would have concerns over goals drying up as and when Isak needs to be substituted or just given a break full stop if his load becomes challenging.But there are perhaps some encouraging signs to be taken from the 26-year-olds shot map at Chelsea last term. In the Premier League, for instance, four of Pedro Netos five goals were registered in or just outside the penalty box.(Imagery courtesy of Fotmob)So, perhaps there is some indication there that the left-footed winger could offer a threat from a central position, if Liverpool required him to sub in for Alexander Isak.On the other hand, a non-penalty xG of 0.16 per 90 (43rd percentile, according to Fotmob) would suggest that Neto struggles to generate high-quality opportunities to score consistently.And thats a big problem for a potential Liverpool No.9.More Stories / Latest NewsFabrizio Romano confirms talks underway with Liverpool target who wants Anfield move August 5, 2026 8:13Liverpool set to hijack winger transfer as Fabrizio Romano says player likes LFC project August 5, 2026 7:30Why Andoni Iraola Can Get Liverpool Back In The Title Race August 4, 2026 16:48

AC Milan vs. Inter, when the derby is played abroadIt's easy, when thinking of the derby di Milano, to close your eyes and relive its history by turning the pages of memories written on the San Siro pitch a ritual shaped over 118 years of encounters that have forged one of the most famous and captivating rivalries in football history.Memories that have defined eras and spanned generations of supporters, stories passed down through the colours of each club, moments made immortal by those who witnessed them. The derby has always been all of this: the occasion when the city comes to a standstill, when the electricity in the air is unmistakable, the day when the rivalry between Inter and AC Milan reaches its peak, as the two sides battle it out on the San Siro turf for ninety unforgettable minutes.Yet the story of the derby extends far beyond the walls of the Meazza. The rivalry between Inter and AC Milan has long since outgrown the boundaries of Milan, becoming international and global. The Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri have conquered the world, and over the years the Derby della Madonnina has gained new chapters written far from San Siro. Fittingly, the very first Derby was not even played in Milano: the earliest documented meeting between the two clubs took place in Chiasso on 19 October 1908, with AC Milan running out 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Lana and Payer, while Forlano scored for Inter.That thread linking Milano to the rest of the world will gain another chapter on Wednesday 5 August, when Inter and AC Milan meet in a friendly at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The fixture continues a tradition that began more than a century ago and provides the perfect opportunity to revisit every Derby played outside Italy, from competitive fixtures to friendlies, tracing the journey of Milano's greatest rivalry far beyond its home city.AC MILAN 6-4 INTER | FRIENDLY, NEW YORKGoals: 12' Mazzola (I), 13' Rognoni (M), 26' Mazzola (I), 27' Rig. Rivera (M), 40' Combin (M), 44' Combin (M), 45' Jair (I), 46' Anquilletti (M), 51' Rognoni (M), 84' Bedin.The first Derby played abroad after the inaugural meeting in Chiasso saw the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri cross the Atlantic, with New York's Yankee Stadium hosting a friendly between AC Milan and Inter on 29 June 1969. Both sides had just enjoyed a decade at the summit of European football, with AC Milan having equalled Inter's tally of two European Cups only a month earlier. The match proved to be a spectacular affair, treating the large Italian-American crowd to a goal-filled contest. AC Milan led 4-3 at half-time, having twice come from behind after Sandro Mazzola's brace before taking the lead through Pierre Combin's two goals. The Rossoneri pulled further clear after the break with strikes from Angelo Anquilletti and Rognoni, before Gianfranco Bedin's late effort completed the scoring in a thrilling 6-4 encounter.INTER 2-0 AC MILAN | FRIENDLY, FOXBOROUGHGoals: 4' and 75' Milito (I)The derby returned overseas on 27 July 2009, once again in the United States, forty years after the meeting in New York. This time, the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough staged the clash between Jos Mourinho's Inter and Leonardo's AC Milan. The Nerazzurri claimed a 2-0 victory, but the match is best remembered for Diego Milito's brace. Having joined Inter less than a month earlier, the Argentine striker scored his first two goals in the Derby. El Prncipe would go on to become one of the defining figures of future meetings between the two clubs, starting with the Serie A derby on 29 August, when he netted the second of Inter's four goals. It was an early glimpse of the unforgettable Treble-winning campaign to come, and the first spark from one of the brightest stars in Nerazzurri history.AC MILAN 2-1 INTER | SUPERCOPPA ITALIANA, PEKINGGoals: 22' Sneijder (I), 60' Ibrahimovic (M), 69' Boateng (M)On 6 August 2011, the first official derby to be played outside Italy took place, as AC Milan and Inter met in Beijing for the Supercoppa Italiana. It was an historic occasion in its own right, ending in victory for Massimiliano Allegri's Rossoneri. Inter made the brighter start and took the lead in the 22nd minute through a superb Wesley Sneijder free-kick. After going into half-time ahead, the Nerazzurri were ultimately undone by an AC Milan comeback, with goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovi and Kevin-Prince Boateng turning the match on its head.INTER 0-1 AC MILAN | FRIENDLY, SHENZHENGoals: 62' Mexes (M)Four years pass before the second clash in China, this time a friendly match valid for the Guinness International Champions Cup: on 25 July 2015, Inter and AC Milan take to the pitch in Shenzhen. The match sees Roberto Mancinis Nerazzurri face Sinisa Mihajlovics Rossoneri, who win the game 0-1 thanks to a spectacular goal from Philippe Mexes in the second half.AC MILAN 0-3 INTER | SUPERCOPPA ITALIANA, RIYADHGoals: 10' Dimarco (I), 21' Dzeko (I), 77' Lautaro (I)Il 18 gennaio 2023 Inter e Milan tornano ad affrontarsi in Supercoppa Italiana: una prima volta, in quanto si gioca in Arabia Saudita nello Stadio Internazionale Re Fahd di Riyadh. Milan campione d'Italia in carica, Inter reduce dall'ottavo successo in Coppa Italia: una notte d'Arabia che si colora completamente di nerazzurro, con il punteggio finale di 0-3 in favore degli uomini di Inzaghi. Gara dominata dall'Inter, che dopo 21 minuti gi avanti di due gol: sblocca Dimarco su assist di Barella concludendo una bella azione in velocit, raddoppia Dzeko con un piazzato rasoterra dopo una gran finta in area. Il sigillo sul match che vale la settima Supercoppa della storia nerazzurra lo mette Lautaro nella ripresa, scappando alle spalle della difesa e superando Tatarusanu con un tocco d'esterno destro.On 18 January 2023, Inter and AC Milan meet again in the Supercoppa Italiana: it is a first, as the match is played in Saudi Arabia at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. Reigning Serie A champions AC Milan face Inter, who are coming off their eighth Coppa Italia triumph: an Arabian night that turns completely Nerazzurri, with Inzaghis men winning 0-3. The match is dominated by Inter, who are already two goals ahead after just 21 minutes. Dimarco opens the scoring, finishing off a brilliant fast-paced move after an assist from Barella, while Dzeko doubles the lead with a low shot after a superb dummy inside the box. The final touch in a victory that secures the seventh Supercoppa Italiana in Inters history comes from Lautaro in the second half, as he gets in behind the defence and beats Tatarusanu with a right-footed outside-of-the-boot finish.INTER 2-3 AC MILAN 2-3 | SUPERCOPPA ITALIANA, RIYADHGoals: 46' Lautaro (I), 47' Taremi (I), 52' Hernandez (M), 80' Pulisic (M), 93' Abraham (M) Two years later, Inter and AC Milan meet again in Riyadh. On 6 January 2025, the Derby once again decides the Italian Super Cup, but this time it is Milan who come out on top.Inter strike twice either side of half-time through goals from Lautaro and Taremi, but Srgio Conceio's side mount a dramatic comeback in the closing stages. Goals from Theo Hernandez, Pulisic and a stoppage-time winner from Abraham complete the turnaround and hand the trophy to the Rossoneri.

Fabrizio Romano hands worrying update on Savinhos Manchester City to Tottenham transfer desireMan Citys Savinho wants to join Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham as soon as possibleBrazil international has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, who wanted him last summerCity & Tottenham remain pretty far apart on a transfer fee for the 22-year-old wingerSavinho has made clear his desire to leave Manchester City this summer and join Tottenham Hotspur under Roberto De Zerbi, despite the two clubs still being significantly apart on a transfer fee.The 22-year-old joined City from the City Football Groups network in 2024, arriving after a breakout loan season at Girona in La Liga that announced him as one of the most exciting young wingers in European football.His two seasons at the Etihad Stadium brought moments of real quality but also inconsistency, with the Brazilian winger finding it difficult to nail down a regular starting berth in what was a crowded attacking unit under Pep Guardiola, managing just 24 appearances in all competitions in the 2025-26 campaign.Tottenham face Italian competition in race to sign Manchester Citys SavinhoThe arrival of Enzo Maresca and an already crowded wide forward group heading into the new season has seemingly convinced Savinho that a fresh start is the best path for his career, with Tottenhams interest providing the outlet he has been seeking.Savinho submitted a transfer request to the club earlier this summer, and director of football Hugo Viana has since been in discussions over a potential sale as City look to recoup funds and free up a squad place ahead of the window closing.Romano: Savinho and Spurs agree personal terms but clubs pretty far apartAccording to Fabrizio Romano, Savinho wants to join De Zerbi at Tottenham as soon as possible, with negotiations between the clubs underway despite the two parties being pretty far apart on a fee.The player has already agreed personal terms with Tottenham, underlining the strength of his desire to make the switch a level of commitment that increases the pressure on City to find a resolution before the window closes.Savinhos draw to Tottenham is understood to stem in large part from De Zerbi himself, whose expansive, attacking style of football is seen as the ideal platform for a wide forward of his profile to thrive at the highest level after a spell at City that did not consistently play to his strengths.City, who signed Savinho on a contract running until 2031, hold significant leverage from a fee standpoint and will not be pushed into accepting a figure below their valuation simply because the player has expressed a wish to leave.Manchester City receive transfer request from star forwardWhat does the fee standoff mean for Manchester Citys summer plans?The pretty far apart characterisation from Romano is a notable one suggesting this is not a straightforward negotiation close to conclusion, but a genuine impasse that will require one or both parties to move before a deal becomes possible.Citys transfer activity this summer has already committed substantial resource to the Elliot Anderson signing, and the proceeds from a Savinho sale would provide Viana with the financial flexibility to address the remaining positions on his list before the window closes.Whether Tottenham are willing to bridge the gap on the fee, or whether City blink first given the players clear desire to leave, will determine how quickly this saga moves toward a resolution and whether Savinho is still a Manchester City player when the Premier League season opens against Bournemouth on 23 August.

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesThe newly engaged couple, LA Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Madison Beer, were spotted on the field after practice on Tuesday.Herbert and Beer got engaged just before the start of camp, but the couple is sticking together until the season officially gets going.The Chargers training camp is held at the teams official performance center, The Bolt, in El Segundo, California, so the families of the players were seen on the field, alongside Beer and Herbert.Justin Herbert and Madison Beer share a cute moment on the Dodgers practice fieldHerbert and Beer were spotted sitting on the field, as Beer ran her fingers through Herberts hair while the two were face-to-face and mid-conversation with smiles.However, this cute moment has caused fans to be split on whether Justin Herbert and Madison Beer crossed a line with this display during training camp.Im happy for him, but the moment he has a terrible game, theres gonna be so much slander material, said one fan.Oh, look at me, Im Justin Herbert, my smoke show pop star girlfriend is playing with my wavy surfer hair on the sidelines while Im at the job that pays me $50 million a year in Southern California. Whatever, man, is what Barstool Sports official account had to say with the video.Zero playoff wins and bros canoodling on the field instead of practicing, said Sleeper Sports.Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesMany people are losing their minds over this. Practice is over, all the players are hanging with their families on the field, who cares? said another fan in defense of Herbert and Beer.The misery in these replies acting like this is mid-game and not after it ended All of the players went to their families during this exact moment, said the original video poster after negative comments for the QB and his fiance.Herbert led the Chargers to a strong 11-5 regular season before losing to the New England Patriots in the first round of the Playoffs.Herbert went 340/512 (66.4%) on passes for 3,727 yards, 26 TD, 13 INT, and a 94.1 passer rating. He hopes to have another big year to ensure the Chargers are real contenders.Read more:Dr. Anthony Faucis attorney responds to Aaron Rodgers ESPN insults with Pat McAfeeCeeDee Lamb throws shade at Cowboys owner Jerry Jones with new unique training methodOn the radar How Stefon Diggs feels about joining Washington Commanders after Patriots exit revealed

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