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Most man of the matches in international cricket

A cricketer gets the man of the match because of the contribution. Let's take a look at the most man of the matches in international cricket.

Jun 30, 2021, 4:18 PM6 min read

Most man of the matches in international cricket

International cricket comprises matches of both limited and unlimited overs. T20 and ODI matches fall under limited whereas test match is the longest form of cricket. A cricketer is awarded the man of the match because of his/her outstanding performance on the field and contribution to the match. Moreover, the most impactful cricketer of the match is awarded the man of the match title. Anyone from either of the team can win it but in most of the situations, the cricketer from the winning team gets the award. Let's take a look at the Most man of the matches in international cricket.

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1. Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar is the cricketer to receive the most man of the match in international cricket. No wonders why he is the number one cricketer on this list. The god of cricket has helped the Indian cricket team to win against the opponents uncountable times. From scoring boundaries to centuries, he did it all to add a wholesome amount of runs to the score table. He made his International debut in 1989 and retired in 2013. Within this time span, he played 664 matches and became the man of the match 76 times.

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2. Sanath Jayasuriya

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The former captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team is the second cricketer on this list. Jayasurya is one of the greatest attacking cricketers of his time. His striking skills and match-winning performances made him extremely popular among everyone. Also, he is the only cricketer in cricket history to score 10000 runs and picking up 300 wickets in a single format. In 1989 he made his debut and played 586 matches till his retirement in 2011. Jayasurya received the man of the match award 58 times.

3. Virat Kohli

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When it comes to saving the team from the situation, Virat Kohli needs to be on that list. He has been showing and proving his caliber since his debut and helped the team to win several times. The king of cricket is a threat to the opponent bowlers anyday. He is definitely one of those players on whom the fans can rely to save the team in dire situations. The Indian captain made his International debut in 2008 and since then he has played 436 matches and won the man of the match award 57 times.

4. Jacques Kallis

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You say the greatest all-rounder of all time, we hear Jacques Kallis. The former South African cricketer has always been exceptional and contributed to the team in all the possible ways starting from batting to bowling to fielding. He made a record of scoring 2000 runs and picking up more than 250 wickets at the very same time. Also, he took more than a hundred catches. One of the biggest assets of the South African cricket team of his time has also been the cricketer to win the man of the series award 9 times which is the second in cricket history. Needless to say, he has won the man of the match award as well a lot of times. Since his debut in 1995, he played 519 matches till 2014 and won 57 Man of the match times.

Read also: Cricket Stats: most catches by a keeper in tests

5. Kumar Sangakkara

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The former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara is definitely one of the greatest batsmen ever. His knocks and boundaries where loved by everyone. In ODIs, he scored the most runs for his country. Also he is the third-highest run-scorer at no. 3 position. After his debut in 2000, hi he played in 594 matches till his retirement and received the man of the match award 50 times.

6. Ricky Ponting

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One of the few batsmen and captains of the Australian Cricket team who is responsible for the global domination of the team is Ricky Ponting. His batting on the pitch, captaining throughout the field was something that glued the audience to the field. Starting from being the youngest captain to lift the World Cup to being on the list of most runs in knockouts of ICC tournament and breaking so many batting records, he has done it all. The legend made his debut in 1995 and played 560 matches till 2012. During this time hi he received the man of the match award 49 times.

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7. Shahid Afridi

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Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistani player made his International debut in 1996. He is widely regarded as one of the most destructive cricketers. He is the record holder for hitting the most number of sixes in the ODI cricket history. Also so he is the highest wicket-taker in T20 as a captain. One of his most exciting records is that he became the first player who scored a hattrick in 18 over format match. Afridi was awarded the man of the match award 43 times in 524 matches

8. Brian Lara

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The former Caribbean player is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever. He has broken uncountable test records and enlisted his names in as many record lists as possible. As a West Indies cricketer, he scored the most number of centuries and the most exciting part is that 9 of the centuries are actually double centuries. No wonders why he is on the list of the top 10 cricketers with the most man of match titles. In 430 matches played by him, he was awarded the man of the match 42 times.

9. Viv Richards

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Another cricketer from the West Indies cricket team on this list is Viv Richards. He has been consistent with his batting always both in ODI and test matches. He became the first cricketer to achieve 20 man of the match awards in ODIs. Also in test matches, he scored a total of 8540 runs with an average of 50.23. From scoring nearly about 7000 runs in ODI matches to becoming the first test batsman to score a century at a strike rate of 150+ he did it all. In about 17 years of his cricket career, he received the man of the match award 41 times in 308 matches.

10. Aravinda de Silva

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The 10th cricketer on this list is Aravinda de Silva from the Sri Lanka cricket team. Due to his immense contribution to the team, he is considered one of the greatest batsmen of the Sri Lanka team ever. He has remained the strongest pillar of the Sri Lankan team and helped the team to remove the tag of underdogs. He is the only cricketer who scored a century as well as took three or more wickets in a world cup final. In a career of 401 International matches, he received the man of the match award 41 times.

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Football Wonderkids: Is Lamine Yamal the best 17-year-old footballer ever?

Lamine Yamal has again broke into the headlines by scoring an injury-time winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid last night. Is he already the best 17-year-old footballer ever?

Mar 17, 2025, 5:27 PM6 min read

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Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona Starkid has yet again shown his prowess during FC Barcelona's LaLiga 2024-25 encounter against Atletico Madrid last night. 

The 17-year-old Spanish forward scored a winner for Barcelona in the second minute of injury time to hand a crucial three points to the Catalan giants. 

Barcelona proceeded to win the match 4-2 over Atletico, and Lamine was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance throughout the game.

Read Also | Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 Highlights: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB

However, just as quite a few times before, Lamine Yamal has broken the headlines and is already considered the best footballer in the world by many. 

At the age of 17, Lamine Yamal already holds some prestigious silverware, team achievements, and personal accolades. Compared to the renowned footballers who stormed into the headlines while being at the age of 17, Lamine has been showing immense potential day in and out for FC Barcelona and Spain.

Convincingly, Lamine is frequently compared to the footballers who started to prove their potential at the young age of 17, footballers who went on to be all-time greats such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, or Neymar Jr

This article delves into the discourse of whether Lamine Yamal is the best 17-year-old footballer ever.

Lamine Yamal: Compared to the greatests of the game

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When compared to the greatests to ever grace football, Lamine Yamal possesses some outstanding numbers and accolades than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when they were aged 17.

According to FOX Sports, here are his stats compared to Messi and Ronaldo's by their age 17 seasons, accounting till March 17, 2025.

Player Club Apps. Goals Assists Country Apps. Goals Assists
Lamine Yamal FC Barcelona 89 20 24 Spain 17 3 8
Lionel Messi FC Barcelona 9 1 0 Argentina 0 0 0
Cristiano Ronaldo Sporting CP 31 5 6 Portugal 0 0 0

Lamine Yamal: Achievements so far

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Lamine with his personal accolades.

So, by the age 17 season, Lamine Yamal has already overtaken Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of stats and importance in the first-team squad for their respective clubs.

Lamine's international career is even more impressive, whereas Messi and Ronaldo both got their national call-ups at the age of 18. On the contrary, Lamine has already won the Euros with Spain at the age of 16, proving himself crucial for the senior Spanish national football team as well. 

Here are Lamine's personal and team achievements in Club football for Barcelona so far:

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  • LaLiga Champion 2022-23
  • Supercopa De Espana Champion 2025
  • La Liga U23 Player of the Season 2023-24
  • Golden Boy 2024
  • Kopa Trophy 2024
  • IFFHS World's Best Men's Youth (U20) Player 2024
  • Globe Soccer Award Emerging Player 2024

Here are the personal and team achievements of Lamine for Spain:

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  • UEFA Euro 2024 Champion
  • Euro Young Player of the Tournament 2024
  • UEFA Euro 2024 top assist provider 2024 (4 assists)
  • UEFA European Under-17 Championship top scorer 2023 (4 goals)

Along with the numbers and accolades, Lamine already holds some breathtaking record to his name records, which can be felt unbelievable considering his age. 

Here are the major records the Barcelona youngster is currently holding:

Record Set

Age at Time of Record

Date

Opponent

Youngest Player to Start a La Liga Game in the 21st Century

16 years and 38 days

20/08/2023

Cadiz

Youngest Player to Provide a La Liga Assist in the 21st Century

16 years and 45 days

27/08/2023

Villarreal

Youngest Debutant and Scorer for Spain

16 years and 57 days

08/09/2023

Georgia

Youngest Barcelona Debutant in the Champions League

16 years and 68 days

19/09/2023

Royal Antwerp

Youngest Champions League Starter

16 years and 83 days

04/10/2023

Porto

Youngest La Liga (and Barcelona) Goalscorer

16 years and 87 days

08/10/2023

Granada

Youngest player to score a brace in La Liga

16 years and 213 days

12/02/2024

Granada

Youngest Player to Play in El Clasico

16 years and 107 days

28/10/2023

Real Madrid

Youngest Assist Provider in the Champions League

16 years and 153 days

13/12/2023

Royal Antwerp

Youngest Player to Make 50 Appearances for Barcelona

16 years and 311 days

19/05/2024

Rayo Vallecano

Youngest Assist Provider and Goalscorer in the Euros

16 years and 339 days, 16 years and 362 days

15/06/2024 and 09/07/2024

Croatia and France

Youngest Winner Of, and Player In, a Euros Final

17 years and 1 day

14/07/2024

England

Youngest El Clasico Goalscorer

17 years and 105 days

26/10/2024

Real Madrid

Youngest player to score in Copa del Rey

16 years and 195 days

25/01/2024

Athletic Bilbao

Youngest player to score in Spanish Super Cup

16 years and 182 days

12/01/2024

Osasuna

Youngest player to score and assist in a single Champions League match

17 years 241 days

12/03/2025

Benfica

There are plenty of other achievements in different awards, and nominations that Lamine has earned by this age.

To add more context, at the age of 17, Neymar Jr. was taking Brazil by storm while playing for Santos; whereas Kylian Mbappe just emerged as a generational talent while playing for Monaco

Conclusion

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Whenever Lamine Yamal steps onto the pitch, he definitely plays like one of the best footballers in the world. This is no longer an exaggerated claim that Yamal played a crucial role in helping Barcelona reach the Champions League quarterfinals this season.

Lamine has consistently performed at a high level for over a year now. He showcased his talent at the Euros and has made an impact all across Spain. Since last February, he has contributed to 45 goals for both club and country. Remember, he is only 17!

His trajectory resembles that of Lionel Messi. However, this doesn't guarantee that he will equal Messi's achievements because football careers are rarely linear and injuries can inflict challenges. Still, it isn't far-fetched to say that he has the potential to enter the club of all-time greats at the oblivion of his career.

Convincingly, Lamine Yamal has already established himself as the best 17-year-old footballer in history. Barcelona fans are seemingly very optimistic about his future and look forward to a remarkable career ahead for this young talent.

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IPL Facts: Who was hit the most sixes in IPL History? Top 10 list

There have been many great batsmen in the IPL who have hit a lot of sixes so far. There are some batsmen who are no longer a part of this league and some are playing in it. Let's talk about the top 10 batsmen who have hit the most sixes in IPL.

Mar 17, 2025, 1:08 PM7 min read

IPL Facts: Who was hit the most sixes in IPL History? Top 10 list

The 18th season of the IPL will begin from March 22 and once again a fierce battle between bat and ball will be witnessed in this league. Everyone's eyes will be on who hits the most sixes this season, but let us tell you about which batsman has hit the most sixes in the last 17 seasons of IPL so far.

There have been many great batsmen in the IPL who have hit a lot of sixes so far. There are some batsmen who are no longer a part of this league and some are playing in it and they can go higher in this list.

Also Read: Most runs in IPL since 2018

Let's talk about the top 10 batsmen who have hit the most sixes in IPL so far, which also includes many Indians.

Most Sixes in IPL | Top 10 List

10. Suresh Raina | 203

IPL Facts: Who was hit the most sixes in IPL History? Top 10 list

Mr. IPL, Suresh Raina grabs the tenth position in this elite list. The southpaw has 203 sixes in 200 IPL innings. He takes around 19.91 deliveries for every six.

He is only among ten batters to hit 200+ maximums in the league. Raina has accumulated 5528 runs at an average of 32.51 and a strike rate of 136.73. He also has 39 fifties and a century in the league.

9. Sanju Samson | 206

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The captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sanju Samson is the ninth batter to find a spot in this list. He has 206 six in 163 IPL innings. On average, he hits a six every 15.43 balls in the league.

Overall, Samson has 4419 runs at an average of 30.68 and a strike rate of 138.96. He also has 25 fifties and three centuries. Samson will also step up to this list and add more to his tally in the upcoming edition.

8. Andre Russell | 209

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Among the most fearsome batters in the history of the league, Andre Russell’s name is no surprise. Russell’s association with six-hitting is well known. He has amassed 209 maximums at an unbelievable 6.79 balls-per-maximum ratio.

The Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder has 2484 runs at an average of 29.22 and a strike rate of 174.92 in 105 IPL innings. He also has 11 fifties to his name.

Russell had even hit 11 sixes during 2018 in an innings against Chennai Super Kings.

7. Kieron Pollard | 223

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Kieron Pollard, a powerhouse in the middle order for Mumbai Indians, comes seventh in this list with 223 sixes. The former West Indies all-rounder played several memorable knocks for the Mumbai Indians in the 189 matches that he played for them.

Pollard was known for depositing the ball back into the stands and did so quite frequently in the league. His ability to change the course of a game in a few overs has made him one of the most dangerous finishers in IPL history.

He has 3412 runs at an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of 147.32. Further, Pollard has also hit 16 fifties in the league. 

6. David Warner | 236

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David Warner has hit 236 sixes in his IPL career. The former Australia batter has played a total of 184 matches in IPL, featuring for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals.

Warner has a terrific record in the league and was known for hitting big shots throughout his successful career in the league. His aggressive start at the top often sets the tone for his team's innings.

Warner has scored 6565 runs at an average of 40.52 and a strike rate of 139.77 in 184 innings. He also has 62 boundaries and four maximums. 

However, Warner went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega-auction.

5. AB de Villiers | 251

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AB de Villiers finished his IPL career with 251 sixes and he is the fifth highest six-hitter in the T20 league. de Villiers retired from the T20 league after IPL 2021. He had a long stint with RCB.

AB started his IPL career with Delhi Capitals (then known as Delhi Daredevils). He joined RCB in the IPL 2011 mega-auction and was retained by them in 2014 and 2018. de Villiers never captained RCB.

Overall, the Proteas batter has 5162 runs at an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68. Further, he also has 40 fifties and three centuries.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

4. MS Dhoni | 252

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MS Dhoni sits at the fourth spot in the list of batsmen with most sixes in IPL. The former Indian skipper has 252 sixes of 264 matches in this cash rich league.

Dhoni started his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings. He also played for Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2016 and 2017.

Overall, Dhoni has 5243 runs at an average of 39.12 and a 137.53 strike rate. Further, he also has 24 fifties in the league.

Dhoni will make his on-field return in IPL 2025. CSK retained Dhoni in the uncapped category for Rs 4 crore. He will continue to play under Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Dhoni captained CSK to five IPL title wins before stepping down.

3. Virat Kohli | 272

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Rohit Sharma is followed by Virat Kohli. The IPL legend sits at the third spot with 272 sixes in 252 matches. One of Virat and Rohit can become the first Indian to hit 300 sixes in IPL.

Virat also holds the record for playing for the same franchise, RCB, in every IPL season and while doing so, he has scored more than 8000 runs at an average of 38.66 and a strike rate of 131.97. Further, he also has 55 boundaries and eight maximums. He is also the leading run-scorer in the league

Kohli started his career as a rookie and is now the biggest star in the T20 league. He will play under Rajat Patidar's captaincy in RCB for IPL 2025.

2. Rohit Sharma | 280

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Indian team captain Rohit Sharma sits at the second spot in this list. The right-handed batsman has cleared the ropes 280 times in 257 matches. Rohit has been a regular in IPL since the league's inception.

Rohit started his IPL career with Deccan Chargers. He joined Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2011 mega-auction and has been with them since then.

Rohit captained MI to 5 IPL title wins. He now plays under Hardik Pandya's captaincy.

Rohit has also been a prolific run-scorer, with 6628 runs at an average of 29.72 and a strike rate of 131.14, including 43 half-centuries and two centuries. 

1. Chris Gayle | 357

IPL Facts: Who was hit the most sixes in IPL History? Top 10 list

Chris Gayle tops the list of batsmen with most sixes in IPL history. The left-handed batsman finished his IPL career with 357 big hits at a sixes-per-match ratio of 2.53 in the league. No other batsman has managed to hit more than 300 sixes in this T20 league.

Gayle started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders. After going unsold in the IPL 2011 mega-auction, Gayle joined RCB as a replacement player and had a memorable stint with them. He also played for Punjab Kings from IPL 2018 to 2021.

Overall, Gayle has scored 4965 runs at an average of 39.72 and a strike rate of 148.96, including 31 fifties and six centuries in IPL. 

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Eddie Howe becomes the first English manager to win a major trophy since 2008

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has become the first English manager in 17 years to lift a major trophy following Newcastle's Carabao Cup victory against Liverpool last night.

Mar 17, 2025, 10:55 AM5 min read

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Eddie Howe has become the first English manager to lift a major trophy in men's football since the year 2008.

The 47-year-old manager has paved Newcastle United’s way to a major domestic trophy, as the Magpies salvaged a deserved 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final last night.

The Newcastle United manager has touched the silverware to be only the first English manager to lift a major trophy in Men’s football since Harry Redknapp led Portsmouth to win the FA Cup in 2008.

After 17 years, the drought has finally been broken by Eddie, who expressed that he will “certainly won’t” forget this, stating the fact that Newcastle has won a major domestic trophy in 70 years.

With such a long wait for a trophy, this will be a day that I’m sure everyone will never forget,

In this article, we discuss the last English managers to lift each of the major honours available in men’s football, before Eddie Howe lifted the Carabao Cup last night.

Harry Redknapp – FA Cup

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Harry Redknapp was the last English manager to win one of the major domestic men's football titles when he led Portsmouth to FA Cup victory in 2008.

The team's triumph was secured by Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu, who scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Cardiff City in the Final. 

Steve McClaren – League Cup

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Steve McClaren led Middlesbrough to the first major trophy in the club’s history when they defeated Bolton Wanderers to win the 2004 EFL Cup, which was known as the Carling Cup at the time.

Joseph-Desire Job scored an early goal, and Bolo Zenden converted a penalty, putting Middlesbrough ahead 2-0 within the first seven minutes at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

Although Kevin Davies managed to pull one back for the Sam Allardyce-coached Bolton side, the Teessiders held on to secure the victory.

Howard Wilkinson – First Division

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No English manager has won the Premier League title; however, Scottish manager Sir Alex Ferguson achieved this remarkable feat 13 times. The last English manager to lead a championship-winning team was Howard Wilkinson, who did so in the final season of the old First Division. 

Wilkinson’s Leeds United secured the title by defeating Sheffield United 3-2 on the penultimate weekend of the 1991-92 season. Meanwhile, Manchester United, managed by Ferguson at that time, lost 2-0 to Liverpool. Ultimately, Leeds topped the table, finishing four points ahead of Manchester United.

Sir Bobby Robson – Cup Winners’ Cup

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Although domestic success has been limited for English managers, achieving glory in European competitions has been even more challenging.

The last major European triumph for an Englishman came under the guidance of the legendary Sir Bobby Robson, who led FC Barcelona to victory in the UEFA European Cup Winners' Cup in 1997. Ronaldo secured the win with a penalty, resulting in a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

Joe Fagan – European Cup

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Although no manager has yet won the Champions League, Joe Fagan is the most recent winner of the tournament's predecessor, the European Cup in 1984.

Fagan succeeded Bob Paisley as the manager of Liverpool during the summer of 1983. He watched from the sidelines as Alan Kennedy scored the decisive penalty in a shootout victory against AS Roma in the Italian capital, marking Liverpool's fourth triumph in the European Cup in seven years.

Keith Burkinshaw – UEFA Cup

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Manager Keith Burkinshaw secured the UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the Europa League, with Tottenham in the 1984 season.

Tottenham had drawn 1-1 against Anderlecht in the first leg in Brussels. In the return leg, captain Graham Roberts scored a late equalizer to end the match 2-2 after extra time.

The Spurs went on to win the trophy by securing a 4-3 victory in the shootout, as Goalkeeper Tony Parks saved a penalty from Anderlecht's Arnor Gudjohnsen.

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10 records created by Newcastle United in Carabao Cup 2025 triumph

Newcastle United clinched the 2025 Carabao Cup, ending a 70-year domestic trophy drought with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Discover the 10 unforgettable records that defined their remarkable journey to glory.

Mar 17, 2025, 10:14 AM3 min read

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Newcastle United has won their first domestic silverware in 70 years after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final at the Wembley Stadium. Newcastle United arrived at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final determined to end football's longest-ever trophy droughts, with no success in any competition since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fair Cup triumph.

From the start of the game, Eddie Howe's managed side was superior to Liverpool. The deadlock was broken just before half-time by Dan Burn. Liverpool was beyond poor in the first half. Alexander Isak doubled Newcastle's lead after a minute before his goal ruled out. 

Federico Chiesa scored a consolation goal in the dying minutes. But Newcastle's defense held on to secure an emotional victory. Here are the 10 records created by Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup 2025 triumph.

10 records created by Newcastle United:

Newcastle United's starting XI contained five different players aged 30 or older, with the average age of the side 29 years 13 days, the oldest by a side in a cup final since Manchester City in 2018.

Record 2:

Dan Burn became the first Newcastle player to score a goal in a major domestic League Cup final since Alana Gowling netted against Manchester City in the 1976 League Cup final.

Record 3:

Dan Burn (32years) is the third oldest Englishmen to score in a League Cup final, after Stoke City's Geroge Eastham in 1972 (35years) and John Terry for Chelsea in 2015 (34years)

Record 4:

Dan Burn was also the first Newcastle Player to score a competitive goal at Wembley Stadium since Rob Lee in April 2000.

Record 5:

Liverpool did not attempt a single touch of the ball in the Newcastle box or a shot in the League Cup final until three minutes into the first half added time.

Record 6:

Jacob Murphy has assisted Alexander Isak eight times for Newcastle this season; the most by any Premier League player for teammates across all competitions.

Record 7:

They have become the 24th different winners of the Carabao Cup since the tournament's inception in 1960.

Record 8:

Newcastle United has won their first piece of domestic silverware since 1955. It will be a night to remember.

Record 9:

Alexander Isak celebrated his 100th Newcastle appearance with the 58th goal for the club. Without any question, the goal was the decider.

Record 10:

Newcastle United has secured European football next season, as they secured UEFA Conference League by winning the Carabao Cup.

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Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 Highlights: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB

Catch the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 highlights as a brace from Ferran Torres and an added time goal from Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona win by 4-2 and climb the top of the points table.

Mar 16, 2025, 10:44 PM1 min read

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Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Sportz Point. Tonight we will be bringing you live updates of the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 match at Metropolitano.

this match probably holds the most important three points in this season's race for the Spanish League Championship. Barcelona Are just one point ahead of Atletico Madrid and a win for them might fix their position at the top of the La Liga table.

Meantime a win for Atletico Madrid would push them to the title race again and force Barcelona to slip down to number three in the points table with Real Madrid staying at the top after their win against Villarreal CF.

This is Koushik Biswas, with all the updates, stats, news and commentary of one of the most important matches of the season for you. Sit back and relax. Enjoy the coverage.

LIVE Updates

Mar 16, 2025, 8:06 PM

Final Score

Mar 16, 2025, 10:39 PM

Final verdict: Barcelona at the top of table

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB | sportzpoint.com

In the end, Barcelona got what they were looking for. With nearly 11 games to go for them, they climb back to the top of the table with 60 points. 

They are now equal with Real Madrid but they have a far better goal difference to be at the top. 

It was a perfect start for Atletico Madrid with a goal from Julian Alvarez in the first half and from Sorloth in the second half. They crowded the box and defended with the whole team but a team like Barcelona are always tough to the restricted like that. 

Inigo Martinez and Pedri alongside Kounde were superb for Barcelona as they kept the team calm even after going down. 

Lewandowski scored the first one for them with a cool head and Ferran Torres then came from the bench to score the equaliser. 

Lamine Yamal then produced a clutch finish in the added time while Torres scored his second to put an end to the coffin. 

Thank you to everyone who stayed up late for the match. I hope you enjoyed the game and the coverage. This is Koushik Biswas, saying you good night. See you in the next game. 

Mar 16, 2025, 10:34 PM

Inigo was great for Barcelona this evening!

Mar 16, 2025, 10:30 PM

For sure

Mar 16, 2025, 10:30 PM

THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING!

Mar 16, 2025, 10:18 PM

Barcelona are at top!

La Liga Standings

# Team P W D L DIFF Pts
1 Barcelona 27 19 3 5 +48 60
2 Real Madrid 28 18 6 4 +32 60
3 Atl. Madrid 28 16 8 4 +24 56
4 Athletic Club 28 14 10 4 +22 52
5 Villarreal 27 12 8 7 +11 44
6 Real Betis 28 12 8 8 +3 44
7 Mallorca 28 11 7 10 -6 40
8 Celta 28 11 6 11 0 39
9 Rayo Vallecano 28 9 10 9 0 37
10 Getafe 28 9 9 10 +2 36
11 Sevilla 28 9 9 10 -5 36
12 Real Sociedad 28 10 5 13 -5 35
13 Girona 28 9 7 12 -5 34
14 Osasuna 27 7 12 8 -6 33
15 Espanyol 27 7 7 13 -13 28
16 Valencia 28 6 10 12 -15 28
17 Alavés 28 6 9 13 -10 27
18 Leganés 28 6 9 13 -17 27
19 Las Palmas 28 6 7 15 -15 25
20 Real Valladolid 28 4 4 20 -45 16

Mar 16, 2025, 10:02 PM

Full time | ATM 2-4 FCB

Mar 16, 2025, 10:02 PM

90+8' | Torres scores | ATM 2-4 FCB

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Ferran Torres puts an end to the coffin. 

He gets a brace and that will be it for Barcelona. 

Torres fins the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:59 PM

90+5' | Chance for Atletico

Chance for Atleitco but Barcelona defenders cleared it for a corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:56 PM

90+2' | Yaaaammmmmmaaaaallllll does it for Barcelona | ATM 2-3 FCB

As we were saying, there will be late drama. 

Lamine Yamal does it for Barcelona. 

Yamal's left-footed shot got a slight deflection and went straight into the goal. Oblak could not do anything to it. 

He gets a yellow card for taking off his shirt. 

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-3 FCB | sportzpoint.com

Mar 16, 2025, 9:55 PM

90' | 6 minutes added

6 minutes of injury time added. 

Enough time for goals. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:54 PM

90' | Sorloth slips

Lewandowski let the ball go away to Lewandowski and Sotloth had the chance to shoot with his left foot from the edge of the box. 

But, he slipped and missed the chance. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:50 PM

87' | Change for Atletico Madrid

Riquelme replaces Griezmann.

Mar 16, 2025, 9:50 PM

86' | Changes for Barcelona

OFF: Kounde 

ON: Araujo 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:48 PM

83' | Will we another late drama

This fixture has seen a few late dramas in the last few seasons. 

Will we see another one?

Meantime, Barcelona are preparing a few subs. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:43 PM

79' | Chance for Sorloth

Another chance for Sorloth to score.

But, he sends it wide. 

Simione us on the ground after the miss. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:42 PM

78' | Ferran Torres scores | ATM 2-2 FCB

Barcelona are back at it. 

Ferran Torres heads the ball inside the goal from an accurate cross from Raphinha. 

ATM 2-2 FCB

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Mar 16, 2025, 9:42 PM

The referee did gave that a handball

Mar 16, 2025, 9:41 PM

Barca's nemesis

Mar 16, 2025, 9:40 PM

77' | Easy for Oblak

Lamine Yamal curls one in from the left but it goes straight to the hands of Oblak. 

Easy save. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:37 PM

72' | Lewandowski puts one back for Barcelona | ATM 2-1 FCB

Barcelona with a perfect reply. 

Inigo Martinez with a cross. Lewandowski chest trapped the ball down and shot the ball inside the goal with a left-footed volley. 

Goal No. 22 for Lewandowski in La Liga this season.

ATM 2-1 FCB

Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - La Liga EA Sports

Robert Lewandowski scores his 22nd goal of La Liga 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Mar 16, 2025, 9:35 PM

70' | Sorloth loves Barcelona | ATM 2-0 FCB

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This is the sixth straight goal for Sorloth against FC Barcelona. Gallagher with the counterattack and cross for Sorloth to tap the ball inside the goal. 

A VAR check was down to check a potential handball on De Paul before the attack. 

But, the goal stays. 

ATM 2-0 FCB

Mar 16, 2025, 9:32 PM

Mar 16, 2025, 9:31 PM

66' | Changes for Barcelona

Mar 16, 2025, 9:30 PM

66' | Quick corner from Barcelona

Barcelona are now trying to outthink Atletico Madrid. 

A quick corner nearly opened a chance for them. But, Le Normand was there to do the job for Atletico Madrid. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:28 PM

64' | Yellow card

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Yellow card for Balde who took it for the team while trying to stop Simione on the byline. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:27 PM

63' | You have to give it to the Atletico defenders

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Barcelona have been trying hard to break in but they are looking so much comfortable in that position where they are defending with everyone.

Mar 16, 2025, 9:23 PM

60' | Changes for Atletico

In: Gallagher, Sorloth

Out: Lino, Julian Alvarez

Mar 16, 2025, 9:23 PM

59' | Chance for Lewandowski

Popped up ball from Yamal for Lewandowski to head the ball inside the goal. 

However, the ball was too long for him to control. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:22 PM

57' | Atletico are defending with 11 players

Atletico are defending with all of their players and Barcelona are finding it hard to go close to Oblak. 

Yamal earlier had the chance to shoot from close range but he decided to pass it to Dani Olmo. 

The pass was not accurate though. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:19 PM

55' | Le Normand with a great tackle

Le Normand stopped a counterattack from Barcelona as he fouled and brought down Lewandowski in the middle. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:17 PM

53' | Miss from Lewandowski

Raphinha with a cross and Lewandowski could not be at the end of it as Barcelona won another corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:16 PM

51' | Top class from Kounde

Again Atletico Madrid nearly made Barcelona pay off in the counterattack. 

Julian Alvarez was running away with the ball and once was in front of Kounde. 

But, before the Argentine could send the final pass, Kounde intercepted and cleared it out for a corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:14 PM

50' | Nearly for Barcelona

Dani Omo tapped the ball down for Lamine Yamal to take the ball inside the box. But his effort with the left foot missed the goal by a metre. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:12 PM

48' | Cubarsi looks for Pedri

Cubarsi with a threading pass to find Pedri inside the box. 

But the midfielder was marked down well and it was also too long for him. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:10 PM

46' | Barcelona win the corner

Good start to the second half for them as Pedri wins and sends the corner for Baarcelona. 

Mar 16, 2025, 9:09 PM

Second half starts

No changes from either team as we come from the break. 

Barcelona start the second half. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:52 PM

First half | ATM 1-0 FCB

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Alavrez's goal hands Ateltico Madrid the lead | ATM 1-0 FCB at half-time | sportzpoint.com

70000 present at the ground would be delighted to see their team leave the field with a 1-0 goal lead. 

Barcelona had the possession but Atletico defended well to give themselves a chance to score with a counterattack. 

Julian Alvarez, the goal scorer for Atletico Madrid. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:50 PM

45' | Julian Alvarez scores | ATM 1-0 FCB

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Alavrez's goal hands Ateltico Madrid the lead | ATM 1-0 FCB at half-time | sportzpoint.com

Atletico Madrid breaks the deadlock. 

A long ball from Oblak initiated the attack and Griezmann's cross found Simione on the right. 

Simeone's cutback found Julian Alvarez in the middle and the Argentine striker side-footed the ball past Szczęsny for the first goal of the night. 

ATM 1-0 FCB

Mar 16, 2025, 8:47 PM

44' | Chance for Lewandowski

This is the best chance of the match so far. 

Pedri with a solid pass for Lewandowski. 

But, Lewandowski made it tough for himself after a poor first touch. 

He sends it over the crossbar. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:45 PM

41' | Lewandowski is marked down well

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Atletico Madrid have been able to mark Lewandowski down. 

Raphinha's threaded pass from the Polish striker could have created a chance for Barcelona. 

But the defensive line has marked him down so well that he did not have enough space to work with that ball. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:43 PM

39' | Yamal wins another foul

Yamal is brought down by Lino, again. No card though for the Atletico Madrid player. 

Yamal has been targeted by Atletico Madrid so far in the match. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:39 PM

37' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Mandava for a foul on Lamine Yamal, who was trying to make a quick run on the right flank. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:39 PM

Historic night for Oblak

Mar 16, 2025, 8:38 PM

Team Barcelona

Mar 16, 2025, 8:37 PM

34' | Loose from Lewandowski

Good pass from Olmo to find Lewandowski at the tip of the box. 

But, after a poor first touch, Lewandowski lost the ball to Le Normand. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:35 PM

31' | Pedri goes down

Raphinha did not go at the goal directly but popped the ball up for Pedri to head the ball into the goal. 

But, the Spaniard could not control the areal ball and fell down on the ground. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:33 PM

30' | Simeone is down

Even before the free-kick is taken, Simeone goes down after a slight touch from Kounde. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:32 PM

29' | Olmo wins a foul

Olmo wins a foul for Barcelona and they now have a free-kick from the edge of the box. 

Chance for the Catalan club. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:30 PM

27' | Good few minutes for Atletico

Atletico have been able to find space on the left as Lino and Julian Alvarez made a few entries in the final third. 

But, Kounde and Cubarsi have been up to the task as well,

Mar 16, 2025, 8:29 PM

26' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Kounde as he came running from behind to tackle Mandava. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 PM

25' | Failed cross from Raphinha

Despite being in great form, Raphinha has not scored against Atletico Madrid. 

This time his cross from left goes straight to Oblak. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 PM

24' | Casado on ground again

Griezmann caught Casado again as the youngster went for a shot. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:25 PM

22' | Good save from Szczęsny

Top class save from Szczęsny as Alvarez was one-on-one against him inside the box. 

However, the Argentine was offside while accepting the pass. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:24 PM

22' | Cubarsi makes a block

Cubarsi blocks a shot from Lino. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:24 PM

21' | Casado is in pain

This is the second time Casado was struck on his leg. 

This time he blocked a cross from Lino.

Another corner for Atletico. Julian Alvaraz takes it. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:22 PM

18' | Brave from Szczęsny

Brave decision from Szczęsny to come out early to clear out a threading pass from Julian Alvarez. 

It could have been a chance for Atletico. But, Szczęsny was sharp to stop that. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:20 PM

17' | Corner for Atleitco

Julian Alvarez scores for Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | sportzpoint.com

For the first time, Julian Alvarez was able to drift away from the Barcelona defenders on the left. 

Casado tried to tackle him and gave away the corner. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:18 PM

14' | Lewandowski's header

Kounde's with a lobbed ball from the edge of the box and Lewandowski jumped high enough to beat the defenders.

However, he could not find the power and direction to beat Oblak there. 

Easy grab for Oblak. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:17 PM

13' | Llorente blocks a shot

Barcelona have been able to keep possession of the ball and make a quick transition from left to right as well. 

Balde's cut back this time allowed Kounde to take a chance with a right-footed shot. 

But, Llorente made a good block 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:14 PM

10' | De Paul tries his luck

Reinildo Mandava has been able to make a few runs on the left. But, Kounde has been exceptional as well down there. 

This time Mandava's run allowed De Paul to take a chance with a shot from outside of the box. 

But, just like his teammates, he was far away from the target. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:09 PM

6' | Nearly from Yamal

Mar 16, 2025, 8:08 PM

4' | Yamal in action

Lamine Yamal tried to make a quick entry from the right. But, Reinildo Mandava got the better of him. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:06 PM

2' | Simeone misses the target

Simeone after receiving a long ball from the mid-field, went for the long shot from outside of the box. 

He was far away from the target. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:03 PM

Kick-off!

Atletico Madrid kicks things off. 

They are in their retro red and white jersey.

Barcelona are their third away green kit. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:02 PM

VS RACISM!

Both teams click a picture with the "VS RACISM" poster that La Liga promoted to promote anti-racism. 

Mar 16, 2025, 8:00 PM

Players are coming out of the tunnel

Two sides are coming out to the middle for the anthem and handshakes. 

Atletico Madrid fans are chanting their anthem. 

Mar 16, 2025, 7:42 PM

Support for the visitors as well!

Mar 16, 2025, 7:41 PM

Spidey is HERE!

Mar 16, 2025, 7:31 PM

Two changes for Atletico Madrid as well!

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Le Normand and Samu Lino returned to the playing XI for Diego Simeone's side | sportzpoint.com

Le Normand and Samu Lino returned to the playing XI for Diego Simeone's side. 

Mar 16, 2025, 7:29 PM

Two changes for Barceclona

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 LIVE updates: Pau Cubarsi returned to playing XI for Barcelona | sportzpoint.com

Pau Cubarsi returned to the starting XI after getting suspended in the Champions League first leg against Benfica. Marc Casado also returned to the midfield for Hansi Flick's team.

Mar 16, 2025, 7:17 PM

Lineups | Atletico Madrid

Starting XI: J. Oblak (c), M. Llorente, R. Le Normand, C. Lenglet, R. Mandava, G. Simeone, R. de Paul, P. Barrios, S. Lino, A. Griezmann, J. Álvarez.

Subs: Antonio Gomis, Juan Musso, José María Giménez, Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta, Javi Galán, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo Riquelme, Conor Gallagher, Alexander Sørloth.

Mar 16, 2025, 7:13 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, Iñigo Martínez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Koundé.

Subs: Gavi, R. Araujo, Ferran, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Fermín, Pau Víctor, F. De Jong, Eric, Kochen, H. Fort, Gerard Martín.

Mar 16, 2025, 6:35 PM

"It will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick

"The team seems really focused. We are looking forward to the game and it will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick | sportzpoint.com

"The team seems really focused. We are looking forward to the game and it will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick

Mar 16, 2025, 6:32 PM

"FC Barcelona is a very complete team that plays as a team in a brilliant way:" Simione

"FC Barcelona is a very complete team that plays as a team in a brilliant way:" Simione | sportzpoint.com

Mar 16, 2025, 4:30 PM

Atletico's squad for the match

Mar 16, 2025, 4:27 PM

Barcelona's squad for the match

Cubarsí, Balde, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, ⁠Pedri, ⁠Lewandowski, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, ⁠Pablo Torre, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, ⁠F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, Kochen, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín

Mar 16, 2025, 2:53 PM

Last 10 meetings (all competitions)

Feb 25, 2025: Barcelona 4-4 Atletico (Copa del Rey Semi-Finals)
Dec 21, 2024: Barcelona 1-2 Atletico (La Liga)
Apr 17, 2024: Atletico 0-3 Barcelona (La Liga)
Dec 03, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Apr 23, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Jan 08, 2023: Atletico 0-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
Feb 06, 2022: Barcelona 4-2 Atletico (La Liga)
Oct 02, 2021: Atletico 2-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
May 08, 2021: Barcelona 0-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Nov 21, 2020: Atletico 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga)

Mar 16, 2025, 2:52 PM

ATM vs FCB: Head-to-head stats

Matches Played Atletico Madrid Wins Draws Barcelona Wins
244 77 57 110

 

Mar 16, 2025, 11:18 AM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 match LIVE on GXR App and Website. Unfortunately, there are no television streamings for the match.

Mar 16, 2025, 11:17 AM

Match Details

Match: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2024 - 25

Date: 17 March. 2025

Time: 1.30 am IST

Venue: Metropolitano

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