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Alexander-Arnold Set to Miss Liverpool’s League Cup Final

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1 year ago

March 15, 2025

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will face a challenge as he prepares for the League Cup final against Newcastle United on Sunday, with Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out due to an ankle injury. This injury adds to the team’s growing list of defensive issues.

The right-back sustained his injury during Liverpool’s recent Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), forcing him to leave the pitch visibly affected. He has officially been declared unavailable for the final, further straining a squad that already lacks two defenders. “Trent is indeed not available. He will not be there at the final,” Slot confirmed in a pre-match press conference. “However, we are still assessing how long he will be out, and we expect him to return before the season concludes.”

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Slot remains optimistic that Ibrahima Konate will be fit for the League Cup final, as the team seeks to clinch their first trophy of the season following last year’s victory over Chelsea.

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Konate was also forced to leave the Champions League match against PSG during extra time, and Slot acknowledged that his status remains uncertain for the final. His absence would compound Liverpool’s defensive challenges, as Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are already sidelined with hamstring injuries.

Concerns regarding Alexander-Arnold’s fitness arose when the 26-year-old was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.

Despite Liverpool’s promising position in the Premier League and hopes of a potential double, Slot recognized that a victory against Newcastle would not erase the disappointment of their Champions League exit. “Win or lose in the final, we will still feel the sting of losing to Paris Saint-Germain and being out of that tournament,” said the Reds’ boss. “But we play to win games like this, and that’s what our focus is on. We are eagerly anticipating this final, as you must never take such opportunities for granted, especially in this country with its many competitive teams across all Cup competitions.”

Meanwhile, Newcastle faces its own player shortages ahead of the League Cup final, but manager Eddie Howe insists his team is in high spirits. The Magpies will be without center-back Sven Botman and left-back Lewis Hall, while winger Anthony Gordon is suspended. “Losing key players is challenging, but we must regroup and come back stronger as one unit,” Howe stated. “Our core strengths have been reinforced, and the overall team spirit is very positive.”

Newcastle has a chance to claim their first major trophy since 1955, having reached the League Cup final in 2023, where they were defeated 2-0 by Manchester United.

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Sports

Chinese Man Sets World Record by Running 100 Km Daily for 100 Days

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3 days ago

April 10, 2026

Namma Kudla

World: A Chinese ultramarathon runner has achieved a remarkable world record by running 100 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days.

The runner, Huang Zhenglong, is also known as Long Shao. He completed a total distance of 10,000 kilometres during this challenge.

According to Guinness World Records, the feat took place between December 6 and March 15. He successfully finished the challenge in Foshan, Guangdong.

Huang was warmly welcomed and celebrated after completing this extraordinary achievement. Many people praised his dedication and strong will.

He had been preparing for such endurance challenges for a long time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he closed his business to focus fully on running.

Earlier, he had also run across China for 365 days without a break. This experience helped him take up even tougher challenges.

At the beginning, many people doubted his ability to complete this task. Running 100 kilometres daily is equal to running more than two marathons every day.

Despite the doubts, Huang stayed consistent and disciplined. He started his run every morning at 7 am along the Desheng River.

He also shared his journey online, which inspired many people. His determination impressed runners and fans around the world.

Huang said that receiving recognition from Guinness World Records made him very happy. He added that many people believed this challenge was impossible.

His achievement proves that strong determination and hard work can make the impossible possible.

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Shresta Iyer Faces Hate After IPL Video

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5 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 : The IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain.

The match result gave both teams one point each. Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, shared a fun video on Instagram after the game.

She joked that Punjab had given one point to KKR. Some people did not like the video and sent her hateful messages online.

Shresta later posted another video to respond to the hate. She said her video was only for fun and not meant to insult anyone.

She asked people to take the game in a positive spirit. She also said there should be no hate, only love in sports.

Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra praised Punjab Kings for their strong performance. He said the team is one of the top contenders this season.

He also appreciated the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.

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RCB’s 19th Over Blitz Seals Big Win Over CSK

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7 days ago

April 6, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings in an exciting high-scoring match.

RCB looked steady at first but exploded in the final overs. Tim David and Rajat Patidar changed the game with powerful hitting. The 19th over became the turning point as RCB scored 30 runs and set a huge target.

RCB smashed 19 sixes and 14 boundaries, with most runs coming from big shots. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal also played key roles.

CSK had a poor start in the chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad and other top-order batters fell early. Sarfaraz Khan scored a quick fifty and tried to fight back.

Later, Jamie Overton and Prashant added some runs and saved the team from a big collapse. However, CSK could not chase the target, and RCB won the match comfortably