India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-Up Match, Day 3 LIVE Updates: 

Yashasvi Jaiswal retired out after scoring 61 as India continued to dominate the chase of 207 against Sri Lanka XI. Following Jaiswal’s departure, Rishabh Pant joined Shubman Gill at the crease. Earlier, Sri Lanka XI ended their second innings at 200/6 at Tea on Day 3 of the three-day warm-up match against India. Nishan Madushka and Nipun Dhananjaya were the standout performers for the hosts, scoring 63 and 46 runs respectively. For India, Gurnoor Brar and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna claimed one wicket apiece. India now require 207 runs to win the warm-up match.

Here are the LIVE Score and Updates of India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-Up Match Day 3:

FIFA warned against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to “undermine” the organization and its president, Gianni Infantino.

The statement, issued late on Saturday, comes amid a growing dispute over Infantino’s leadership after the failed plan to create a subsidiary to run the men’s World Cup and other events, with up to a 20% stake offered to external investors.

The proposal drew criticism from European governing body UEFA, which threatened to boycott future World Cups, as well as several national associations and senior FIFA officials, and prompted calls for Infantino to resign.

Amid the growing criticism Infantino persuaded FIFA’s Board of Management to express its full support for him at a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday. 

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Report raises new questions over Infantino

The pressure on Infantino intensified on Friday when British newspaper the Daily Telegraph reported a six-figure sum was paid to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with him during his time as UEFA general secretary.

UEFA confirmed a departure payment and said it also funded her MBA course, stating both were in line with regulations at the time.

A FIFA spokesman told the Telegraph on Friday: “FIFA president Gianni Infantino strongly denies these allegations, and they are categorically untrue.”

Responding to the latest scrutiny, FIFA said on Saturday, without directly mentioning the Telegraph report, “recent reporting has included unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims concerning FIFA and its President.”

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Investment plan dispute deepens leadership crisis

The fallout over the shelved private investment plan has overshadowed Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as FIFA president.

After this week’s crisis meeting, UEFA said it no longer has confidence in him, and Norwegian FA President Lise Klaveness called for his resignation.

Despite the controversy, Infantino retains strong backing among FIFA members, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously supporting his leadership and South American governing body CONMEBOL opposing any attempt to remove him without a vote of all member associations.

FIFA said that those who lacked the support of its member associations should not seek to achieve “allegation, insinuation or misinformation what they cannot achieve through FIFA’s established democratic processes.”

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South Africa’s Banyana Banyana have been knocked out of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday evening.

Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanan Ait El Haj scored for Morocco, while Thembi Kgatlana pulled one back for South Africa.

The match was a repeat of the 2022 WAFCON final, with both sides also fighting for a place at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Morocco started the brighter of the two teams, with Sanaa Mssoudy heading just wide after meeting a cross from the right.

South Africa responded as Kgatlana created space outside the box, but her effort went narrowly over the target.

The hosts eventually took the lead in the 31st minute. Ouzraoui met a dangerous cross from the right and lifted the ball over South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart to make it 1-0.

Morocco doubled their advantage five minutes into the second half after Noxolo Cesane was penalised for a foul inside the box. A penalty was awarded, and Ait El Haj calmly converted to put the hosts 2-0 ahead.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis responded by making a change, bringing on Amogelang Motau for Robyn Moodaly-Salgado as South Africa searched for a way back into the game.

The visitors reduced the deficit in the 67th minute through Kgatlana. The forward beat the offside trap and finished from a tight angle, with the goal awarded after a VAR review.

Motau almost equalised moments later, but Morocco goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi produced an excellent save to keep her side in front.

South Africa pushed forward in the closing stages and committed more players to attack, but Morocco held firm to secure a 2-1 victory.

The defeat ends Banyana Banyana’s hopes of defending their WAFCON title, while Morocco advance to the semi-finals and secure their place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

In the semifinals, Morocco will face the winner of Sunday’s quarterfinals between Nigeria and Cameroon .

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu says his players understand what is at stake as Nigeria prepare to face Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Nigeria, the defending champions, will meet the Indomitable Lionesses at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at stake.

Madugu said the Super Falcons are fully prepared for the important encounter and determined to continue their title defence.

“It’s an important match because we all know what is at stake, the ticket for the World Cup. After the World Cup ticket, you have the semi-finals, which will also enable you to continue your quest for retaining the trophy,” Madugu said.

“We’ll go in there fully prepared, give it our best and ensure that we carry the day.”

Nigeria have faced Cameroon twice in recent friendly matches, but Madugu believes those games will have little bearing on Sunday’s quarter-final.

He noted that both teams have changed since those meetings, with some players who featured previously no longer in the squads.

“The last two games we played against Cameroon were preparatory games, and a lot of things went into those matches,” he said.

“There were players that were not involved then who are here now for both teams, so we’re not using those games to assess the current team.”

The Super Falcons conceded goals during the group stage, but Madugu remains confident that his team can improve defensively while maintaining their attacking strength.

“We have been working to ensure that those mistakes and loopholes that caused those goals are corrected. Yes, we conceded goals, but we equally score goals, so it’s still positive for us,” he said.

The coach also confirmed that there are some injury concerns in the squad, with the medical team working to get the affected players ready for the match.

Meanwhile, midfielder Toni Payne said the Super Falcons remain determined to qualify for the World Cup and continue their pursuit of another WAFCON title.

“Everyone in the team, including myself and the staff, are really confident going into this game,” Payne said.

“We know it’s going to be a physical game, but that’s something that we’re always prepared for.”

Payne also insisted that Nigeria’s hunger for success has not reduced despite their long history of winning the competition.

“I don’t think anyone gets tired of winning. We appreciate all the accomplishments we’ve made, but we’re just as hungry as ever,” she said.

The Super Falcons will secure a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup if they defeat Cameroon on Sunday.

The match is scheduled to kick off at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.

Eight-year-old galloper Eliyass has rolled back the clock with a tenacious all-the-way victory at Randwick, providing apprentice jockey Shannen Llewllyn with a significant early success as she prepares to shift her indentures to trainer Ciaron Maher.

Llewllyn, based in Newcastle, is scheduled to join Maher’s stable for a three-month loan period starting August 17. She wasted no time in making a favourable impression for her new mentor, executing a well-judged frontrunning ride on Eliyass.

The former Tulloch Lodge gelding had not celebrated a win since taking out the 2024 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m). He missed a substantial part of the previous season after undergoing surgery with screws inserted into both fetlocks.

Saturday’s Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) was just the second start for Eliyass on his comeback journey, following an unplaced performance in last month’s Civic Stakes (1400m). Maher’s assistant trainer, Jo Gerard-Dubord, indicated that the horse had rediscovered his winning form ahead of expectations.

“We knew the horse was going very well. We thought he was probably still a run away, especially with such a big weight,” Gerard-Dubord said.

“But he’s one of those horses. When they like winning and they’ve got a bit of class like him, it takes them a long way. He is back on track.

“It’s only his second run in over a year, so he will improve again, and he’ll be right at the right time of year.”

Gerard-Dubord confirmed that Eliyass is likely to be pointed towards the Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2000m) at Randwick in a fortnight. He also mentioned the Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m) on October 10 as a potential long-term spring target.

“We’re very grateful to be sent a horse like him,” he stated.

“He’s had his issues, but look at his record. He’s a winner, and hopefully we’ll have a lot more fun with him.

“There’s a lot more to come in terms of fitness. In time, a race like the Hill Stakes is a good prizemoney race.”

Eliyass was settled towards the rear of the field in his first-up run over a shorter distance. However, with the step up in distance on Saturday, Llewllyn was instructed to ride him more positively.

The 25-year-old apprentice followed instructions precisely, with Eliyass ($26) setting the pace and holding on for a neck victory over Matusalem ($16). Chris Waller’s charge Tazima ($2.15 favourite), a stablemate of the runner-up, finished a short head behind in third.

“He was travelling really keenly out in front, and I didn’t have to ask much of him until the three hundred (metres),” Llewllyn reported.

“I thought he would tough it out. I know he keeps sticking his head out, and that’s what he did.”

Australian betting sites will be closely monitoring Eliyass’s campaign following this impressive return to winning form.

Aaron McKenna produced a composed and dominant performance against previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha to claim the IBF world middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil at Dublin’s 3Arena.

The Monaghan fighter extended his perfect professional record to 21-0 after controlling much of the 12-round contest to claim a unanimous decision victory at Zuffa Boxing 10.

McKenna earned scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112 on the judges’ scorecards to hand the now 22-1 Italian his first professional defeat.

Afterwards, McKenna reflected on fulfilling a childhood ambition after nine years as a professional without fighting in Ireland.

“A new world champion. I said it for years,” McKenna told Sky Sports.

“Since I was six years old, I thought about this moment my whole life, so for it to finally happen at 27, it goes to show everyone, don’t give up, always stay true to yourself, and you can do anything.”

McKenna admitted Oliha provided a sterner challenge than expected and welcomed all challengers.

“Oliha was definitely strong. I made it harder than it should have been, but I got the job done.

“It doesn’t matter [who’s next], anyone. I’m easy to find now that I have a belt. I want to collect every belt in boxing. I’m the best middleweight in the world, and super-middleweight; I don’t mind jumping up either.”

Oliha began positively and applied pressure during the cagey opening rounds, enjoying particular success in the second as McKenna looked to establish his jab from the back foot.

McKenna, known as ‘The Silencer’ gradually found his rhythm, repeatedly landing his jab and uppercut while using his range effectively to avoid Oliha’s heavier attacks.

The 27-year-old increasingly took control, forcing Oliha onto the ropes and landing combinations to the head and body.

Oliha continued to march forward, but McKenna’s movement and defence largely nullified the Italian’s pressure as he continued to land the cleaner shots.

A clash of heads left McKenna bleeding in the 11th, but he remained composed and landed several clean shots in response.

Oliha pushed forward in search of a dramatic finish in the final round, but McKenna continued to frustrate him with his jab before the final bell prompted celebrations from the Dublin crowd.

Also in this edition: Gary Hunt’s bronze medal in high diving, Léon Marchand’s withdrawal from the individual medley events, Paris Saint-Germain’s draw against Manchester United in the UEFA Super Cup and its agreement with Ferran Torres, Chelsea and Real Madrid’s wins in their respective pre-season friendlies, the elimination of the Lebrun brothers at the WTT Champions in Yokohama, the end of Arthur Rinderknech’s run in Montreal and the death of Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father.