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Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for a farewell appearance against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, giving the 39-year-old one final opportunity to wear the national shirt after announcing his international retirement last month. The match will close a remarkable 21-year senior journey that took Messi from painful final defeats and a brief retirement to becoming Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and one of the defining figures in the country’s football history.
Australian cricket superstar David Warner has joined the Kathmandu Gorkhas for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, becoming the franchise's biggest international signing so far.
Nepal’s Yugeen Sharma defeated India’s Khushi Singh at Karma Fight League 9 in Colombo, adding another international victory to a journey that began with boxing at the age of 16 and later expanded into kickboxing and mixed martial arts. The 20-year-old Nepali fighter has already won national boxing gold, competed several times at KFL and has spoken publicly about her bigger dream of eventually reaching the UFC.
Nepali fitness athlete Niral Thapa has added an international silver medal in Thailand to a journey that already includes national-level Sports Physique success, professional fitness certification and leadership in Nepal’s calisthenics community. Representing Nepal at the PCA BKK Naturals 2 competition in Bangkok, Thapa’s latest achievement also strengthens the message he has been promoting: athletes can pursue international recognition while remaining committed to natural fitness.
Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokhrel is set to travel to Japan as part of Nepal’s 211-member delegation for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where 135 Nepali athletes will compete across 21 sports. Nepal heads to the continental event with an ambitious goal of reaching a double-digit medal tally and challenging for its first-ever Asian Games gold.
AS Roma will carry the World Food Programme logo and “Together for Nepal” message during their Champions League match against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul on September 10, raising global awareness for communities affected by Nepal’s devastating floods and landslides. Roma’s match-worn shirts will later be auctioned to support WFP’s relief efforts, while fans can also contribute through ShareTheMeal.
Nepal have reached the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 final after defeating Oman by 87 runs in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal were bowled out for 147 before dismissing Oman for just 60.
Nepal will host the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 2 South Asia Finals in Kathmandu from September 16–19, featuring 16 teams and three Nepali representatives.
UEFA Honoured Nepal Flood Victims With A Moment Of Silence Before Champions League Matches As Players, Officials And Fans Stood Together In Support Of Communities Affected By The Deadly Disaster
Nepal international forward Subash Bam Thakuri has signed with Azerbaijan Premier League club Turan Tovuz, with the 18-year-old sharing a photo of himself signing the agreement as he begins a new chapter of his young career. The Nepali forward is set to begin with the club's U-19 setup, giving him an opportunity to develop in European football and work toward eventually reaching the senior level.
European football will stand in solidarity with Nepal this week, with a moment of silence before every UEFA Champions League match to remember those affected by the devastating August 26 flash floods. Stadiums will also display a banner carrying the message “You are not alone Nepal,” taking Nepal’s grief onto one of the biggest stages in world football.
Nepali athletes representing the country at the 20th Asian Games have received VIP access at Tribhuvan International Airport for the first time, as the national karate team departed for Japan.
Rabindra “Bajhang ko Bagh” Dhant defeated previously unbeaten New Zealand fighter Kasib Murdoch by split decision in Shanghai, advancing to the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight final and moving closer to a potential UFC contract. After the victory, Dhant turned attention toward Nepal’s devastating flood situation and urged people to support affected communities.
Nepali women’s footballer Sima Rani Ghale has joined Croatian top-division club ŽNK Split, becoming the first Nepali footballer to play in Croatia’s highest women’s league.
Nepal's Roshan Achhami and Yugeen Sharma are set to fight at KFL 9 in Colombo on September 12, with Achhami challenging Sri Lanka's Kavindu Rasanjaya for the KFL World Lightweight Championship. Achhami brings international kickboxing experience and a recent KFL victory, while Sharma returns with previous KFL experience and a 2026 national U-22 boxing gold medal.
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins today with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
New Zealand’s unbeaten Kasib Murdoch and Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant are set to meet in the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight semifinal in Shanghai on August 28, with pre-fight attention growing around Murdoch’s “King of Nepal” social-media post. Beyond the online exchanges, the matchup brings together Murdoch’s 8-0 unbeaten record and Dhant’s 10-1 record, with the winner advancing to the tournament final.
Nepali MMA fighter Shusmita Thapa Magar has started her professional career with a victory, defeating India’s Shalu Sharma at Ronin FC 3 in Bengaluru. The win marks a major milestone in her journey as Nepal’s combat sports presence continues to grow.
