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  Tennis star, Serena Williams pulled out of her scheduled women's doubles match alongside her sister Venus at Wimbledon following a right knee injury. The tennis icon sustained the injury during her highly anticipated singles return earlier in the week, which ended in a grueling three-set defeat.   “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside (at)venuswilliams once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete,” Serena said in an Instagram post.   The social media update featured images of four syringes, which Serena explained contained fluid drained from her knee immediately after her singles match. An accompanying video clip captured her walking with extensive medical strapping along her right leg, assisted by one of her daughters holding a cane. With the upcoming hardcourt season in the United States on the horizon, the...

  Lionel Messi has joked about the physical treatment he received from Cape Verde national football team during 2026 FIFA World Cup action, saying his opponents were quick to challenge him on the pitch before asking for his shirt and photographs after the match. Messi made the remarks after Argentina national football team edged Cape Verde 3-2 in their World Cup Round of 16 clash in Miami on Friday, July 3. Following the final whistle, several Cape Verde players stayed behind to request the Argentina captain's shirt and take selfies with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who obliged. Reflecting on the encounter, Messi laughed off the contrast between the intensity of the match and the post-match interactions. “They asked for my jersey, everything… On the field, they kick the crap out of me,” Messi said, according to TyC Sports. The 38-year-old also credited Argentina's work on set-pieces for helping secure the victory, saying the team had focused on improving in that area ...