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party pooped

The Sri Lankan cricket authorities either simply forgot the fact that their team were still in a race with Bangladesh for the final spot against India or regarded the Tigers too feeble an opponent to make it through. They seemingly had all the arrangements made for the final on Sunday, including, as the picture shows, car passes to the R Premadas Stadium's president's box, with India and Sri Lanka billed as the two finalists. Photo: Collected

OVERZEALOUS CELEBRATION?

A picture following Bangladesh's victory shows broken glass in front of their dressing room, which was allegedly the result of overzealous celebrations and is reportedly being investigated by the match referee. Photo: AFP

Wantaway midfielder Emre Can

Wantaway midfielder Emre Can (2nd from L) put in a man-of-the-match performance for Liverpool in their Premier League clash against Huddersfield on Tuesday, scoring the opening goal with a blazing half-volley in a 3-0 win at the John Smith's Stadium. Photo: AFP

Phillipe Coutinho

Barcelona's winter signing Phillipe Coutinho (L) has already formed a bond with South American superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez (C), evidenced by the fact that the three of them turned up to training in the same car. Photo: COLLECTED

bangladesh roller skating federation

The principal coordinator of PMO (SDG) and president of Bangladesh Roller Skating Federation Abul Kalam Azad, federation's general secretary Ahmed Asiful Hasan and vice-president Salman Obaidul Karim, along with other dignitaries, unveil the plaque of Orion International Roller Sports Stadium in Valuka, Mymensingh on Saturday. Photo: COLLECTED

neymar pulled out a celebration

Neymar pulled out a celebration not seen since the days of Ronaldo after scoring in the 2-0 French Cup win over Amiens on Wednesday, taking off his boot -- aptly named the Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno -- and balancing it on his head. The Brazilian said that it was an homage to his friend Joao Celso Moraes, while sceptics believe it was nothing more than a marketing ploy. Photo: REUTERS

superstars on new years eve

The Hazard brothers are all together eagerly waiting for the New Year to commence. Photo: Collected

superstars on new years eve

Lionel Messi spends the evening with his family and friends; Photo: Collected

superstars on new years eve

Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend spend some quality time together; Photo: Collected

superstars on new years eve

Gerard Pique watches the fireworks with his popstar wife Shakira and kids; Photo: Collected

merry christmas from the superstars

Lionel Messi takes his family to meet Santa Claus.

merry christmas from the superstars

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Christmas eve with family and friends.

merry christmas from the superstars

Neymar was with his old man on this special occasion.

grand master niaz murshed

They can't see but their radiant expressions reflect how happy they are to have the country's first Grand Master Niaz Murshed with them. It was a momentous occasion for some visually impaired chess enthusiasts at the Dhaka University Teachers' Club yesterday, where they took part in a day-long competition as part of the 10-year celebration of Sparsha Brail Publication – the lone publisher of books in the country for the visually impaired. Sparsha also distributes books and any other publications for free. Photo: Anisur Rahman

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Messi ties the knot

Lionel Messi and his beautiful bride Antonella Roccuzzo walk down the aisle with son Thiago in between. The Rosario natives finally tied the knot after nine years and two children together in Argentina's 'wedding of the century' on Friday. Photo: Collected

wedding of the century

In attendance were some of football's biggest names, including Messi's former teammates Cesc Fabregas, Carlos Puyol and Xavi. Photo: Collected

wedding of the century

Current teammate Luis Suarez. Photo: Collected