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“I’m buying Manchester United,” a statement from Elon Musk

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The world’s richest man has been the subject of a frenzy on social media after tweeting “‘I’m buying Manchester United”, but he has since clarified his surprising statement.

Social media users were in disbelief at Musk’s tweet, with many hearing, “Are you serious?”

Musk responded by saying, “No, this is a joke I posted on Twitter. I will not buy any sports team.

He later replied that it was posted as a joke.

“මම මැන්චෙස්ටර් යුනයිටඩ් මිලදී ගන්නවා” එලොන් මස්ක්ගෙන් ප්‍රකාශක්

ලොව ධනවත්ම පුද්ගලයා ‘මම මැන්චෙස්ටර් යුනයිටඩ් මිලදී ගන්නවා’ යනුවෙන් Tweeter ගිණුමේ පල කිරීමෙන් පසු සමාජ මාධ්‍ය හරහා උමතුවෙන් මේ සම්බන්ධයෙන් කතාබහට ලක්වී ඇත, නමුත් ඔහු පසුව ඔහුගේ පුදුම සහගත ප්‍රකාශය පැහැදිලි කර ඇත.

මස්ක්ගේ Tweeter පණිවිඩය සම්බන්ධයෙන් සමාජ මාධ්‍ය ජාලා භාවිතා කරන්නන් අවිශ්වාසයෙන් පසු වූ අතර, ඔවුන් බොහොමයක් අසා ඇත්තේ, “Are you Serious” යනුවෙනි.

මස්ක් පිළිතුරු දෙමින් පවසා සිටියේ, “නැහැ, මෙය ට්විටර් හි මම පල කරන ලද විහිළුවක්. මම කිසිම ක්‍රීඩා කණ්ඩායමක් මිලදී ගන්නේ නැහැ යනුවෙනි.

පසුව ඔහු එය විහිලුක් ලෙසට පල කරපු ලද්දක් බවට පිලිතුරු දී ඇත.

“நான் மான்செஸ்டர் யுனைடெட்டை வாங்குகிறேன்,” எலோன் மஸ்க் ஒரு அறிக்கை

உலகின் மிகப்பெரிய பணக்காரர் ‘மான்செஸ்டர் யுனைடெட்டை நான் வாங்குகிறேன்’ என்று ட்வீட் செய்து சமூக ஊடகங்களில் வெறித்தனமானார், ஆனால் அவர் தனது ஆச்சரியமான அறிக்கையை தெளிவுபடுத்தியுள்ளார்.

சமூக ஊடக பயனர்கள் மஸ்க்கின் ட்வீட்டை நம்பவில்லை, பலர் “நீங்கள் தீவிரமாக இருக்கிறீர்களா?”

அதற்கு பதிலளித்த மஸ்க், “இல்லை, இது நான் ட்விட்டரில் போட்ட நகைச்சுவை. நான் எந்த விளையாட்டு அணியையும் வாங்க மாட்டேன்.

பின்னர் நகைச்சுவையாகப் பதிவிட்டதாக பதிலளித்தார்.

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Sri Lanka Climbs FIFA Rankings — But Can “Origin-Only” Strategy Deliver Long-Term Success?

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Sri Lanka’s national football team has achieved a notable improvement in the latest FIFA World Rankings, marking a rare moment of positivity for the sport in the country. The team, now sitting at 193rd, has shown visible progress — yet, this rise raises important questions about the long-term future of Sri Lankan football.

Origin Players Driving Success

Out of the starting 11 players, 10 are foreign-born origin players, with only the goalkeeper captain being Sri Lankan-born. While this approach has strengthened the squad and delivered quick international results, it highlights a deeper issue — the lack of local football development and competitive tournaments at home.

In the absence of consistent domestic competitions, Sri Lanka’s international performances are being carried by overseas talent. This has sparked debate within the football community: is the FFSL relying too heavily on short-term solutions rather than investing in sustainable growth?

Absence of Local Structure

For the past few years, no major national tournaments have been held at the senior level. The lack of a structured league and proper youth pathway continues to limit opportunities for local players. Without regular match experience and grassroots exposure, emerging talent struggles to reach the international stage.

Glimpses of Hope – Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025 & Grassroots Push

However, there are signs of renewal. Across the country, small-scale academies tournaments are taking shape — often organized with assistance from the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).

Among the most significant initiatives is the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Tournament, organised in collaboration with Sri Lankan Sports TV and the School Football Association. Although it faced early administrative hurdles with FFSL, the event was successfully negotiated and is now underway as planned, providing a crucial platform for school-level footballers to showcase their potential.

This partnership-driven approach reflects a growing understanding that grassroots and school tournaments are the foundation for long-term success. If nurtured properly, they could help produce the next generation of Sri Lankan-born football stars — reducing the dependency on foreign-origin players in the future.

The Way Forward

While the ranking rise brings optimism, experts caution that sustainable progress will only come through systematic development, transparent governance, and strong youth structures. The FFSL must focus on building a local ecosystem that nurtures homegrown talent, ensuring that the future of Sri Lankan football is not built solely on temporary fixes but on lasting foundations.

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Zahira College Colombo Dominate Group A — Gampola Zahira and Darussalam Battle for Second Spot

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The Group A stage of the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Championship is heating up, with Zahira College Colombo emerging as the clear frontrunner after an unbeaten run in their first two matches. With six points and an impressive 8–2 goal difference, Zahira are well on course to top the group and secure a direct berth to the quarterfinals.

Zahira’s attacking flair and tactical balance have made them one of the most complete teams in this year’s tournament. Their consistent performances have set the tone in Group A, making them strong contenders for the overall title.

Behind them, the battle for the second qualifying spot is intensifying between Darussalam College and Gampola Zahira College. Both teams currently sit on three points each, but Darussalam have played one match more, leaving Gampola Zahira with a crucial game in hand.

Kingswood College, despite showing moments of promise, have struggled to convert opportunities into results and remain winless after three outings.

With two group matches remaining, the race for quarterfinal qualification is expected to go down to the wire. Zahira Colombo, the current Group A leader, will likely face Vaddakkachchi Central College (D2) from Group D in the knockout stage, while the second-placed team will meet Hameed Al Husseinie College (D1) — setting up thrilling contests ahead.

SchoolMWLDGSGAGDPoints
Zahira College, Colombo220082+66
Gampola Zahira College110031+23
Darussalam College21105503
Kingswood College3030513-80

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Hameed Al Husseinie and Vaddakkachchi Central March into Quarterfinals of Ball Blaster 2025

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The Group D stage of the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Championship concluded with Hameed Al Husseinie College and Vaddakkachchi Central College sealing their spots in the quarterfinals after a fiercely contested round of matches.

Hameed Al Husseinie topped the group with an unbeaten record, securing 7 points from three matches, including two wins and one draw. Their dominance was evident with a commanding 9 goals scored while conceding only one — showcasing a solid attacking unit and disciplined defense.

Vaddakkachchi Central College earned the second qualification spot with 5 points, winning one and drawing two matches. Despite a lower goal tally of five, their consistency and composure under pressure helped them edge out Baduriya College, who finished third with four points.

Al-Falah College, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm throughout the group stage, finishing at the bottom without a win.

According to the tournament structure, Group D winner Hameed Al Husseinie College (D1) will face Group A runner-up (A2) in the quarterfinals, while Vaddakkachchi Central (D2) will meet Group A winner, most probably Zahira College Colombo (A1) — a clash that promises thrilling football action.

As the competition intensifies, both qualifying teams from Group D will be looking to carry their momentum into the knockout rounds and make a strong statement in their quest for the prestigious Lifebuoy Ball Blaster Championship 2025 title.


🏅 Final Group D Standings

SchoolMPWLDGSGAGDPoints
Hameed Al Husseinie College320191+87
Vaddakkachchi Central College310252+35
Baduriya College311135-24
Al-Falah College3030110-90

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