Malaysian shuttler Toh Ee Wei has accepted her omission from the Uber Cup squad, saying she is happy to make way for younger players to gain valuable international exposure.  

The 25‑year‑old believes the Uber Cup is an ideal platform for juniors to test themselves in high‑intensity matches without pressure.  

Ee Wei, who has recovered from injury, is now focusing on her return at the Malaysian Masters next month.

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Lionel Messi has yet to confirm whether he will represent Argentina at the World Cup, despite admitting he would “love to be there” and making recent appearances for the national team.  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says everything will be done to have Messi involved, but insists the final decision rests with the 38‑year‑old star. 

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Liverpool face fresh competition in their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as Paris Saint‑Germain enter the race for the £87‑million‑rated forward, who’s viewed as Mo Salah’s long-term successor.

While the Reds remain frontrunners, PSG’s financial advantage could complicate the transfer for the highly rated 19‑year‑old.