Sports World Sees Big Rematches and Controversies

The sports world is abuzz with excitement and controversy, as two boxing legends prepare to face off in a highly anticipated rematch, while Italian cricket is reeling from a sexual assault scandal.

In the world of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a professional rematch, eleven years after their first fight. The two boxing greats will meet again on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with the bout set to be live on Netflix. Mayweather, 48, announced his decision to come out of retirement for a fourth time last week, while Pacquiao, 47, returned to the ring last July after retiring in 2021 to focus on his political career.

The rematch is set to be a highly anticipated event, with the two fighters having a long and storied history. Their first fight in 2015 was billed as the "Fight of the Century" and remains the richest in boxing history. Mayweather won the fight by unanimous decision, but Pacquiao has been vocal about his desire for a rematch.

In other sports news, Italian cricket is facing a crisis after a senior national governing body official was investigated over a sexual assault allegation. Prabath Ekneligoda, the women's cricket co-ordinator for the Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI), was the subject of a criminal investigation relating to a claim he inappropriately touched a member of the Azzurri women's national team.

The allegation was made to police in Rome in March last year by a player who has represented the national team. The player alleged that the sexual assault occurred during a massage on a knee injury at a training session, and she had been scared to report the incident because of Ekneligoda's position of power.

The scandal has led to multiple members of the Italy board resigning, and the sport is facing a crisis of governance. The FCRI has yet to comment on the allegations, but the incident has cast a shadow over the sport in Italy.

In football news, the NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts. The move is seen as a way to improve player safety and reduce controversy in the sport.

Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Manchester United beat Everton to reclaim fourth place, thanks in part to a goal from Benjamin Sesko off the bench. Sesko has been in fine form for Manchester United, and his goal was his latest in a string of impressive performances.

As the sports world continues to grapple with controversy and excitement, one thing is clear: the next few weeks will be filled with drama and action. From the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch to the Italian cricket scandal, there's no shortage of news to keep fans on the edge of their seats.