Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates his team’s victory during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Barcelona on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Villarreal, Spain. (AP Photo/Alberto Saez)

Reports from multiple outlets suggest that Robert Lewandowski is set to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season, with the Polish giant’s contract expiring at the Camp Nou and the club already identifying a replacement. The striker is considering his next move after four years in Spain. The situation centers on a contract offer that has not convinced the player, and a sweeping shakeup inside Barcelona as they look to reshape their attack with interest from Italy, the United States and Saudi Arabia.

BBC report points to end of Barcelona’s four-year tenure

According to the writings of Guillem Balagué bbc sports columnLewandowski is expected to leave Barcelona this summer, bringing to an end a streak that began when he joined from Bayern Munich in 2022 and quickly became the focal point of the attack. During that time, he has scored almost 120 goals in all competitions, a return that places him alongside some of the club’s most productive forwards in recent years, while he has continued to perform well despite moving into the later stages of his career, with the striker currently aged 37 and will turn 38 before the start of the next campaign.

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski attempts a shot during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Barcelona on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Villarreal, Spain. (AP Photo/Alberto Saez)

The same report indicates that Barcelona have offered a one-year renewal, although the terms include a significant cut in salary and a more limited role within the team, which Lewandowski has not liked. The Polish striker intends to continue competing in a top European league and play for Barcelona, ​​but the new offer is not in line with his football ambitions, as he still wants to play regularly at the highest level rather than transition to a secondary role.It has also been widely reported that the club do not intend to revise those terms, primarily due to their desire to create financial flexibility ahead of the summer window, meaning the decision now depends on whether Lewandowski is willing to accept a different position within the team or make a move where he remains the focal point of the attack.

Barcelona make move for Julian Alvarez as part of attacking reset

With Lewandowski expected to leave, Barcelona have already turned their attention to the next step in their attack, with Balagu reporting that Julian Alvarez has been identified as the club’s priority target for the summer window. The forward, currently at Atletico Madrid, is reportedly worth around €120 million, a figure that poses a significant challenge for Barcelona given their financial situation, although he remains the leading option in the search for a long-term successor.

Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team during the Copa del Rey final football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad on Saturday, April 25 in Seville, Spain. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

As well as that search, the club are also targeting a second striker with a different profile, closer to the style of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with reports suggesting they want a player who provides more aggression without the ball, applies consistent pressure and plays in tight spaces rather than focusing solely on finishing.

Interest from Juventus and AC Milan has now been described in multiple reports as active discussions, with both clubs willing to give Lewandowski a more prominent role at the highest level in European football.

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski gestures as heavy rain falls on the field during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Oviedo in Barcelona, ​​Spain, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

a report from tuttosport The situation at Juventus has been further detailed a few days ago, indicating that Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi is expected to meet with club officials with an offer that would include an annual salary of around €6 million plus bonuses, as well as a central role in the team under Luciano Spalletti. Although the offer does not match the financial scale available in other markets, it more closely matches the sporting expectations that have shaped Lewandowski’s thinking at this stage of his career.

MLS interest wanes while Saudi offers remain available

Interest from Chicago Fire FC has also been reported, with the earlier approach suggesting a desire to build a project around Lewandowski as a marquee signing. However, according to athleticThe MLS side have recently taken a step back and re-evaluated their priorities as they plan the next phase of their squad. separate reports from barcauniversal There are indications that Lewandowski has also received attractive offers from Saudi Arabia in the long term, although those options have not yet been seriously considered, with the player still focused on competing in Europe’s top leagues.

Final decision awaited as contract stance remains unchanged

Lewandowski is understood to be aware that Barcelona’s renewal offer will not be improved, with the club prioritizing flexibility in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their attack, meaning their decision now centers on whether to accept reduced terms or make a move. Discussions in the coming weeks are expected to define the next step in his career, with Italy currently emerging as the most likely destination if he leaves Barcelona.

Mumbai: A feast turned tragic on Saturday night when four members of a family – two sisters and their parents – died within hours of eating watermelons. Police said that while five other relatives had eaten biryani-pulao with them at 10.30 pm, and had no symptoms, all four ate fruits at around 1 am on Sunday. The deceased are Abdullah Dodakia (44), a resident of Bhindi Bazaar, who owned a mobile phone accessories shop in Andheri, his wife Nasreen (35) and daughters Ayesha (16) and Zainab (12). Doctors at JJ Hospital, where three victims were treated, are also shocked. He said it was “very unlikely” that a rancid watermelon could cause the deaths of four people at such close intervals and that all medical efforts would fail to save them. The series of deaths began around 10.30 am, with Zainab dying, followed by Nasreen three hours later, Ayesha at 5.15 pm and Abdullah at 10.15 pm.

the doctor was surprised

A doctor attending to them at JJ Hospital said that all three had symptoms of food poisoning and their kidneys were severely affected. JJ Marg police have registered four cases of accidental deaths, the investigation of which is ongoing. He said that Abullah’s brother and other relatives live nearby and everyone had gone to their homes soon after the feast. “The statements of Abdullah and Ayesha were recorded. They said that after eating the watermelon they experienced vomiting and diarrhoea. At present there is no possibility of any disturbance. “Postmortem and forensic reports are awaited,” a police officer said. Watermelon samples have been sent for testing. Both sisters were waiting for their exam results; Police said Ayesha was expected to pass Class 10 with good marks and Zainab was all set to join Class 9. Between 5 and 5.30 am on Sunday morning, all four started showing symptoms of severe restlessness along with vomiting. The family lived on the second floor of the Mughal Building in Ghati Gali. There was commotion on her floor between 9.30 and 10 am on Sunday, forcing neighbors to call fourth-floor homeopath Zaid Qureshi, who said Zainab had foam at the mouth and her pulse was undetectable, and the other three members of the family were semi-conscious. TOI attempted to reach him but to no avail till press time. One by one the neighbors took the family members to the hospital. They were taken to Sabu Siddiqui Hospital where Zainab was declared brought dead. Abdullah and Nasreen were shifted to JJ Hospital, followed by Ayesha. Dr Sanjay Surse, medical superintendent of the hospital, said, “It is very unlikely that stale watermelon could be so fatal. There may be some additive or something else in it. At this point, we are not ruling out any possibility.“ Nasreen died two hours after admission. Ayesha was shifted to the ICU after her father. Their deaths occurred approximately five hours apart. (With inputs from Rachel Varghese)

समाजवादी पार्टी के सांसद अवधेश प्रसाद ने प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस के दौरान कई मुद्दों पर केंद्र और राज्य सरकार पर तीखा हमला बोला. उन्होंने कहा कि सरकार आम जनता की समस्याएं सुनने में विफल रही है. इस दौरान उन्होंने गैस सिलेंडर की कमी, स्मार्ट मीटर और महिला आरक्षण बिल जैसे मुद्दों को प्रमुखता से उठाया. प्रेस वार्ता में पूर्व राज्य मंत्री पवन पांडे, निवर्तमान जिला अध्यक्ष पारसनाथ यादव समेत अन्य नेता भी मौजूद थे.

शादी के सीजन में गैस की कमी का आरोप
अवधेश प्रसाद ने आरोप लगाया कि शादी के मौसम में गैस सिलेंडर की भारी कमी है. उन्होंने दावा किया कि सिलेंडर ब्लैक में 4000 से 5000 रुपये में बेचे जा रहे हैं. उनका कहना है कि आम लोग इस समस्या से परेशान हैं, लेकिन सरकार इस पर ध्यान नहीं दे रही है.

स्मार्ट मीटर को लेकर उठे सवाल
सपा सांसद ने प्रदेश में लगाए जा रहे स्मार्ट मीटर पर भी सवाल उठाए. उन्होंने कहा कि उत्तर प्रदेश में लगभग 76 लाख स्मार्ट मीटर लगाये गये हैं. उनके मुताबिक इन मीटरों से बिजली का बिल ज्यादा आ रहा है. उन्होंने बताया कि पहले बिल 1000 रुपये का आता था, अब यह बढ़कर 1500 से 2000 रुपये तक पहुंच गया है.

मीटर हटाने और पैसे वापस करने की मांग की
अवधेश प्रसाद ने सरकार से सभी स्मार्ट मीटर हटाने की मांग की. उन्होंने कहा कि उपभोक्ताओं से लिया गया अतिरिक्त पैसा वापस किया जाना चाहिए. उनका कहना है कि यह जनता के साथ अन्याय है और इसे जल्द बंद किया जाना चाहिए.

महिला आरक्षण विधेयक और जाति जनगणना पर वक्तव्य
उन्होंने महिला आरक्षण विधेयक को ”राजनीतिक खेल” बताया और कहा कि यह विधेयक 2023 में पहले ही पारित हो चुका है. उन्होंने यह भी आरोप लगाया कि सरकार जाति जनगणना जैसे महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे से ध्यान भटका रही है.

डिप्टी सीएम पर निशाना, 2027 का दावा
प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस के दौरान उन्होंने उपमुख्यमंत्री केशव प्रसाद मौर्य पर निशाना साधते हुए कहा कि उन्हें पहले अपनी स्थिति तय करनी चाहिए. उन्होंने उन्हें एक हारा हुआ नेता बताते हुए कहा कि वह पार्टी के आशीर्वाद से उपमुख्यमंत्री बने हैं. अंत में उन्होंने दावा किया कि 2027 में समाजवादी पार्टी की सरकार बनेगी और बीजेपी सत्ता से बाहर हो जायेगी.

(रिपोर्टः अनूप जायसवाल,अयोध्या)

Mumbai Indians have suffered a big blow after Mitchell Santner was ruled out of IPL 2026. The all-rounder injured his left shoulder during the match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 24 and could not recover in time for the remainder of the tournament.

The incident occurred in the 17th over when Santner completed a diving catch to dismiss Karthik Sharma. He was immediately seen holding his left shoulder and was later treated in the dugout, where he was applied an ice pack and placed his arm in a sling.

Substitutions cleared during second innings MI bringing in Shardul Thakur as concussion substituteA decision which also sparked a lot of debate.

MI have struggled in the competition so far, as they are struggling in ninth place on the table after losing five out of seven games, with four points and a net run rate of -0.736.

Who did Mumbai name as the replacement?

Mumbai Indians have signed South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner. One of South Africa’s most experienced spinners across all formats, Maharaj is known for his accuracy, control and ability to generate sustained pressure. He has been a regular presence in the Proteas team since making his international debut in 2016.

Interestingly, Maharaj was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup without playing a single T20 match. He later made his debut as captain against Sri Lanka and made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with his very first ball in the format.

A proven leader at both the international and franchise level, Maharaj has taken 31 wickets in his last 30 T20 matches, with a best performance of 3 for 15. He was also recently part of the support staff of the South Africa women’s team that led Harmanpreet Kaur’s 4-1 T20I series win over India.

Mumbai Indians, languishing in the bottom half of the table, will look to bounce back when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, April 29.

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Who is Fred Liu? Evelyn Ha’s ex-boyfriend backs up Ben Pasternak’s claims and alleges details of past abuse (Image via Getty)

TikTok creator and Evelyn Ha’s ex-boyfriend Fred Liu is now part of an increasingly public dispute that already includes serious legal allegations and very different stories from both sides. The situation began after Ben Pasternak was arrested in New York on April 21, 2026, over an alleged incident on March 31 at a Manhattan hotel. One case of strangulation and two cases of assault have been registered against him. Pasternak has pleaded innocent and is expected to appear in court on June 11. After his arrest, Pasternak shared a video where he denied all charges. He clearly stated, “I am not physically aggressive in any way,” and described himself as “extremely gentle.” She then counter-claimed that it was Evelyn Ha who had behaved aggressively during their relationship. He also said he felt controlled and cut off from friends.Now, Fred Liu has stepped up. In a public post, he said that parts of Pasternak’s story are similar to what he experienced in his previous relationship with Ha. His statement has added a new layer to an already serious and sensitive matter. It is important to note that these are still claims and counterclaims. The case is ongoing, and no final legal decision has been made.