FIFA has said nearly two million tickets were sold in the first two sales phases, with demand so intense that World Cup tickets were oversubscribed over 30 times.

Two teams stay unbeaten and eight have a shot at the title, while off-field legal battles add intrigue to ANFA’s expanded competition.

Laligurans Association Club and Friends’ Club Kopundole settled for a 1-1 draw in the other match of the day.

The court on Wednesday overturned the ANFA Appeal Committee’s decision that led to Three Star’s relegation from the A Division.

APF beat Manang 2-0 to remain top, Laligurans thrash Kankrebihar 4-1 as Haule nets fastest hat-trick of the tournament.

Responding to an email query from the Post, Wellington Phoenix said the league insurance would cover surgical and rehabilitation costs up to 20,000 Australian dollars.

Experts weigh in on the athlete’s decision to seek cure at the Qatar-based hospital while facilities in Nepal had offered free treatment.

There are three matches scheduled for Wednesday, all to be played at Dasharath Stadium.

Responding to the Post, Wellington Phoenix confirms the insurance payout will not cover the estimated $80,000 cost of surgery and rehab at Aspetar, but the club is backing her fundraising appeal and wants to see her back in yellow and black.

Jawalakhel scored three past Nepal Police, while Planning put four past Sankata. Both the winners kept a clean sheet.

Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer and most-accomplished footballer has sought thousands of dollars in support for her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.

Neymar, who recently underwent successful knee surgery, has scored 79 goals for Brazil, the highest by any player, but he has not featured for the national side since October 2023.

The two heavyweights play to a goalless stalemate. Manang and Sankata also couldn’t score in the other match.

Both matches at the league on Monday—Satdobato vs Chitlang and Laligurans vs Machhindra—end in goalless stalemate.

Nepal beat Bhutan 2-1 on Monday to keep their hope for the final alive. However, India, who lost 0-2 to Bangladesh on Monday, also have high chances for the main event.

The 25th edition of the football tournament kicks off on February 10, with the final scheduled on February 21. It will be the first time in 25 editions that the event will be played under lights.

India, who have fielded a much younger team in the tournament, edge Nepal 1-0 while Bangladesh put a dozen past Bhutan.

The tournament involving four teams kicks off at Pokhara Stadium. Bangladesh face Bhutan, while hosts Nepal will meet India on the opening day of the tournament today.

Both the teams register their fourth consecutive win in the National League and have the same goal difference.

Laligurans Association stay unbeaten in the National League after a goalless draw with Tribhuvan Army FC in the other match of Tuesday, a day when ANFA was again criticised for using worn-out venues and sudden amendments in fixtures.