Category: Sport

IPOH: The Selangor government’s proposal to include three additional sports, namely petanque, Muay Thai and silambam, in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) is seen as giving Perak an advantage in securing more medals at the biennial sporting event. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said this is because the… Continue reading Perak gains edge as SUKMA 2026 may reintroduce petanque, Muay Thai, silambam

SELANGOR FC head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi admitted a significant gap remains between his team and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) after a 0-3 loss in the Charity Shield. The Japanese coach highlighted JDT’s superior game intelligence as the decisive factor in the match. Despite the defeat, Kinoshi insisted his team will not give up in their… Continue reading Kinoshi admits big gap remains between Selangor and JDT

MANCHESTER UNITED has unveiled a £50 million upgrade to their Carrington Training Complex, featuring cutting-edge technology and player-focused amenities. The renovated facility includes smart urinals that monitor hydration levels, dry flotation tanks, and an underwater treadmill. A padel court, Formula 1 simulator, and even an on-site barber shop are part of the modernised training hub.… Continue reading Manchester United unveils £50m high-tech Carrington training upgrade

LOS ANGELES FC prepares for a crucial MLS clash against the Chicago Fire amid uncertainty over Son Heung-Min’s debut. The South Korean forward, signed for a record $26.5 million, could boost LAFC’s playoff hopes in the Western Conference. LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo confirmed Son is still finalising his immigration process before joining the squad.… Continue reading Will Son Heung-Min debut for LAFC against Chicago Fire?

BARCELONA have reinstated Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after settling a disagreement regarding the goalkeeper’s fitness. The club had initiated disciplinary measures earlier this week, removing the German from his leadership role over concerns about his recovery from back surgery. Reports suggested Ter Stegen had declined to share his medical records, prompting Barcelona to seek… Continue reading Barcelona reinstates Ter Stegen as captain after fitness dispute resolved

GOALKEEPER Marc-Andre ter Stegen has publicly addressed Barcelona’s decision to strip him of the captaincy and initiate disciplinary proceedings. “In recent weeks, many things have been said about me – some of them entirely unfounded,“ he wrote on Instagram. The club took action after disputes arose over Ter Stegen’s fitness following back surgery in late… Continue reading Ter Stegen defends stance after Barcelona removes captaincy

ARMANDO BROJA has left boyhood club Chelsea to join promoted Burnley on a five-year contract, it was announced Friday. No fee was disclosed but British media reports said Burnley would be paying Premier League rivals Chelsea an initial £10 million ($13.4 million), with a potential further £5 million ($6.7 million) in add-ons. Broja moved to… Continue reading Armando Broja joins Burnley from Chelsea on five-year deal

BAYERN MUNICH will terminate its tourism sponsorship deal with Rwanda following criticism linked to the ongoing conflict in the region. The German football club announced the partnership, signed in 2023 and originally set to run until 2028, will now focus solely on youth development. “The new arrangement transitions away from a commercial sponsorship to a… Continue reading Bayern Munich ends Rwanda tourism deal amid conflict criticism

OLIVER GLASNER believes demoting Crystal Palace to the Conference League would unfairly punish an innocent club. The London side earned a Europa League place by winning last season’s FA Cup. However, UEFA ruled Palace ineligible due to multi-club ownership involving American investor John Textor. Lyon retained their Europa League spot as they finished higher in… Continue reading Glasner calls Palace Conference League demotion unfair punishment

BARCELONA manager Hansi Flick and his assistant Marcus Sorg have been fined 20,000 euros each by UEFA. The disciplinary committee imposed a one-match ban in UEFA club competitions for misconduct. Flick was angered by refereeing decisions during the 4-3 semi-final loss to Inter Milan in May. The defeat prevented Barcelona from reaching their first Champions… Continue reading Barcelona coach Flick banned for Champions League match after UEFA fine

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz commended his players’ commitment after their 3-0 victory over Selangor FC in the Charity Shield. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT dominate from the first minute with a well-executed game plan. Munoz highlighted his team’s strong start, which included an early goal that set… Continue reading JDT dominates Selangor 3-0 in Charity Shield as Munoz praises players

BARCELONA striker Robert Lewandowski faces a race against time to be fit for the new La Liga season after suffering a hamstring injury. The club confirmed the Polish forward has a thigh problem but did not provide a timeline for his recovery. Lewandowski will miss Sunday’s pre-season friendly against Como due to the setback. His… Continue reading Lewandowski injury casts doubt on Barcelona season opener

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has left the door open for another bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. The Reds saw a £110 million offer rejected but remain keen on the Swedish forward. Slot addressed transfer rumours ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Crystal Palace. Newcastle have excluded Isak from pre-season training amid ongoing speculation.… Continue reading Liverpool’s Slot considers Isak bid amid Nunez exit

THE Selangor government has proposed three new sports for the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi confirmed the inclusion of petanque, muay thai and silambam. The proposal will be submitted to the SUKMA Supreme Council for approval. A final decision is expected by Aug 15, pending discussions… Continue reading Selangor proposes petanque, muay thai, silambam for SUKMA 2026

MALAYSIA’S top men’s doubles player, Aaron Chia, is dreaming of an all-Malaysian line-up in the men’s doubles semi-finals of the 2025 World Championships in Paris. The tournament will be held from Aug 25 to 31 at the Adidas Arena. Aaron, who partners Soh Wooi Yik, believes the scenario is not impossible given the strong performances… Continue reading Aaron Chia eyes all-Malaysian semi-finals at 2025 World Championships

NATIONAL men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh is set to enjoy a true ‘Danish delight’ as he heads to Denmark to train alongside some of badminton’s finest in Copenhagen. Fresh off a runner-up finish at the recent Macau Open, Justin said this will be his first time training in a completely new environment — and he… Continue reading Justin excited to embrace Danish discipline

THE Indian Super League clubs met with the governing body Thursday, attempting to revive the country’s premier football competition as it teetered on the brink of collapse over a dispute between the federation and its commercial partner. The ISL is usually played between September and April. But a rights agreement between the All India Football… Continue reading Indian football clubs meet hoping to salvage tournament

JUDGES appointed to try the medical team of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona over his death rejected on Wednesday a request by the defense for two of the judicial panel to be recused. The first trial into Maradona’s 2020 death collapsed in May after one of the judges was sensationally revealed to have taken… Continue reading Judges in new Maradona trial reject request to step aside

ANIMAL welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football’s 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines. Advocates have charged that Morocco was indiscriminately ridding its streets of strays ahead of the global sporting event it will jointly host with Portugal and… Continue reading World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs

TOTTENHAM midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the upcoming Premier league season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament. The England international missed the end of the 2024/25 campaign with a knee injury but featured in pre-season under new boss Thomas Frank. Maddison collapsed in pain during a 1-1 draw with Newcastle in… Continue reading Maddison set to miss most of Spurs season after knee injury

BARCELONA on Thursday said they had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain’s armband in a continuing dispute over the German goalkeeper’s fitness status. “As a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against player Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and until such proceedings are definitively resolved, the club… has decided to temporarily remove him as captain of… Continue reading Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain’s armband

MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England. The BBC, Athletic and Sky Sports reported United will pay an initial 76.5 million euros for the 22-year-old with a further 8.5 million… Continue reading Man Utd agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko: reports

FOR the second straight year, the 2025 Ballon d’Or will have a new winner after Rodri failed to make the list of 30 nominees dominated by Paris Saint-Germain released on Thursday The Manchester City midfielder had already suffered a knee ligament injury ending his season by the time he won the 2024 award last October.… Continue reading PSG dominate list of men’s Ballon D’Or nominees

HARRY KANE scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4-0 at home in a pre-season friendly on Thursday. Kane, who is boyhood club Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer with 280 strikes in 435 matches, put Bayern in the lead after 12 minutes with a composed penalty box finish. The… Continue reading Kane scores as Bayern thump Spurs in pre-season friendly

SON HEUNG-MIN arrived in Los Angeles to a hero’s welcome on both Tuesday and Wednesday as the former Tottenham star forward and team captain finalized a deal to compete with LAFC. On Tuesday evening, the Korean superstar observed his future squad’s Leagues Cup game vs. Tigres (a 2-1 LAFC win) from a suite at BMO… Continue reading Son Heung-min thrilled to join LAFC

LUIS SUAREZ scored from the penalty spot and registered two assists as Inter Miami defeated Pumas 3-1 without injured Lionel Messi on Matchday 3 of Leagues Cup opening-phase play on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The result made Miami (2-0-1, 8 points) the first MLS side to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals, despite seeing… Continue reading Leagues Cup roundup: Inter Miami advance without Lionel Messi

COURSES owned by President Donald Trump will be hosting events on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf for the first time in the same year in 2026. LIV Golf has announced it will return to Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. in Sterling, Va., next year. The Saudi Arabia-backed tour has had an event… Continue reading Trump-owned courses to host PGA Tour, LIV events in 2026

ARSENAL were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side’s 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them with back-to-back pre-season losses. Arsenal, who started their preparations for the new season with victories over AC Milan and Newcastle United before losing to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, found themselves… Continue reading Arteta calls Arsenal’s defending ‘naive’ after Villarreal loss

JAMAICA striker Michail Antonio has left West Ham United after his contract was not renewed at the end of last season, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 35-year-old was involved a serious road accident in December when his car hit a tree on the way home from training, breaking his thigh bone in… Continue reading Antonio leaves West Ham after contract not renewed

VILLARREAL have signed Ghana international Thomas Partey on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Arsenal, the LaLiga club said on Thursday. The 32-year-old defensive midfielder has agreed a season-long deal and will join the Villarreal squad in training on Friday. Partey was charged last month with raping two women while he… Continue reading Villarreal sign former Arsenal midfielder Partey

A pair of reports published Thursday linked the recent rise of sex toys being thrown onto WNBA courts to a cryptocurrency group pushing a memecoin. A spokesman for the group behind Green Dildo Coin took credit for the trend in an interview with USA Today, while The Athletic reviewed a livestream of cryptocurrency enthusiasts in… Continue reading WNBA sex toy incidents linked to cryptocurrency group

BARCELONA have temporarily removed Marc-Andre ter Stegen as club captain amid an ongoing dispute over his fitness status. The club confirmed the decision in an official statement released on Thursday. “As a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against player Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and until such proceedings are definitively resolved, the club… has decided to… Continue reading Barcelona remove Ter Stegen as captain amid fitness dispute

NEW DELHI: Indian Super League clubs held urgent talks with football authorities on Thursday to rescue the country’s top competition from potential collapse. The tournament faces uncertainty due to an unresolved rights agreement between the All India Football Federation and commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited. The current deal expires on December 8 with no… Continue reading Indian Super League clubs meet to salvage football tournament future