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Simeone demands protection after Liverpool fan abuse incident

ATLETICO Madrid manager Diego Simeone has demanded greater protection for managers from supporter abuse following his dismissal during Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Anfield. Simeone was sent off for confronting Liverpool supporters behind his dugout after Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute winning header secured a dramatic 3-2 victory for the hosts. The fiery Argentine coach acknowledged… Continue reading

Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea in Champions League

HARRY Kane scored two crucial goals to lead Bayern Munich to a commanding 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Champions League group stage opener. The home side took the lead in the 20th minute when Michael Olise’s dangerous cross forced Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah into an unfortunate own goal. Kane won and converted a penalty… Continue reading

Van Dijk’s late winner for Liverpool sparks Simeone red card drama

VIRGIL van Dijk’s stopp-time winner secured a dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid amid a fiery confrontation that saw visiting coach Diego Simeone shown a red card. The Dutch defender’s 92nd-minute header completed a remarkable comeback after Atletico had fought back from two goals down to level the match through Marcos… Continue reading

PSG start Champions League defence with 4-0 win over Atalanta

KHVICHA Kvaratskhelia scored a spectacular goal as Paris Saint-Germain launched their Champions League title defence with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes. Marquinhos opened the scoring within three minutes as PSG made a blistering start in front of their home supporters. Kvaratskhelia burst through to thunder home a second goal… Continue reading

Cole Palmer blames lack of concentration for Chelsea’s Bayern defeat

CHELSEA midfielder Cole Palmer attributed his team’s 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich to a critical loss of concentration during the match. The Club World Cup holders made their return to Europe’s premier club competition after a two-year absence but were ultimately outplayed at the Allianz Arena. An early own goal from Trevoh Chalobah,… Continue reading

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Pearly-Thinaah tough openers at China Masters 2025

MALAYSIAN badminton pairs faced stern tests during their opening matches at the China Masters 2025 in Shenzhen today. Former world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik battled through a tough three-set encounter against Taiwan’s Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han. The Malaysian duo secured their second-round spot with a hard-fought 21-19, 21-23, 21-19… Continue reading

Manchester United posts sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues

MANCHESTER United has reported its sixth consecutive annual net loss despite achieving record revenues of £666.5 million. The club endured a difficult 2024/25 season without Champions League football and finished 15th in the Premier League, their lowest top-flight position in 51 years. Manager Ruben Amorim’s squad reached the Europa League final but suffered defeat against… Continue reading

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to rape and assault charges

GHANAIAN international footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple sexual offence charges involving three women. The 32-year-old Villarreal midfielder faces five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault dating back to his time with Arsenal between 2021 and 2022. Partey appeared at Southwark Crown Court where he confirmed his personal details… Continue reading

Malaysia target third in Asia Rugby Sevens to avoid last place in Group A

MALAYSIA’s national rugby sevens team aims to avoid last place in their group at the upcoming Asia Rugby Sevens Series in Hangzhou. The Hibiscus squad faces a challenging Group A draw against defending champions Hong Kong, strong contenders United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan. National team head coach Nik Safuan Ismade Nik Man identified beating Uzbekistan… Continue reading

Blowpipe event dropped from Borneo Games 2025 due to lack of participation

THE blowpipe event has been removed from the Borneo Games 2025 programme due to insufficient participation from competing contingents. Sarawak Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah confirmed the traditional sport’s exclusion despite initial plans to feature it prominently. He explained that although blowpipe was among the traditional sports… Continue reading

Badminton boosts confidence of athletes with intellectual disabilities

BADMINTON has significantly boosted the confidence of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities according to participants at the 2025 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Badminton Competition. Muhammad Hafian Mat Nor, a 21-year-old Malaysian athlete diagnosed with dyscalculia, expressed how the sport transformed his outlook from fear to bravery. The athlete admitted facing various societal stigmas and… Continue reading

Tottenham secure Champions League win with Villarreal goalkeeper error

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR secured a winning start to their Champions League campaign after a disastrous own goal from Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Junior handed them a 1-0 victory. The Brazilian goalkeeper inexplicably allowed Lucas Bergvall’s cross to trickle into his own net during the early stages of the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This fortunate goal… Continue reading

Messi scores and assists as Miami beats Seattle in MLS grudge match

LIONEL MESSI delivered a decisive performance with one goal and one assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar set up Jordi Alba’s opening goal in the 12th minute before scoring himself in the 41st minute to establish a 2-0 halftime advantage. American defender Ian Fray… Continue reading

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury

ARYNA SABALENKA has withdrawn from the China Open due to an injury sustained during her triumphant US Open campaign. The Belarusian tennis star captured her second consecutive US Open title and fourth Grand Slam victory earlier this month. Organisers confirmed the world number two’s withdrawal from the WTA 1000 event on Wednesday. Sabalenka expressed disappointment… Continue reading

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury

World champions Tang Jie-Ee Wei advance to China Masters second round

WORLD mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei made a confident start to their China Masters campaign with a first-round victory. The Malaysian pair defeated American opponents Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett in straight sets with a score of 21-12, 21-14. The world number three pair needed just 31 minutes to… Continue reading

World champions Tang Jie-Ee Wei advance to China Masters second round

Ethan Katzberg wins world hammer title with record 84.70m throw

CANADIAN hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg secured his third global title in three years with a monumental 84.70 metre effort at the world championships. The 23-year-old achieved a world championship record with his second attempt, making him the fifth-longest thrower in the sport’s history. Katzberg demonstrated remarkable consistency by exceeding 81 metres with all six of… Continue reading

Ethan Katzberg wins world hammer title with record 84.70m throw

Advocacy groups demand European ban on Israel football team and players

ADVOCACY groups and fan organisations have launched a campaign demanding European soccer federations boycott Israel’s national team and ban Israeli players from domestic competitions. The #GameOverIsrael initiative began with a Times Square billboard that went live on Tuesday, months before the 2026 World Cup. New York will host eight World Cup matches next year including… Continue reading

Advocacy groups demand European ban on Israel football team and players

JDT suffer 1-2 defeat to Buriram in AFC Champions League opener

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM began their 2025/2026 AFC Champions League Elite campaign with an unlucky 1-2 defeat to Thailand’s Buriram United. The Southern Tigers saw an early goal disallowed by VAR for handball within the opening 24 seconds of the match. Buriram United also had a goal chalked off by VAR for offside in the eighth… Continue reading

Nunez and Hernandez lead Al-Hilal to Champions League comeback win

AL-HILAL newcomers Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez scored second-half goals to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Al-Duhail in their Asian Champions League Elite opener. The Qataris had taken a 37th-minute lead through Adil Boulbina before quickfire goals from Nunez and Hernandez sealed the points for Simone Inzaghi’s side. Al-Hilal dominated the opening exchanges but… Continue reading

Montreal, Zandvoort, Singapore to host F1 sprints for first time

THE Canadian, Dutch and Singapore Grands Prix will become Formula One sprint weekends for the first time next season on a list of six hosts announced by the sport on Tuesday. The three venues join Shanghai, Miami and Silverstone for a format which sees a 100km race on Saturday, paying points to the top eight… Continue reading

Aston Villa exit League Cup on penalties despite ending goal drought

ASTON VILLA finally ended their goal drought but suffered a painful League Cup exit after losing 4-2 on penalties to Premier League rivals Brentford. Harvey Elliott broke Villa’s scoring duck by putting them ahead in the 43rd minute with his first goal since joining on loan from Liverpool. Brentford defender Aaron Hickey equalised with his… Continue reading

Faith Kipyegon wins fourth world 1,500m title in dominant Tokyo display

FAITH Kipyegon delivered a commanding performance to secure her fourth women’s world 1,500 metres title at the Tokyo championships on Tuesday. The Kenyan superstar clocked 3 minutes 52.15 seconds to cement her status among the greatest middle-distance runners in history. Kipyegon matched Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj’s record of four world titles in the event,… Continue reading

FIFA announces $355 million World Cup club benefit scheme for 2026

FIFA has announced a $355 million compensation package for clubs releasing players for the 2026 World Cup, representing a 70% increase from the 2022 tournament. The new benefit scheme, agreed with the European Club Association, will for the first time include players who participate in qualifiers but do not feature in the final 48-team tournament.… Continue reading

New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr wins world high jump gold in Tokyo

HAMISH Kerr secured New Zealand’s second gold medal in as many days at the world championships by winning the men’s high jump title on Tuesday. The Olympic champion achieved a winning height of 2.36 metres to continue his country’s successful campaign in Tokyo. Kerr’s victory followed Geordie Beamish’s surprise win in the men’s 3,000 metres… Continue reading

Cordell Tinch wins 110m hurdles gold at world championships

AMERICAN athlete Cordell Tinch secured the men’s 110 metres hurdles gold medal at the world championships on Tuesday. Tinch completed the race in 12.99 seconds to claim the world title in a dominant performance. Jamaican duo Orlando Bennett and Tyler Mason finished second and third with personal best times of 13.08 and 13.12 seconds respectively.… Continue reading

PSG’s Kvaratskhelia doubtful for Champions League clash with Atalanta

PARIS Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remains doubtful for the holders’ midweek Champions League game against Atalanta after training separately from teammates on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Georgian sustained his injury during Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Lens but was not included in the club’s official medical update, leaving his participation possible according to a squad source. PSG’s… Continue reading

Barcelona to host Getafe at Johan Cruyff Stadium amid Camp Nou delays

BARCELONA will host their upcoming La Liga match against Getafe at the Johan Cruyff Stadium this Sunday. The club continues to use their training ground venue while working to obtain the necessary administrative permits for the Camp Nou reopening. Barcelona issued a statement on Tuesday confirming their intense efforts to secure these permits in the… Continue reading

Juan Mata joins Melbourne Victory from Western Sydney Wanderers

WORLD Cup winner Juan Mata will play his second season in Australia with Melbourne Victory after joining from rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea and Spain star scored one goal and provided three assists in 22 appearances for Western Sydney last season. Mata expressed his motivation to help Melbourne Victory win… Continue reading

Grant Holloway fails to reach world 110m hurdles final in Tokyo

DEFENDING champion Grant Holloway’s quest for a fourth consecutive world 110m hurdles title ended abruptly with a sixth-place finish in his semi-final. The 27-year-old Olympic champion has struggled to maintain his dominant form throughout the current season. Holloway started strongly but faltered badly over the final 30 metres in a race won by Jamaica’s Tyler… Continue reading

India’s Olympic bid at risk as doping crisis threatens 2036 Games

NEW DELHI: India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics faces serious challenges due to the country’s persistent doping problems among athletes. The International Olympic Committee has expressed concerns about India’s high rate of performance-enhancing drug use as the nation campaigns for the prestigious sporting event. Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra recently acknowledged that doping… Continue reading

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin stun Indonesians at China Masters 2025

NATIONAL men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani produced a remarkable comeback to secure their place in the second round of the China Masters 2025. The world number three pairing recovered from losing the first game to defeat Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan 12-21, 21-11, 22-20 in… Continue reading

Noah Lyles targets 200m heats as Kerr eyes world 1,500m title defence

NOAH Lyles will seek redemption in the 200 metres heats after settling for bronze in the 100 metres at the world championships. Britain’s Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman each pursue a second world 1,500m title on a packed day five of competition. Katie Moon aims for a third consecutive gold in the women’s pole vault… Continue reading

Bayern Munich face Chelsea in Champions League opener with revamped squad

BAYERN Munich’s significantly altered squad faces an immediate challenge in their Champions League opening match against Club World Cup champions Chelsea on Wednesday. This encounter serves as a rematch of the 2012 final held at the same stadium, which Chelsea won on penalties against the German side. Bayern experienced substantial offensive changes during the summer… Continue reading

Arteta says Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak will fuel 2025 charge

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta stated that his team’s painful Champions League semi-final defeat last season will significantly benefit their current campaign. Arteta explained that the experience against eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain provided crucial lessons ahead of their group stage opener against Athletic Bilbao. “You take a lot of learnings from it—it’s painful because of the… Continue reading

Arteta says Arsenal’s Champions League heartbreak will fuel 2025 charge

Mbappe not anxious over Champions League goal as Bellingham returns

REAL MADRID coach Xabi Alonso stated that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety about winning the Champions League for the first time as the team prepares to face Marseille. Alonso also included Jude Bellingham in the squad for the first time this season after the player underwent shoulder surgery in July. Mbappe left Paris… Continue reading

Mbappe not anxious over Champions League goal as Bellingham returns

PSG fear injury crisis could derail Champions League title defence

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN begin their Champions League title defence against Atalanta on Wednesday amid growing concerns about their squad’s ability to withstand another demanding season. The French champions played 65 matches across 11 months last season, culminating in their first Champions League triumph with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich. Manager Luis Enrique now… Continue reading

PSG fear injury crisis could derail Champions League title defence

France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti retires from football at 31

Former Barcelona centre back Samuel Umtiti has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. The French defender was a key figure in his country’s triumphant 2018 World Cup campaign in Russia. A product of Olympique Lyonnais’ academy, Umtiti joined Barcelona in 2016 and made 133 appearances for the Catalan club. During… Continue reading

France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti retires from football at 31

Penang FC coach hails FA Cup win as turning point after poor form

PENANG FC’s convincing 3-0 victory against Melaka FC in the FA Cup round of 16 second leg at City Stadium has provided a crucial morale boost following a challenging period in league competition. The comprehensive win secured a 5-0 aggregate victory and guaranteed progression to the quarter-final stage. Head coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail acknowledged… Continue reading

Penang FC coach hails FA Cup win as turning point after poor form

Penang FC advance to FA Cup quarters with 5-0 aggregate win over Melaka

PENANG FC secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 second leg victory over Melaka FC at the City Stadium tonight. The comprehensive win completed a 5-0 aggregate triumph for the Panthers, who carried a two-goal advantage from the first leg into tonight’s encounter. Team captain Stefano Brundo ignited the home… Continue reading

Penang FC advance to FA Cup quarters with 5-0 aggregate win over Melaka

Canada’s Camryn Rogers retains world hammer title with record throw

CANADIAN Olympic champion Camryn Rogers secured her second consecutive world hammer throw title with a devastating performance at the World Athletics Championships. The 26-year-old produced the second-longest throw in history with a massive 80.51 metre effort in the second round that established her dominance over the competition. Rogers opened with 78.09 metres, already surpassing her… Continue reading