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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI will return to the Poland squad as captain after manager Jan Urban resolved the leadership dispute that prompted the Barcelona striker’s temporary departure. Urban replaced Michal Probierz in July following the previous coach’s controversial decision to strip Lewandowski of the captaincy and appoint Inter Milan’s Piotr Zielinski instead. Poland currently occupy third position… Continue reading Lewandowski returns as Poland captain for World Cup qualifiers

WEST HAM UNITED have completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Southampton on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old joins for a package worth more than 40 million pounds according to Southampton’s official announcement. Fernandes made 36 Premier League appearances for Southampton last season despite their relegation from the top flight. “I’m very happy… Continue reading West Ham sign midfielder Fernandes from Southampton for £40 million

ITALY manager Gennaro Gattuso has called up uncapped 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool’s recent signing, when he named his first squad on Friday ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel. Gattuso, who replaced the sacked Luciano Spalletti in June, has also selected 20-year-old Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito and Bologna midfielder… Continue reading Liverpool’s Leoni included in Gattuso’s first Italy squad

WAYNE Rooney believes Ruben Amorim’s remarks following Manchester United’s shock League Cup loss at Grimsby prove “something is broken” at the club. United came from 2-0 down to force a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday, but then lost 12-11 in a penalty shoot-out as summer transfer window signing Bryan Mbeumo hit the crossbar with what proved… Continue reading Rooney says something broken at Man Utd after Amorim comments

THE country’s top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah created history by becoming the first ever women’s doubles pair to secure a medal of any colour at the World Championships. The pair cruised into the semifinals of the 2025 Badminton World Championships in Paris today, securing at least a bronze medal (no playoff for bronze… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah win Malaysia’s first worlds doubles medal

MCLAREN established themselves as the team to beat during the opening practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix with both drivers setting impressive lap times. Lando Norris recorded the fastest lap time of one minute 10.278 seconds, finishing 0.292 seconds ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. The session took place in dry but extremely windy conditions… Continue reading McLaren dominates Dutch Grand Prix first practice with Norris leading

VETERAN striker Robert Lewandowski has been named captain after being recalled on Friday to the Poland squad by new national coach Jan Urban for 2026 World Cup qualifers. In June, Lewandowski, by far Poland’s all-time leading scorer, refused to play for the national team after Michal Probierz stripped the striker of the captain’s armband. Probierz… Continue reading Lewandowski returns as Poland captain for World Cup qualifiers

TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD was dropped by England as coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday handed first call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. Alexander-Arnold was part of England’s most recent squad at the end of last season, but Tuchel opted to leave him out of the September matches.… Continue reading Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped from England squad for World Cup qualifiers

EDDIE HOWE has promised Newcastle will not make “poor” transfer decisions as German international Nick Woltemade’s impending arrival opens the way for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool. Woltemade arrived in Newcastle on Friday with a view to completing a club record £65 million ($87 million) switch from Stuttgart. The 23-year-old striker’s imminent move to St… Continue reading Eddie Howe vows Newcastle will avoid poor transfer decisions amid Isak exit

NATIONAL athletes got off the blocks impressively on the first day of the 2025 Malaysian Open Athletics Championships today when they dominated the 100-metre (m) sprint for both men and women, sending a strong signal ahead of the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand in December. The men’s 100m race at the Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium… Continue reading Malaysian sprinters dominate 100m events at national open championships

MEXICAN President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday to discuss preparations for the 2026 football World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada. “I appreciate the visit of Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, to discuss the progress of the World Cup,“ the president said in a post on… Continue reading Mexico reviews 2026 World Cup preparations with FIFA president Infantino

NATIONAL shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei stormed into the semi-finals of the 2025 World Badminton Championships in Paris today, ending Malaysia’s nearly two-decade wait for a medal in the mixed doubles event. The world number four pair had little trouble defeating India’s 17th-ranked Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto 21-15, 21-13 in the quarter-finals at the Adidas… Continue reading Tang Jie-Ee Wei reach World Championships semis, end 20-year wait

A frustrated Stefanos Tsitsipas took exception to his opponent’s tactics after blowing a match point and exiting the U.S. Open in the second round courtesy of a five-set loss to Daniel Altmaier on Thursday. The 7-6(5) 1-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 defeat means former world number three Tsitsipas will end the season without playing in the… Continue reading Tsitsipas upset by underarm serves in US Open second round exit

TURKISH football club Fenerbahce has announced the departure of head coach Jose Mourinho after just one season in charge. The club stated they have “parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who served as head coach of our professional A team since the 2024-2025 season”. “We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him… Continue reading Jose Mourinho sacked by Turkish club after one season in charge

THE national men’s hockey team launched their 2025 Asia Cup Group B campaign impressively by coming from behind to defeat Bangladesh 4-1 in Bihar, India today. The Speedy Tigers initially faced a setback when Ashraful Islam converted a penalty corner in the sixteenth minute to give Bangladesh an early lead. Malaysia responded strongly and leveled… Continue reading Speedy Tigers rally to beat Bangladesh 4-1 in Asia Cup hockey opener

PETALING JAYA: Scottish club Raith Rovers full-back Richard Chin will earn his first Harimau Malaya call-up for the upcoming centralised training camp starting next Monday. Harimau Malaya’s head coach Peter Cklamovski confirmed the 22-year-old player is among four new faces joining the camp ahead of two Tier 1 international friendlies against Singapore and Palestine. Three… Continue reading Richard Chin earns first Harimau Malaya call-up for international friendlies

PETALING JAYA: Football Association of Malaysia acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi confirmed that Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub’s resignation was purely a personal decision. Mohd Yusoff stated there was no external influence behind Mohd Joehari’s decision to step down as president of Malaysia’s national football governing body. “I don’t know. This is his personal… Continue reading FAM acting president confirms Mohd Joehari resigned for personal reasons

IMMIGRATION FC head coach Yusri Che Lah expressed satisfaction with his team’s fighting spirit despite their 3-0 defeat to Johor Darul Ta’zim in tonight’s Super League match. He acknowledged that the team defended effectively during the early stages but conceded a crucial goal just before halftime due to a defensive error. Yusri explained that falling… Continue reading Yusri praises IFC’s fighting spirit despite 3-0 loss to JDT in Super League

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah FC aim to secure their first Super League victory when they face Melaka FC at Likas Stadium tomorrow evening. Head coach Jean-Paul de Marigny confirmed thorough preparations have emphasised sharpening players’ finishing to claim three points after two consecutive draws. “Mentally and physically, the players are in excellent condition,“ he said in… Continue reading Sabah FC seek first Super League win against Melaka FC at home

Former world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik demonstrated their top Malaysian men’s doubles status by overcoming a strong challenge from compatriots Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King. The second-seeded pair advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 World Championships following an intense three-set battle at Adidas Arena. Aaron and Wooi Yik… Continue reading Aaron-Wooi Yik advance to World Championships quarter-finals in Paris

DANIIL MEDVEDEV has been fined forty two thousand five hundred dollars following his meltdown during Sunday’s stormy first round defeat to France’s Benjamin Bonzi. Tournament organisers confirmed the Russian player received a thirty thousand dollar penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. He received an additional twelve thousand five hundred dollar fine for racquet abuse. The total fine… Continue reading Daniil Medvedev fined $42,500 for US Open meltdown against Bonzi

MAX VERSTAPPEN immediately congratulated former Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez upon hearing the Mexican driver secured a Formula One comeback with newcomers Cadillac next season. Verstappen revealed his reaction during a press conference ahead of his home Dutch Grand Prix on Thursday. “I quickly, when I saw the news come out, sent a message to… Continue reading Verstappen welcomes Perez F1 return with Cadillac for 2026 season

ARSENAL will attempt to land an early psychological blow on a seemingly fragile Liverpool defence during Sunday’s Premier League showdown at Anfield. Both teams have secured maximum points from their opening two matches, setting the stage for a crucial early-season encounter that could shape the title narrative. Liverpool have scored seven goals in two games… Continue reading Arsenal aim for early psychological blow against Liverpool at Anfield

GEORGE RUSSELL dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s self-critical “absolutely useless” comment as nonsense while expressing confidence in his former Mercedes teammate’s ability to recover from a challenging start with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion made the remark after qualifying 12th in Hungary while his new teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position. Hamilton has not yet reached the… Continue reading Russell supports Hamilton after self-critical ‘useless’ comment at Ferrari

LEWIS HAMILTON aims to rediscover the enjoyment in his Formula One career following a challenging start with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion appeared disconsolate at the Hungarian Grand Prix before the August break, branding himself “absolutely useless” after poor qualifying while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole position. Hamilton told reporters at the Dutch Grand Prix… Continue reading Hamilton aims to rediscover fun at Ferrari after tough season start

MANCHESTER UNITED’S cautious pre-season optimism has completely disappeared before August concluded following another disappointing result. Manager Ruben Amorim now faces intense scrutiny after accumulating just one point from two Premier League matches this campaign. The Portuguese coach has managed only 28 points from 29 top-flight matches since replacing Erik ten Hag. A narrow 1-0 home… Continue reading Manchester United’s early season optimism fades as Amorim faces pressure

MCLAREN FORMULA ONE driver Lando Norris has dismissed the concept of momentum despite winning three of the last four races ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The British driver stated he expects the second half of the season to be “tricky” and challenging despite his recent success. Norris returns to Zandvoort, where he won last… Continue reading Lando Norris dismisses momentum belief ahead of Dutch Grand Prix

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE holders Paris St Germain will play Bayern Munich and Barcelona in this season’s league phase while record 15-times winners Real Madrid will face Manchester City and Liverpool after Thursday’s draw set up some blockbuster encounters. PSG will also meet Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United along with Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen… Continue reading PSG face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage

MANCHESTER UNITED have finalised the transfer of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for £40 million. A source close to United confirmed the agreement on Thursday, marking one of the club’s most significant player sales in recent years. The £40 million fee represents the fourth highest amount ever received by Manchester United for a player.… Continue reading Manchester United sell Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for £40 million

WORLD number one Iga Swiatek survived a challenging second-round encounter at the US Open on Thursday while top men’s seed Jannik Sinner and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka progressed comfortably. Second seed Swiatek, fresh from winning her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and the Cincinnati warm-up tournament, fought hard to overcome unseeded Dutch player… Continue reading Swiatek survives tough US Open test as Sinner and Osaka advance

OSCAR PIASTRI has publicly supported McLaren’s strategic decisions despite their impact on his Hungarian Grand Prix result and championship position. The Australian driver qualified ahead of teammate Lando Norris at the Hungaroring and demonstrated stronger race pace throughout the event. Norris lost positions early to Mercedes driver George Russell and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso before… Continue reading Piastri supports McLaren strategy despite Hungary Grand Prix outcome

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Ruben Amorim declared that “something has to change” following his team’s humiliating League Cup elimination by fourth-tier Grimsby Town. United suffered their worst result since Alex Ferguson’s retirement after losing a penalty shoot-out 12-11 following a 2-2 draw in regular time. Amorim appeared completely disconsolate despite significant board backing that included £200… Continue reading Amorim demands change after Man United’s humiliating Grimsby defeat

UEFA has announced that this season’s Champions League final in Budapest will kick off at 6:00 pm local time instead of 9:00 pm to enhance the matchday experience. The 2026 final will take place at the Puskas Arena on Saturday, 30 May. Ronan Evain, executive director for Football Supporters Europe, stated that “An earlier kick-off… Continue reading Champions League final kick-off time moved to 6pm in Budapest

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM fulfilled their prediction of collecting all three points after soundly defeating Immigration FC 3-0 in a Super League match at the Batu Kawan Stadium. Playing away from home, the first half saw JDT having to work hard even though they were seen to be more in control on the pitch. JDT almost… Continue reading JDT defeat Immigration FC 3-0 to top Super League standings

NATIONAL top mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei staged a remarkable comeback to secure their place in the World Championships quarter-finals today. The world number four Malaysian duo overcame Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu with a hard-fought 14-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory after sixty-six minutes of intense play. This… Continue reading Malaysian badminton pairs advance to World Championships quarter-finals

THE Malaysian National Cycling Federation may extend its strategy of combining national and professional riders for international competitions beyond the 2025 SEA Games. MNCF president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill confirmed the approach has proven effective in the past two SEA Games editions and remains the main strategy for this year’s event in Thailand. He stressed… Continue reading MNCF may extend national-pro cycling team mix beyond 2025 SEA Games

ITALIAN cyclist Manuele Tarozzi will once again lead VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane’s campaign at the Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 from September 28 to October 5. The 27-year-old all-rounder made a strong impression during last year’s edition by winning Stage Six despite not being a specialist sprinter. Stage Five from Temerloh to Fraser’s Hill particularly suits… Continue reading Manuele Tarozzi to lead Bardiani’s green jersey bid at LTdL 2025

MALAYSIA showcased its doubles strength at the World Championships in Paris as eight national pairs marched into the last 16 on Wednesday, marking one of the country’s strongest collective performances on the global stage. Leading the charge were men’s doubles world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who cruised past Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley… Continue reading World Championships: Malaysia’s doubles dominate, eight pairs power into last 16

THE Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) has set a target of two gold medals from the total of six events the national squad will participate in at the Thailand SEA Games in December. MTBC secretary-general, Maradona Chok said the target was after big names such as Muhammad Rafiq Ismail, Natasha Mohamed Roslan and Sin Li… Continue reading Malaysia targets two gold medals in bowling at 2025 SEA Games