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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

EINTRACHT Frankfurt have secured the services of Japan international Ritsu Doan from Bundesliga rivals Freiburg. The 27-year-old winger has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. Frankfurt reportedly paid 20 million euros (£17 million) to acquire the attacking midfielder. Doan leaves Freiburg after making 123 appearances for the club over… Continue reading Frankfurt sign Japan winger Doan in £17m deal until 2030

TOTTENHAM Hotspur midfielder James Maddison faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury. The England international ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle in Seoul. Maddison collapsed in pain during the 1-1 draw without any contact from an opponent and was stretchered off. Spurs confirmed the… Continue reading James Maddison out for most of Spurs season with ACL injury

West Ham United have confirmed Michail Antonio will leave the club after 10 years. The 35-year-old forward’s contract will not be renewed following his lengthy injury absence. Antonio has been sidelined since a serious car accident in December left him with a broken leg. The Jamaica international had expressed hopes of returning to professional football.… Continue reading Michail Antonio departs West Ham after decade-long career

THE Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is reviewing plans to make Kelantan the last state to host the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) under the current rotation system. Minister Hannah Yeoh stated that future hosting rights may shift to Putrajaya or the National Sports Council (NSC) to maintain consistency in contested sports. She explained that the existing… Continue reading Kelantan to be last SUKMA host under current rotation model

SELANGOR FC head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi believes his team’s new signings could be decisive in their Charity Shield clash against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT). The match will take place at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium tomorrow night. Kinoshi acknowledged JDT’s strong home record but remains optimistic about Selangor’s chances. He stated that while the new players lack… Continue reading Selangor FC coach Kinoshi backs new signings for Charity Shield clash vs JDT

FOUR-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko secured their spots in the WTA Canadian Open final with hard-fought semi-final victories. Osaka, seeking her first title since the 2021 Australian Open, overcame Denmark’s Clara Tauson 6-2, 7-6 (9/7) after saving two set points in the second-set tiebreak. Tauson had previously stunned Wimbledon… Continue reading Osaka faces Mboko in WTA Montreal final showdown

KAREN Khachanov staged a remarkable comeback to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev in the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals. The Russian triumphed 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) after saving a match point in the deciding set. Khachanov will now face American Ben Shelton, who overpowered Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in the other semi-final. Shelton secured his first… Continue reading Khachanov defeats Zverev to face Shelton in ATP Toronto final

Carlos Alcaraz remains upbeat despite his Wimbledon final loss to Jannik Sinner as he gears up for the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The world number two suffered his first Grand Slam final defeat in London last month but insists he left the court with pride. Alcaraz, the 2023 Cincinnati finalist, arrived at the tournament venue on… Continue reading Alcaraz stays positive after Wimbledon loss ahead of Cincinnati Masters

US international Timothy Weah has completed a loan move to Marseille from Juventus. The French club confirmed the deal on Wednesday, including an option to buy the player. The 25-year-old winger joins for a loan fee of one million euros. Reports indicate Marseille can make the transfer permanent for 14 million euros ($16,000). Weah is… Continue reading Timothy Weah joins Marseille on loan from Juventus

ALEXANDER Isak has been instructed to train alone as his future at Newcastle United remains uncertain. The Swedish striker was absent from the squad’s pre-season tours to Singapore and South Korea. He cited a minor thigh injury and instead trained in Spain with former club Real Sociedad. Upon returning to Newcastle, Sky Sports reported he… Continue reading Alexander Isak trains alone amid Newcastle Liverpool transfer rumours

KIERNAN Dewsbury-Hall has vowed to “prove a point” after completing his £28 million move to Everton. The midfielder left Chelsea just one year after joining from Leicester in a £30 million deal. Despite winning the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup under Enzo Maresca, Dewsbury-Hall found Premier League minutes hard to come by. The… Continue reading Dewsbury-Hall aims to prove himself after Everton transfer

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 22 teams will participate in the 29th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from September 28 to October 5. Three WorldTeams and eight ProTeams are among the confirmed participants, alongside 10 continental teams. The WorldTeams include XDS Astana Team (Kazakhstan), Team Picnic PostNL (Netherlands), and Cofidis (France). National… Continue reading Three world teams confirmed for Le Tour de Langkawi 2025

WORLD number one Jannik Sinner said he had taken the right decision by opting for a long break following his Wimbledon triumph, and the recharged Italian is ready to fire at the Cincinnati Open where he will defend his title. The 23-year-old lost a marathon French Open final to rival Carlos Alcaraz in June before… Continue reading Refreshed Sinner ready for Cincinnati title defence

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 golf courses to host PGA, LIV events in 2026

TEENAGER Victoria Mboko survived a first-set wobble to battle to a 1-6 7-5 7-6(4) win over 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and set up a Canadian Open showdown with Naomi Osaka, while men’s top seed Alexander Zverev was stunned by Karen Khachanov. Mboko, ranked 85th in the world, saved a match point against Kazakh ninth… Continue reading Mboko stuns Rybakina, sets final clash with Osaka

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) are ready to kick off the 2025/2026 Malaysia League (M-League) season in style as they set out to defend their Charity Shield title against Selangor FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, here tomorrow night. Head coach Xisco Munoz, who will make his debut with the Southern Tigers tomorrow, believes… Continue reading JDT ready for Selangor clash – Munoz