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JDT confident ahead of ACLE clash with Japan’s Machida Zelvia

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM remain optimistic ahead of their Asian Football Confederation Champions League Elite 2025-26 East Zone group-stage clash against Japan’s Machida Zelvia FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium tomorrow. JDT head coach Xisco Munoz said their main aim for tomorrow’s game is to stay focused on delivering their best performance after losing 2-1 to… Continue reading

Rattanon crowns Chinese-Taipei fortnight with victory

RATTANON WANNASRICHAN three-putted his last hole for a bogey, but by that time, he had done enough good work to win the US$1 million (RM4.2m) Mercuries Taiwan Masters comfortably on Sunday. With only six players breaking par for the four days at the demanding Taiwan Golf & Country Club, Rattanon’s final-round 73 gave him a… Continue reading

Seri Pak to Champion 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown as Tournament Ambassador

LEGENDARY Korean golfer Seri Pak is relishing her role as official ambassador for the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, which will take place from Oct 23-26 at New Korea Country Club in the city of Goyang, Gyeonggi province. The LPGA Tour and Hanwha LIFEPLUS officially announced Pak as the tournament’s ambassador earlier this month. The… Continue reading

Seri Pak to Champion 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown as Tournament Ambassador

Europe retain Ryder Cup after dramatic US fightback in New York

EUROPE fought off a thrilling United States rally to retain the Ryder Cup after Irishman Shane Lowry secured the trophy with a dramatic six-foot birdie putt. Lowry’s putt lifted him into a tie with American Russell Henley for the half-point that gave Europe a 14-11 lead with three matches remaining. The visitors needed only 14… Continue reading

AC Milan beat Napoli 2-1 to go top of Serie A with Pulisic starring

AC MILAN established themselves as serious Serie A title contenders with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over reigning champions Napoli at the San Siro on Sunday. The hosts took an early lead when Christian Pulisic set up Alexis Saelemaekers for the opening goal in just the third minute. Pulisic then doubled Milan’s advantage just after the… Continue reading

Lyon stay level with PSG after narrow 1-0 victory at Lille

LYON continued their impressive early season form with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Lille on Sunday. Summer signing Tyler Morton scored the decisive goal to keep Paulo Fonseca’s team level on 15 points with champions Paris Saint-Germain. Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso described his team’s start to the season as exceptional despite Sunday’s difficult match. The… Continue reading

India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup final for record ninth title

TILAK Varma struck an unbeaten 69 to guide India to a five-wicket victory over Pakistan for a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title. India successfully chased down a target of 147 with two balls to spare in Sunday’s final at Dubai International Stadium. Varma’s 53-ball innings featured three fours and four sixes during a tense run… Continue reading

Barcelona beat Real Sociedad to top La Liga after Yamal return

LAMINE Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move top of La Liga by one point. After Real Madrid were thrashed 5-2 by rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby on Saturday, Hansi Flick’s side had the chance to claim pole position above Xabi Alonso’s side. Alvaro Odriozola gave… Continue reading

Arsenal score late winner at Newcastle to close gap on Liverpool

ARSENAL produced a dramatic late fightback to win 2-1 at Newcastle on Sunday and lay down an early marker in the Premier League title race. The Gunners were heading for a fourth consecutive defeat at St. James’ Park after falling behind to Nick Woltemade’s first-half header. However, Mikel Merino headed in the equaliser before Gabriel… Continue reading

FIFA sanction: Naturalisation of heritage players followed Malaysian law – Fahmi

SEPANG: Action against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) regarding the status of seven national heritage players was unwarranted as their naturalisation process was carried out according to the law, says KL City FC patron Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He also expressed doubts over the action taken by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which… Continue reading

Abdul Latif sets new world record

KUALA LUMPUR: National Paralympic athlete, Datuk Abdul Latif Romly made personal history when he successfully broke his own world record in the F20 long jump event at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India today. According to the official website of the championship, the 28-year-old athlete jumped 7.67 metres (m) on his… Continue reading

Real Madrid captain Carvajal sidelined with calf injury

REAL MADRID captain Dani Carvajal has suffered a calf injury, the club said on Sunday, with Spanish media reporting that the defender will be out for at least four weeks. He has played in seven of Real’s eight games in all competitions this season but had to come off after an hour in Saturday’s 5-2… Continue reading

Qatar to host Intercontinental Cup final phase for second year in a row

QATAR will host the remaining three matches of the Intercontinental Cup in December for the second year in a row, soccer’s world governing body FIFA said on Sunday. The Middle-Eastern nation also staged the final phase when Real Madrid won the tournament last year. UEFA Champions League winners Paris St Germain have already qualified directly… Continue reading

Former Delhi player Manhas elected new Indian cricket chief

MUMBAI: Former domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of India’s cricket board, the sport’s most powerful national body. Manhas was the only nominee to be chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was appointed after the board’s annual general meeting in Mumbai. Rajeev… Continue reading

Attack best form of defence for Alcaraz on way to Japan Open semis

TOKYO: Carlos Alcaraz said he had to go on the offensive to protect his injured ankle after beating Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to reach the Japan Open semi-finals. The world number one hurt himself during his opening match in Tokyo and he admitted after his next outing that the injury had worried him… Continue reading

PSG in Intercontinental Cup final in December

EUROPEAN Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain will play their first ever Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, FIFA announced on Sunday. Their opponents will only be determined four days earlier in the final playoff, called the Challenger Cup. This will pit Egyptian club Pyramids, the African champions, against the winner of the… Continue reading

Former France manager Blanc sacked by Saudi side Al Ittihad

PARIS: Saudi side Al Ittihad sacked manager Laurent Blanc on Sunday in the wake of a 2-0 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Blanc’s assistant Hassan Khalifa will take over as caretaker coach until further notice, Al Ittihad announced on social media with the club third in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind Al… Continue reading

Former France manager Blanc sacked by Saudi side Al Ittihad

Emotional Marquez ‘at peace’ after winning seventh MotoGP title

MOTEGI: An emotional Marc Marquez said he was “at peace” with himself after winning his first MotoGP world title since 2019 on Sunday, capping a remarkable comeback from an injury nightmare. The Spaniard finished second at the Japan grand prix behind fellow Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia to clinch his seventh world title with five events… Continue reading

From setbacks to supremacy: Marquez wins seventh MotoGP crown

WHEN Marc Marquez crossed the line at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, there was no longer any doubt, not about the title that felt inevitable for weeks, but that he had achieved something deeper by completing one of MotoGP’s greatest comebacks. Six years had passed since he last stood proudly on the summit of… Continue reading

MAHAR slams FIFA sanctions on Malaysian players as double standards

THE Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (MAHAR) organisation has condemned FIFA’s decision to suspend seven Malaysian footballers and fine the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), calling the move unjust and hypocritical. MAHAR argued that FIFA acted hastily in announcing the sanctions, despite FAM’s appeal and its claim that the players’ eligibility had earlier been approved… Continue reading

McIlroy faces Scheffler in Ryder Cup singles as Europe leads 11.5-4.5

WORLD number two Rory McIlroy will face world number one Scottie Scheffler in a pivotal singles match at the 45th Ryder Cup. Europe seized a commanding 11.5-4.5 lead after winning Saturday’s foursomes and four-ball sessions 3-1. This marks the largest lead entering the singles matches in the history of the biennial team golf competition. The… Continue reading

McIlroy faces Scheffler in Ryder Cup singles as Europe leads 11.5-4.5

Bradley defends Ryder Cup crowds as US team faces record deficit

UNITED States captain Keegan Bradley defended the raucous New York crowds that seemed to cross a sportsmanship line on Saturday in heckling Europe golfers at the Ryder Cup. Personal insults, profane remarks and yelling to disrupt putts were among the things that pushed police to walk with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry during their four-ball… Continue reading

Bradley defends Ryder Cup crowds as US team faces record deficit

Juventus held by Atalanta in 1-1 draw, miss chance to top Serie A

JUVENTUS missed the opportunity to move to the summit of Serie A on Saturday after being held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta. The result leaves Juventus one point behind the reigning champions Napoli. Juan Cabal scrambled in his first Serie A goal with 12 minutes left to play, preserving Juventus’s unbeaten start to the… Continue reading

Juventus held by Atalanta in 1-1 draw, miss chance to top Serie A

Former Delhi player Manhas elected new Indian cricket chief

FORMER domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of India’s cricket board, the sport’s most powerful national body. Manhas was the only nominee to be chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was appointed after the board’s annual general meeting in Mumbai. Rajeev Shukla… Continue reading

Guardiola praises Doku’s improvement in Man City’s 5-1 Burnley win

PEP Guardiola praised Jeremy Doku’s significant improvement following the winger’s influential performance in Manchester City’s 5-1 rout of Burnley. Doku has been an inconsistent figure during his first two seasons with City, but Guardiola believes the forward is now hitting his stride. The Belgian demonstrated his enhanced decision-making as Erling Haaland’s late brace completed the… Continue reading

Guardiola praises Doku’s improvement in Man City’s 5-1 Burnley win

Pakistan captain condemns India handshake snub before Asia Cup final

PAKISTAN captain Salman Agha has condemned India’s refusal to shake hands with their arch-rivals, calling it “not good for cricket” before Sunday’s high-stakes Asia Cup final. Political tension and on-field friction have stalked the teams at the regional tournament following a deadly military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May. India angered Pakistan by not… Continue reading

Liverpool deserved defeat to Crystal Palace says manager Slot

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot admitted Crystal Palace were deserving 2-1 winners as the Premier League champions’ flawless season start ended abruptly at Selhurst Park. Slot’s team had previously won all seven of their competitive fixtures across the Premier League, Champions League, and League Cup since a Community Shield penalty loss to Palace. The newly assembled… Continue reading

Dortmund keep heat on Bayern Munich with comfortable win at Mainz

BORUSSIA Dortmund maintained pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a comfortable 2-0 away victory over Mainz on Saturday. Striker Karim Adeyemi was instrumental in the win, contributing to both goals as Dortmund secured their fourth victory of the season. Niko Kovac’s side remain just two points behind Bayern, who had defeated Werder Bremen 4-0… Continue reading

Atletico Madrid thrash Real Madrid 5-2 in thrilling La Liga derby

JULIAN Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday. The result ended Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season under manager Xabi Alonso. Atletico Madrid overran their rivals in a dominant display at the Metropolitano stadium. The hosts started aggressively and took an… Continue reading

Indonesian gymnast dies after training accident in Russia

A 19-year-old Indonesian gymnast and Olympic hopeful has died in Russia nearly two weeks after suffering an accident during training. Naufal Takdir Al Bari had been training in the western city of Penza since early September to prepare for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta next month. He suffered a serious neck injury after… Continue reading

Brentford stun Man Utd 3-1 as pressure mounts on boss Amorim

TROUBLED Manchester United crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday as Bruno Fernandes’s penalty miss piled pressure on beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim. Amorim’s side paid the price for another error-strewn display as Igor Thiago netted twice in the opening 20 minutes to punish shambolic defending. Benjamin Sesko reduced the deficit with his first… Continue reading

West Ham sack Graham Potter with Nuno Espirito Santo tipped as replacement

WEST HAM UNITED have sacked manager Graham Potter after only nine months in charge. Former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is tipped to take over the troubled Premier League club. Potter’s exit was widely expected after the Hammers slumped to second bottom of the table ahead of Monday’s trip to Everton. Nuno is expected… Continue reading

Barcelona’s Flick backs Szczesny as Garcia injury confirms Yamal return

BARCELONA coach Hansi Flick expressed his full confidence in veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny after first-choice Joan Garcia suffered a meniscus injury. Garcia will undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks, missing the crucial Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The injury occurred during the final moments of Barcelona’s recent… Continue reading

Abd Halim sets personal best at world para swimming championships

NATIONAL para swimmer Abd Halim Mohammad concluded Malaysia’s participation at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships by setting a new personal best in the men’s 100 metre breaststroke SB8 event. The athlete clocked 1 minute 14 seconds to secure sixth place among eight finalists at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Abd Halim expressed satisfaction that his… Continue reading

Paulo Josue penalty seals KL City 1-0 Super League win over Terengganu

A second-half penalty from substitute Paulo Josue secured a 1-0 victory for Kuala Lumpur City FC over Terengganu FC in a rain-affected Super League match. The win at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras extends KL City’s unbeaten record to six matches this season. Head coach Risto Vidakovic’s squad now solidifies its second-place position… Continue reading

Harrif Saleh eyes hometown stage win in 16th Le Tour de Langkawi

NATIONAL cyclist Mohamed Harrif Saleh has indicated that the Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) will likely be the final squad of his professional career. The 36-year-old rider, preparing for his 16th appearance in the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2025, stated he has not finalised his future plans but expressed a strong loyalty to the team… Continue reading

Hannah Yeoh urges support for FAM’s FIFA appeal process

YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTER HANNAH YEOH has urged all parties to allow the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to complete its appeal process against the sanctions imposed by FIFA. Hannah said the ministry takes FIFA’s decision seriously while emphasising that the priority is to ensure all processes are carried out with full integrity for the… Continue reading

Hannah Yeoh urges support for FAM’s FIFA appeal process

TMJ questions FIFA sanctions on FAM, cites JPN proof of player eligibility

THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) complied with all procedures regarding the eligibility of seven Harimau Malaya heritage players, according to Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. His Royal Highness questioned FIFA’s decision to take action against the players despite the organisation having previously granted approval for all seven. “FAM has followed the… Continue reading

Alexander Kristoff eyes final career victory at Le Tour de Langkawi 2025

NORWEGIAN sprint star Alexander Kristoff has hinted he may retire after making his debut at Le Tour de Langkawi 2025. That potential retirement would conclude a glittering professional cycling career spanning three remarkable decades. Kristoff’s career highlights include major classic victories at Milan-San Remo and the Tour of Flanders. He has also triumphed at Gent-Wevelgem… Continue reading

Francesco Bagnaia smashes lap record for pole at Japanese MotoGP

DUCATI rider Francesco Bagnaia secured his second pole position of the season by setting a new lap record during qualifying for the Japanese MotoGP. The reigning double world champion posted a blistering time of one minute and 42.911 seconds at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit on Saturday. 2020 champion Joan Mir qualified in second place,… Continue reading

FIFA sanctions on FAM: AFC awaits football tribunal verdict

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed it is awaiting the final decision of the Football Tribunal under the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on sanctions handed to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven heritage players. This development was shared by AFC general secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John in a… Continue reading

Rodrigo Holgado to appeal 12-month FIFA suspension with FAM

HARIMAU MALAYA heritage player, Rodrigo Holgado will appeal against the 12-month suspension imposed on him by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). His Colombian club America de Cali confirmed in a statement today that Holgado and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will file the corresponding appeals provided for under the FIFA Disciplinary Code, with… Continue reading