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Ceferin Rules Out FIFA Presidency Bid as Infantino Faces Growing Pressure
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has ruled out challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, but warned that the embattled football chief could face a rival candidate if he seeks re-election in March 2027. (FILES) FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures during his visit to the new Concentration Hotel of the Colombian Football Federation in Barranquilla, Colombia,…
Maresca Seals Winning Man City Debut With Dramatic Bournemouth Comeback
Manchester City overturned Marcus Tavernier’s first-half opener with two late goals from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bournemouth and a winning start for Enzo Maresca at the Etihad. Manchester City’s Croatian defender #24 Josko Gvardiol celebrates with teammates after a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review clears his late goal…
Starc’s 10-Wicket Haul Powers Australia to Innings Win Over Bangladesh
Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh’s batting twice as Australia bounced back from their first-Test defeat with an innings-and-51-run victory in Mackay, levelling the two-match series 1-1. Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking his 10th wicket in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, Australia, on August 23, 2026 [David Gray/AFP] By AFP Published On 23 Aug 202623…
Infantino Defies FIFA Vice President, Attends Caribbean Youth Tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has appeared at an Under-14 football event in the Dominican Republic despite a request from CONCACAF chief and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani to stay away, deepening tensions within world football’s governing body amid its ongoing leadership crisis. Infantino had been asked last week not to go by Victor Montagliani, CONCACAF…
Real Madrid Edge Espanyol 2-1 in Mourinho’s Return
Carlos Espi struck late to seal a dramatic victory for Real Madrid, who overcame Espanyol after Alex Calatrava cancelled out Jude Bellingham’s opener in Jose Mourinho’s first game back in charge. Carlos Espi scores Madrid’s winner against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona [Alex Caparros/Getty Images] Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real…
Serena Williams To Make US Open Return In Mixed Doubles With Alcaraz
Serena Williams is set to return to the US Open alongside Carlos Alcaraz after the pair received a wildcard for the mixed doubles event, marking her first appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2022. The US Tennis Association announced mixed doubles pairings topped by 44-year-old American Williams, making her return to the US Open for the…
Man Utd Suffer Shock Defeat To Hull In Nightmare Premier League Opener
Manchester United endured a disastrous start to the Premier League season as newly promoted Hull City stunned them with a vibrant performance despite missing 10 players through injury. Manchester United’s English head coach Michael Carrick (2nd-L) and his players react to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Hull…
Messi Fined by MLS After Striking Opponent in Heated Clash
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer for striking Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan during a heated 2-2 draw, with teammate Ian Fray also sanctioned for a separate incident. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi was part of the Argentina side that lost the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against…
Former World Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead Outside South Africa Home
Former two-division world champion Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, bringing a tragic end to the career of the celebrated boxer who held WBF and WBO world titles. Zolani Tete celebrates after beating Jason Cunningham after their super-bantamweight fight in 2022 [Andrew Couldridge/Reuters] Former world champion boxer…
Arsenal Rout Coventry To Begin Premier League Title Defence In Style
Arsenal launched their Premier League title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City, giving Mikel Arteta’s side an impressive start as they target back-to-back league titles for the first time since the 1930s. Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the English Premier League…
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