Friday, 4 September 2026

Sports

A tennis player in action on the court
Tennis

Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open due to knee injury

World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Masters 1000 event in the US due to a right knee injury. The Italian is targeting the US Open.

Gianni Infantino at the press conference
International football

FIFA criticises pressure from UEFA

The world football body has condemned alleged attempts to undermine the president and categorically rejected media accusations.

Tielemans in United's jersey
Football

Tielemans makes debut for United, transfer costs £35m

The Belgian midfielder played 26 minutes in a friendly against PSG, while Manchester United activated a £35m clause.

Trent Alexander-Arnold in a Real Madrid jersey
Sports

Alexander-Arnardo sets off on second season at Real

The Liverpool right-back has moved to Real Madrid, but the first season was marked by injuries and changes at the top of the bench.

Shea Charles in a Fulham jersey
Football

Fulham sign Sheu Charles for up to 30 million pounds

The Northern Irish midfielder signs a five-year deal, becoming the most expensive player from his country.

Luis Garcia and Xabi Alonso
Football

Garcia hopes Chelsea will finish behind Liverpool

Former team-mates Luis Garcia and Xabi Alonso meet again in Malaysia, with Garcia expressing hope for his former club.

Matthias Jaissle celebrates victory with players
Football

Jaissle starts with a win as Newcastle beat Valencia

New manager Matthias Jaissle secured the Orange Trophy following a 2-1 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla.

Aaqib Nabi in the Indian national team jersey
Cricket

First cricketer from Kashmir selected for Indian Test team

29-year-old Aaqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, becoming a historic figure for his region.

Portrait of a goalkeeper in a shirt
Football

Former Wolves goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies

The legendary Wolverhampton Wanderers custodian died at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich career spent in the club's shirt.

Leaving the pitch
Transfers

Casado leaves Barcelona for Saudi Arabia

Midfielder Marc Casado has left training and will not travel with the squad to Udine, as talks are underway regarding the arrival of João Cancelo.

Gimenez in an Arsenal jersey
Football

Arsenal sign Guimarae from Newcastle for £75m

The Brazilian midfielder has joined the Premier League champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million, signing a four-year contract with an option to extend.

Grief and remembrance of a rugby player
Rugby

Fijian rugby player dies in Japan after training

Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, died in Fukuoka following a suspected heatstroke during a hot week, three days after training.

Diver exits the sea
Free diving

Torocsik sets new world record in free diving

The Hungarian diver dived to 107 metres at Lastovo, breaking the previous record of 106 metres in the Free Immersion discipline.

Young tennis players on the court
Sports

Finals of the Plazma Sports Games tennis event in Rijeka

Batash in the sun's crosshairs
Cricket

Somerset and Worcestershire secure convincing victories

Tom Lammonby scores a career-best 114, while Jake Libby secures victory for Worcestershire with an unbeaten hundred in the penultimate round.

Gianni Infantino at a press conference
Football

Norwegian Football Federation calls for Infantino's resignation

The president of the Norwegian Football Federation has called for the head of FIFA to step down following a failed attempt to privatise the World Cup.

Footballers celebrate on the field
Friendly matches

Rovinjo convincingly defeats Pazin in friendly

The team from Kanin won 3-1, with goals from Šerifović, Kukić and Tošić.

Leeds Rhinos players celebrate their victory over Wakefield Trinity.
Rugby

Leeds Rhinos come from behind to beat Wakefield

Leeds Rhinos defeat Wakefield 24-22 in the Betfred Super League, maintaining their lead in the race for the Shield.