Monday, 7 September 2026

Sports

Empty chair in the office space
Football

Pirlo withdraws from contention for Italian national team role

The former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder steps back from the list of candidates following the Italian Football Federation's rejection of his appointment due to controversies involving Russian betting.

Two women throw darts at a board
Darts

Greaves claims third title at Women's World Matchplay

Beau Greaves defeated Fallon Sherrock in a dramatic final at the Women's World Matchplay in Blackpool.

Symbol of the football fight
Scottish football

St Mirren and Celtic in tough draws at Premier Sports Cup

Scottish clubs drawn in the last 16, with St set to face Rangers and Celtic to travel to Dundee United.

Winning podium with trophy
Formula 1

Norris takes first win of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix

British driver takes the lead in the 46th lap, with Verst second, Antonelli third and Hamilton fifth after a penalty.

Symbol of monetary value and transfer
Transfers

Real Madrid close to Diomande, offer 120m euros

Club bosses are in talks over the transfer of the young forward from Leipzig, while his past comments are being revisited.

Croatian Olympic Committee
Olympic Committee

Primorac candidate for HOO presidency

Election meeting of the Croatian Olympic Committee scheduled for 29 July, with Dragan Primorset among the candidates.

Arsenal and Real Madrid in dispute over Vinicius
Football

Arsenal monitor Vinicius Jr, Mourinho backs player

English club explores move for Brazilian winger, while new Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho opposes the transfer.

Tennis racket and ball on a green court
Tennis in the Philippines

Philippine tennis revolution: Eala and Torrecampo break barriers

As Alexandra Eala makes her mark at Wimbledon, 14-year-old Maristella Torrecampo demonstrates that tennis is no longer the privilege of the wealthy.

Sports infrastructure and sustainable business model
Sports

Panel on sports infrastructure: Sustainability and business

Experts discussed transforming sports facilities into sustainable business projects, with the mayor of Poreč and Olympic champions in attendance.

Symbol of the transfer to Barcelona
Transfers

Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund

German winger Karim Adeyemi joins Barcelona on a deal until 2031, reuniting with coach Hansi Flick.

Soccer ball and cleats on the stadium grass
Sports

Musa becomes top scorer in MLS

Neretva boat race
Ladies' Boat Marathon

Seventeen women’s crews to race at the 13th Ladies’ Boat Marathon

The Neretva boat race from Metković to Opuzen takes place on 6 August, with four debutant teams among the entrants.

Argentina and Spain will play in the World Cup final
World Cup

Argentina overturn England to reach World Cup final

Lautaro Martínez scored in the 92nd minute from a Lionel Messi cross for a 2-1 win, while Argentina faces a potential FIFA disciplinary probe over a Falklands Islands banner.

Stage of the panel with microphones and a tennis racket
Tennis

Djokovic thanks Ljubicic and Ancic at panel

The Serbian tennis star highlighted the role of Ivan Ljubicic in shaping his early career during a guest appearance at Fanatics Fest.

Farewell to a football legend
Football

Kevin Keegan, double Ball winner, has died

The legendary footballer and former manager has died at the age of 75, seven weeks after revealing he was suffering from stage four cancer.

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, venue of the World Cup final
World Cup

Spain crowned world champions after 38 games unbeaten

Ferran Torres' 106th-minute strike seals victory over Argentina, breaking Italy's record in the process.

The Belgian Grand Prix was held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit
Motorsport

Antonelli wins in Belgium and consolidates lead in championship

The Italian secured his sixth victory of the season, while his team-mate George Russell retired on the first lap.

The bench of the Croatian national team once again belongs to Slaven Bilic after 20 years
National team

Bilić appointed new Croatia coach, signs contract until 2030 World Cup

The return to the head coach's bench after 20 years sees a focus on Euro 2028, with the coach stating he wants Luka Modrić to continue playing for the national team.