Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Sports

Water polo players in action at the pool
Cup Qualifiers

Croatian Cup qualifiers begin

Zadar 1952 and POŠK Split are the hosts of the groups, with the two best teams from each advancing to the quarter-finals.

Players in green jerseys celebrate on the field
Football

Northern Ireland thrash Ukraine 3-0 in Trnava

O'Neill's side, averaging 22 years of age, secured their biggest win in five years and remain top of Group B2.

Dzeko leaves the field to applause
Dzeko in Zenica

Dzeko bids farewell to Bosnia and Herzegovina, match ends 1-1

Edin Dzeko's goal in his farewell was disallowed for a handball, as fans reacted with boos.

Two fighters on the tatami mat
Judo

Chinese judoka disqualified for bite at Asian Games

Tang Jing bit Japanese rival Rin Maeda in the quarter-finals of the 70kg category, with Maenda ultimately winning gold.

Police at the scene of a car accident
New South Wales

Car hits crowd in Newcastle, nine injured

Driver arrested at the scene; two in critical condition; police urge crowd to disperse.

Stade de French in France
Sports

France and Italy draw in derby, Belgium triumphant

Dzeko bids farewell to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team in Zenica, Sweden remain at the top of the group

Manchester City players leave the field
Manchester City

City found guilty on most charges in Premier League

The club has lodged an appeal, while players are concerned about the future of their contracts.

Players celebrate on the field
Sports

Aston Villa win Antonio Puerta Trophy in Seville

Villa secured a 3-1 victory in 12 minutes, with Unai Emery returning to the stadium where he won three consecutive titles.

Rugby players celebrate victory on the field
Cardiff

Cardi beat Zebre 40-27 with six tries

Tom Bowen scored two tries, James Botham named man of the match ahead of 7,231 spectators at the Arms Park.

German player shoots at goal
Germany

Germany beat Serbia 2-0, Paunović calls for change in mindset

Seria were left without points in Munich and with a goal difference of 2:6 at the halfway point of the Nations League, a defeat that could harm their chances in the Euro 2028 qualification battle.

Formula 1 car on the track
Sports

Verstappen and Leclerc fastest in Sepang sessions

Bahrain Grand Prix relocated to Malaysia, with qualifying on Saturday at 10:00 and the race on Sunday at 9:00.

Manchester City emblem and referee
Premier League

Manchester City appeal against ruling on financial rules breach

The club claims the verdict contains material errors, while the FA warns of consequences for the integrity of the game.

Architectural rendering of the new stadium
New Maksimir

New Maksimir: Controversial tender and changed conditions

The problems surrounding the new Maksimir began well before the winning project was even presented.

Players celebrate victory on the field
Hajduk

Hajduk 3-0: Gabrić debuts with captain's armband

Gonzalo's side is pleased with the energy in the press, but warns that there are areas to work on.

Tennis court with players and spectators
TK Čazma

TK Čazma makes first appearance at tournament outside Čazma

Maksim Šlogar, Dea Granc and Jelena Novaković represented the club founded in September 2025.

Warrington players warm up ahead of the final
Warrington

Warrington on verge of first title in 71 years as Burgess leads team to Grand Final

Wolves play Wakefield at Old Trafford on Saturday; this is Burgess's first major final since taking charge in 2024.

Stadium and documents
Manchester City

FA: Ruling against City has significant implications for the integrity of football

The Football Association is reviewing the ruling and will take action where appropriate.

Sir Alex Ferguson in a suit, leaning on a table with a book
Manchester United

F Ferguson reveals book and brain surgery

The former manager of Manchester United spoke to BBC Breakfast about his new book, the difficult recovery following a brain haemorrhage and a career that could have ended in Canada.