Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Sports

An empty boxing ring in daylight
Court

Cordina acquitted of assault charge outside petrol station

Judge Charlotte Murphy concluded that the former world champion acted in self-defence and that the blow was proportionate.

The captain on the football pitch
Milestone appearance

Fran Vibovec records 300th appearance for NK Nedelišće

Nedelišće captain, who debuted at 17, has won three league titles and two County Cups in 11 years of senior football.

Coach beside the bench, players in green and white
Croatian Cup

Rijeka visit Karlovac 1919 in Croatian Cup quarter-final

Assistant coach Mate Maleš warns that lower-league sides always have their moment and can spring a surprise.

Atmosphere of a football stadium under floodlights
Italy

Srna: I would bring Modrić first, then Barella or Calhanoglu

Shakhtar sporting director speaks to Italian media about talent, the war in Ukraine and Italy's support ahead of Champions League clash with Inter

Documentation with UEFA and FIFA logos
Infantino's mandate

UEFA demands answers from FIFA over Infantino's mandate

The European football governing body has sent 42 questions regarding FIFA's governance and requested a response by 2 November.

Training on a grass pitch under floodlights
France

McDermott sticks with unchanged squad for France

England seek first win in Perth after historic loss to Tonga, as the coach trusts the same players.

Footballers in action on a grass pitch
Zagorje League

Klanjec secure convincing win in Zlatar Bistrica

Ivančica suffer 0-5 defeat in eighth round of the First Zagorje Football League, with Zrnc scoring twice

Letter with seal and documents at a press conference
FIFA Forward Enterprise

UEFA gives FIFA federation deadline of 2 November to answer governance questions

Eight-page letter contains 42 questions on FFE private investment, FIFA peace prize and suspended ban on Folarin Balogun.

A footballer in a blue and white kit trains on the pitch
Bruno Petković

Petković nearing return, Kocaelispor coach reveals timeline

Selçuk İnan expects the Croatian striker to join team training within two to three weeks, or by early November.

Footballers celebrating on the pitch
Serie A

Monza thrash Cagliari 4-0 as Jurić equals career record

Gustavo Varela scored twice as Monza secured their second Serie A victory of the season, reaching seven points.

A rugby ball in a player's hands on the field
Williams

Tandy to name squad on Tuesday, Williams leads race for number nine

Tomos Williams played 378 minutes at the 2026 Six Nations, more than Dupont, Gibson-Park and White, while Hardy faces a long injury layoff due to a knee problem.

Stadium under floodlights at dusk
FA Cup

Leicester City to visit Oxford City in first round of FA Cup

Former FA Cup winners face a sixth-tier side in the 2026-27 first round, their first appearance at this stage since 2008.

An empty football pitch under floodlights
AEK

Semenyo out for eight weeks, Haaland may be ready for AEK

Manchester City striker injured over the weekend and limped, while manager Enzo Maresca hints at Erling Haaland's possible return.

Two boxers in the ring under the spotlights
WBC Championship

Smith defends WBC title against Puello in Sheffield

Undefeated Dalton Smith returns to his hometown nine months after becoming world champion in New York; Alberto Puello is the mandatory challenger.

Rugby team training on a grass pitch
Rugby News

Ritchie ready for Glasgow Warriors debut

Assistant coach Nigel Carolan confirmed that the former Scotland captain has returned to full training following surgery and is ready for Saturday's match against Benetton.

An empty football pitch with stands and a scoreboard
Rovinj

Rudar end losing streak, Rovinj lose on Krk

After nine rounds, two Istrian clubs sit at the bottom of the table, while Jadran jumped to third place with a win in Buje.

Meeting at the President's Office
Roma in Croatia

Milanović meets Roma association and NK Parag: no own pitch

The meeting at the President's Office discussed Roma integration through sport, children's camps and the challenges facing the Međimurje club.

An empty football pitch under stadium lights
Manchester City

Daily Mail: City faces point deduction and relegation

According to a Daily Mail exclusive, Manchester City is set for a major penalty, with further sanctions possible next season.