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Salah Among Nominees for PFA Player of the Year Award 

Sports Liverpool's Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. (AFP)

Salah Among Nominees for PFA Player of the Year Award 

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Player of the Year award on Friday. The…

Sports Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group G - Al Ain v Juventus - Audi Field, Washington, D.C., US - June 18, 2025 Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their fourth goal. (Reuters)

In-Form Kolo Muani Wants to Stay at Juventus After Club World Cup 

On-loan France striker Randal Kolo Muani said he would like to stay at Juventus next season after a Man of the Match performance for the Italian team in their…

Sports 19 June 2025, US, Miami: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany speaks during a press conference at the Hard Rock Stadium, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Group C soccer match against Boca Juniors. (dpa) 

Bayern’s Kompany Cautious of ‘Dangerous’ Club World Cup Rivals Boca 

Bayern Munich strolled to a 10-0 win over Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener but there will be no room for complacency when they face Argentina's…

Sports Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's opening goal as teammate Koke, right, looks on during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Seattle Sounders and Atletico Madrid in Seattle, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP)

Barrios Scores Twice, Atletico Madrid Beats Seattle Sounders 3-1 in Club World Cup 

Pablo Barrios scored twice and Atletico Madrid beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Thursday in the Club World Cup. Giuliano Simeone found Barrios at the top of…

Sports Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy meet with the England Women's football team, the Lionesses, at St George's Park, in Staffordshire, Britain June 19, 2025. Christopher Furlong/Pool via REUTERS

UK Govt Pledges $1.2 Billion Investment in Sport

The UK government has pledged to spend more than 900 million pounds ($1.21 billion) to improve grassroots sporting infrastructure and support major events in…

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Sports Botafogo's Igor Jesus gestures as he leaves the field after winning during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between PSG and Botafogo in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Botafogo Shock PSG 1-0 at Club World Cup

Brazil's Botafogo withstood waves of attacks from Paris St Germain to stun the European champions 1-0 on Thursday and throw Group B at the Club World Cup wide…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros - Rafael Nadal of Spain vs Facundo Bagnis of Argentina. - Paris, France - 26/05/16. Nadal reacts after he won. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo

Spain's King Makes Nadal a Marquis

Spain's King Felipe VI on Thursday granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognizing his contribution to the nation through sporting…

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Sports Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Real Madrid's Mbappe in Hospital with Gastroenteritis, Club Says

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to hospital after suffering from gastroenteritis during the Club World Cup, the Spanish club said on…

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Sports Gennaro Gattuso, new head coach of Italy's national soccer team, attends a press conference during his official presentation, in Rome, Italy, 19 June 2025. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI

New Coach Gattuso Vows to Restore Enthusiasm to Italy

Italy's new coach Gennaro Gattuso on Thursday pledged to restore enthusiasm and create "a family" at the battered national team, aiming to secure qualification…

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Sports The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute. Reuters file photo

Soccer Fans Storm Field in Libya, Portuguese Referee Injured during Suspended Match

A highly-anticipated derby in Libya’s top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some…

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Sports Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP

Messi Fit to Face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in…

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Sports Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates after scoring during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Al-Ain and Juventus in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW

Juventus Beat Al-Ain 5-0 at Club World Cup

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both scored twice as the young guns of Juventus made a statement in their Club World Cup opener with a dominant 5-0…

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Sports Al-Hilal's Yassine Bounou blocks a shot during the Club World Cup group H soccer match between Real Madrid and Al Hilal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Yassine Bounou's PK Save Helps Al Hilal Tie Real Madrid

Yassine Bounou stopped a penalty kick by Real Madrid's Federico Valverde in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to allow Al Hilal to earn a 1-1 tie…

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Sports Espanyol's Spanish goalkeeper #01 Joan Garcia catches the ball during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, on May 15, 2025. (AFP)

Barcelona Signs Goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Crosstown Rival Espanyol

Barcelona is signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday. …

Sports The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to begin on June 15 will run until July 13. - SPA

Al-Hilal Coach: We’re Ready to Face Real Madrid Despite Limited Preparation Time

Al-Hilal’s head coach Simone Inzaghi stated that the team has prepared as thoroughly as possible despite the short time he has had in charge ahead of the FIFA…

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Sports Petra Kvitova. (AFP)

Former Champion Kvitova Handed Wimbledon Wildcard 

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been handed a wildcard to the women's singles draw after being ranked too low for direct entry, organizers said…

Sports Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates with the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 25, 2025. (AFP)

Liverpool Starts Premier League Title Defense Against Bournemouth While Man Utd Hosts Arsenal 

Liverpool will begin its latest Premier League title defense at home to Bournemouth on Aug. 15, while Manchester United will host Arsenal in the opening round…

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Sports Monterrey's Sergio Ramos, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP) 

Monterrey Hold Inter Milan 1-1 at Club World Cup 

UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan were held 1-1 by Mexican side Monterrey in their opening Group E game at the Club World Cup in Pasadena on Tuesday…

Sports Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham, left, and Fluminense's German Cano, right, battle for the ball during the Club World Cup group F soccer match between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP)

Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense Play to Scoreless Draw in Club World Cup 

Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense played to a 0-0 draw in the Club World Cup on Tuesday in rainy conditions before a crowd of just less than half capacity at…

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Al-Hilal to Kick Off FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Campaign against Real Madrid

Al-Hilal Football Club will begin its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 journey on Wednesday , with a high-profile clash against Real Madrid at Hard Rock Stadium in…

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Sports Second placed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts with the trophy after the final match of the French Tennis Open against Coco Gauff of the US at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP) 

Sabalenka Apologizes to Gauff for Post-Match Comments After French Open 

Aryna Sabalenka says she has written to Coco Gauff to apologize for the “unprofessional” comments she made following her loss to her American rival in the…

Sports Mercedes driver George Russell, of the United Kingdom, drives during Formula One auto racing action at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Thai Cabinet Approves $1.2 Bln Bid to Host Formula 1 Race in 2028 

Thailand's cabinet has approved a $1.2 billion bid to host a Formula One street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028, government officials said on Tuesday. If…

Sports Enzo Fernandez (R) of Chelsea reacts with Liam Delap (L) of Chelsea after scoring the 2-0 goal against Los Angeles FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 16 June 2025. (EPA)

Neto, Fernandez Each Score to Lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup 

Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Group D’s Club World Cup opener on…

Sports Alvaro Fernandez of Benfica (R) in action against Kevin Zenon of Boca Juniors during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match between CA Boca Juniors and SL Benfica at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, 16 June 2025. (EPA)

Boca Juniors Turn Up the Heat in Miami with Benfica Draw 

After Lionel Messi lit up the Club World Cup opener, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion again as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a…

Sports Saudi fencing team starts sabre campaign at Asian Championship.

Saudi Fencing Team Starts Sabre Campaign at Asian Championship

The Saudi fencing team is set to begin its campaign in the Asian Fencing Championship (General) with the individual sabre competition, taking place in Bali,…

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Sports Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe talk with Kazuyoshi Miura, Japanese soccer legend and Japan Football League club Suzuka Point Getters player, during a news conference upon their team's arrival in Tokyo for their team's tour of Japan in Tokyo, Japan July 17, 2022. (Reuters)

Japan’s King Kazu Wants More After First Appearance of 40th Season 

Japan's Kazuyoshi "King Kazu" Miura made his first appearance of his 40th season as a professional footballer at the weekend and shows no sign of wanting to…

Sports Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - Palestine v Oman - King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman, Jordan - June 10, 2025 Palestine's Oday Dabbagh in action with Oman's Abdulrahman Al-Mushaifri. (Reuters) 

A Penalty Shattered Palestinian World Cup Dreams for 2026. The Squad Has Inspired Hope 

An engrossing qualifying journey of 16 games and the obstacles of a war came crashing down in an instant for Oday Dabbagh and his Palestinian team. Their…

Sports Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 15, 2025 Germany's Tatjana Maria poses with the trophy as she celebrates with her husband Charles-Edouard Maria and daughters Charlotte and Cecilia after winning the final against Amanda Anisimova of the US. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

German Qualifier Tatjana Maria Wins Queen's Club Final at Age 37

German qualifier Tatjana Maria proclaimed herself “Queen of Queen's” after winning the Wimbledon warm-up tournament at the Queen’s Club for the biggest title…

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Sports Fritz Lifts Stuttgart Title as Zverev's Grass-court Wait Goes On

Fritz Lifts Stuttgart Title as Zverev's Grass-court Wait Goes On

Taylor Fritz claimed his first title of the year with a 6-3 7-6(0) win over top seed Alexander Zverev in the Stuttgart Open final on Sunday, extending his…

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