Champions League draw set for tonight as UEFA prepares to ease tensions with FIFA
AFP, Monaco
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UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.
'Incredible' Mbappe hits hattrick as Mourinho's Madrid thrash Sociedad
AFP, Madrid
3 HOUR(s) Football
It was Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach.

World No.1 Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

The five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of US Open warm-up hard court tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal.
22 August 2026

Root hails emerging fast bowlers after thrashing Pakistan

Robinson and Josh Tongue bagged five wickets apiece as Pakistan were dismissed for just 171 in their first innings and the duo, who received good support from Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, took three more each second time around.
22 August 2026

Australia seek redemption in Mackay

Australia have made only one change to their XI, with Matt Renshaw coming in for out-of-form opener Jake Weatherald.
21 August 2026

Shanto urges Tigers to keep the grind going

The Tigers know a sterner test awaits in Mackay, where conditions are expected to offer more assistance to Australia.
21 August 2026

Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million).
21 August 2026

Hockey squad settled, preparations in limbo

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) today announced an 18-member final squad for the upcoming Asian Games, including veteran forwards Rasel Mahmud Jimmy and Pushkor Khisha Mimo. However, the governing body is struggling to arrange overseas preparatory matches for the men in red and green due to visa issues.
21 August 2026

Argentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA for World Cup fight

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended.
21 August 2026

England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test

England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and a 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.
21 August 2026

Danish FA calls for FIFA presidential alternative as Infantino support wanes

Denmark's football association (DBU) has vowed to find a credible alternative to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in next year's election, declaring on Friday that it had lost confidence in the head of world soccer's governing body.
21 August 2026

Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million ($102 million), according to reports on Friday.
21 August 2026

England all out for 409, lead Pakistan by 238 runs

England enjoyed a flurry of tailend runs before they were dismissed for 409 by Pakistan on the third day of the first Test at Headingley on Friday for a first-innings lead of 238.
21 August 2026

Bayern knew about Musiala's condition 'a long time ago', says Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Friday the club were aware of midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public this week.
21 August 2026

Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Saturday.
21 August 2026

The Pep effect lives on

Regular football followers may feel a little estranged from the game this season. Fans, admirers and even rivals are bound to miss one familiar figure from the dugouts of the past two decades -- Pep Guardiola.
21 August 2026

Australia's Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series

Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.
21 August 2026

Tanzid ‘positive’, Shoriful ‘ready’ as Tigers ponder XI for Mackay Test

Bangladesh have five pace bowlers available for the Test, but Shanto said the final combination would only be decided after another inspection of the Mackay surface on Saturday morning.
21 August 2026

Renshaw only change; Australia name XI shortly after Cummins’ call for time

Matthew Renshaw was the only change, replacing Jake Weatherald at the top of the order, while Lyon retained his place for the second Test against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
21 August 2026

Shanto blocks out history, focuses on next five days

The approach is also about putting the emotion of their historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin behind them.
21 August 2026

Premier League money machine drives summer transfer frenzy

Eight of the 10 deals involve Premier League clubs, either as buyers or sellers, underlining the English top flight's central role in driving the market. Four of the five biggest transfers are also Premier League deals.
21 August 2026

More history beckons Tigers against wounded Australia

The Mackay pitch is likely to offer more pace and bounce, potentially giving Australia’s fast bowlers a much stronger platform. The open nature of the venue could also bring strong winds into play, adding another challenge for Bangladesh’s batters.
21 August 2026