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Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC
Tottenham striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning freekick as the London club were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC on Wednesday in a setback to their pre-season momentum.
FIFA proposal 'an outright attack on football', says DFB vice-president
The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, as "an outright attack on football".
Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally.
Ireland's Harrington named as vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington was named on Wednesday as a vice-captain of Europe's team for the 2027 Ryder Cup in his native Ireland.
Neuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco.
Shelton fends off Damm at Washington as veteran Venus ousted
Second seed Ben Shelton dug deep to hold off qualifier Martin Damm in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Tuesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open, while veteran Venus Williams was eliminated.
Indian hockey back on 'road to gold' after years in the wilderness
Under the gaze of men's coach Craig Fulton, India's hockey players run, dribble and sweat buckets at an intense training camp in Bengaluru.
'Very hungry' Joao Pedro impresses new Chelsea manager Alonso
Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team's opening pre-season game impressing new manager Xabi Alonso.
Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold
Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men's 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games record time on Tuesday as New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs surged to a surprise victory in the women's 100m.
Aussie teen Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington where dad won title
Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, captured his first ATP Tour victory on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Washington Open.
Warriors re-sign Green after LeBron James shun
The Golden State Warriors have re-signed veteran Draymond Green on a one-year $28 million deal after missing out on LeBron James, US media reported Tuesday.
New Zealand's Hobbs surges to women's 100m Commonwealth gold
Zoe Hobbs produced a remarkable run from lane seven to win the women's 100m final at the Commonwealth Games for New Zealand.
Cameroon's Eseme storms to 100m Commonwealth gold
Emmanuel Eseme stormed through torrential rain in Glasgow to claim Commonwealth Games gold for Cameroon in the 100m in a new Games record time of 9.83 seconds.
West Indies beat Pakistan by 90 runs in first Test
Pakistan crumbled for the second consecutive day to the West Indies pace attack, losing the first Test of a two-match series by 90 runs on the fourth day in Trinidad on Tuesday.
Jalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles
Jalen Carter has signed a four-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, the club said Tuesday, in a deal that reportedly makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win
Spain international Marc Cucurella revealed a new tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm on Tuesday, keeping a promise he made before the country's World Cup win.
Korda, Ryu eye history at Women's British Open
Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran are bidding to join an elite group by claiming a third major of the season at the Women's British Open after sharing golf's biggest prizes in 2026.
Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy
Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.
Diaz and Olise set to stay at Bayern, says CEO
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said Tuesday it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave while confirming Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season.
Fan favourite 'Zizou' soaks up acclaim after being named France coach
Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Zinedine Zidane did not let down the 100 or so French football fans waiting outside the federation headquarters as he came outside to greet them moments after being unveiled as national coach on Tuesday.
'Only job I wanted': France turn to Zidane as coach
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.
Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City
Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Pedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to a winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a late nine-minute hat-trick to ensure victory.
Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday.
Pedro bags three as Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick late in the game to ensure victory.
Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Diomande: source
Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.
'Only job I wanted', says new France coach Zidane
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.
Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the ugly
French football icon Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday was tasked with delivering France the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he did as a player in 1998.
Zidane's long road leads back to France helm
France's favourite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus' new coach on Tuesday.
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.
Spurs' Maddison says De Zerbi is the right coach for his game
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison on Tuesday praised Roberto De Zerbi as the type of attacking coach that suited his game and said he was "excited" by what lay ahead.