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Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's death 12 Aug 2026 - 05:12 pm
Argentine football star Lionel Messi (L) and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo arrive at the Islas Malvinas International Airport after the death of his father Jorge Messi in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina on August 8, 2026. Photo by LUIS ROBAYO / AFP
Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille 12 Aug 2026 - 03:37 pm
Marseille's Argentinian goalkeeper #01 Geronimo Rulli celebrates at the end of the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Stade Rennais FC at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 17, 2026. Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP
European football returns to beIN Sports for 2026-27 season 12 Aug 2026 - 09:01 am
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PSG 'want to win everything', says Luis Enrique 11 Aug 2026 - 09:59 pm
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish coach Luis Enrique sits on a ball as he oversees a training session of his players on August 11, 2026, the eve of the UEFA Supercup football match between Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Sundowns, USM Alger to clash for African Super Cup on Nov 8 11 Aug 2026 - 10:08 am
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Harry Kane wins European Golden Shoe for second time 10 Aug 2026 - 09:45 pm
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Al Shamal bolster squad ahead of new season 10 Aug 2026 - 09:11 am
Al Shamal, last season’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) runners up, have signed Tunisia international Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane from Egyptian club Al Ahly, the club announced yesterday.
Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup 09 Aug 2026 - 10:14 am
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Qatar U-20 crush Kapfenberger 7-0 09 Aug 2026 - 09:53 am
Action during the match between Qatar U-20 team and Austria's Kapfenberger.
QSL clubs enter final phase of preparations 09 Aug 2026 - 09:07 am
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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 08 Aug 2026 - 05:23 pm
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Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle 08 Aug 2026 - 04:10 pm
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Vinicius Junior extends Real Madrid deal to 2032: club 06 Aug 2026 - 10:15 pm
(FILES) Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Arsenal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
Salah completes move to Turkiye's Trabzonspor 06 Aug 2026 - 05:01 pm
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrives at arrives at Trabzon Airport to complete his transfer to Turkish football club Trabzonspor in Trabzon on August 5, 2026. (Photo by Nurgul GUNAYDIN / AFP)
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory 06 Aug 2026 - 10:58 am
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs /Getty Images via AFP)
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors 05 Aug 2026 - 02:27 pm
The FIFA logo is seen at its Africa regional office in Sale on August 5, 2026. Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP
Gulf Champions League draw set for August 24 05 Aug 2026 - 09:07 am
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Al Wakrah fine-tune preparations after France 05 Aug 2026 - 09:04 am
Al Wakrah players are greeted by young fans in Rennes, France.

Formula One

File photo Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen's car is moved following his crash during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix
Mercedes' British driver George Russell drives during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

NBA

LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

Cricket

Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad celebrates taking the wicket England's Joe Root on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties
Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz poses with fans after victory against Australia on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) 'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia
A general view shows covered ground as rain delays the start of play on second day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test

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