Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus close to Barcelona move
Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, the Press Association understands.
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Sharjah Self-Defence takes lead at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
DUBAI: Sharjah Self-Defence club topped the standings on the opening day of Round 6 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, taking place at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai.
‘No bigger stage’: Power Slap 25 set for Abu Dhabi during Showdown Week
ABU DHABI: Power Slap has announced that the main event for Power Slap 25 Presented By Monster Energy on Oct. 23 at the Space42 Arena will be a super heavyweight title rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Dumpling.
Tadej Pogacar out of Spanish Vuelta following Stage 8 crash - ESPN
XERACO, Spain — Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has pulled out of the Spanish Vuelta after crashing during the eighth stage of the race.
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d’Or
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing the award should go to “the best player in the world” rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. “The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, and we know who they are: they’re here,” Mourinho told reporters Saturday ahead of Madrid’s game against Malaga in La Liga. “And for me there is one who, individually, made history this summer,” Mourinho said, in reference to Mbappe, who became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the tournament. The France captain is among the contenders for the Ballon d’Or after finishing last season as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, despite failing to win a major trophy. His rivals include England striker Harry Kane, Spain midfielder and World Cup winner Rodri, and Paris Saint-Germain’s European champions Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in Wednesday’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, featured on the front page of Madrid-based sports daily AS on Saturday under the headline: “Mbappe targets the Ballon d’Or.” “You cannot give the Ballon d’Or to a player simply because he won the Champions League or the World Cup,” said Mourinho. “For me, the Ballon d’Or should go to one of those players who, when they retire, will be missed forever. Maradona, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane...” he said. “If we want to reward the Champions League, then give it to Luis Enrique.
Football-NFL eyes expansion in Japan as international games reach record high
LONDON, Aug 28 : The NFL plans to expand into new international markets, including Japan, as it seeks to build on growing interest outside the United States, the league's head of Europe and Asia-Pacific Brett Gosper said.
Chelsea bring Circle's USDC on board as front-of-shirt sponsor
Aug 28 : Chelsea announced a partnership with internet financial platform company Circle Internet Group on Friday, with the company becoming the Premier League club’s official front-of-shirt partner this season and its USDC stablecoin featuring on the shirts.
Thundersquall returns to Taif racing for first time since 2024
TAIF: Top-class Thundersquall (GB) is set to have his first outing since running in The Saudi Cup last February when facing a full field of 17 rivals in the $40,000 Alshafa Cup at King Khalid Racecourse on Saturday.