Sir Jim Ratcliffe edges ahead of Qatari rival to buy Manchester United, report says
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to acquire Manchester United ahead of Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to a report.
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Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo sent home from Italy training camp
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali and Aston Villa winger Nicolo Zaniolo have been sent home from Italy's training camp, with reports suggesting they are being investigated over an illegal betting probe.
Wayne Rooney turned down Saudi Pro League offer before taking Birmingham job
New Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to manage in the Saudi Pro League in favour of returning to England.
Mohammed Yahya: Training with Khamzat Chimaev has been so motivating ahead of UFC debut
I remember the first time Khamzat Chimaev came into the gym to train with us. It was last year, I think, and we welcomed him at TK MMA Fit with open arms.
Roberto Mancini turns to fresh faces as Saudi Arabia step up Asian Cup preparations
With the summer of unprecedented spending out of the way and the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season in full flow, Saudi Arabia was back in global headlines again over the past few days.
Lionel Messi helps Argentina maintain perfect start to 2026 World Cup qualifying
Lionel Messi came off the bench and twice struck the woodwork against Paraguay as an earlier goal set Argentina on their way to a third consecutive win in South American World Cup qualifying.
UFC 294: Kamaru Usman to make middleweight debut against Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi
Kamaru Usman will make his middleweight debut at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi after the former welterweight champion stepped in last minute to face unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, UFC president Dana White announced on Wednesday evening.
Quinton De Kock hits second century in row as South Africa thrash Australia at World Cup
Quinton de Kock cracked his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa demolished five-time champions Australia by 134-runs.