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Atletico open La Liga campaign with win over Malaga
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena’s superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez. Argentina international
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d’Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. The England captain collected the prize
Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million ($68 million), according to reports on Wednesday. Gunners boss Mikel
Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino
One of FIFA’s vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body’s embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the “unexpected dismissal” of critic Kevin Lamour was the “final straw”.
Bayern’s Hoeness ‘speechless’ after second Musiala collapse
Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said Wednesday he was “speechless” after Jamal Musiala’s second on-field collapse inside four days, calling the incident a “tragedy” and pledging to support the
Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi’s Al Qadsiah – Source
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract running until 2031, a club official told AFP
Tennis star Kyrgios suspended after failing cocaine test, admits ‘huge mistake’
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday he had made “a huge mistake” after he was provisionally suspended for testing positive for cocaine. The 31-year-old, who reached the final
Paul Pogba’s contract to be terminated – Monaco
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday. Pogba, 33, won the World Cup
Five Premier League stars to watch as new season begins
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign. AFP Sport looks at five players to
Bayern’s Musiala reveals ‘neurological disorder’ after on-field collapse
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Germany international fell to the
