Football
James Rodríguez retires from Colombia duty after three World Cups
James Rodríguez announced his international retirement on 15 September 2026. He played at the 2014, 2018 and 2026…
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 as Carlos Espí scores stoppage-time winner
Real Madrid led 2-0 through Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé, but Elche levelled. Carlos Espí, assisted by Mbappé,…
Vinícius Júnior: 128 goals, 14 titles and a Real Madrid renewal
A current profile of Vinícius Júnior, whose Real Madrid contract runs through June 2032. The club records 128…
Ceuta shirt debate: what Mbappé, Vinícius and Konaté did before Elche–Real Madrid
A Reuters account of the Ceuta solidarity shirts: Mbappé and Vinícius obscured the slogan, while Konaté held his…
Calvert-Lewin’s Leeds scoring run earns England recall
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in five straight league matches for Leeds. England confirmed his return to the squad on…
Transfer rumours, 15 September: Madueke, Wanner and Icardi
A dated transfer-rumour update: Madueke was already an Arsenal player, Wanner had joined PSV in 2025, and Lazio’s…
Mercato
Barcelona Sign Ballon d’Or Winner Rodri from Manchester City
Spanish midfielder Rodri has completed a move to Barcelona from Manchester City, signing a contract through June 2030…
James Rodríguez retires from Colombia duty after three World Cups
James Rodríguez announced his international retirement on 15 September 2026. He played at the 2014, 2018 and 2026…
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 as Carlos Espí scores stoppage-time winner
Real Madrid led 2-0 through Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé, but Elche levelled. Carlos Espí, assisted by Mbappé,…
Vinícius Júnior: 128 goals, 14 titles and a Real Madrid renewal
A current profile of Vinícius Júnior, whose Real Madrid contract runs through June 2032. The club records 128…
Ceuta shirt debate: what Mbappé, Vinícius and Konaté did before Elche–Real Madrid
A Reuters account of the Ceuta solidarity shirts: Mbappé and Vinícius obscured the slogan, while Konaté held his…
Calvert-Lewin’s Leeds scoring run earns England recall
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in five straight league matches for Leeds. England confirmed his return to the squad on…
Transfer rumours, 15 September: Madueke, Wanner and Icardi
A dated transfer-rumour update: Madueke was already an Arsenal player, Wanner had joined PSV in 2025, and Lazio’s…
James Rodríguez retires from Colombia duty after three World Cups
James Rodríguez announced his international retirement on 15 September 2026. He played at the 2014, 2018 and 2026…
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 as Carlos Espí scores stoppage-time winner
Real Madrid led 2-0 through Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé, but Elche levelled. Carlos Espí, assisted by Mbappé,…
Vinícius Júnior: 128 goals, 14 titles and a Real Madrid renewal
A current profile of Vinícius Júnior, whose Real Madrid contract runs through June 2032. The club records 128…
Ceuta shirt debate: what Mbappé, Vinícius and Konaté did before Elche–Real Madrid
A Reuters account of the Ceuta solidarity shirts: Mbappé and Vinícius obscured the slogan, while Konaté held his…
Calvert-Lewin’s Leeds scoring run earns England recall
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in five straight league matches for Leeds. England confirmed his return to the squad on…
Transfer rumours, 15 September: Madueke, Wanner and Icardi
A dated transfer-rumour update: Madueke was already an Arsenal player, Wanner had joined PSV in 2025, and Lazio’s…
Trophée des Champions: Luis Enrique Previews PSG’s Clash with Lens, Talks Up New Signing Ferran Torres
Paris Saint-Germain aim for a second trophy in less than a week as they face Lens in the…
Women’s AFCON semi-finals: Malawi’s attack, Cameroon’s clean sheets
Malawi beat Algeria 3–1 while Cameroon overcame Morocco on penalties after a goalless draw. How the two very…
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Removes Steve Smith as Bangladesh Close In on Historic Test Win in Darwin
Bangladesh strengthened their grip on day three in Darwin after spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Steve Smith, pushing…
WAFCON 2026: Algeria Face Malawi, Morocco Battle Cameroon for Final Spot
Algeria and Morocco chase a historic first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title as they meet Malawi and…
Nazeeh Johnson Blames Fertility Drug for Failed NFL Drug Test
Two-time Super Bowl champion Nazeeh Johnson says a fertility medication he was taking is responsible for a positive…
The Hundred Sees Attendances Slide in First Summer Under Private Ownership
Despite a heatwave that might have been expected to draw crowds to grounds, The Hundred has recorded falling…
African Competitions
Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title: how a 3–0 first half settled the final
Marie Ngah scored twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto added a goal as Cameroon beat Malawi 3–0. The official…
Cameroon v Malawi: what the Women’s AFCON final preview got right
A retrospective on the defensive and attacking records Cameroon and Malawi brought to Rabat, followed by the CAF-confirmed…
Women’s AFCON semi-finals: Malawi’s attack, Cameroon’s clean sheets
Malawi beat Algeria 3–1 while Cameroon overcame Morocco on penalties after a goalless draw. How the two very…
WAFCON 2026: Algeria Face Malawi, Morocco Battle Cameroon for Final Spot
Algeria and Morocco chase a historic first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title as they meet Malawi and…
European Competitions
Bodo/Glimt Move Close to Champions League Return with First-Leg Win Over NEC
Bodo/Glimt put themselves in pole position to reach this season's Champions League after a commanding 3-1 away victory…
West Ham Smash EFL Transfer Record to Land Celtic’s Arne Engels for £22m
West Ham United have secured Belgium midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic in a deal worth £22m, setting a…
Trophée des Champions: Luis Enrique Previews PSG’s Clash with Lens, Talks Up New Signing Ferran Torres
Paris Saint-Germain aim for a second trophy in less than a week as they face Lens in the…
Other sports
Joe Root Urges England Players to Be ‘Good Human Beings’ as He Returns to Test Captaincy
Joe Root has called on his England teammates to prioritise being strong role models and decent people as…
