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Chelsea have signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player. “The 23-year-old forward has signed a contract at Stamford … Read more

A five-member Pakistan boxing team has arrived in Glasgow to take part in the Commonwealth Games, which are scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 23. The squad, accompanied by officials and Pakistan Olympic Association Secretary General Haji Khalid Mahmood Chaudhry, will represent the country in five different weight categories during the prestigious multi-sport event, according … Read more

Joe Root’s prolific run against India lifts him back into the ICC ODI top 10 after a five-year absence. Photo: AFP/FILE England batter Joe Root has re-entered the top 10 of the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since 2020 after an outstanding performance in the recently concluded three-match series against India. … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Sri Lanka in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 starting Wednesday at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, following India’s last-minute withdrawal from the tournament despite receiving comprehensive security assurances. Speaking to the media after the championship’s trophy unveiling ceremony, Pakistan Volleyball … Read more

Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan transformed Newcastle United with passion, excitement and unforgettable football. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle’s “greatest team” following his old rival’s death aged 75. Keegan passed away on Monday after battling cancer, with Ferguson joining the tributes for one of … Read more

Rudi Garcia was appointed Belgium head coach in January 2025. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, the Belgian football federation (RBFA) said on Monday.  Garcia, 62, took over the Red Devils in January 2025 before guiding them to … Read more

Thousands of fans braved the cold and the rain to welcome home the players. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not … Read more

Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina gave their best despite a controversial World Cup campaign ending in final heartbreak. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the “best possible way” at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder’s red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.  Fernandez … Read more

LONDON: The first 48-team World Cup has barely finished, but Gianni Infantino has already acknowledged the possibility that soccer’s biggest tournament could one day grow larger still, a move that could fundamentally alter the economics of the sport. Speaking to Swiss television during the tournament, the FIFA ‌president said a 64-team World Cup was among the ideas that … Read more

Critics argue the team is FIFA’s darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents While star Lionel Messi is beloved around the world, anti-Argentina sentiment grew as critics argued they were FIFA’s darling and received favorable referee calls such as penalties and cards shown to opponents. PHOTO: AFP Critics blasted Argentina … Read more