Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé breaks silence on Ceuta shirt controversy
Real Madrid's striker has for the first time explained why he, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konaté partly covered up a message on a t-shirt backing Ceuta.
Mbappé, Vinícius and Konaté criticised for hiding Ceuta support message
The La Liga president criticised Mbappé, Vinícius and Ibrahima Konaté for partially rolling up a T-shirt supporting Ceuta, hiding the message "We are all from Ceuta", amid a migration crisis and social tension in the city.
Astana Arena in the capital of Kazakhstan selected to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup
The prestigious match, UEFA Super Cup, will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2027, before passing the baton to Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2028. Kazakhstan has obtained the chance to host such a major match, marking a historic first for the country.
Azerbaijan offers F1 fans visas on arrival for Baku Grand Prix
Baku has implemented a simplified visa entry procedure for international visitors planning to attend the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From 25 August to 30 September, eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at the country’s international airports.
World Athletics chief Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part'
Coe rejected Moscow's claims of a 'personal obsession' with banning Russian athletes and reflected on his term and the crisis at FIFA.
Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win US Open title
Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Roddick in Flushing Meadows in 2003.
Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close
Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close.
Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam
Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.
Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action
The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election
The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.