Afghanistan’s women cricketers have played their first game since fleeing their country after the Taliban’s takeover three years ago, coming together for a charity match in Australia that captain Nahida Sapan hoped would prompt “a movement for change”. Hundreds of women athletes fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over in August 2021, escaping a hardline … Read more
The London club reportedly sign the American defender to a world record deal for a female footballer. Chelsea signed United States defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave in a reported world-record deal for a female footballer. Girma is believed to have cost Chelsea 900,000 euros ($1.1m), surpassing the world record of 685,000 euros ($718,976) … Read more
Mbappe’s scoring outburst on Saturday night caps off a red-hot streak of eight goals in his last five games. Kylian Mbappe bagged his maiden hat-trick for Real Madrid as the LaLiga champions easily beat bottom-club Real Valladolid 3-0 to extend their lead on top of the standings. Real opened the scoring in the 30th minute … Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim warns of ongoing ‘rollercoaster’ as club attempt at stormy rebuild continues. Who: Manchester United vs BrightonWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Old Trafford, Manchester, United KingdomWhen: 2pm (16:00 GMT) on SundayFollow Al Jazeera’s live build-up followed by our text and photo stream of the match. Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United’s … Read more
Arsenal close to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool after North London turnaround against Spurs. Arsenal reignited their Premier League title challenge with a stirring fightback to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the North London derby. Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by Son Heung-min’s early opener on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium, but seized the … Read more
Premier League leaders Liverpool come back to draw at Nottingham Forest but Man City let lead slip at Brentford. Nottingham Forest demonstrated their unlikely Premier League title credentials by holding Liverpool to a 1-1 draw, backing up their win over the leaders earlier in the season. It took a header by Diogo Jota from a … Read more
Barcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era. Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead, but a dominant Barcelona hit five in response before their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half. Madrid … Read more
Everton appoint David Moyes for the second time as US owners conduct two-day managerial overhaul of Premier League club. David Moyes has returned for a second spell as Everton manager, following Sean Dyche’s sacking by the struggling Premier League club. Moyes, 61, made his name during an 11-year stint in charge at Goodison Park from … Read more
Frustrated footballer Bruno Fernandes said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield, they must “do it everywhere” after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Cody Gakpo cancelled out Lisandro Martinez’s shock opener for United on Sunday before Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot, but … Read more
Cricket fans will remember 2024 for two thrilling T20 World Cups in the space of four months, the display of youthful exuberant talent from upcoming stars, and the rollback of years by older icons to end long trophy droughts for their nations. From a young pacer offering a throwback to the glory days of West … Read more