LONDON: Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the appointment of Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell as manager, replacing former coach Kasper Hjulmand with immediate effect. The 42-year-old Martinez Novell, who stepped down as Toulouse coach at the end of the 2025-26 season, signed a deal running until 2028. The appointment continues the instability in the club’s coaching ranks since the departure…
The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named “Trionda” is displayed during a presentation event in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: REUTERS Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA’s official online presence to sell phantom tickets. Controversy…
For nearly six decades, Abdul Jalil stood as a symbol of unwavering support for Pakistan cricket For nearly six decades, one man held the unofficial role of Pakistan’s emotional anchor. While captains came and went and cricket administrators changed with regularity, Abdul Jalil — known around the world as Chacha Cricket — remained a constant…
Iran’s ambassador to Turkiye says national team scheduled to depart for the Mexican city of Tijuana on June 6 Iran’s national football team players had received Mexican visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. IRIB quoted Iran’s ambassador to Türkiye, Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh, as saying that the…
The 28-year-old has been with Ferrari since 2019 AFP June 03, 2026 1 min read Charles Leclerc has agreed a multi-year extension with his “second family” Ferrari days out from his home Monaco Grand Prix, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been with Ferrari since 2019, winning eight Grand Prix —…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in a thrilling contest. Pakistan will face arch-rivals India in the semi-final on June 5th. Kakamigahara, Japan: In an exciting match of the Under-18 Asia Cup 2026—organized by the Asian Hockey Federation and being played from May 29 to June 6 in Kakamigahara, Japan—Pakistan defeated…
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum is under pressure following the Ashes horror. Photo: AFP LONDON: England will have a chance to prove they have learned from their Ashes drubbing when they face New Zealand in the first Test of their home season at Lord’s on Thursday. The tourists were swept aside 4-1 in Australia in…
Tennis player Alexander Zverev in the quarter finals of the French Open against Spanish opponent Rafael Jodar. Photo: AFP PARIS: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Jakub Mensik halted Joao Fonseca’s scintillating run in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men’s…
Ciryl Gane (R) will take on Brazilian Alex Pereira (L) in the White House on the day of US President Donald Trump’s (C) birthday. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: French mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane said he is blocking out the political noise ahead of his unprecedented fight at the White House in Washington. Gane will take on Brazilian Alex Pereira…
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her women’s quarter-final match at the French Open. Photo: AFP PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a…