PSG take on Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: When Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool last met in the Champions League a year ago, the Anfield outfit were marching towards the Premier League title and were described as “an almost perfect team” by the French club’s coach Luis Enrique. Fast forward to this…
Antoine Griezmann returns to Camp Nou with Atletico Madrid, aiming to end his Atletico career on a high. Photo: REUTERS/FILE BARCELONA: Antoine Griezmann’s Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico…
LONDON: Iran’s government will only decide on the national team’s participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country’s Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said.Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has been pushing to move the team’s three World Cup group-stage matches from the United States…
Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first round. Photo: AFP/FILE MONTE CARLO: Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first round on Monday.The 41-year-old three-time Grand…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has approved a comprehensive Investment Policy for the Pakistan Sports Endowment Fund, marking a significant step towards ensuring sustainable financial support for sportspersons across the country. The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting of the PSB. Director General PSB Yasir Pirzada presented the policy which was unanimously…
Says Babar is ‘well aware that his strike rate in the power play in the World Cup is less than 100’ “We brought Babar back in for a specific role post the Asia Cup,” said Hesson. PHOTO: AFP/REUTERS Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said on Friday that batting great Babar Azam was dropped lower down…
A win over Sri Lanka would tie Pakistan with New Zealand on points, with net run rate deciding semi-final progression England’s Phil Salt (2L) walks back after getting out as Pakistan’s players celebrate during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium…
12 Pakistani runners participated in event, highlighting the growing interest in endurance running within Pakistan A strong contingent of Pakistani distance runners proudly represented the country at the Tokyo Marathon 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious road races and a major fixture on the international marathon calendar. A total of 12 Pakistani runners participated…
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X The Pakistan men’s national field hockey team is preparing for a crucial stretch in 2026 after securing qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026,…
KARACHI: Instead of celebrating wildly after the final whistle, several Pakistan players dropped to the turf in relief. For a team that had spent months navigating administrative turmoil, travel controversies and uncertainty around their own federation, the victory over Japan felt less like a single match and more like an emotional release and a return…