Bayern Munich scored twice late on to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and knock them out 6-4 on aggregate in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, sealing a 6-4 aggregate victory…
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s team were well below their best…
World Cup security planning faces delays as U.S. Homeland Security shutdown disrupts coordination despite funds being released. Photo: REUTERS/FILE NEW YORK: The U.S. government has released all funds allocated for security at the soccer World Cup, but the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has affected planning and coordination, a department official told…
Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 . Photo: AFP LONDON: Double goal hero Ousmane Dembele hailed his Paris Saint-Germain teammates for holding on under pressure and in difficult conditions to beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and reach the last four…
Viktor Axelsen retires at 32 due to persistent back problems, closing a legendary career marked by two Olympic gold medals, world titles, and dominance at the top of badminton. Photo: AFP/FILE COPEHAGEN: Denmark’s double Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at 32 on Wednesday, saying back problems meant he could no longer “compete…
LONDON: The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for May 9 in Riyadh after escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted sporting calendars across the region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday.The draw was originally scheduled for April 11 but will now take place at the historic…
San Isidro court hears at least 100 witnesses in trial of Maradona’s medical team for negligence April 12, 2026 Napoli fans in the stands hold up a sign of Diego Maradona in the stands before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday,…
Blessing Muzarabani pulls out of Islamabad United deal to join KKR in IPL move. Photo: REUTERS/FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has imposed a two-year ban on Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, ruling him out of the league until 2029. The decision was taken after Muzarabani, who had initially agreed to join Islamabad United,…
AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy waited 17 years for his first Green Jacket and then on Sunday did what only three golfers before him had managed by winning a second Masters in a row.The world number two, who let a record six-shot advantage slide on Saturday, capped a closing one-under-par 71 with a bogey that left him…
PSL trophy symbolises cricket’s enduring values as discipline and respect remain central to success. Photo: PSL/FILE KARACHI: Whether it’s cricket or any other sport, sports bring players respect, wealth, and fame. But the moment you start neglecting the game itself and begin to consider yourself bigger than it, the same game can turn ruthless. Past…