Category: Sports

Sports

FIFA backs Infantino, apologises for World Cup privatisation plan

August 6, 2026 admin

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday but world football’s governing body apologised for the controversy of the now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Facing a barrage of criticism following the aborted plan, FIFA’s leadership acknowledged “errors”, while nonetheless backing under-fire Infantino following a…

Sports

‘Deceitful’ Infantino ‘must go’ says Luis Figo

August 5, 2026 admin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino. | Photo Credit: AP Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Luis Figo has called for “deceitful” Gianni Infantino to quit as pressure mounts on the under-fire FIFA president. Infantino is fighting to save his job after a fierce backlash against his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The…

Sports

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success

August 5, 2026 admin

Colo Colo new signing Vozinha. | Photo Credit: Reuters Although he spent most of his career with smaller clubs in lower divisions — most recently Chaves in Portugal’s second tier — Vozinha always believed he belonged on a bigger stage. Following a breakout World Cup with Cape Verde that won over fans worldwide, the 40-year-old…

Sports

Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move

August 5, 2026 admin

Mohamed Salah is accompanied by Trabzonspor President Ertugrul Dogan as he arrives in the Black Sea city of Trabzon. | Photo Credit: Reuters Mohamed Salah was greeted by cheering Trabzonspor fans in Istanbul on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) as he closed in on a move to the Turkish club. The Liverpool icon wore the team’s…

Sports

Arsenal agree £75 million deal to sign Newcastle’s Guimaraes: reports

August 5, 2026 admin

Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes. | Photo Credit: Reuters Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, ‌British media reported on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). Arsenal’s opening offer for the 28-year-old Brazil ⁠midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with…

Sports

No practice games for Australia before next year’s India Tests: head coach McDonald

August 5, 2026 admin

Australia coach Andrew McDonald. | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that his team will not play any practice match before its high-profile Border Gavaskar Trophy away Test series against India next year as a short preparatory camp in conditions similar to the sub-continent would be more useful. The much-anticipated five-Test…

Sports

Praggnanandhaa leads after rapid phase at St. Louis, blitz next

August 5, 2026 admin

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa topped the rapid section of the St. Louis Rapid and blitz, scoring 12 points out of a possible 18 to keep his hopes alive for a place in the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) finals to be held later this year. Photo Credit: Grand Chess tour Facebook Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa topped…

Sports

Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Lovlina

August 5, 2026 admin

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medalist in the women’s 75kg category, boxer Lovlina Borgohain being felicitated by SAI Guwahati during a function, in Guwahati on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain says continuing her boxing career after the Paris Games is one of her biggest achievements, having battled injuries,…

Sports

Pakistan beats West Indies to end 8-match overseas losing streak in test matches

August 5, 2026 admin

Sajid Khan of Pakistan bowls during the third day of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan ended its eight-match losing streak away from home in test matches with a resounding eight-wicket victory…

Sports

Tanvi leads strong women’s show, Srikanth crashes out in mixed day for India at Korea Masters

August 5, 2026 admin

India’s Tanvi Sharma. File. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma led a strong Indian showing in the women’s singles, but former world championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth suffered an opening-round exit in men’s singles as India endured a mixed day at the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament here…

Sports