Infantino apologises but gives 'no answers' over World Cup stake sale plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised over his failed plan to sell World Cup stakes, but council members said he gave no satisfactory answers in Zurich.
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Zverev reaches Shanghai semi-finals, Swiatek wins 150th WTA 1000 match
Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek won her 150th WTA 1000 match in Wuhan.
Messi helps Inter Miami book MLS playoff place with win over NYCFC
Lionel Messi had a hand in both goals as Inter Miami beat New York City FC 2-0 to secure a place in the MLS playoffs with five games still to play.
Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3 with three late goals
Three goals in the last six minutes gave Real Madrid a 4-3 win at Roma, while Vinicius Junior got a four-match ban that rules him out of the Clasico.
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could move to 2028, AFC says
The AFC says it can wait until the end of November to decide on the January Asian Cup, and FIFA has postponed the FIFAe Finals in Jeddah after Houthi attacks.
Naseem Shah says his best cricket is still ahead
Back after seven months out with injury, the 23-year-old pacer says maturity has changed his bowling and that he has yet to play his peak cricket.
Maaz Sadaqat eyes 2027 World Cup after ODI squad snub
Left out of Pakistan's ODI tri-series squad despite a 96 against Sri Lanka, the 21-year-old says he will use the break to prepare for next year's World Cup.
PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad, Barcola hits Liverpool hat-trick
Champions PSG won 4-2 at Manchester City, Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick for Liverpool, Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3 and Aston Villa thrashed Fenerbahce 6-0.
Shai Hope's century helps West Indies level T20 series in India
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's 5-41 gave West Indies a 24-run win over India in Hyderabad, levelling the five-match T20 series at 2-2.
Sahibzada Farhan breaks Abhishek Sharma's T20I series record
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan scored 238 runs against Sri Lanka, the most in a three-match T20I series between full members, beating Abhishek Sharma.
Yamal inspires Barcelona to 4-1 win at Galatasaray, Brugge stun Inter
Lamine Yamal starred as Barcelona won 4-1 in Istanbul, Arsenal beat Lille 3-0, and Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick gave Club Brugge a 4-3 win at Inter Milan.
Kusal Mendis's unbeaten 87 gives Sri Lanka final T20I win in Rawalpindi
Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 87 off 48 balls as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third T20I in Rawalpindi, despite Sahibzada Farhan's 76.
Bergs stuns Alcaraz in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters
World number 39 Zizou Bergs beat second seed Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 in Shanghai, a result that means Alexander Zverev will finish the year as world number one.