Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell against Benin
Lionel Messi plays his final match for Argentina on Tuesday against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, ending a career of 125 goals and a World Cup title.
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Saudi Arabia quietly shelves futuristic NEOM World Cup stadium
Saudi Arabia has shelved its planned $2.5bn NEOM Stadium for the 2034 World Cup, sources say, as The Line is scaled back and war strains the kingdom's finances.
Portugal reach Nations League quarter-finals without Ronaldo
Goncalo Ramos's late winner against Norway made Portugal the first team into the Nations League quarter-finals, days after Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of camp.
Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia
Max Verstappen took his and Red Bull's first win of 2026 in a storm-delayed, chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.
Hasan Nawaz's 96 in vain as Pakistan take Asian Games silver
Pakistan fell 19 runs short of India's 212 in the Asian Games cricket final, despite a brilliant 96 off 51 balls from Hasan Nawaz, and settled for silver.
Pakistan win hockey bronze, end 64-year volleyball medal wait
Pakistan came from 3-1 down to beat South Korea 5-3 for hockey bronze, while the volleyball team beat China for their first Asian Games medal since 1962.
Manchester City launch appeal against Premier League ruling
Manchester City have lodged a 'comprehensive appeal' against the ruling that found them guilty of serious financial breaches, insisting the club is innocent.
Fatima Sana signs for Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has joined Perth Scorchers for the Women's Big Bash League, while fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz has retired from international cricket.
Sri Lanka name squad for Pakistan tri-series as Pindi tightens security
Sri Lanka named a 16-man squad led by Kusal Mendis for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, as Rawalpindi called in 1,500 extra police and 50 snipers for the matches.
Samad's blitz sends Pakistan into Asian Games cricket final
Abdul Samad hit 30 off 15 balls, including 22 in one over, as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets to reach Saturday's Asian Games gold-medal match.
Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semis
Pakistan beat unbeaten India 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 in the Asian Games quarter-finals, with Murad Khan scoring 22 points, to move one win from a medal.
Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp after being dropped
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark, promising to 'tell the truth' later.
Man City found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches
An independent commission found Manchester City used 'sham' contracts to inflate revenue by more than £830 million. The club faces sanctions and says it will appeal.