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Iran players in Turkey pose with photos of young war victims

Iran players and team officials posed with photographs of children killed in the Middle East war before their friendly match against Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday.

Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival

Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top-flight for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Napoli threaten absent Lukaku with disciplinary action

Napoli threatened Romelu Lukaku with disciplinary action on Tuesday after he decided to stay in Belgium for treatment on a hip injury.

Chelsea's Cucurella laments 'instability' caused by Maresca exit

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella believes former manager Enzo Maresca's departure and the club's policy of signing young players is behind the London side's recent struggles.

'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.

De Zerbi 'agrees in principle' to become new Tottenham boss - reports

Roberto De Zerbi has "agreed in principle" to become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur as the troubled Premier League club bid to avoid relegation, British media reported Tuesday.

Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1

Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 Tuesday in Melbourne, ensuring they head to North America on a high.

Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering

Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.

Newcastle say no manager change 'at the moment'

Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson said Tuesday the club have no plans "at the moment" to replace Eddie Howe as manager.

Calls grow for 15-year-old Suryavanshi to make India bow

There were growing calls Tuesday for teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India's senior national team after slamming a 17-ball 52 to launch his IPL season.

Pakistan cricketer Naseem fined record $71,500 for minister criticism

Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been slapped with the biggest fine in Pakistan cricket history after criticising a politician on social media.

Wembanyama sets record as Spurs beat Bulls, Shai rescues Thunder

Victor Wembanyama bagged a season-high 41 points and scored the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a ninth straight victory with a 129-114 blowout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Wembanyama at the double as Spurs beat Bulls

Victor Wembanyama bagged a season-high 41 points and scored the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a ninth straight victory with a 129-114 blowout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game's popularity among younger people.

NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was sacked by the team on Monday after condemning the NBA's support for the LGBTQ community.

Iraq coach shielding players from war ahead of World Cup bid

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they prepare for a crunch 2026 World Cup playoff against Bolivia.

Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly

A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany's blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday.

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni

Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.

Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday.

Hodgson says surprise return to management is only for short-term

Former England boss Roy Hodgson says his surprise return to management at Championship side Bristol City will not extend beyond this season.

Cardiff lose 122 mn euro compensation case over Emiliano Sala death

A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City's compensation claim valued at 122 million euros ($140 million), in a financial dispute with Ligue 1 club Nantes over the 2019 death of Argentine striker Emiliano Sala.

Tuchel defends Rice and Saka after England withdrawals

Thomas Tuchel insisted Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England against Japan after the Arsenal stars pulled out of the squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly.

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports

Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday.

Kenya's former NY marathon champion Korir gets 5-year doping ban

Kenya's 2021 New York marathon champion Albert Korir has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned performance-enhancing drug, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.

Lukaku says 'could never turn back on Napoli' after treatment row

Romelu Lukaku on Monday defended his decision to undergo treatment in his home country rather than at his club after pulling out of Belgium's World Cup warm-up matches in the United States.

Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR

More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a detrimental impact on the matchday experience, according to a survey by the Football Supporters' Association (FSA).

Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown

Italy have one more obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Hercegovina, who host the Azzurri on Tuesday in what promises to be a tense qualification play-off final in Zenica.

Australian Rules player banned for wiping blood on face of opponent

A top Australian Rules player was Monday slapped with a three-match ban for wiping blood from his nose on the face of an opponent in what was condemned as "disgraceful behaviour".

Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut

Four-time World Cup winners Italy hope to end a 12-year absence from football's biggest stage on Tuesday, while Kosovo are dreaming of a first ever appearance at a major tournament.

IPL captain takes pop at Cricket Australia over record-buy Green

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane aimed a dig at Cricket Australia after $2.7 million all-rounder Cameron Green was unable to bowl as they opened their IPL season with defeat.

NBA-best Thunder beat Knicks as Boston seal playoff spot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100 on Sunday while the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth.

King Kimi, Max misery, Bearman smash: Japan GP talking points

Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen endured another miserable outing in his Red Bull.

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