China men’s football ex-coach Li Tie jailed for bribery
Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after he pled guilty to taking bribes while managing the national team. He was head coach of the Chinese men’s national team
Nigeria’s Super Eagles boycott Libya match over ‘mind games’
The Nigerian men’s soccer team has pulled out of its Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya in protest at being abandoned at an airport after their plane was diverted. The Nigeria Football Federation
Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis
Nadal has announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, to be held in Malaga. The Spaniard, who has won 22 Grand Slams, has been out of action for
Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull
Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is set to become head of global soccer for soft drink firm Red Bull. But the move is controversial and surprising to many. German
Diarra case: Some FIFA transfer rules breach EU law
The European Union’s top court says some rules on international transfers created by football’s governing body are contrary to EU law. The European Union’s top court ruled on Friday that some of the International
FIFA defers verdict on Israel exclusion, launches probe
FIFA has again delayed a decision on suspending Israel from its competitions. But world football’s governing body did say an investigation would be launched in response to the Palestinian football association appeal.
Germany: Olympic champion Werth rides Müller’s horse
When Lisa and Thomas Müller, German dressage rider and international footballer respectively, bought D’avie in 2020, they hoped for greater success. Now, German equestrian legend Isabell Werth has taken the reins. German
Paris Paralympics 2024 ends with electro-party
The 2024 Paralympics ended with performances from two dozen French DJs. Paris had previously hosted the Olympics earlier in the summer. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games ended on Sunday with an electro-party at the
Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire
Rebecca Cheptegei, who took part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, died after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire. The 33-year-old sustained burns to 80% of her body. Ugandan Olympic
Raygun: ‘I knew people wouldn’t understand my style’
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 37-year-old Olympic breaker, says the criticism of her performance came from people’s ignorance. Australian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has defended her controversial performance at the Paris Olympic Games last August. In
Argentina: Court blocks Milei move to privatize football
A court in Buenos Aires has blocked President Javier Milei’s plans to open up Argentinian football to private investment. The issue continues to split the country’s most popular sport, with some even