UAE on cusp on FIFA World Cup spot; Iraq on course

IMAGE: UAE beat Oman 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group A AFC qualifiers at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy AFC Asian Qualifiers/X The United Arab......

Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager

IMAGE: Xabi Alonso took charge of Bayer Leverkusen in October 2022 and guided them to the double last season as they lifted their first Bundesliga title, without losing a game. They also won the......

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

IMAGE: Swiss tennis great Roger Federer will lower the flag to start the 93rd edition of the endurance race on June 14. Photograph: 24 Hours of Le Mans/Instagram Roger Federer will serve as......

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

IMAGE: Italy's players react during the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers match against Norway at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, on Saturday. Photograph: Cornelius Poppe/NTB via Reuters Italy's World......

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

IMAGE: Luka Modric has played almost 600 games for Real and won nearly 30 trophies including a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters Luka......