Sports

Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary, in Budapest, Hungary, 09 September 2025. (EPA)

Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal football team is making a change to how the No. 7 is written to honor the recently-retired Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who wore the number and…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho waves during Ravenna FC’s team presentation for the 2026-27 season in Marina di Ravenna, Italy, Aug. 20, 2026. (AFP)

Ronaldinho Poised for Ravenna Start and, Perhaps, One Last Goal

Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely…

Sports Mirra Andreeva plays Diana Shnaider during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Andreeva Says She Is Learning to Move on Faster from Defeats After WTA Finals Sweep

Mirra Andreeva said she has learned to recover more quickly from setbacks after the Russian teenager completed an unbeaten run through the WTA Finals round…

Sports  Uruguay's players celebrate after Argentina's Leonardo Balerdi scored an own goal during an international friendly soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. (AP)

Uruguay Beats Argentina 2-1 in the First Match Since Messi’s Retirement

The post-Messi era began with an Argentina defeat on Friday. Argentina fell 2-1 to Uruguay on Friday in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos…

Sports Elina Svitolina of Ukraine serves to Aryna Sabalenka during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Svitolina Stuns Sabalenka to Reach WTA Finals Semis

Elina Svitolina overwhelmed Aryna Sabalenka in the deciding set to seal a 6-3 3-6 6-1 upset on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals…


Sports Manchester United Manager Michael Carrick in action during the English Premier League match of Manchester United against Crystal Palace, in Manchester, Britain, 01 March 2026. (EPA)

Man United ‘Hungry for More’, Says Carrick

Michael Carrick said Tuesday that Manchester United are "hungry for more" after their spectacular recovery under his leadership as they target a return to…

Sports Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #11 Rodrygo celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase day 6 football match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on December 10, 2025. (AFP)

Brazil’s Rodrygo Ruled Out of World Cup with Torn ACL, Real Madrid Say

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after tearing ligaments in his right knee during the 1-0 LaLiga defeat by Getafe…

Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP)

Five Things About the 2026 F1 Season

The 2026 Formula One season gets underway in Melbourne on March 8 with McLaren's Lando Norris looking to retain his world championship title while Max…

Sports Russia's Daniil Medvedev poses with the trophy after winning his men's singles final match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP)

ATP Monitoring Conflict as Dubai Travel Delays Affect Players

The ATP said on Monday it is monitoring the situation in the Middle East and remains in close contact with players after airspace disruptions left a small…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The skylines are seen in Doha, Qatar, 02 March 2026. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' in Qatar at Risk as Matches and Tournaments Postponed

The "Finalissima" match between Spain and Argentina in Doha is in doubt after the Qatar Football Association suspended soccer tournaments indefinitely…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The cost of travelling to the World Cup and attending matches is set to be exorbitant for visiting football fans. POOL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

World Cup Tickets: Huge Demand and Sky-high Prices

From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports People walk through a Williams F1 team fan zone in Melbourne's central business district on March 2, 2026, ahead of the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Travel Chaos, but F1 Season-opener in Australia 'Ready to Go'

Australian Formula One chief Travis Auld said Monday travel chaos due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran is not expected to impact the season-opening Grand Prix,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Fireball after reported strikes near Iran Broadcasting headquarters in Tehran, Iran March 1, 2026 in this still image obtained from a social media video. Social media/via REUTERS

President of Iran’s Soccer Federation: World Cup Participation in US is in Doubt

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise US…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Juventus - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - March 1, 2026 Juventus' Federico Gatti scores their third goal REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Juventus Boosts Champions League Hopes with Stoppage-time Equalizer at Roma

Substitute Federico Gatti equalized in stoppage time and Juventus came back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Roma in Serie A on Sunday. Gatti, who…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports  AC Milan's Italian defender #33 Davide Bartesaghi (L) and AC Milan's Serbian defender #31 Strahinja Pavlovic (R) celebrate at the end of the Italian Serie A football match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, northern Italy on March 1, 2026. (AFP)

AC Milan Consolidate Top-Four Credentials with Win at Cremonese

AC Milan moved closer to Champions League football next season after two late strikes gave them a 2-0 win at Cremonese on Sunday. Strahinja Pavlovic put…

Sports  01 March 2026, United Kingdom, Manchester: Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. (PA Wire/dpa)

Man United Climb to Third in Table with Come-from-Behind Win Over Palace

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty before delivering a freekick that Benjamin Sesko nodded home for a 2-1 comeback win over 10-man…

Sports Fulham's Welsh midfielder #08 Harry Wilson celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage in London on March 1, 2026. (AFP)

Struggling Spurs Lose 2-1 at Fulham

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur failed to put distance between them and the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 defeat by cross-town London rivals Fulham on…

Sports  MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - March 1, 2026 Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi in action during the MotoGP race. (Reuters)

Bezzecchi Wins MotoGP Opener as Marquez Retires

Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP season-opening grand prix in Thailand from pole position on Sunday as defending world champion Marc Marquez retired late with a…

Sports A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. (AFP)

Asian Football Confederation Postpones West Region Champions League Games After Attacks on Iran

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in the Middle East this week in response to the U.S. and Israel…

Sports 28 February 2026, United Kingdom, Liverpool: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa

Liverpool Leverage Set-piece Dominance in 5-2 Win over West Ham

Liverpool exploited West Ham United's weakness at set pieces to secure a 5-2 win in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday, but the hosts did not…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal with teammate Fermin Lopez during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Villareal in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

First Yamal Hat-trick Helps Liga Leaders Barcelona Beat Villarreal

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FIFA's logo is seen in front of its headquarters during a foggy autumn day in Zurich, Switzerland November 18, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

FIFA Watching Iran Developments as World Cup Nears

FIFA said Saturday it is keeping an eye on events in Iran after the United States launched a military strike on the nation. The action comes just months…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Tennis - ATP 500 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 27, 2026 Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his semi final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Medvedev Wins Dubai Title as Griekspoor Withdraws

Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor due to a left hamstring injury. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Inter Miami's Lionel Messi warms up before an international friendly soccer match against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

Report: Messi's Inter Miami to Visit White House

Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club's 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi expected to attend, the Miami…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Volunteers line up to form the Mexican national team jersey at the Victor Manuel Stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Reuters)

Mexican President: FIFA Will Review Security Ahead of World Cup

FIFA, soccer's global governing body, will review security and transport plans in Mexico ahead of this year's World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The two federations agreed, within the framework of the protocol, to hold joint training camps, organize friendly tournaments, and exchange expertise. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Egyptian Boxing Federations Sign Cooperation Protocol

The Saudi and Egyptian boxing federations have signed a cooperation protocol in Cairo in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA)…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Sports Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts to his side's 1-4 victory at the end of the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC, in London, Britain, 22 February 2026.  EPA/DAVID CLIFF

Recent Wins over Chelsea Mean Nothing, Says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is taking no comfort from his team's good record against Chelsea, and the Premier League leaders will be fully prepared to deal…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FILED - 08 December 2025, United Kingdom, Wolverhampton: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim could end up costing the club almost 」16million. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire/dpa

Firing of Ruben Amorim Could Cost Man United $21 Million

Manchester United's cost for firing Ruben Amorim could reach 15.9 million pounds ($21.4 million), the Premier League club said in a financial filing. Amorim…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique (L) reacts as he speaks with Paris Saint-Germain's Georgian forward #07 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (R) during the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

PSG Hit by Injuries ahead of Champions League Round of 16 Face-off with Chelsea

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without injured star forward Ousmane Dembélé for Saturday's trip to Le Havre. PSG said in a statement on…

Asharq Al Awsat