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  13 October 2026, United Kingdom, Manchester: Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique leads a training session at the Etihad Stadium, ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League soccer match against Manchester City. (dpa)

PSG Coach Luis Enrique Says Man City Deserved Trophies, Despite Financial Breach Ruling

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique came to Manchester City's defense on Tuesday, saying he hopes the club won't be stripped of titles after being found…

Sports Al-Hilal players celebrate scoring against Al-Sadd. (Al-Hilal Club)

Watkins on Target to Keep Al-Hilal Perfect in Asian Champions League

Al-Hilal secured ‌a 2-0 win over Qatar's Al-Sadd in Doha on Tuesday with Ollie Watkins' improvised finish sending the Saudi Pro League outfit on their way…

Sports Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Arsenal and Lille at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 13, 2026. (AFP)

Arsenal Cruise Past Lille into Share of Champions League Lead

Arsenal blew away Lille with a three-goal blitz in seven second-half minutes for a 3-0 win to extend their perfect start to the Champions League. Jurrien…

Sports  13 October 2026, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. (dpa)

Atletico Down Carrick’s Struggling Man United

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday to pile pressure on Red Devils coach Michael Carrick. Pablo…

Sports  Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 2, football match between Galatasaray and Barcelona at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in Istanbul on October 13, 2026. (AFP)

Yamal Stays Cool at Boiling Galatasaray to Lift Barcelona to Victory

Barcelona and Lamine Yamal rediscovered their sparkle after a rocky first-half spell in the cauldron of Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen stadium to win 4-1 away to…

Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads the field after the start of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix race in Singapore, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Formula 1 to Return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix in Early 2030s

Formula 1 announced on Tuesday that Rwanda will host a race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years. The African…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Poland's Iga Swiatek serves to Belgium's Elise Mertens during their women's singles quarter-final match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 9, 2026. (Photo by Greg Baker / AFP)

Swiatek Aiming to End Year on a Positive Note as WTA Finals Spot Hangs in Balance

Iga Swiatek has played at every edition of the WTA Finals since 2021, but with the Pole running out of time to claim a place at this year's season-ending…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Al-Nassr defeated visiting Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite. (SPA)

Al-Nassr Defeats Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in AFC Champions League Elite

Al-Nassr defeated visiting Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana 3-1 at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports October 12, 2026 Coventry City manager Frank Lampard celebrates with Brandon Thomas-Asante after the match. (Reuters)

Coventry Savor First Home Premier League Win in 25 Years

Coventry City appear ‌to have found their feet in the Premier League after claiming their first home win of the season with a thumping 4-1 victory over…

Sports Trincao celebrates his goal against Al-Wasl. (Ali Khamaj)

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli Defeats UAE’s Al-Wasl 3-1 in AFC Champions League Elite

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli defeated on Monday hosts Al-Wasl of the United Arab Emirates 3-1 in Dubai in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite. Roger…

Sports Erling Haaland scored in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool. Paul ELLIS / AFP

Man City Charges Cloud Hangs over Premier League Season

Manchester City emerged unscathed from a hostile reception at Anfield in their first match since a guilty verdict on widespread financial impropriety, but a 3…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports  Third-placed Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli lifts his trophy as he celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 11, 2026. (AFP)

Antonelli Dares to Dream as Historic F1 Title Zooms in to View

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli said he is ‌allowing himself to dream about a historic world title which is within reach at the next race in Austin, Texas, after…

Sports Manchester City's players celebrate on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on October 11, 2026. (AFP)

Who’s Singing Now? Maresca Wants Man City to Drown Out Noise

Manchester City have spent the last two ‌weeks surrounded by a lot of noise. On Sunday at Anfield, City boss Enzo Maresca told his players the best way to…

Sports Real Betis' Isco (L) celebrates after he scored his second goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Betis and Osasuna in Seville, Spain, 11 October 2026. (EPA)

Real Betis Beat Osasuna to Go Third in LaLiga

Real Betis ‌playmaker Isco netted a goal in each half as his side breezed to a 5-2 home win over Osasuna on Sunday that lifts them to third place in…

Sports Marseille's Algerian midfielder #08 Himad Abdelli celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the French L1 football match between ES Troyes AC and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Stade de l'Aube in Troyes, central France, on October 11, 2026. (AFP)

Marseille Snap Losing Skid with Win at Troyes

Marseille ended their four-game losing run in Ligue 1 as Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli scored in a 2-0 win at Troyes on Sunday. Struggling Marseille began…

Sports 11 October 2026, Italy, Rome: Lazio's Andrea Pinamonti celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio and AC Monza at the Olympic Stadium. (dpa)

‘Dizzy’ Lazio Join Inter at Top of Serie A as Roma, Juve and Milan Held

Lazio moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as pursuers Roma, Juventus and AC Milan were all held. …

Sports Coco Gauff, of the United States, pauses during a press conference following her loss to Elise Mertens of Belgium in the fourth round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

UN Human Rights Office Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Gauff

United Nations Human Rights office has condemned online racist abuse faced by Coco Gauff after a replayed point sparked a backlash against the American tennis…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Race winner Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands celebrates on the podium during the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, 11 October 2026.  EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

Resurgent Verstappen Wins Singapore Grand Prix for 1st time

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years at Melbourne. Saeed KHAN / AFP

Kenyan Great Kipchoge Wins First Marathon in Three Years

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne. The most…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored two goals in his club's 4-0 MLS victory over DC United. CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP

Messi Nets Brace to Win in First Match after Argentina Exit

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands smiles as he speaks after finishing first during the qualifying session ahead of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore, Singapore, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Red Bull's Verstappen Fastest in Singapore to Claim 50th Career Pole

Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed the 50th pole position of his career when he went fastest in qualifying under the lights at the Singapore Grand Prix on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Bayern players react after the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Germany, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Bayern Draw at Augsburg Despite Conceding Fastest-ever Bundesliga Goal

Bayern Munich twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Augsburg on Saturday after a mistake from Manuel Neuer led to the fastest goal in Bundesliga history. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Mirra Andreeva, of Russia, returns a ball to Nikola Bartunkova, of the Czech Republic during the semifinals of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Russian Teen Andreeva Breezes Into China Open Final

Mirra Andreeva breezed into the China Open final on Saturday, brushing aside Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2, and will play either home hope Zheng Qinwen or Belgium…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 10, 2026 Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts during his round of 64 match against Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Medvedev Advances at Shanghai in his 1st Match Since his China Open Disqualification

Daniil Medvedev has won his first match since being disqualified at the China Open for hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball he hit into the stands. …

Asharq Al Awsat