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Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez defends the ball from Atletico Madrid's Alejandro Grimaldo during the Uefa Champions League match at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on October 13, 2026.

Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment

Lisandro Martinez has criticised Manchester United's board and recruitment hierarchy over a perceived lack of summer transfer investment following their Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.

China's Zheng Qinwen returns to Russia's Mirra Andreeva during their final at the China Open in Beijing on Sunday

Zheng beats Andreeva to become first home player to win China Open

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made history as the first home player to win the China Open, overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to capture her maiden WTA 1000 title.

Protestors call for the resigntion of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu as they name him responsible for the Israeli failure during the October 7 Hamas attack on November 04, 2023 in Jerusalem.

Three years on, Israeli rescuer cannot escape October 7

Years after the October 7 attack, Israeli volunteer rescuer Natan Kenig continues to grapple with severe psychological trauma after months of collecting victims' remains at the Nova festival and surrounding areas.

Italy forward Pio Esposito celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Uefa Nations League clash against Turkey at the Ataturk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium in Bursa on September 28, 2026.

Mancini satisfied as Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League

Italy boosted their Nations League quarter-final hopes with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Turkey in Bologna, thanks to goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori, and Pio Esposito.

Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud sends down a delivery on the third day of the first cricket Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.

Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Pace bowler Hasan Mahmud believes Bangladesh's recent momentum and strong performances have transformed their dream of reaching the World Test Championship final into a realistic goal.

France's Michael Olise celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match against Belgium at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on October 5, 2026.

Zidane full of praise as France power to win over Belgium

Michael Olise came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist, inspiring France to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.