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Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

Manchester United rallies past Roma as PSG dominates in Champions League

PARIS: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a reprieve. Holders Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start in the competition with a 6-0 rout of Villarreal.

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Record-setting Andorra captain Lima retires after 26-year career

Andorra's most-capped player and top goalscorer Ildefons Lima has retired to end the longest career in men's international football.

Irish unburdened by poor World Cup record, says mental guru

Ireland rugby fans may be having sleepless nights about whether the team will finally reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals but the man responsible for strengthening their mental resolve says the players themselves are "not bothered by it".

France's Ibanez has 'no doubts' about Chalureau moving on from outcry

France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Wednesday he has "no doubts" about Bastien Chalureau's ability to move on from the controversy around his inclusion in their Rugby World Cup squad.

Man Utd announce new shirt deal with US firm Qualcomm

Manchester United have announced a bumper sponsorship deal with US-based Qualcomm Technologies, whose Snapdragon brand will replace the TeamViewer logo on their shirts from next season.

Southgate blasts treatment of Maguire as a 'joke'

Gareth Southgate has condemned the "ridiculous treatment" of England defender Harry Maguire, labelling the unrelenting criticism a "joke".

Tonga hope to turn up the heat on Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener

Tongan rugby fans "are getting warm" as the 'Ikale Tahi' (Sea Eagles) prepare for their Rugby World Cup opening match with world ranked number one Ireland in Nantes on Saturday, said captain Sonatane Takulua.

China fans cheer for Syria after 'another embarrassing defeat'

Angry China fans turned on their team and applauded the visiting Syrians off the pitch after what Chinese state media called "another embarrassing defeat".

Chinese athletes must 'improve political awareness' at Asian Games

Chinese athletes must "improve their political awareness" and "be good hosts" when the Asian Games start next week in Hangzhou, the country's top sports official has said.

Argentina triumph without Messi, Brazil grab late win in Peru

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still shined in a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying.

Mexico concede in injury time as Uzbekistan grab 3-3 draw

Raul Jimenez scored twice but Mexico conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as they were held 3-3 by Uzbekistan in a friendly international in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Verstappen win streak under threat in 'perilous' Singapore race

Max Verstappen's bid for a record-extending 11th straight win faces a severe test in Sunday's "perilous" Singapore night race on the unpredictable Marina Bay street circuit.

Asian Games will be 'new beginning' for biggest-ever South Korea team

The Asian Games will be a "new beginning" for South Korean sport, a top official said, with badminton world number one An Se-young spearheading the country's largest-ever team at the competition.

Ex-All Black Julian Savea joins Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea, the joint record try-scorer in Super Rugby history, will play for Auckland-based franchise Moana Pasifika in the 2024 season, his new team announced Wednesday.

Argentina win without Messi, Bielsa's Uruguay fall in Ecuador

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying.

Spain and Italy step up chase of runaway Euro leaders

Spain crashed in six in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday while Belgium were also big winners as Italy revived their campaign and Austria and Switzerland stayed on course for qualification.

France off to a flyer as Davis Cup group stage finals begin

France swept aside Switzerland and Chile crushed Sweden as the Davis Cup group stage finals got underway on Tuesday.

'Emotional release' as Germany beat France but questions remain

Despite responding to coach Hansi Flick's sacking with a 2-1 victory over neighbours France in Dortmund on Tuesday, pressing questions remain for Euro 2024 hosts Germany.

Johnson ready for blame if US should fall at Ryder Cup

US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson said Tuesday he is ready to handle criticism if the Americans lose to Europe in two weeks at Italy after a dominating 2021 triumph.

Argentina, without Messi, cruise to win in Bolivia

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying.

Spalletti in 'heaven' after Frattesi double gives Italy Euro boost

Luciano Spalletti said that he is in heaven in his new job as Italy coach after Davide Frattesi got the Azzurri's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign back on track with a brace in Tuesday's entertaining 2-1 win over Ukraine.

Bellingham shines brightest as England inflict more pain on Scotland

Jude Bellingham stole the show with a goal and assist as England extended their 24-year unbeaten run against Scotland in a 3-1 friendly win to mark the 150th anniversary of the first meeting between the nations.

Bellingham inspired by Scotland's national anthem boo boys

Jude Bellingham said the booing of the English national anthem by Scotland fans helped inspire the Three Lions to a 3-1 win in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Mueller kick-starts Germany's post-Flick era with win over France

Veteran forward Thomas Mueller kick started Germany's post-Hansi Flick era, scoring early to set the Euro 2024 hosts on the way to a 2-1 win over France in Dortmund on Tuesday.

Frattesi double gives Italy Euro boost against Ukraine

Davide Frattesi ensured that Italy got their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign back on track with a brace in Tuesday's entertaining 2-1 win over Ukraine which moved the Azzurri second in Group C.

Spain smash Cyprus to continue Euro 2024 qualifying recovery

Spain thumped Cyprus 6-0 on Tuesday to keep their Euro 2024 qualification bid firmly on track after an early setback against Scotland.

England extend Scotland's pain in football's oldest international fixture

England extended their 24-year unbeaten run against Scotland as Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck in a 3-1 friendly win to mark the 150th anniversary of the first meeting between the nations.

Feek's All Blacks expects 'battle-hardened' Namibia

New Zealand scrum coach Greg Feek said on Tuesday his side expected Namibia's pack to put up a tough fight in their Rugby World Cup meeting.

Rubiales insists Hermoso kiss was 'mutual' and 'consented'

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales continued to insist his kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips after the Women's World Cup final was "a mutual act", in an interview broadcast Tuesday in the United Kingdom.

Wellalage effort in vain as India beat Sri Lanka to reach Asia Cup final

Kuldeep Yadav starred as India overcame a brilliant all-round effort from Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage to win a tense Asia Cup clash by 41 runs on Tuesday and book a place in the final.

Markram, spinners keep South Africa's series hopes alive

South Africa's spin bowlers backed up a century by Aiden Markram as the hosts ended Australia's winning streak with a 111-run victory in the third one-day international at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Wales lock Rowlands plays down 27 tackles against Fiji

His tally might not have matched Thierry Dusautoir's match record of 38, but Wales lock Will Rowlands' 27 tackles were crucial in the nail-biting win over Fiji in both sides' World Cup opener.

India reach Asia Cup final with win over Sri Lanka