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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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Brazil name Elias to coach women's national team

Three-time Copa Libertadores-winning coach Arthur Elias was named the new boss of the Brazilian women's national football team Friday, after predecessor Pia Sundhage of Sweden stepped down following a disappointing showing at the World Cup.

Marseille squander lead in draw with 10-man Nantes

Marseille went top of Ligue 1 on Friday despite throwing away an early lead to draw 1-1 away to a Nantes side who played more than 80 minutes down to 10 men.

West Ham ruin Luton's homecoming to go top of Premier League

West Ham ruined Luton's homecoming to Kenilworth Road as David Moyes' men moved to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win on Friday.

Barcelona sign Portuguese duo Felix and Cancelo on loan

Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish champions said Friday.

Heidenheim hold stunned Dortmund after late penalty drama

Promoted Heidenheim claimed their first points in the top division on Friday, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Borussia Dortmund after a controversial and bizarre late penalty decision.

Barcelona sign striker Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid

Barcelona have signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish champions said Friday.

Rooney 'frustrated' at no new deal contact by DC United: report

Wayne Rooney is "disappointed and frustrated" that DC United has not contacted him in two months about a contract extension to his expiring MLS deal, the Washington Post reported Friday.

Marsh, Short power Australia to T20 series win over South Africa

Matthew Short and captain Mitchell Marsh powered Australia to a series-clinching eight-wicket win over South Africa in the second Twenty20 international at Kingsmead on Friday.

Bairstow and Brook lead England to 198-4 against New Zealand in 2nd T20

Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook were in the runs as England made 198-4, batting first the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Old Trafford on Friday.

Remorseful Swiatek romps at US Open as Djokovic eyes last 16

Top seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek surged closer towards a US Open showdown with Coco Gauff on Friday as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted a place in the last 16.

Birthday boy Sainz fastest and 'puzzled' in second Monza practice

Carlos Sainz gave himself a welcome birthday present on Friday by finishing fastest for Ferrari in the second practice session at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix.

Swiatek routs 'best friend' Juvan to reach last 16

World number one Iga Swiatek demolished "best friend" Kaja Juvan in straight sets on Friday to march into the last 16 at the US Open.

Argentina set up French camp and savour World Cup pressure

Argentina arrived at their Rugby World Cup base on the Brittany coast on Friday where winger Juan Imhoff declared he could feel "the pressure building".

China's Wang into US Open last 16

China's Wang Xinyu stormed into the last 16 of a Grand Slam championship for the first time on Friday, booking her place in the fourth round with a three-set victory over Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

PSG try to seal Kolo Muani deal on transfer deadline day in Europe

Paris Saint-Germain were hoping to complete a move for France striker Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday in what would be the biggest deal to go through on transfer deadline day in Europe.

Fitzpatrick takes big step towards Ryder Cup spot

Matt Fitzpatrick moved closer to securing a place on Europe's Ryder Cup team by firing a five-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the European Masters on Friday.

Brazil football great Zagallo leaves hospital

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, the first person to win the World Cup as both player and coach, was discharged from hospital Friday after a more than two-week stay for a urinary infection.

Birthday boy Sainz fastest in second Monza practice

Carlos Sainz gave himself a nice birthday present on Friday by finishing fastest for Ferrari in the second practice session at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix.

Soupe snatches Vuelta stage seven win, Martinez still leads

Geoffrey Soupe edged Orluis Aular to win the Vuelta a Espana stage seven on Friday in a frenzied bunch sprint finish.

Chastened Espargaro sets pace at Catalunya MotoGP

Aleix Espargaro, returning to the scene of his greatest racing embarrassment, dominated practice for the Catalunya MotoGP on Friday.

Latvia stun Spain as Basketball World Cup second round begins

Latvia stunned defending champions Spain as the Basketball World Cup second round got under way on Friday, while the United States, Lithuania, Germany and Slovenia booked their places in the quarter-finals.

After last year's 'big mistake', Espargaro sets pace at Catalunya MotoGP

Aleix Espargaro, returning to the scene of his greatest racing embarrassment, dominated practice for the Catalunya MotoGP on Friday.

Man Utd sign Turkey keeper Bayindir, loan Reguilon from Spurs

Manchester United signed Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce and secured the loan of Sergio Reguilon ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday.

Australia look to Paris Olympics after Basketball World Cup exit

Australia head coach Brian Goorjian said preparation for the Paris Olympics "starts now" after the Boomers were eliminated from the Basketball World Cup by a Luka Doncic-inspired Slovenia on Friday.

Rising star Palmer perfect for Chelsea project, says Pochettino

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said new signing Cole Palmer fits perfectly into the Blues' "project" to invest heavily in young players after joining from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth an initial £40 million ($50 million).

Arteta defends tactics change with bizarre driving metaphor

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta used a curious metaphor about his daily drive to the Arsenal training ground in a bid to defend his recent tactical changes.

Confident France captain Dupont has wary eye on All Blacks opener

A week before the Rugby World Cup, with expectations rising in the squad and among the home fans, France captain Antoine Dupont warn the hosts "have to win" the opener against three-time champions New Zealand.

Guardiola on the mend after back surgery says deputy

Pep Guardiola is recovering well from a recent back operation, Manchester City assistant manager Juanma Lillo said Friday.

Australia exit Basketball World Cup after loss to Slovenia

Australia exited the Basketball World Cup on Friday after a 91-80 loss to a Luka Doncic-inspired Slovenia as the second round got under way.

Champions South Africa facing 'tightly-contested' World Cup

South Africa may have thrashed New Zealand in their final warm-up game but Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Friday that they were heading into the "most tightly-contested World Cup in history."

Man City swoop for Nunes, Liverpool reject Saudi bid for Salah on deadline day

Manchester City signed Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes in a £53 million ($63 million) deal after selling Cole Palmer to Chelsea, while Liverpool reportedly turned down a £150 million offer from Saudi Arabia for Mohamed Salah in the hectic final hours before Friday's transfer deadline.

Rohit says India ready for Pakistan's pace test in Asia Cup

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team's experienced batsmen were unfazed by the threat of Pakistan's fast bowlers, ahead of the arch-rivals' blockbuster Asia Cup clash.

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