Football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with Argentina to an end. Messi confirmed the decision on Monday, August 31, following Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in July. The Argentine captain said it was […]
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna has criticised changes to India’s tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games, questioning why players who earned their rankings through international performances were left out after the selection rules were revised. Five players, including Manas Dhamne, Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Prarthana Thombare and Vaidehee Chaudhari, were affected by the changes. […]
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will officially bring the 2026 Formula One season to a close at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6, Formula One has confirmed. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said the season calendar remains unchanged, with preparations for the Abu Dhabi finale progressing as planned. Some tickets are still […]
John Cena to Meet Fans at Abu Dhabi’s Middle East Film & Comic Con WWE superstar and Hollywood actor John Cena is set to meet fans at the Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 in Abu Dhabi this September. The 17 time world champion will appear at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on September […]
Malawi have made history by qualifying for the Women’s World Cup for the first time after beating Ghana 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana took an early lead through Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah in the seventh minute, but Temwa Chawinga equalised five minutes later. Rose Kadzere then scored the winning goal […]
Australia will not play any practice matches before next year’s five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, with head coach Andrew McDonald confirming the team will instead hold a specialised training camp to prepare for subcontinent conditions. The highly anticipated Test series begins on January 21, 2027, in Nagpur. McDonald said Australia believes spending more time training […]
Former India batter VVS Laxman has emerged as a leading contender to become Team India’s chief selector, amid reports that the BCCI is reviewing Ajit Agarkar’s tenure, which expires in September 2026. According to reports, the matter is expected to be discussed at the BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, where the board will […]
Philippines’ tennis sensation Alexandra Eala has created history by becoming the first player from the country to win a WTA Tour-level singles title. The 21-year-old defeated top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the rain-delayed DC Open final, completing a stunning comeback after losing the opening set. Eala dominated after the restart, winning 10 […]
The Ju-Jitsu World Championship 2026 has officially begun in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 1,500 athletes from across the globe for one of the sport’s biggest international events. The opening ceremony was held at Mubadala Arena and was organised by the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation in partnership with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts […]
The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will step onto the international stage in a new look at the upcoming FIH World Cup 2026, replacing their traditional blue jerseys with saffron-coloured kits. The tournament will be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30, where both Indian teams will feature the redesigned […]