Dubai side Al Ahli are into their first AFC Champions League final following a dramatic 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal at Al Rashid Stadium. The home side raced to a 2-0 half-time lead, but Al Hilal fought back to level things in the second-half. However, South Korean midfielder Kwon Kyung-won struck an injury time winner, as Al Ahli advanced 4-3 on aggregate. Al Ahli will now face Japan’s Gamba Osaka or China’s Guangzhou Evergrande in November’s two-legged final.
Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups
Neymar was left out of the latest Brazil squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday for this month's friendlies, as the five-time world champions continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England
All‑rounder Liam Livingstone said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year and that the current regime does not care about players outside the core group.
Iran still set to play in 2026 World Cup, says AFC representative
Iran has given no indication it intends to remove its national team from this summer's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a representative for the Asian Football Confederation said Monday.
Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after rule breaches
Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds for historical breaches of the Premier League's regulations, the league said on Monday.
Dubai Basketball powers past Crvena Zvezda in ABA League
Dubai Basketball recorded a 114–91 victory over Crvena Zvezda on Sunday, in an ABA League game played in Sarajevo, marking the team’s highest-scoring performance of the season.
