Zinedine Zidane’s reign as Real Madrid manager got off to a flying start, with a 5-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna. Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick, while Karim Benzema grabbed a brace. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi also scored a hat-trick, as Barcelona beat Granada 4-0 to climb above Atletico Madrid to the top of La Liga. Atletico face fifth-placed Celta Vigo tonight.
Hyderabad and Gujarat into IPL playoffs, Chennai on brink of elimination
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans will breathe easier after joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League playoffs on Monday but Chennai Super Kings are on the brink of elimination after suffering a seventh defeat of the season.
Neymar makes Brazil’s World Cup roster after injury struggles
Neymar will make his fourth World Cup appearance after Brazil named him to their 26-man squad on Monday despite questions surrounding his fitness since his ACL tear more than two years ago.
Arsenal close in on title with narrow win over Burnley
Arsenal cleared the penultimate obstacle in their quest to win the Premier League title with Kai Havertz securing an anxious 1-0 win over Burnley to move them five points clear on Monday.
Dubai Basketball semi-final games relocated to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dubai Basketball will now play its ABA League semi-final series against Budućnost VOLI in Bosnia and Herzegovina, instead of Dubai, following a change of venue decision.
Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported on Monday.
