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In February, he was stripped of the captaincy after becoming embroiled in protracted negotiations over a new contract. (Photo: AFP)

Paris Saint-Germain sign Mauro Icardi on a year-long loan deal

Inter said that as part of the deal it had also extended Icadi's contract by two years until 2022.

3 Sep 2019 9:21 AM GMT

Several posts comparing Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul started to appear on social media. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma faces heat on Twitter after taking jibe at KL Rahul

Rohit Sharma's Test exclusion against the Windies was a very hot topic of debate among cricketing enthusiasts.

3 Sep 2019 7:43 AM GMT

Keylor Navas has joined PSG on a four year deal and while no fee has been confirmed the Spanish press say it was 15 million euros (USD 16.5 million). (Photo: Keylor Navas/Instagram)

Keylor Navas completes his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain on a...

Navas, a 32-year-old Costa Rican played 104 times at Madrid winning the Champions League three times.

3 Sep 2019 7:18 AM GMT

Gareth Bale scored twice to save Real Madrid from a damaging defeat away at Villarreal on Sunday before capping a dramatic 2-2 draw by being sent off in injury-time. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Gareth Bale's brace helps Madrid salvage a 2-2 draw,...

Two yellow cards in as many minutes saw Bale dramatically sent off in the 94th minute but by then his match-saving...

3 Sep 2019 6:50 AM GMT

The debate about who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time has raged like wildfire ever since the two came into prominence. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA awards: Messi and Ronaldo shortlisted for Best Men's Player award

Van Dijk had outclassed Messi and Ronaldo in the last week's UEFA Player of the Year award.

3 Sep 2019 5:09 AM GMT

The game was lost in heartbreaking fashion when Koulibaly diverted Miralem Pjanics free-kick into his own net in the 92nd minute. (Photo: AP)

Serie A 2019-20: Juventus wins dramatically over Napoli after...

Koulibaly volleyed a free-kick into his own net in stoppage time to hand Juve an early advantage in the Serie A title...

1 Sep 2019 2:30 PM GMT

Brazilian forward Neymar has filed a fresh lawsuit against Barcelona to demand some three million euros of unpaid wages from his previous stint at the Spanish club (Photo:AFP)

Neymar will stay at Paris Saint-Germain: reports

"Se Queda," Spanish for he's staying, read the L'Equipe headline on its front page with a photo of the Brazilian.

1 Sep 2019 12:32 PM GMT

After four games, last seasons top two have broken clear of the pack although this time it is Jurgen Klopps side two points ahead as they go into the international break. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Burnley win takes Liverpool on top, City stand...

Liverpool's win at Burnley was a club-record 13th successive Premier League victory.

1 Sep 2019 12:30 PM GMT

Borussia Dortmunds first loss of the season leaves them on six points in fifth place, three behind leaders RB Leipzig. (Photo: AFP)

Bundesliga 2019-20: Newcomers Union Berlin win a shocker against...

Borussia Dortmund showed little attacking appetite against a disciplined Union side and conceded thrice.

1 Sep 2019 10:54 AM GMT

Bayern Munich scored six times in a span of 45 minutes to come from a goal down and crush visitors Mainz 05 6-1 on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Bundesliga 2019-20: Bayern pile more misery on Mainz by scoring six...

Bayern have now won their last two matches convincingly, scoring nine goals and moved up to seven points.

1 Sep 2019 10:36 AM GMT

Ansu Fati, who turns 17 on Oct. 31, replaced Bojan Krkic as the clubs youngest scorer in La Liga and is the third youngest player to score a goal in Spains top flight behind Fabrice Olinga and Iker Muniain. (Photo: AFP)

Ansu Fati becomes the youngest player from Barcelona to score a goal...

The teenager, who made his Barca debut in last week's 5-2 win over Real Betis, headed home a cross from Carles Perez in...

1 Sep 2019 10:11 AM GMT

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said that Eden Hazard is not fit to play right now for Belgiums upcoming matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zinedine Zidane: 'Hazard not fit to play right now'

Hazard has been named in Belgium's squad for the September's Euro 2020 qualifiers.

31 Aug 2019 2:51 PM GMT