Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro

Chelsea’s forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro.…

Nigerian Dambe boxing goes global — amulets and charms included

The first strikes in Dambe are thrown before the boxers even leave their house. Fighters don charms and amulets, dye their fist or even score their arm with a razor,…

PSG rout Messi’s Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters

Paris Saint-Germain steamrollered Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as the European champions proved too strong for a team of ageing stars.…

Beating Messi’s Miami ‘harder than it may seem’ — Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed despite the French side’s 4-0 Club World Cup last 16 triumph.…

Trump says ‘very wealthy’ group to buy TikTok

President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he…

Palmeiras edge Brazilian rivals Botafogo in extra time at Club World Cup

Substitute Paulinho scored an extra-time winner to settle a Brazilian battle of attrition as Palmeiras edged Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to win through to the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The…

Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in Israel war

Iran held a state funeral Saturday for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme…

Pogba signs for Monaco, hoping to revive career

Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco to return to football after a near two-year absence, the club announced on Saturday. The 2018 World Cup…

Yemen’s Huthi rebels say fired missile at Israel

Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday, in response to Israel’s conduct towards Palestinians during the Gaza war. In Israel, warning sirens sounded…

Fans celebrate ‘Squid Game’ finale with Seoul parade

Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday to celebrate the final “Squid Game” season, ending a global Netflix hit that is seen as a symbol of South Korea’s cultural…