Football

Rejuvenated Manchester United out to halt Arsenal’s Premier League title charge

The Gunners have won five and drawn once in their last six league meetings with Michael Carrick’s Red Devils

Liverpool FC was fifth in Deloitte’s Money League despite winning the Premier League last year.

English Premier League teams no longer dominate football’s rich list

THE Premier League is renowned for being the best football league in the world, but the fiercely competitive tournament does not always translate into money. 

Pickleball players enjoying a match at the newly opened dual-use courts at The Kallang, with the National Stadium in the background.
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What to watch out for at the Sports Hub – no, The Kallang – in 2026

There will be major international football, tennis and rugby events taking place in the coming months

Ruben Amorim – and Manchester United as a whole – muddled through the first half of the 2025-26 season with many of the same problems that hobbled the previous campaign.

Why Manchester United won’t find a saviour so easily

The era of the omnipotent football manager has faded into history, but not everyone has gotten the memo

Ruben Amorim made clear he has no intention of walking away from Old Trafford, repeatedly emphasising his managerial authority over simply coaching duties.

Manchester United sack manager Amorim

The decision comes a day after Amorim had bristled at questions about his job security

Lionel Messi's Argentina picked up their third trophy in the last competition in 2022.
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Four sporting wishes for a very happy 2026

The biggest World Cup in history kicks off in June; the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly looks set to continue unless a fresh challenger emerges

The iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is undergoing a major renovation and will host the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in June.

US investors put millions in Mexican football before 2026 World Cup

The group agrees to buy a 49% stake in Ollamani Group, which owns Club America, one of Mexico’s biggest football teams

PSG captain Marquinhos lifts the trophy after leading the team to a 5-0 win over Inter in the Champions League final in Munich.
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Five of the best sporting moments in a remarkable 2025

Singapore enjoyed plenty of success in football and at the Sea Games; McIlroy is now a career Grand Slam champion golfer after triumph at Masters

 Fifa handed down 0-3 defeats to Malaysia for the three friendlies the ineligible players had appeared in, including the one against Singapore on Sep 4.

Fifa overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is also receiving a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs

The story of Osimhen is typical of so many African footballers. It is a classic rags-to-riches tale as seemingly insurmountable odds are overcome to achieve stardom.

Victor Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria

Much is expected from the 26-year-old striker at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations