Sports news in Malaysia
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Real Betis beat Villarreal 2-1 to climb to third in La Liga
Real Betis won 2-1 at Villarreal on Monday to move third in La Liga, leaving Villarreal in the relegation zone. Villarreal are winless in five league games and sit 18th.
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Verstappen says he nearly quit F1 before signing Red Bull extension to 2030
Max Verstappen said he seriously considered retiring from Formula 1 before signing a contract extension with Red Bull through 2030. In an interview with German publication Bild, the four-time world champion also confirmed talks with McLaren and said he was closer to quitting than to joining another team. He is sixth in the standings after finishing second at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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Inter fight back to beat Udinese 5-3, stay level with Roma
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 in Serie A, staying joint top with Roma on 12 points. Roma won 2-0 at Torino, while Como are third on 10 points after beating Parma 2-1.
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Leeds rout Newcastle 4-1 at Elland Road to climb to third
Leeds beat Newcastle 4-1 at Elland Road on Monday, moving up to third in the Premier League table. An own goal by Lewis Miley opened the scoring before Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor sealed the win, with Bazoumana Toure netting a late consolation for Newcastle.
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VAR duo dropped after Haaland derby goal stands
Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have been left off next weekend's Premier League appointments after Pro Ref admitted the VAR call that let Erling Haaland's winner stand in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United was wrong. The pair are not expected back before the international break.
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NFL season opener draws 25 million viewers, far ahead of Trump's convention speech
The NFL's Kickoff Game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots averaged more than 25 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, NBC said. The figure dwarfed the roughly 2.5 million who watched Donald Trump's speech at the first Republican midterm convention, despite Trump claiming his event beat the NFL. The league's first regular-season game in Australia drew 18.5 million US viewers on Netflix.
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Malen strikes as Roma go top of Serie A, Inter keep pace
Roma beat Torino 2-0 at the Olympic Grande Torino Stadium on Monday, with Donyell Malen scoring his sixth goal of the season to send them top of Serie A with four wins from four. Inter stayed second on goal difference after a 5-3 win over Udinese at the San Siro, where Marcus Thuram scored and set up another. Napoli ended their losing run with a 1-0 win over Bologna, while Juventus lost 3-2 to Sassuolo.
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Boufal joins Libya's Al-Ittihad on free transfer
Former Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal has signed for Libyan Premier League club Al-Ittihad on a free transfer, the Tripoli-based side announced. The 32-year-old Moroccan, a 2022 World Cup semi-finalist, arrives after spells in France, England, Spain, Belgium and Qatar.
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Bennacer leaves AC Milan to join Al Gharafa in Qatar
Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer has terminated his AC Milan contract by mutual consent and signed for Qatar Stars League club Al Gharafa. The 28-year-old, who won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria, has struggled with knee injuries and had loan spells at Marseille and Dinamo Zagreb.
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NSYNC 2026 in Seremban draws 40 teams, showcases young netball talent
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan: NSYNC 2026 held in Seremban featured 40 teams from six states and served as a platform to uncover young netball talent, organisers said. The event was supported by Peloh and 9 Orchids Netball Club and ran with about 50 staff including 13 umpires.
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FIFPRO Europe demands Fifa governance reform after failed investment plan
FIFPRO Europe has called for reforms to Fifa's decision-making after the world body abandoned its Forward Enterprise investment proposal. The players' union released a study arguing the plan would have turned flagship competitions into assets for private capital without proper consultation, and urged an independent review of Fifa Council decisions.
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Rachel Arnold stuns Nour El Sherbini at Qatar Classic
Rachel Arnold pulled off the biggest upset of her career by beating world No. 3 Nour El Sherbini of Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Classic in Doha. Aifa Azman lost in the second round.
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BAM says national players' discipline improving at academy
The Badminton Association of Malaysia says compliance with rules and the training system at the national academy has improved. Its president Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said players who fail to meet disciplinary conditions may be barred from international tournaments, and all players are now required to live at the academy.
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De Zerbi: Richarlison out of Tottenham's League Cup tie at Liverpool
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says Richarlison will not be in the squad for Tuesday's League Cup tie at Liverpool, despite the club's shortage of goals. The Brazilian was left off Spurs' 25-man Premier League list after being told he was not in first-team plans, and moves to Everton and Trabzonspor fell through. De Zerbi also confirmed Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali will miss the trip to Anfield.
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Saudi Super Cup to be played in Kuwait for the first time in December
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation says Kuwait will host the Saudi Super Cup from December 19 to 23, the first time the four-team competition is staged there. Matches will be at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, with Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Kholood taking part and the semi-final draw set for October 14. A hosting agreement was signed in Riyadh by the Saudi and Kuwaiti football associations.
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Lee Tuck ends retirement to sign for Kelantan City in AFL
Former Malaysia midfielder Lee Tuck has come out of retirement to join semi-professional side Kelantan City, with the signing confirmed by administrator Tan Sri Annuar Musa before the Amateur Football League registration window closed. The 38-year-old, who last played for Kedah in 2023, is among 33 players registered for the club.
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Malaysia chosen to host 16th ISSA General Assembly
Malaysia was unanimously selected to host the 16th ISSA General Assembly next year, decided at the 15th assembly in Taif, Saudi Arabia. MOM and the Sarawak state government presented preparations for the 7th Islamic Solidarity Games in 2029 and signed an MoU with ISSA.
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Ronaldo calls for life bans after fans taunt Neves over Jota's death
Saudi football authorities have promised action after Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves was taunted by rival fans about the death of his friend Diogo Jota during a match at Al-Taawoun on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans, and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Saudi Pro League said they would punish those responsible.
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JDT need strong strategy against Buriram United at Iskandar Puteri
Johor Darul Ta'zim open their Asian Champions League Elite campaign against Buriram United at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow night. JDT coach Xisco Munoz wants his players to keep a champion's mentality and stay wary of the Thai side's attack.
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FAM appoints Takayoshi Ishihara as women's B-17 head coach
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced Takayoshi Ishihara as head coach of the national women's under-17 team. The Japanese coach will be assisted by Ito Mizuki as assistant head coach and Mayu Hinada as fitness coach.
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2027 Grand Slam dates: Australian Open starts January 17, US Open ends September 12
The 2026 Grand Slam season ended with Alexander Zverev beating Ben Shelton in the US Open final in New York. The article lists the dates for the 2027 Majors: Australian Open in Melbourne from January 17-31, French Open in Paris from May 23 to June 6, Wimbledon in London from June 28 to July 11, and the US Open in New York from August 29 to September 12.
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Kerr wins 1500m Ultimate Championship in Budapest, hides Nike logo
Josh Kerr won the 1500m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday, becoming Great Britain's first Ultimate Champion. He covered the Nike logo on his GB kit with his Brooks spikes and called for athletes to be allowed to represent their own brands rather than their country.
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Asian Games 2026: what to watch in Nagoya
The 20th Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, with competition across athletics, cricket, combat sports, esports and football. The preview highlights stars such as javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi and India's cricket teams, and notes MMA's debut as a medal event.
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YPM FC win Pahang People's League, take home RM40,000
YPM FC beat Majlis Daerah Raub 2-1 in the final of the Pahang People's League 1st Al-Sultan Abdullah Cup at Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan. Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government will keep strengthening grassroots football by providing more space and competitions for Pahang-born talent.