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Roberto Mancini returns as Italy head coach
Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the head coach of the Italy national football team for a second time, three months after the position fell vacant .
IFAB says Embolo's red card against Argentina in World Cup was wrong
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), football's law-making body, has said the decision to send off Switzerland forward Breel Embolo with a second yellow card during the 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina was incorrect.
Bangladesh beat Uzbekistan to reach volleyball final
Bangladesh have secured a spot in the final of the KAVA Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Reds and Greens confirmed their place in the title decider with a straight-sets victory over Uzbekistan in the first semi-final on Tuesday.
Maldini, Leonardo leave Italy federation over coach selection row
Italy national team's legendary footballer Paolo Maldini and former Brazilian star Leonardo have resigned over disagreements regarding the appointment of a new head coach. Their simultaneous resignation from the posts of Technical Director and Advisor, just 16 days after taking charge, has thrown the Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) plans into renewed uncertainty.
Zinedine Zidane appointed France coach on four-year deal
The long wait is finally over. Zinedine Zidane has officially taken charge as the new head coach of the France national football team, signing a four-year contract.
Nahid Rana heading to Australia tonight for medical treatment
Bangladesh's star pacer Nahid Rana is set to leave for Australia tonight (Tuesday, July 28) for advanced medical treatment. Pacer Taskin Ahmed will accompany him on the same flight.
Spain were worthy champions: Argentina video analyst dismisses final conspiracy theories
Argentina's coaching staff have consistently rejected conspiracy theories that emerged on social media following the team's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
Brazilian footballer breaks referee's facial bone with headbutt after red card
A Brazilian footballer allegedly broke a referee's facial bone by headbutting him after being shown a red card during an amateur football tournament.
Greaves creates historic Test record with 5 wicket-maidens in a row
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves etched his name into Test cricket history by becoming the first bowler ever to take five wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during the opening Test against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.
Neymar scores brace on return but finds himself in fresh controversy
Neymar Junior shook off the disappointment of Brazil's bitter World Cup exit with a return to form in club football. The star forward delivered a strong performance, scoring twice to rescue Santos from defeat against Chapecoense in the Brazilian Série A. However, his return was quickly overshadowed by fresh controversy.