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League’s chairman Nonomura says it has helped football culture take root in country in 30 years of its existence

Both clubs face biggest test of their revivals under managers Xavi, Ten Hag respectively

World body’s president Haggerty believes younger generation can fill void left by retiring greats

Coach laments being robbed of two points against Brentford after receiving apology for VAR blunder

Tottenham’s Champions League campaign at risk after they fall to 1-0 defeat in last-16 first leg

German giants gain slender advantage in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie

Golf great says he’s trying to prolong his own career to add to his tally of 15 major titles

With Red Bull in their sights, constructor wants to challenge world champion Verstappen

Golf legend says he never expected sport to be ‘very turbulent’, but terms it ‘the reality’

Qualifying event will be staged first time in country after 2019, due to Covid-19

Japanese winger used GoPro to study dribbling during his graduation thesis

German club’s recent signing Ryerson says new faces will cause problems for Blues

Top seed, title holder reach second round with wins over Ruusuvuori, Sonego respectively

Golf legend returns from seven-month injury absence amid plenty of uncertainty

Athletes from Islamabad and Karachi make country proud with some brilliant performances

Inzaghi’s side held to goalless draw by Sampdoria to slip up in title race by 15 points

Striker scores as Reds snap four-match winless streak to claim 2-0 victory over Everton

Rawalakot division commissioner presented awards to participants

The Basques cut gap on second-place club to three points with 3-2 win over Espanyol

Former England midfielder set to coach for first time as Belgian side takes on Benfica

European football body apologises for failures which ‘almost led to disaster’ last year

Former Ukraine jumper says Russian athletes should be kept out of Olympics for supporting war

Sport Integrity Australia say runner’s ‘B’ sample returns ‘atypical’ finding, but probe continues

Runaway league leaders go 16 points clear with 3-0 win over rock-bottom Cremonese

Norwegian striker came off injured at half-time in 3-1 win over Aston Villa in Premier League

French giants face Bayern Munich in Champions League last 16, knowing defeat will ruffle feathers

Olympic champion saves three match points to beat Samsonova 1-6, 7-6, 6-4 in final

Manager Ten Hag hails striker as one of Europe’s best after his late goal inspires 2-0 win

IOC chief, however, stresses it’s not up to govts to decide who takes part in sporting events

German giants know defeat against PSG in Champions League last 16 will represent a failed campaign

Catalans continue their march towards first league title since 2019 with 1-0 win over Villarreal

American golfer wins Phoenix Open by two shots to supplant McIlroy atop rankings

World No 97 overcomes onslaught from veteran Isner before claiming 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 victory in final

Six-franchise league starts with Sethi at helm again, promising immaculate delivery

Gasperini’s side beats Lazio 2-0 to break into Serie A top-four

Conte’s deputy disappointed after club suffer humiliating 4-1 loss to Leicester

Players ‘taking job action’ over equity and budget concerns

Dortmund manager praises midfielder after they extend winning run to six matches

Spanish giants get respite from domestic woes with 5-3 win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

American sprinter clocks 2023 world-best time of 6.47sec after rival Lyles disqualified

Spanish sensation returns to action in Buenos Aires, knowing winning ‘won’t be easy’

Losing key players to injuries and stomach bug, Ligue 1 leaders suffer 3-1 defeat

CBF term media reports ‘false’, say chosen coach will be announced ‘when time is right’

38-year-old Brazilian centre-back says he is ‘happy’ to continue his career with Blues

Swedish pole vaulter clinches victory at Berlin indoor meet with a height of 6.06 metres

Legend will take part in next week’s event, marking comeback to competitive golf

Former defender believes disastrous campaign is because of mismanagement

Serbian tennis star wants to play in tournament, as well as in Miami Open in US

35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus, cranking up pressure on IOC

France striker scores only goal in Italian club’s 1-0 victory over Torino