Elena Rybakina (World No. 6) defeated Iga Swiatek (No. 2) of Poland in a clash of leaders in the Serena Williams Group at the WTA Finals, coming back from a set down to win 3‑6, 6‑1, 6‑0. The performance of Kazakhstan’s No. 1 in Riyadh has been the biggest sensation of…
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has played 75 matches for the club, according to Turkish sports outlet Fanatik. As a result, the Spanish club must pay €2 million to Fenerbahçe under one of the performance-based bonus clauses in Güler’s transfer agreement. Güler’s 75th appearance for the club came on Nov.…
Inter Milan players are approaching their Champions League match against Kairat in good spirits. On Nov. 2, the club earned three more points in Serie A, defeating Verona in an away match. Italy. Serie A. Matchday 10. Nov. 2 Hellas Verona vs. Inter Milan: 1-2 Goals: Giovane 40’; Piotr Zieliński…
An accident occurred during the Rallye National de Saint-Joseph in France, claiming the lives of two children, Le Parisien reported. The tragedy happened on Oct. 26, when a 22-year-old driver lost control of his car and went off the course, hitting spectators. As a result, a nine-year-old girl and her…
Founder and CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg trained with Brazilian athlete Alex Pereira, a UFC light heavyweight champion (93 kilograms). Zuckerberg visited the new gym of Pereira’s coach, Plinio Cruz, in New York. Later, he posted photos from the training session on Instagram. Zuckerberg and Pereira can be seen practicing…
Alexander Bublik (World No. 16) defeated Taylor Fritz (No. 4) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 in the Round of 16 of the ATP 1000 Rolex Paris Masters, paving his way to the quarterfinals. A light dispute initiated by Corentin Moutet (No. 32) quickly faded after the Kazakhstani won his match against the…
On Oct. 29, Arsenal shut out Brighton in the fourth round of the English Football League (EFL) Cup, allowing the Gunners to set an all-time record in English football, Opta reported. English Football League Cup Fourth round, Oct. 29 Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: 2-0 Goals: Ethan Nwaneri 57’,…
On Oct. 29, Liverpool suffered a devastating 0-3 defeat to Crystal Palace at home in the English Football League (EFL) Cup, marking the first time in over 91 years that the Reds had fallen behind by three goals without scoring in a domestic cup match, Opta reported. English Football League…
Alexander Bublik (world No. 16) confidently defeated Corentin Moutet (No. 32) in the second round of the ATP 1000 Rolex Paris Masters (6-3, 7-5). Moutet had declared his intent to teach the Kazakhstani player a lesson and «send him home.» The outcome turned out to be the exact opposite. Moutet…
On Oct. 29, Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik (World No. 16) will face France’s Corentin Moutet (No. 32) in the round of 32 at the ATP 1000 Rolex Paris Masters tournament. Ahead of the match, Moutet said he is determined to «send Bublik home.» “We know he is very provocative with the…
On Oct. 28, Al-Nassr FC suffered a defeat to Al-Ittihad, resulting in its knockout from the Saudi Arabian King’s Cup at the Round of 16 stage. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the opportunity to earn his first trophy in 13 tournaments since joining the team in January 2023, Sports Illustrated reported. King’s…
Negotiations between Juventus and 66-year-old Italian football manager Luciano Spalletti are underway, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. On Oct. 27, Turin’s football club dismissed head coach Igor Tudor. Spalletti is reportedly ready to replace the Croatian manager. According to Di Marzio, Juventus has offered Spalletti a contract valid…
On Oct. 23, Italian Fiorentina defeated Austrian Rapid Vienna on the road in a Conference League match. Scoring one of the goals, Edin Džeko became the oldest scorer in the tournament, according to UEFA. UEFA Conference League Matchday 2, Oct. 23 Rapid Vienna vs. Fiorentina: 0-3 Goals: Cher Ndour 9’,…
Rafael Benítez, the 65-year-old Spanish football manager, arrived in Athens to head Panathinaikos F.C. The Greek club announced his appointment as head coach on Oct. 24, and on Oct. 26 Benítez will make his debut in a home Super League game against Asteras. The contract is signed for two years.…
SportsPro, a British magazine, has released its latest ranking of the 50 most marketable athletes in the world. Formula 1 driver and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton tops the list. Hamilton previously led the ranking in 2014, marking his second stint at the top. Among athletes, only three have achieved…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has already scored 20 goals for the Bundesliga club since the start of the season. It took him just 12 matches to reach this milestone, outperforming Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in this regard, OptaJoe reported on X. UEFA Champions League Matchday 3, Oct. 22…
A new list from the British outlet GiveMeSport highlights the world’s tallest football players. Among those featured are seven goalkeepers and three outfield players. Topping the list is Konstantin Veretinskiy, a 19-year-old goalkeeper from Belarus who stands 2.10 meters (6 feet 10 inches) tall. Born in Pinsk, Brest region, Veretinskiy…
FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal played his 25th Champions League match on Oct. 21. He became the youngest player to reach this milestone in Europe’s premier club competition, according to Squawka. UEFA Champions League Matchday 3, Oct. 21 FC Barcelona vs. Olympiacos: 6-1 Goals: Fermín López 7’, 39’, 76’; Lamine…
Kairat Almaty drew 0-0 with Cypriot Pafos FC on Oct. 21 in the UEFA Champions League Matchday Three at Central Stadium in Almaty. The visitors had been playing short-handed since the fourth minute. Champions League 2025-2026 Matchday 3. Oct. 21 Kairat (Almaty, Kazakhstan) vs. Pafos (Cyprus): 0-0 Sent off: João…
The Salary Leaks portal has released a ranking of the world’s highest-paid national football team coaches, with Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, leading the list with an annual salary of $11 million. Following his high-profile appointment, the Italian manager took charge of the five-time World Cup champions in May.…
On Oct. 19, Manchester United beat Liverpool away in the English Premier League. Delivering an assist, Portuguese player Bruno Fernandes moved into Manchester United’s top five assist leaders in Premier League matches, according to OptaJoe. English Premier League Matchweek 8, Oct. 19, 2025 Liverpool vs. Manchester United: 1-2 Goals: Cody…
FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski might continue his career with Turkish club Fenerbahçe. According to the Turkish media outlet Fanatik, the Istanbul football club is ready to start negotiations with the 37-year-old Polish footballer. The outlet noted that Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran wants to create a sensation in the transfer…
The Guardian published a ranking of the world’s most talented young footballers. The outlet selected the 60 most promising players born in 2008. Dastan Satpayev, forward for Almaty’s Kairat and the Kazakhstan national team, is placed right in the middle of the ranking — 30th. The Guardian called Satpayev «the…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the forward for the Portugal national football team, set a new record for the number of goals scored in World Cup qualifying matches. On Oct. 14, he scored a brace in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Hungary. 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group F, Oct. 14, 2025…
