Manchester City silence Anfield in 3-0 Liverpool win
Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on October 11, 2026, after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off. Erling Haaland scored first; Jeremy Doku followed, then Rayan Cherki sealed the result.
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Oliveira wins stage two to take Tour of Kyushu lead
Ivo Oliveira won stage two in 3:03:31 and moved into the overall lead. Reports put him seven seconds ahead of Luke Mudgway, though they differ on the exact gap.
Al Ettifaq set three-season promotion target
Al Ettifaq have set a three-season target for UAE Pro League promotion, but sit 14th after six rounds. The club is counting on recruits with European experience and a longer-term stability plan.
Schedule Lists Shabab Al Ahli Against Aleppo Police
The published groups appear to name nine clubs despite an announced field of eight. Available results do not independently confirm the tournament or its scheduled opener.
Emarat backs Shabab Al Ahli community sports programme
Announced on 8 October 2026, Emarat's sponsorship will fund community and sports activities linked to Shabab Al Ahli. The announcement gives no timetable or details of individual events.
United Fined AED 40,000 Over Cup Compliance Breaches
United's two compliance failures led to a total AED 40,000 fine during the President's Cup. Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra were fined AED 10,000 each; seven clubs received warnings.
Red Star Pulls Away From Dubai in 77-58 EuroLeague Win
Dubai lost 77-58 after Red Star opened the third quarter with eight unanswered points. Dubai shot 32.8% from the field, despite making 81.2% of its free throws.
Report links Miller to Sharjah karate and table tennis teams
A report says Sharjah Sports Club's karate and table tennis teams have sponsorship backing. The sponsor's identity and the terms of the deal remain unconfirmed.
Al-Wehdat appoint Emad El-Nahhas after funding and licence delays
Al-Wehdat confirmed Emad El-Nahhas's appointment on 5 October after funding disputes and an Asian Pro coaching licence issue delayed the paperwork. His first official match is scheduled for 9 October against Al-Jazeera.
UAE Cyclists Open Arab Championships With Gold and Silver
The UAE youth team won gold over 45.5 kilometres in the opening team time trials in Syria. The junior squad took silver over 22.7 kilometres after one rider fell.
Fujairah Martial Arts Club Takes Social Impact Gold
Fujairah Martial Arts Club won Best Social Impact at the 2026 Gulf Sustainability Awards. Club director Nader Abushawish also took silver in the Sustainability Leader category.
Iran wins fourth straight Asian Games volleyball title
Iran beat Japan 3-1 in Nagoya to claim a fourth consecutive Asian Games men's volleyball gold. The run puts Iran second in the competition's all-time gold-medal standings.
Hong Kong lift inaugural FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup after 2-0 final win
Hong Kong beat Cambodia 2-0 at Kai Tak Stadium on 2 October to claim the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup Division 2 title. They won all three matches, scored eight goals and conceded none.
England Hit Croatia for Seven in Nations League Rout
England beat Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scoring twice. The win lifted the Three Lions to second in Group C before their fixture against the Czech Republic on 7 October.
Israel's Ireland Defeat Exposes a Deeper Isolation
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary, where Israel was playing a home match on neutral ground. The result also brought renewed attention to the country's place in international sport.
City Dubai names Ajman Police Stadium its home ground
City Dubai will play league matches and train at Police Club Stadium in Ajman from 21 August 2026 through the end of the 2026-27 season.
Abu Dhabi take one-point lead into Shanghai powerboat round
Abu Dhabi lead the teams' standings on 61 points, one ahead of Victory, before the 4 and 5 October Shanghai round. Sharjah and Stromoy Racing are tied on 53 points.
Dubai Basketball hold off Barcelona for 94-87 EuroLeague win
Dubai beat Barcelona 94-87 in EuroLeague Round 2 on 29 September 2026, moving to 2-0 after a 29-12 second quarter. Mfiondu Kabengele led all Dubai scorers with 21 points.
Sheikha Jameela supports Al Thiqa's push for inclusion
During a visit to Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled, Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi praised its new visual identity and its focus on empowerment for people with disabilities.
Dubai Basketball faces Barcelona after narrow Madrid win
Dubai Basketball hosts Barcelona at Coca-Cola Arena at 7pm on Tuesday, 29 September, after beating Real Madrid 78-77. Coach Xavi Pascual faces his former club, while Dzanan Musa was listed as out or doubtful in injury previews.
Al Ahly bring seven academy players into first-team training
Seven youth players have joined Al Ahly's first-team sessions during the international break, with senior players away on national-team duty. The club has also scheduled friendlies to prepare for the season's next phase.
United sign Atletico Madrid defender Aleksa Boric
United have signed 196cm Serbian defender Aleksa Boric from Atletico Madrid. He has made two first-team appearances, totalling 46 minutes, and played regularly for the Spanish club's reserve side.
Torrente leads Victory's title push in Shanghai
Shaun Torrente leads the F1H2O drivers' standings with 40 points. Victory has 60 points in the teams' race, one behind Team Abu Dhabi, and is chasing another strong result.
Khor Fakkan look to Bolivian pair after slow start
Khor Fakkan have taken Bolivian midfielder Ramiro Vaca on loan from Wydad through May 2027, with an option to buy. He is expected to join compatriot Luis Haquin as the club looks to improve its league form.
Dien Bien Hosts Regional Billiards and Snooker Cup
More than 150 athletes from 11 clubs are competing in Dien Bien's 2026 Royal regional tournament. Singles and team events use different formats across two days.
Vietnam set to beat Philippines in ASEAN Cup group opener
Vietnam are expected to win 2-0 against the Philippines in their first ASEAN Cup 2026 group game, with Dinh Bac and Khoa Ngo likely to score. The match puts Vietnam's squad strength and the pressure of the new tournament format in the spotlight.
Vietnam women aim for shock win over China in Asian Games quarter-final
Vietnam's women's football team face their biggest challenge yet as they take on China's Iron Roses in the Asian Games quarter-final. China bring a dominant record, but Vietnam's discipline and grit could make this a real contest.
Eleven new foreign players debut in UAE basketball league
Eleven foreign players-ten Americans and one Bosnian-have made their first appearances in the UAE basketball league, as clubs shake up their rosters for the 2026-2027 season.
Indonesian organisers shield Vietnam training camp ahead of ASEAN Cup opener
Indonesian organisers have locked down Vietnam's training sessions in Bandung, using black fabric barriers and heavy security to keep outsiders away as the 2026 ASEAN Football Championship begins.
Vladimir Ivic praises Al Ain after dominant win over Al Nassr
Al Ain manager Vladimir Ivic called his team's 4-0 win over Al Nassr a defining moment in their AFC Champions League Elite campaign, highlighting tactical discipline, the impact of Sofiane and El Hassane Rahimi, and the energy from the home crowd.