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Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season to undergo knee treatment

World number one Jannik Sinner will miss the remainder of the 2026 tennis season after deciding with his doctors to undergo treatment for a knee injury. The Italian announced the decision in a video message on Tuesday, 6 October. According to Sky Sports, his team said treatment for inflammation in his knee would allow him

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Nigeria Face Russia Friendly With Seven Players Unavailable

Nigeria will face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, 6 October, with seven players unavailable because of injuries, club decisions, and a travel document issue. Captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Victory Akpe are out through injury, according to the Nigeria Football Federation⁠. The NFF said clubs did not release Raphael Onyedika, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola, and Moses

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Olise Scores Twice as France Fight Back to Beat Belgium 4–1

Belgium led France with 13 minutes of normal time left. By the final whistle, France had won 4–1, with substitute Michael Olise involved in three of their four goals. According to UEFA’s match report⁠, Dodi Lukébakio gave Belgium a first-half lead at the Stade de France on Monday. Désiré Doué equalised in the 77th minute before

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Medvedev disqualified after ball strikes spectator in China Open semi-final

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic on Monday after hitting a ball into the stands and striking a spectator. The decision ended the match and sent Djokovic into Tuesday’s final in Beijing. Djokovic was leading 7-5, 5-3 and serving for the match. After he won a point, the ball

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Alex Scott withdraws from England squad before Czechia match

England midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley. The Football Association⁠ said on Monday, 5 October, that Scott and defender Ezri Konsa had returned to their clubs for further assessment. Manager Thomas Tuchel will prepare for the match with a squad of 22 players. Scott’s

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Portugal coach leaves door open for Ronaldo return after squad exit

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo is welcome to return to the national team following his departure from its training camp last week. Ronaldo has not announced that he is returning, and no place in the next squad has been confirmed. Jesus spoke after Portugal beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, 4 October. He described

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Portugal reach Nations League quarter-finals as Haaland substitution raises concerns

Portugal secured a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2–1 victory over Norway in Porto on Sunday, 4 October. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner in the 79th minute after João Cancelo had cancelled out Kristoffer Ajer’s opener. Norway’s evening also brought questions about Erling Haaland’s fitness. The Manchester City striker signalled to the

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Rui Pinto Faces Loss of Protection as Manchester City Appeal Proceeds

Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto is due to lose his witness protection in Portugal on 10 October, prompting calls from his lawyers and supporters for the decision to be reconsidered. The Signals Network, which has supported Pinto since 2019, said withdrawing protection would raise serious concerns about his safety. His disclosures helped trigger scrutiny of

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India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to complete Asian Games cricket double

India won men’s cricket gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, 3 October, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma helped India reach 211 for six in their 20 overs. Pakistan finished on 192 for six despite Hasan Nawaz’s 96 from 51 balls.

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UAE investment warning reported amid Manchester City appeal

Officials from the United Arab Emirates have warned that Manchester City’s possible punishment could affect their appetite for major future investments in the UK, according to reports by Bloomberg and The Telegraph. The Telegraph reported that potential Emirati funding for the Oxford–Cambridge technology corridor could be affected. The UK government has sought private investment for the

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