Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield f...

Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an error-strewn shootout 3-2.Mohamed Salah blazed over from the spot, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott were denied by an inspired Dean Henderson as Palace built on winning their first-ever major trophy in May's FA Cup final.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We were on the same level as Liverpool and it was a big performance. I'm proud of the team," said Palace boss Oliver Glasner.The traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season was given extra significance after a summer marked by tragedy for Liverpool.Forward Diogo Jota was killed in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva.Reds legend Ian Rush and Palace chairman Steve Parish laid wreaths on the side of the pitch before kick-off, while the Liverpool end was awash with banners and flags paying tribute to the Portuguese international.A minute's silence, however, had to be cut short due to disturbances in the crowd.Jota's death has dampened the excitement over Liverpool's transfer spending spree to build on a squad that romped to a record-equalling 20th league title last season.All four of their new signings at a cost of £260 million ($350 million) -- Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Frimpong and Milos Kerkez -- started.Ekitike's role this season could depend on whether Liverpool are successful in their pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.But the Frenchman -- signed from Eintracht Frankfurt last month for an initial £69 million -- did his case to be Slot's preferred number nine no harm at all.Wirtz also bagged his first assist for the Reds when Ekitike spun onto the German's pass and fired into the far corner just four minutes.Palace were making their first ever appearance in the fixture but the Eagles again showed their ability to match one of the Premier League's giants over 90 minutes.Mateta missed a glorious chance to level when he failed to beat Alisson Becker when one-on-one.<h3>Liverpool unbalanced</h3>But from the rebound Sarr charged into the box and was tripped by an out-of-sorts Virgil van Dijk.Mateta coolly sent Alisson the wrong way from the penalty spot to equalise.Liverpool's players were sporting a "Forever 20" emblem, referencing Jota's now-retired shirt number, that they will wear all season.The Liverpool fans had risen to chant Jota's name as the game entered the 20th minute when their side retook the leadFrimpong's chipped cross caught out Henderson and flew into the far corner.Ekitike wasted a great chance for his second early in the second half from another Wirtz pass as this time he fired over.However, Slot's new-look side are still to find the right balance between attack and defence as has been evidenced during pre-season.Palace were a constant threat with balls in behind the Reds defence and levelled again 13 minutes from time.Sarr sped onto Adam Wharton's through ball and calmly slotted past Alisson for his fourth goal in seven games against Liverpool.Liverpool also survived a VAR review for a penalty against Mac Allister for handball before the match went to a shootout without extra-time.Youngster Justin Devenny was the unlikely hero as he blasted the winning spot-kick high past Alisson, showing Salah, Mac Allister and Elliott how it is done.

Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi lifts the shield with team-mates following victory in the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday August 10, 2025.

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Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona...

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona started disciplinary proceedings that could allow them to terminate his contract."In recent weeks, many things have been said about me - some of them entirely unfounded," he wrote on Instagram. "Therefore, I feel it is necessary to express my version of events respectfully, yet clearly."The club started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped the German of the club captaincy on Thursday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The dispute centres on the German's fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July. Local media reported earlier in the week that the 33-year-old had refused to cooperate and release his medical details so the club tried to have him classified by La Liga as a long-term injury, which would allow Barcelona to deduct part of his pay from their official wage bill."I am fully willing to collaborate with the club's management to resolve this matter and to provide the requested authorisation," Ter Stegen wrote.With the new Liga season approaching, Barcelona are again struggling to satisfy Spanish financial fair play rules. If they cannot, they may not be able to register new players.Ter Stegen said if the club was in a financial bind, it should not blame his back problems. "I would also like to clarify that all of the club's signings and contract renewals were completed prior to my surgery," he wrote."The decision to undergo surgery was fully approved by the club, and always with the intention of prioritising my health and long-term sporting career which of course are fully aligned with those of FCB to have myself available on the pitch as soon as possible to keep winning trophies."He added that his new surgery should not interfere with the "registration of other colleagues whom I greatly respect and look forward to share locker room with for many seasons"."My commitment to these colors remains absolute."Ter Stegen's place is under threat from one of the summer signings, 24-year-old Joan Garcia, and 35-year-old Wojciech Szczesny, the Polish veteran who has been rewarded with a contract extension for taking over during last season's Liga title-winning campaign.If the club pursues it's disciplinary action, Ter Stegen, the last remaining member of Luis Enrique's 2015 European champion team, could faces heavy penalties under La Liga regulations, including the termination of his contract.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen plays during the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025.

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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury and may miss the start of th...

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury and may miss the start of the La Liga season, the Catalan club announced on Friday."The first team player Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring problem in his left thigh," Barcelona said in a statement, without specifying how long the Polish striker would be out of action.The 36-year-old is "unavailable" for Sunday's friendly match against Como, which casts doubt on his presence in the matchday squad for Barcelona's La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lewandowski netted 42 times in 52 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan club last season as Hansi Flick's side won the Spanish league, cup and super cup.

Robert Lewandowski appears before the international friendly match between Poland and Moldova at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland, on June 6, 2025. This game is part of preparations for upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifying matches.

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Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after...

Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after completing a move from Nice on Friday.The Ivory Coast forward will reportedly cost Villa an initial £26 million ($35 million) with a further £4.3 million in add-ons.Guessand scored 13 goals and registered 10 assists in all competitions as Nice finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 24-year-old bolsters Villa's attacking options after the sale of Jhon Duran in January to Al-Nassr and the departures of loanees Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, who played a starring role in the second half of last season."When I heard the club wanted me I didn't think twice," Guessand said. "I'm ready to give my all. Every game, every kick, every minute."Villa have had a quiet transfer window until now, signing only back-up goalkeeper Marco Bizot and defender Yasin Ozcan, who has been loaned to Anderlecht.The club were sanctioned by European governing body UEFA in July for breaching financial regulations.Unai Emery's men, who finished sixth in the Premier League last season, begin their campaign at home to Newcastle next weekend.

Nice's Ivorian forward #29 Evann Guessand celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) at the Riviera Stadium in Nice, south-eastern France, on May 17, 2025.

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Harry Kane scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4...

Harry Kane scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4-0 at home in a pre-season friendly on Thursday. Kane, who is boyhood club Tottenham's all-time top goalscorer with 280 strikes in 435 matches, put Bayern in the lead after 12 minutes with a composed penalty box finish. The England captain then had a chance to double Bayern's lead two minutes later when Joao Palhinha, who joined Spurs from Bayern on a season-long loan on Sunday, gave away a penalty. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kane however slipped, blasting his shot well over the bar. It was the first time Kane failed to convert a spot kick since his miss in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France. Kingsley Coman added the home side's second with a superb curling shot from the edge of the box with 61 minutes gone. Bayern teenagers Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare both scored in the dying stages to complete the one-sided victory.Kane joined Bayern in a 100 million euro (£87 million) transfer from Spurs in the summer of 2023. The match was the Europa League winners' last chance to fine tune before next Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash with European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Spurs have had a mixed bag under new coach Thomas Frank this pre-season, beating London rivals Arsenal along with Reading, while being held to draws with Newcastle, Luton Town and Wycombe.

07 August 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Test match, FC Bayern Munich - Tottenham Hotspur at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) stands on the pitch after the match. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, on Thursday complet...

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, on Thursday completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal.The 32-year-old Ghana international, who denies the allegations, was granted conditional bail on August 5 after appearing in a London court on five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman.The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Partey was charged on July 4, four days after leaving the Gunners when his contract expired at the end of June.In announcing his arrival, Villarreal stressed that they respect the "fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence".The club's statement continued: "The player strongly proclaims his innocence and denies all the accusations made against him."The club... awaits the judiciary's decision, which will be responsible for clarifying the facts alleged against him."Partey is due to appear at London's Old Bailey court on September 2.He joined Arsenal for £45 million ($60 million) from Atletico Madrid in October 2020.He appeared 52 times for the Gunners last season and scored four goals.Overall Partey played 167 games for the club, scoring nine times.He has also made 51 appearances for Ghana.Villarreal finished fifth in La Liga last season to qualify for the Champions League.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Thomas Partey of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England.

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A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's matc...

A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's match between Monterrey and Cincinnati received the backing of her country's president on Wednesday.Katia Itzel Garcia has said she was the target of insults and death threats following Monterrey's 2-3 defeat to Cincinnati in a match of the Leagues Cup, a North American competition, last Thursday.Her decision to award a goal to the US team that some claimed appeared to have been scored from an offside position sparked anger among Mexican supporters. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"In Mexico, in a country where ten women die every day and where 91 women and men die every day, violence should not be normalized. Violence should not exist anywhere," the 32-year-old referee wrote on Instagram.She said netizens had threatened to kill her and her family. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her support for Garcia on Wednesday, calling her "extraordinary... she has to be three times better than a man to be recognized." Sheinbaum said the government would contact Garcia "to see if she needs help."In a message on Instagram, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Monday he was "shocked and saddened by the threats made against referee Katia Itzel." The Mexican Football Federation also condemned "acts of intimidation and threats" directed at the referee. Mexico, the United States and Canada will host the next FIFA World Cup in 2026.According to the UN, ten femicides are reported in Mexico on average each day.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 06: President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during the daily morning briefing at Palacio Nacional on August 06, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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US international Timothy Weah has joined Marseille on loan from Juventus with an obligation to bu...

US international Timothy Weah has joined Marseille on loan from Juventus with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met during the 2025-26 season.The 25-year-old winger's season-long loan costs €1 million. The potential future purchase would amount to €14.4 million, plus €4.1 million in add-ons.The son of the only African Ballon d'Or winner in history and former Liberian president George Weah has played for Italian club Juventus since 2023. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Born in New York in 2000, he trained at Paris Saint-Germain at the age of 14, signing his first professional contract with them in 2017. After two seasons, he moved to Scottish side Celtic where he won the Premiership and Cup double in 2019, then to Lille, where he won the French Ligue 1 title in 2021.Capped 44 times for the United States, Weah becomes Marseille's sixth signing of the summer transfer window.

INGLEWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: Tim Weah #21 of the United States defending during a Concacaf Nations League game between Panama and USMNT at SoFi Stadium at on March 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

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Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedl...

Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedly told to train apart from the rest of the squad on Wednesday.The 25-year-old has been linked with a British transfer record move to Liverpool after failing to feature in Newcastle's pre-season preparations.Isak missed the Magpies' trip to Singapore and South Korea, citing a minor thigh injury, and instead flew to Spain to train at former club Real Sociedad.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He has since returned to Tyneside but Sky Sports reported that Isak was instructed to train after the rest of the squad had departed on Wednesday."You have to earn the right to train with us. We are Newcastle United," Howe told reporters earlier in pre-season."We will make sure that any player earns the right to train with the group. No player can expect to act poorly and train with the group as normal."Liverpool have seen a £110 million ($146 million) bid for Isak rejected, according to reports, with Newcastle seeking closer to £150 million.Another major hurdle to any deal is Newcastle's ongoing struggles to finalise a deal to replace Isak.They face competition from Manchester United for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko after missing out on Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike and Liam Delap earlier in the window.Liverpool have already splashed out over £250 million this window on Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.However, they have also recouped major funds from the sales of Luis Diaz, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Tyler Morton.And Darwin Nunez is close to a £46 million move to Saudi side Al-Hilal that would free up more resources and space in the squad for another bid to sign Isak.Since joining Newcastle for £63 million in 2022, Isak has scored 62 times in 109 appearances, including the goal that secured the club's first domestic trophy for 70 years in the League Cup final against Liverpool in March.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Everton FC at St James' Park on May 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al-Hilal, which c...

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al-Hilal, which could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak.Nunez joined the Reds for an initial 75 million euros ($87 million, £65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has failed to live up to that price tag.The Uruguayan has scored 40 goals in 143 appearances but slipped down the pecking order at Anfield under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Al-Hilal will pay an initial 53 million euros for the 26-year-old.Nunez was likely to play even less this season after Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz as part of a 300 million euro spending spree that also includes full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.However, the club could still break the British transfer record by signing Isak, with Newcastle reportedly demanding a fee of up to £150 million for the Swedish striker.The sale of Nunez would take Liverpool's income for transfer sales this window to nearly 200 million euros after the departures of Luis Diaz, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Tyler Morton.Harvey Elliott is also attracting interest from RB Leipzig, with Liverpool wanting at least 45 million euros for the England midfielder.Nunez would become the latest big name to join Al-Hilal, who shocked Manchester City to reach the quarter-finals of the recent Club World Cup.Coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi, the Saudi club's squad includes Portuguese internationals Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo, Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 4: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool v Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield on August 4, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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Jobe Bellingham admitted on Tuesday to having "anxieties" on following in brother Jude's footstep...

Jobe Bellingham admitted on Tuesday to having "anxieties" on following in brother Jude's footsteps after joining Borussia Dortmund in the summer. Jobe, 19, is two years younger than Jude, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 after three years at Dortmund.A centrepiece of the England national team, Jude has emerged as one of the best players in the world in recent seasons.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The younger Bellingham joined Dortmund in June from Sunderland after their promotion to the Premier League. Jobe admitted he understood what the perception would be ahead of the move to Germany."It's something you do think about. You have these anxieties, especially me as I'm only young," Bellingham told reporters at Dortmund's pre-season camp in Austria."I'm not perfect. I do think about these things, but that was down to the club convincing me that these things wouldn't have much bearing on me. "This was a decision I made and it's for myself. My journey is not anyone else's to understand," he added.Bellingham made his Dortmund debut in the Club World Cup in the United States, scoring once and providing an assist in four games.Like he did at Sunderland, the younger Bellingham wears his first name Jobe on the back of his jersey rather than his last name to avoid comparisons with his sibling.Jobe said his older brother was "extremely proud -- he didn't have much to say other than 'embrace it'," when he found out he was off to Dortmund, but added "our conversations aren't usually that serious." The midfielder, who usually plays in a deeper role than his brother, said he did "not want to be a superstar... I don't want to be a big character away from the pitch."When I play I just want to be one of the highest performing players and get my head down."Dortmund open their season at Essen in the first round of the German Cup on August 18.

SAALFELDEN, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 5: Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund during a training session at the Borussia Dortmund Training Camp in Saalfelden on August 5, 2025 in Saalfelden, Austria.

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Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 ...

Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million) on Sunday.Hato, who has been capped six times, agreed a seven-year contract with the Premier League club.The 19-year-old is Chelsea's eighth signing since the end of last season as boss Enzo Maresca strengths his squad to cope with the duel demands of the Premier League and Champions League this term.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm very excited, I'm so happy to be here," said Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left-back."I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I'm very happy."Hato joined Ajax's academy from hometown club Sparta Rotterdam in 2018 and signed his first professional contract aged 16 four years later.He scored four goals in 111 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, with his international debut coming as a substitute against Gibraltar in 2023.Club World Cup champions Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace on August 17.The Blues had signed Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez prior to landing Hato.

COBHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: New signing, Jorrel Hato poses for photos as he signs for Chelsea Football Club at Chelsea Training Ground on August 03, 2025 in Cobham, England.

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Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him in the air on ...

Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday.Spurs drew 1-1 with Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in Seoul but that was secondary to the farewell for the 33-year-old attacker.There was also the sorry sight of James Maddison being stretchered off with what manager Thomas Frank said "was most likely a bad injury" to his knee.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>In what could have been his final game for the north Londoners, Son played 65 minutes but did not score at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a day after announcing his decision to leave Tottenham this summer after a decade.He left the pitch to a thunderous ovation from nearly 65,000 fans, hugging his teammates and even his opponents.The South Korea captain was caught offside twice in the early going, as his teammates tried to create opportunities for him, but he did not really assert himself on the match otherwise.Son was replaced in the 65th minute by Mohammed Kudus and he walked off in tears as thousands of fans chanted his name."I didn't think I was going to cry at first," Son said. "But after hearing a few words from my teammates, leaving the club I've spent so much time with felt really tough. "I felt really, really happy playing this match. Thanks to my fans, my teammates and also my opponents, I've had an unforgettable day."Son, who has been linked with LAFC in Major League Soccer, declined to reveal his next destination, saying: "Nothing has been finalised."Frank said he enjoyed the "unbelievable, beautiful scenes" Son had with players from both sides on his way off the pitch.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said his players' reaction to the end of Son's night had not been planned."I think it was very instinctive from the players," Howe said."I think that speaks volumes for him as a person and him as a footballer that both teams recognise the way he's played the game."Brennan Johnson's right-footed strike opened the scoring for Tottenham in the fourth minute, and the Welsh forward paid homage to Son by mimicking the South Korean star's camera celebration.Harvey Barnes levelled in the 38th minute, beating Antonin Kinsky with a right-footed shot that went in off the post.

Teammates lift Tottenham Hotspur's captain Son Heung-min up in the air during celebrations to bid him farewell at the end of a friendly football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in Seoul on August 3, 2025. The 33-year-old South Korean striker said on August 2, that he will leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal has backed India to ruin England's quest for a record run-chase at the Oval as t...

Yashasvi Jaiswal has backed India to ruin England's quest for a record run-chase at the Oval as the tourists eye the win that would spare them a series defeat.Opener Jaiswal hit a superb 118 on Saturday to leave England needing 374 to stop India salvaging a 2-2 draw in a five-match campaign.India were dismissed for 396 in their second innings on the third day of the deciding Test.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>No side have made more to win in the fourth innings of a Test at the Oval than England's 263 against Australia in 1902.England were 50-1 at stumps, still requiring a further 324 runs to win, with Ben Duckett 34 not out after Mohammed Siraj bowled Zak Crawley with the last ball of the day.Jaiswal is convinced India can finish the job."Of course we are quite confident," he said. "We just need to focus on our process and keep bowling in the right areas."Jaiswal added: "We want some fun and some battles in the middle. That is why we enjoy Test cricket."If we are bowling on the line it will be amazing. There is always movement in the wicket and it is not easy to bat."India are in contention for a memorable victory largely thanks to Jaiswal's second hundred of the series following the left-hander's century in the first Test at Headingley.On a green-tinged pitch that proved tricky for both teams in the first innings, the 23-year-old took the attack to England with 14 fours and two sixes.'It's about how I fight'"I expect that in England you play on a wicket like this," said Jaiswal. "Mentally I was ready and knew what shots I would play. I was really enjoying it."It's very important. We need to keep pushing ourselves. It was our last innings here. I was trying to put pressure on the bowlers, to think positive and go for my shots."I wanted to do more. I wanted to make my innings bigger than that so I could have achieved something else. But it's ok. I was enjoying it."It's about how I fight. The mentality is about going out there to fight it out."However, England can take heart from recent history, with a pair of remarkable run chases to beat India over the last three years.The most England have made to win any Test in the fourth innings was their 378 against India at Edgbaston in 2022, while they also chased down 371 at Headingley in the opening match of this series.England pace bowler Josh Tongue, who took five wickets in India's second innings, believes his team are more than capable of another epic fourth-innings triumph. "I don't see why we can't chase down these runs," said Tongue. "How we play as a batting unit is very positive and very exciting. I don't see why we can't give it a go."

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket on day three of the fifth Test cricket match between England and India at The Oval in London on August 2, 2025.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal made a sparkling hundred and Washington Sundar a blistering fifty before Mohamme...

Yashasvi Jaiswal made a sparkling hundred and Washington Sundar a blistering fifty before Mohammed Siraj struck with the last ball of Saturday's play to bolster India's hopes of a series-levelling win in the fifth and deciding Test against England at the Oval.India were dismissed for 396 in their second innings on the third day as they set England a target of 374 to win with just over two days' remaining.Fast bowler Siraj, ever-present in all five matches of a gruelling series, yorked Zak Crawley for 14 with just two balls left to spark joyous celebrations among the tourists.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>England were 50-1 at stumps, still requiring a further 324 runs to win, with Ben Duckett 34 not out.No side have made more to win in the fourth innings of a Test at the Oval than England's 263 in a one-wicket victory over Australia back in 1902.However, the most England have made to win any Test in the fourth innings was their 378 against India at Edgbaston in 2022, while they also chased down 371 at Headingley in the opening match of this series."It is a replay from Headingley," England fast bowler Josh Tongue, who took 5-125 on Saturday, told the BBC.He added: "It will be a great day of cricket tomorrow and a great day for us if we get the runs. It (the pitch) is doing a bit. A few balls tonight jumped off a good length but if you get through the first hour who knows?"Earlier, Jaiswal was out for 118, his second hundred of the series after the talented left-hander's ton at Headingley."I need to push, and I need to do well for my team," said Jaiswal. "I was constantly talking to myself and enjoying the pressure."The 23-year-old opener received superb support from Akash Deep in a third-wicket partnership of 107, the paceman belying his status as a nightwatchman with an accomplished 66 -- his maiden Test fifty.Ravindra Jadeja and Sundar, both fresh from hundreds in Manchester, each made 53, with Sundar launching a brutal assault after a depleted England took the new ball.A wayward home team, a bowler down after Chris Woakes suffered a shoulder injury diving in the field on Thursday, harmed their own cause by dropping six catches in the innings, with Jaiswal reprieved three times.India resumed Saturday on 75-2.Deep, dropped in the slips by Crawley off Tongue on 21, went to fifty when he pulled Gus Atkinson for his ninth four.But with India on the verge of batting through the morning session without losing a wicket, Deep fell to Jamie Overton.Gill falls shy of Gavaskar recordShubman Gill, who has enjoyed a remarkable first series as India captain, fell to the very first ball after lunch when lbw to Atkinson for 11.His exit left Gill just 20 runs adrift of Sunil Gavaskar's longstanding record for the most runs by an Indian cricketer in a Test series of 774, set against the West Indies in 1971.Gill compiled 754 runs at a superb average of 75, including four hundreds.Jaiswal's quick single off Atkinson saw the elated batsman to a 127-ball century, including 12 fours and two sixes.Jaiswal, dropped on 110 by Duckett at leg gully, was eventually dismissed when he ramped Tongue straight to deep backward point before Jadeja completed his fifth fifty of the series in 71 balls.England took the new ball as soon as possible, with India 342-7 off 80 overs and promptly tried to bounce out Sundar in what proved to be an expensive ploy.The left-hander responded with three superb sixes, including hoisting Tongue over fine leg and deep midwicket in the space of three balls.Sundar then smashed two fours and a soaring six over midwicket off three successive Atkinson deliveries to complete a brilliant 39-ball fifty before he was last man out.

India's Mohammed Siraj (left) celebrates taking the wicket of England's Zak Crawley on day three of the Fifth Rothesay Men's Test at the Kia Oval, London. Picture date: Saturday August 2, 2025.

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India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's excellent hundred in the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on S...

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's excellent hundred in the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Saturday left England needing to break a record that has stood for over a hundred years in their quest for a 3-1 series win.India, were 304-6 in their second innings -- an overall lead of 281 runs -- at tea on the third day in south London.No side have made more to win in the fourth innings of a Test at the Oval than England's 263 in a celebrated one-wicket victory over arch-rivals Australia way back in 1902.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jaiswal was out shortly before tea for 118, his second hundred of the series after the 23-year-old left-hander's 101 in the first Test at Headingley. He received excellent support from Akash Deep in a third-wicket partnership of 107, with the paceman belying his status as a nightwatchman with an accomplished 66 -- the paceman's maiden Test fifty.Ravindra Jadeja, fresh from a hundred in the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford, was 26 not out, while Dhruv Jurel, in for injured wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, was 25 not out at tea.England, a bowler down after Chris Woakes suffered a shoulder injury diving in the field on Thursday, were too often wayward and further harmed their own cause by dropping six catches in the innings, with Jaiswal reprieved three times.India resumed on 75-2 after holding England to a first-innings total of 247, with pacemen Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj taking four wickets each after the tourists rested Jasprit Bumrah.Punched the airWoakes' absence increased the pressure on England's three remaining fast bowlers -- Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton.Deep had made 21 when he edged Tongue only for Zak Crawley, diving across to his left from third slip, to floor the two-handed catch.Atkinson had been the pick of the hosts' attack with 5-33 during India's first-innings 224. But Deep went to fifty when he pulled Atkinson for a ninth four in just 70 balls faced.The 28-year-old Deep, appearing in his 10th Test, punched the air in celebration before being embraced by Jaiswal.But just when it seemed India would bat through the morning session without losing a wicket, Deep got a leading edge to backward point as the recalled Overton took his first wicket of the match.India captain Shubman Gill came in needing just 31 more runs to surpass the outstanding Sunil Gavaskar's 54-year-old record for the most runs by an India cricketer in a Test series of 744 against the West Indies.But to the very first ball after lunch, Gill was lbw for 11 to Atkinson as he aimed across the line, with India now 189-4.Gill, however, had still enjoyed a remarkable debut series as India skipper, the 25-year-old leading from the front with 754 runs at a superb average of 75, including four hundreds.Jaiswal's quick single off Atkinson saw the elated batsman to a 127-ball century, including 12 fours and two sixes.England dropped a sixth catch when, having set a trap to have Jaiswal taken at leg gully, the batsman duly obliged, only for Ben Duckett to put him down off Overton.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the field after being caught out on day three of the Fifth Rothesay Men's Test at the Kia Oval, London. Picture date: Saturday August 2, 2025.

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French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for ...

French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023 which the Moroccan international denies.The Nanterre prosecutor's office told AFP that they had requested that the investigating judge refer the rape charge to a criminal court."It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the framework of his order," the prosecutor's office told AFP in a statement.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Hakimi, 26, played a major role in PSG's run to their first Champions League title, the full-back scoring the opener in the 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in the final in May.Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping a 24-year-old woman.Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to travel to his home on February 25, 2023, in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt while his wife and children were away on holiday.The woman went to a police station following the encounter alleging rape and was questioned by police.Although the woman refused to make a formal accusation, prosecutors decided to press charges against the player.She told police at the time that she had met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram.On the night in question she said she had travelled to his house in a taxi paid for by Hakimi. She told police Hakimi had started kissing her and making non-consensual sexual advances, before raping her, a police source told AFP at the time.She said she managed to break free to text a friend who came to pick her up.<h3>'Attempted extortion'</h3>Contacted by AFP after Friday's development Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin described the call by prosecutors for a trial as "incomprehensible and senseless in light of the case's elements"."We, along with Achraf Hakimi, remain as calm as we were at the start of the proceedings."If these requisitions were to be followed, we would obviously pursue all avenues of appeal," she continued. According to Colin, her client had "been the target of an attempted extortion"."Nothing in this case suggests an attempted extortion," Rachel-Flore Pardo, the lawyer representing the woman, said."My client welcomes this news with immense relief," she told AFP."We will not tolerate any smear or destabilisation campaign, as is unfortunately still too often the case for women who have the courage to report the rape of which they are victims," she added.The son of a cleaning lady and a street vendor, both Moroccans who have lived in Spain since the 1980s, Hakimi was born in Getafe, a southern suburb of Madrid. Hakimi came through the youth system at Real Madrid before joining Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in 2018.He went on to make 73 appearances for the German club.He moved to Inter Milan in 2020 and then on to PSG in 2021 where he has established himself as an integral part of the team.In Qatar, Hakimi was a cornerstone of the Morocco team that became the first African or Arab nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 13: Achraf Hakimi #2 of Paris Saint-Germain before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Luis Diaz said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz told him he would "enjoy" a move to Bayern...

Luis Diaz said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz told him he would "enjoy" a move to Bayern Munich as the Colombian was unveiled by the Bundesliga champions on Thursday.The German giants reportedly paid a fee which could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million) for the 28-year-old, whose deal runs until 2029.Heavily linked with a move to Bayern, Wirtz left Bayer Leverkusen and signed with the Reds in June.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Diaz only had a few weeks with the German international at Liverpool but revealed Wirtz's advice encouraged him to move to the Bundesliga. "I spoke to Florian a few times and he told me that the Bundesliga is very intense, similar to the Premier League, that it was very physical, the stadiums are always full," Diaz said Thursday. "He said that I'd enjoy it. He wished me luck. I thank him for that".Diaz arrives as the third most expensive signing in Bayern's history, but said he was unconcerned about the pressure the price tag would bring. "I can't say if I'm worth 70 million. I just want to settle in here as quickly as possible. That's the most important thing," he said.The only two bigger transfer fees paid by Bayern were 95 million euros for England captain Harry Kane in 2023 and 80 million for French international Lucas Hernandez in 2019.Diaz won the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups during his three-and-a-half years at Anfield.The winger made 50 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool last season, scoring 17 goals and providing eight assists as Arne Slot's team clinched the English league title for a record-equalling 20th time.

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 31: (Editors Note: Image has been taken with a slow shutter speed) Luis Diaz of FC Bayern Muenchen runs during a training session at the Saebener Strasse training ground on July 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany.

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West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regul...

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.The Brazil international was charged with four alleged breaches of Football Association (FA) rules in relation to matches involving the Premier League side.It was alleged the 27-year-old directly sought to influence games by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the "improper purpose of affecting the betting market".<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The four charges against Paqueta related to a game against Leicester in November 2022 and matches against Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth in 2023.He was facing the prospect of a lifetime ban if found guilty.The Brazilian denied the charges and the independent regulatory commission found them not proven following a hearing. The FA said two charges against Paqueta, related to a failure to cooperate with its investigation, had been found proven.It said a commission would decide on an appropriate sanction for those proven breaches "at the earliest opportunity".The Brazilian, who joined West Ham in 2022, said in a club statement that he had always maintained his "innocence against these extremely serious accusations"."I can't say anything more at this time, but I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager I am to return to playing football with a smile on my face," he said."To my wife who never let go of my hand, to West Ham United, to the fans who always cheered me on, and to my family, friends and the legal team who have supported me."West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady said: "We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process."Alastair Campbell, a partner at the law firm Level and the head of Paqueta's legal team, said: "Few cases carry the gravity of this one -- professionally, personally and emotionally for our client."Lucas has faced down immense pressure with remarkable strength and resilience."The FA said it was awaiting the written reasons from the independent commission in relation to its decision on the charges, and would not be commenting further until that time.Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was given a suspended two-month ban in May last year over breaches of betting rules.It came as the Italian international was serving a 10-month ban handed down by the Italian authorities for betting offences.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 26: Lucas Paquetá #10 of West Ham United warms up prior to the Premier League Summer Series game against Manchester United on July 26, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Pape Matar Sarr scored from the halfway line as Tottenham punished a shaky performance by Arsenal...

Pape Matar Sarr scored from the halfway line as Tottenham punished a shaky performance by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to win the first north London derby staged outside the UK 1-0 on Thursday.Raya, who had already been caught in no-man's land twice as inswinging corners hit the post, was at fault again in the 45th minute when Sarr robbed Myles Lewis-Skelly just inside the Arsenal half.The Spurs midfielder looked up, saw Raya stranded way outside his penalty area and let fly to score in outrageous fashion from 50 yards out.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It was fantastic, fantastic. Well taken," said new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank of the goal. "And all the credit to Papa. He's impressed me, I must admit he's been really good in the last four weeks."Nominally a pre-season "friendly", there was no love lost on the pitch between the bitter rivals.Tackles flew in and tempers frayed in a fiercely contested clash in front of a 49,975 sellout crowd under the roof in the air-conditioned Kai Tak Stadium.Sarr's screamer gave Frank the north London bragging rights, at least until the pair clash again in the Premier League on November 22 at the Emirates stadium."This was not a friendly," said Frank. "It felt like a competitive match. I think if you saw it, it was competitive and if you played it was very competitive."Arsenal started the stronger but it was Tottenham who hit the woodwork three times in a frantic first half and deserved their lead at the break. <h3>Energy and quality</h3>Arsenal laid siege to the Tottenham goal at the start of the second half, but Frank had his defence well-drilled and the Gunners found it hard to break through.Gabriel Martinelli did manage to find an opening on 58 minutes but shot wastefully over from 14 yards.Arsenal brought on new signing Martin Zubimendi, who almost scored with his first touch when his shot was deflected over the bar.A huge cheer went up when Son Heung-min was introduced by Tottenham in the 75th minute. It was followed by an even bigger ovation when new striker Viktor Gyokeres also came off the bench for his Arsenal debut with 13 minutes to go.The Swedish striker, sporting the number 14 shirt made famous by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, was signed for $67 million six days ago and has trained only twice with his new teammates.He made some darting runs as Arsenal pressed for a late equaliser, but only managed two touches. Defender Cristhian Mosquera also came on late for his first appearance and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased with what he saw from his two newest recruits."Really happy, obviously, to have them here," Arteta told reporters. "They're going to add a lot of energy and quality."Tottenham now fly on to South Korea to face Newcastle United on Sunday while Arsenal head home after three Asian tour matches."Everything that I've seen in the last 10 days gives me a lot of encouragement," added Arteta, who took positives from the performance despite losing. "We are ahead of what I was expecting in many areas."

HONG KONG, CHINA - JULY 31: Pape Matar Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur (L) celebrates after scoring his goal with teammates during to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park on July 31, 2025 in Hong Kong, China.

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