Benzema lawyer denies Muslim Brotherhood links alleged by French minister
Lawyer's statement comes after French interior minister accused Benzema of having links with the organisation.
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Beleaguered Pakistan meet ICC Cricket World Cup nemesis Australia
Pakistan's squad has been fighting illness, injuries and poor form ahead of their crucial match against Australia.
Brazil’s Neymar to have knee surgery after rupturing ACL, meniscus
Neymar was stretchered off in tears during Brazil's World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay.
Israel-Gaza war: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah calls for end to ‘massacres’
The captain of Egypt's national football team has been criticised for not speaking out in defence of the Palestinians.
Spain call up Jenni Hermoso for first time since World Cup kiss scandal
Hermoso is part of Spain's squad for the women's Nations League matches to be played under new coach Montse Tome.
India vs Bangladesh: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview
India will opt against rotating their players as they look to bag their fourth win against Bangladesh.
Nice’s Atal, Mainz’s El Ghazi suspended for Israel-Palestine conflict posts
Nice suspends forward Youcef Atal a day after Mainz suspended Anwar El Ghazi over social media posts on the conflict.
Neymar injured as Brazil lose to Uruguay; Messi scores two in Argentina win
Neymar clutched his left knee and left the ground in tears as Brazil lost their World Cup qualifying match to Uruguay.
Netherlands beat South Africa with shock ICC Cricket World Cup win
Underdogs Netherlands beat in-form South Africa by 38 runs to win their first match of the tournament.
Algeria offers to host Palestinian football matches amid Gaza war
Algeria's football federation has offered to host Palestine's international matches and 'bear all associated costs'.
Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team
Pakistani cricketers were the target of a hostile crowd during a World Cup match against India at Ahmedabad.
Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup
A look at some of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
IOC approves five additional sports for LA 2028 Olympics, including cricket
Flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball-softball also make the cut for the Los Angeles Games.
Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Manchester United from Glazers
The businessman has withdrawn his bid for 100 percent ownership of the club, Al Jazeera understands.
Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs in shock ICC Cricket World Cup win
Afghanistan bowled out England for 215 to win by 69 runs in the first upset of the tournament.
India to bid for 2036 Olympics as IOC censures ‘politicisation of sport’
The IOC has warned against excluding athletes and teams for political reasons amid 'growing politicisation of sport'.
New Zealand beat Ireland in epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
New Zealand prevailed 28-24 over Ireland, denying Irish captain Johnny Sexton a shot at the World Cup title.
Clinical India beat Pakistan to maintain perfect Cricket World Cup record
Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in Ahmedabad.
In cricket-crazy Kashmir, the India-Pakistan World Cup clash tests emotions
Many people in Indian-administered Kashmir support Pakistan over India in cricket - a risk when the rivals face off.
Pakistan girls get a once-in-lifetime chance to play cricket in Swat Valley
Local girls get their first taste of the pitch, fuelling dreams of playing for their country one day.