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Pacquiao eyes Philippine presidency as he fights for boxing crown
A victory by the eight time world boxing champion against Cuban Yordenis Ugás could recalibrate 2022 presidential race.
English football reviews rules after Al Jazeera investigation
Money laundering opportunities spark questions over governance and ownership of clubs in the English Football League.
First COVID case reported in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic village
Organisers say first virus case detected in Paralympic village, days before the Games open on August 24.
‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan Paralympic athletes to miss Tokyo 2020
Zakia Khudadadi, stuck in Kabul, would have been first woman to represent Afghanistan at a Paralympic Games at Tokyo.
Messi signs two-year contract with PSG after leaving Barcelona
Argentinian star Lionel Messi, 34, signs two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain with the option for a third season.
Olympics review: The highs, lows and controversies of Tokyo 2020
The delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics witnessed glory, despair and controversy, all under the shadow of the COVID pandemic.
Investigation reveals how football can be used to launder money
The Men Who Sell Football exposes the murky world of club ownership in England and how rules can be abused.
PSG football club braces for Lionel Messi’s arrival
Messi conceded at his tearful farewell news conference in Barcelona that joining PSG was a ‘possibility’.
Barcelona stars pay tribute to Messi as he bids farewell to club
Stars salute Argentinian football legend on social media as he tearfully confirms departure from Barcelona.
Tokyo wraps up 2020 Olympics in subdued closing ceremony
Closing ceremony in Tokyo echoes restraint of Olympics held without spectators due to the COVID pandemic.
Displaced Syrian children hold ‘Tent Olympics’
120 boys from 12 different camps gather for their own version of the Olympic Games, as Tokyo 2020 ends.
The life of Lionel Messi at Barcelona
Messi joined Barcelona aged 13 and went on to score 672 goals in 778 appearances for the club.
Messi says signing for PSG a ‘possibility’ after Barcelona exit
A move to Paris would reunite Messi with his close friend Neymar with whom he played at Barcelona.
Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference
Six-time Ballon d'Or winner to leave after 21 years as Barcelona said they could not afford to keep him.
Why sexism is still a problem at the ‘most gender equal’ Olympics
Sexualisation, policing of testosterone and underrepresentation of women in top sports jobs are just some of the issues.
Kenya’s Kipchoge defends men’s Olympic marathon title
Eliud Kipchoge cements legacy, becoming only the third man to win consecutive marathon titles.
India wins first ever Olympics track and field gold
Neeraj Chopra wins men's javelin gold for India, as the Tokyo 2020 athletics competition draws to a close.
Brazil beat Spain in extra time to retain Olympic football gold
Substitute Malcom strikes an extra-time goal to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over Spain in Yokohama.
Ganjzadeh wins karate Olympic gold as opponent disqualified
Unconscious Sajad Ganjzadeh awarded +75kg men's gold for Iran as Saudi Arabia's Tareg Hamedi disqualified for high kick.