Football

Algeria's Mohamed Amoura celebrates his goal during a World Cup qualifier against Mozambique. Getty Images

Mohamed Amoura – small in stature, big on impact and carrying Algeria's hopes

Striker from Jijel, who once came close to giving up on the game, will carry hopes of his nation in North America

Football

Why Lionel Messi bought fifth-tier Cornella club in Barcelona

Football
Players of Al Ahli their win in the AFC Champions League semi-final against Vissel Kobe in Jeddah. Getty Images

Demand for tickets exceeds a million as Al Ahli look to defend Asian title

Football

Shabab Al Ahli were victims of injustice but a replay was never going to happen

Football

Rubio: Iran players welcome to play World Cup, but no one with links to IRGC

Football

Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the World Cup?

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Tennis

Andrey Rublev in action against Arthur Fils during Sunday's final of the Barcelona Open with the logo of a betting company visible in the background. Getty Images
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Tennis goes all in on gambling sponsorship but players bear brunt of online hate

As tours and tournaments rush to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with betting companies, disgruntled punters target athletes with shocking levels of vitriol on social media

Tennis

Tjen and Eala suffer heavy defeats in Madrid

Tennis
Ons Jabeur, 31, says she has every intention of returning to tennis after giving birth to her son. Ons Jabeur / Instagram

'A tiny miracle': Ons Jabeur gives birth to first child

Tennis

Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Tennis

WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Tennis

Eala crashes out of Miami Open as American stars dominate

Tennis

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