Bayern completes loan signing of Coutinho from Barcelona

Although Coutinho failed to live up to expectations after joining Barcelona in January 2018 for a club-record transfer from Liverpool worth 160 million euros (then $192 million), his arrival in Germany has also been welcomed by Bayern's club rivals.

Manchester City held by Spurs amid new VAR controversy

Gabriel Jesus was denied a last-gasp winner by VAR as Tottenham snatched a remarkable 2-2 draw against champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Coutinho to join Bayern Munich on season-long loan

Coutinho, 27, joined Barcelona from Liverpool in January 2018 for a club-record fee of $133 million plus $50 million in variables.

Chelsea coach calls for action after racial abuse of striker Abraham

Tanny Abraham was subjected to racial abuse on social media after he took a decisive penalty on Wednesday and saw his effort saved by goalkeeper Adrian, which handed European champions Liverpool the UEFA Supercup.

Ruiz wants Joshua title rematch in New York, promoter warns of legal action

Putting profit ahead of politics, the promoter of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is dismissing concerns over the decision to contest a championship fight in Saudi Arabia. Amnesty International contends Joshua will be part of "sportswashing".

Federer beaten by Russian qualifier Rublev in Cincinnati

Federer, a seven-time champion, was ousted from one of his favourite tournaments in barely over an hour, falling in straight sets to a 21-year-old Andrey Rublev he had never faced.

Fiery Kyrgios smashes racquets, tosses shoes in loss

Eighth-seeded Khachanov rallied for a 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 victory over the volatile Australian, but the final set was close to farce, with Kyrgios engaged in a running dialogue with Irish chair umpire Fergus Murphy.

Liverpool lift UEFA Super Cup after tense penalty shootout

Stand-in goalkeeper Adrian was the hero as it was his save from Tammy Abraham allowed Liverpool to beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties.

Chelsea and Liverpool set to play for UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul

Two of the biggest football clubs have travelled to Turkey to battle it out for a prized trophy. Turkey's Vodafone Park in Istanbul will host this year's UEFA Super Cup.

Liverpool returns to Istanbul for Super Cup against Chelsea

The match will be refereed by France's Stephanie Frappart, making Wednesday's Super Cup the first major men's European final to be refereed by a woman.

Dutch hero Sneijder announces retirement from football

The 35-year-old, who played 134 times for his country, made his international debut in 2003 aged 19, picked up a World Cup runners-up medal in 2010 as the Oranje were beaten by a dominant Spain in the South Africa final.

Landmarks for Kohli, Gayle as India beat Windies by 59 runs

India posted 279-7 after winning the toss at Queen's Park Oval and choosing to bat. West Indies was all out for 210 in 42 overs, chasing a revised target of 270 from 46 overs because of rain.