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… Spanish sports daily Marca captured the moment more aptly: "A goal for the ages." Talk about going out with a bang rather than a whimper -- Zidane's last match of a stellar playing career was the 2006 World Cup final against Italy. …
Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the uglyCitizen Digital
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job By AFP July 27, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Coppa Italia - Final - Atalanta v Juventus - Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore, Reggio …
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching jobCitizen Digital
… Italy, too, was facing its own fires. More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea near the town of Peschici in the southern Puglia region, with 300 more expected to be rescued, said the coastguard.
'Monster' wildfires force 350,000 from homes in France, SpainThe Standard
… Italy, too, was facing its own fires. More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea near the town of Peschici in the southern Puglia region, with 300 more expected to be rescued, said the coastguard. …
France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the wayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate. …
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching jobCitizen Digital
Hundreds flee by boat as wildfire hits southern Italy By AFP July 26, 2026 08:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This photograph obtained from Italian news agency Ansa shows a vast wildfire spreading in the …
Hundreds flee by boat as wildfire hits southern ItalyCitizen Digital
… Three firefighters have died in wildfires in France and Italy this week. Two of the three major wildfires west of Madrid have merged into one, threatening a suburban town, said officials. …
More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, SpainCitizen Digital
Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says By Reuters July 25, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Coppa Italia - Final - Atalanta v Juventus - Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore …
Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report saysCitizen Digital
… as both coaches and players, they will be perfectly placed to help our Belgian Red Devils continue to improve, achieve results and reach their full potential, both individually and as a team." Van Bommel's first challenge will be three Nations League matches, beginning with Italy …
Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coachCitizen Digital
Italy sounded out Ancelotti before Guardiola about coach role By Reuters July 24, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during a press conference at …
Italy sounded out Ancelotti before Guardiola about coach rolePope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
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Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
The United States announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, banning transactions with what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a "rogue court" and warning it would "end the ICC" if the court did not end its threats. The UN, European nations, and international human rights bodies condemned the decision as a serious blow to international criminal justice, though Israel welcomed the move.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The NBA reaffirmed its intention to launch a 16-team franchise league in Europe from 2027 in partnership with FIBA, after the EuroLeague rejected the proposal two days earlier. The NBA and FIBA said a partnership would "unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players and, most importantly, fans."
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has retained the Safari Rally on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027. The government had bid for a five-year extension through 2031, but the FIA has not yet disclosed the specific duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham and Celtic defender Ramon Vega declared his intention to run against incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's presidential election, becoming the first public challenger. Infantino has faced mounting opposition since his failed attempt in July to bring private investors into a new FIFA commercial entity.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in 2027 as the third round of the season, scheduled for March 18 to 21 in Naivasha. President William Ruto said the event supports the hospitality and business sectors while promoting Kenya internationally, and noted the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the rally starting 2027.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Safari Rally will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2027 as the third round, scheduled for March 18–21. The confirmation secures Kenya's place among the world's premier rallying destinations, though the FIA announcement did not specify the duration of the newly granted hosting rights.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
More than 150 construction companies from over 25 countries will converge in Nairobi for the ninth edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya on October 21–23, seeking opportunities in Kenya's construction market, which has a project pipeline valued at $26 billion. The exhibition will showcase construction materials, equipment, digital technologies and specialist solutions for projects in Kenya and the wider East African region.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1, has announced that his 2026 season is over due to a right knee injury requiring medical treatment. The 25-year-old has been absent from the ATP Tour since winning Wimbledon in mid-July.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 against USA's Alex Michelsen in the first round of the Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, beginning his defence of the title. After struggling early, Alcaraz found form in the final set to advance to face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi next.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has been found guilty of over 100 charges of financial impropriety between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission discovering "sham" contracts that artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million. The club faces severe sanctions including potential points deduction, title stripping, or expulsion, and the scandal threatens to damage the Premier League's standing in world football.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, with the judgement stating the club employed measures to bypass spending rules and funnelled over 900 million pounds through "sham" sponsorship deals over nine seasons.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's football federation submitted files for 14 potential stadiums across 13 cities to UEFA for the 2032 European Championships, which Italy will co-host with Turkey. UEFA will review the candidates, after which Italy will select five stadiums for the tournament.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 11th Rugby World Cup kicks off on October 1, 2025, in Australia with a record 24 teams competing over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold by fans from 135 countries, with 2.5 million tickets available expected to exceed the 2.4 million attendance record from the 2023 World Cup in France.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Parma have appointed former Italy striker Alberto Gilardino as head coach to replace the sacked Carlos Cuesta, with the club currently in 15th position in Serie A. Gilardino, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and previously played for Parma between 2002 and 2005, has signed a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold to fans from 135 countries, with strong demand for high-profile matchups.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rugby's 11th World Cup begins on October 1, 2027, in Australia with a record 24 teams competing over six weeks across seven cities. The expanded format, up from 20 nations, has generated strong pre-sale demand with more than 750,000 tickets sold to fans from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth in Azerbaijan and leads teammate George Russell by 66 points, aims to "re-establish order" at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend at Sepang after a hydraulics failure and qualifying crash.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth in Azerbaijan and leads George Russell by 66 points in the drivers' championship, has vowed to "re-establish the order" when Formula One returns to Malaysia this weekend after a hydraulics failure and qualifying crash cost him ground to his team-mate.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, including failures to provide accurate details for player and manager payments for nine seasons beginning when Roberto Mancini took charge in 2009. Mancini, who managed City between 2009–2013, said the matter was the club's issue, not his.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France and will miss the next 10 days of Nations League matches, Real Madrid confirmed. The forward left the pitch after scoring in France's 1-0 win against Turkey on Friday and could be ready when La Liga resumes.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini, returning as Italy's head coach for a second spell, acknowledged boos from fans after Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium in their UEFA Nations League opener, but insisted there were positives to extract from the match.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, appointed in July to succeed Didier Deschamps after 14 years, said he felt "immense emotion" ahead of his first match in charge of France against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that the Formula One season will conclude with scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite the Israel-US conflict with Iran, saying "things seem to be okay out there" and trusting Formula One's leadership on safety decisions.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns that Kenyan companies increasingly market themselves as "green" or "sustainable," but many may be exaggerating or misrepresenting their environmental performance, creating a credibility risk as sustainability becomes a test rather than merely a branding advantage.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Real Madrid forward remained at France's training base while the rest of Zinedine Zidane's squad trained ahead of France's match against Turkey on Friday.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching deadly strikes killing civilians and prisoners, as the Iran-backed group seizes strategic Red Sea territory. The UN forecasts over 230,000 displaced in coming months, with hundreds already dead and thousands fleeing the Houthi takeover.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fariba Hashimi, an Italy-based Afghan cyclist, won a silver medal in the women's road race near Nagoya during the Asian Games on Tuesday. Hashimi disguised herself as a man to pursue cycling as a teenager in Afghanistan before the Taliban curtailed women's freedoms, and she hopes her achievement inspires the next generation of Afghan women.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →