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Dortmund says some fans will miss Atalanta game due to police measures

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Borussia Dortmund - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - February 21, 2026 Borussia Dortmund players applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Karina Hessland
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Borussia Dortmund - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - February 21, 2026 Borussia Dortmund players applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Karina Hessland

Newcastle United complete cruise into Champions League last 16 despite ‘hollow’ victory

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Newcastle United v Qarabag - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 24, 2026  Newcastle United's Joelinton celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Newcastle United v Qarabag - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 24, 2026  Newcastle United's Joelinton celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell

FAS withdraws two referees from SPL games for failing to issue red card in Sailors-Tampines match

Lion City Sailors midfielder Kyoga Nakamura (in white) being shown a yellow card by referee Jansen Foo, after Nakamura appeared to elbow BG Tampines Rovers' Takeshi Yoshimoto at Jalan Besar Stadium on Feb 22, 2026.
Lion City Sailors midfielder Kyoga Nakamura (in white) being shown a yellow card by referee Jansen Foo, after Nakamura appeared to elbow BG Tampines Rovers' Takeshi Yoshimoto at Jalan Besar Stadium on Feb 22, 2026.

Jose Mourinho’s Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

French referee Francois Letexier shows a red card to Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League play-off, first leg against Real Madrid.
French referee Francois Letexier shows a red card to Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League play-off, first leg against Real Madrid.

Investors enjoying the ride with new digital-focused leagues

Players in action during the Kings League European Finals at Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, May 22, 2025. Kings League/Handout via REUTERS
Players in action during the Kings League European Finals at Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, May 22, 2025. Kings League/Handout via REUTERS

Captain can’t save team from losing in Turkish football final but saves seagull on pitch

Turkish footballer Gani Catan performing chest compressions on a seagull struck by the bird during a match.
Turkish footballer Gani Catan performing chest compressions on a seagull struck by the bird during a match.

Super-sub Benjamin Sesko fires Manchester United to 1-0 EPL win at Everton

(From left) Manchester United interim Michael Carrick celebrating their 1-0 win at Everton with striker Benjamin Sesko and midfielder Bryan Mbeumo.
(From left) Manchester United interim Michael Carrick celebrating their 1-0 win at Everton with striker Benjamin Sesko and midfielder Bryan Mbeumo.

UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni over alleged discriminatory behaviour

(FILES) SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. UEFA on February 23, 2026 suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
(FILES) SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. UEFA on February 23, 2026 suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Back to school for Lions coach Gavin Lee, who shares lessons at Victoria JC

Lions head coach Gavin Lee (maroon top) and winger Glenn Kweh (dark blue top) taking a wefie with student Clarence Kuan during an engagement session at Victoria Junior College on Feb 23, 2026.
Lions head coach Gavin Lee (maroon top) and winger Glenn Kweh (dark blue top) taking a wefie with student Clarence Kuan during an engagement session at Victoria Junior College on Feb 23, 2026.

Former Iraq coach Jesus Casas to helm Lion City Sailors

Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.
Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.