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Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring their second goal with Argentina's Enzo Fernandez — REUTERS

Dominant Argentina cruise past Chile 3-0 with second-half goals in World Cup qualifier

China coach Branko Ivankovic called the thrashing by Japan a ‘most difficult night’. — REUTERS

China's coach laments ‘most difficult night’ after 7-0 record loss to Japan in worst World Cup qualifying round defeat

The football players who made history on September 5, 2024. — Picture from X/San Marino Futl

‘World’s worst football team’ San Marino win first match in 20 years, beating Liechtenstein 1-0 in Uefa Nations League

South Korea was held to a goalless draw by Palestine in the  first Group B match for both teams in the third round of the Asian qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  — REUTERSSouth Korea have played at every World Cup since 1986.

South Korea booed as held to goalless draw by underdogs Palestine in World Cup qualifying campaign in Seoul

Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his career during the UEFA Nations League group A football match between Portugal and Croatia at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on September 5, 2024. — AFP pic

Ronaldo’s milestone 900th goal helps Portugal to 2-1 win over Croatia

The Real Madrid star, who has repeatedly been the victim of racist abuse from opposition fans at La Liga matches, said during an interview broadcast on CNN on Tuesday that more needed to be done to change attitudes in Spanish society. — Reuters pic

End racism or lose 2030 World Cup hosting job, Vinicius warns Spain

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken was fine with four of the six names on the list: Erling Haaland, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Antonio Nusa and Oscar Bobb are all part of the set-up, although Bobb is currently out of action with an injury. It was the other two names that raised eyebrows as Einar Gundersen and Jorgen Juve, fine players though they were, both died several decades ago. — Reuters pic

Nations League: Dead Norwegian football legends tested for doping as testers struggle to explain mix-up

People attend the Merdeka Tournament semi-final match between Malaysia and the Philippines at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur September 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

FAM’s challenge: Filling the void left by Ultras Malaya boycott in Merdeka Tournament final

Earlier, the boycott of training by the players was exposed by an Astro Arena journalist in a post on X. — Picture via Facebook/KedahDarulAmanFC

Kedah Darul Aman FC players rumoured to have staged training walkout over unpaid salaries

National powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin is eyeing his second Paralympian gold at the Paris games tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Paralympic powerlifting tops Google searches in Malaysia — here’s why

Uganda’s Rebecca Cheptegei (second from right) competes in the women’s marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 26, 2023. — AFP pic

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies, four days after being set on fire by boyfriend

Malaysian player Daniel Ting (right) is challenged by Philippine player Paul Bismarck Tabinas (left) during the Merdeka Tournament 2024 semi-final match between Malaysia and the Philippines at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur September 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

National defender Daniel Ting hails strong start under Vicente as Harimau Malaya ready for physical Lebanon test

Malaysian player Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi is challenged by Filipino player Michael Robert Baldisimo during the 2024 Merdeka Tournament semi-final match between Malaysia and the Philippines at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur September 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

Vicente keeps eyes on Merdeka Tournament silverware: ‘One step closer, but Harimau Malaya want the final’

The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, who was welcomed by a crowd of fans on his arrival at Istanbul airport early this week, will be paid a salary of €6 million (RM28.9 million), the Turkish club said. — AFP pic

After failure to join Chelsea or PSG, Napoli outcast Osimhen moves to Galatasaray on loan

Inter Milan fans are seen in the stands during a Serie A match against Cagliari. — Reuters pic

Inter Milan hooligan leader stabs mafia heir to death, claims self-defence after being shot in the leg

Lionel Messi is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner but was not nominated this year. ― AFP pic

Messi no longer among Ballon d’Or nominees after eight wins, Spain and Real Madrid stars dominate