Popov: Zii Jia was crazy sharp, played like a top 10

World number two Christo Popov paid tribute to a special Lee Zii Jia performance after the Malaysian comfortably beat him 21-11, 21-16 to move into the Arctic Open men's singles semi-finals.

Football

Xhaka handed suspended fine over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs ($180,159) after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the midfielder said on social media on Thursday.

Football

UEFA chief Ceferin reverses decision to step down, seeks final term

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin will seek another term as head of European soccer's governing body, removing one of the highest-profile figures from the field of potential candidates to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March.

Football

African football leaders rally behind Infantino for FIFA reelection

FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised further resources for Africa as the continent's 54 member associations on Thursday pledged their unconditional support for his reelection in March in a big boost to the Swiss-Italian's candidacy.

Badminton

Arctic Open: Zii Jia to face world number two after stunning win

Lee Zii Jia is set to face his toughest opponent this year when he takes on world number two Christo Popov at the Arctic Open quarter-finals on Friday.

Football

Ronaldo hails Messi after Argentina great says he already misses national team

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo set aside one of soccer's great rivalries on Wednesday to pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine said he already missed representing his country following his emotional international retirement.