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Alen Stajcic Returns to Philippine Football as Girls U-17 Head Coach
Alen Stajcic has returned to Philippine football as the head coach of the Philippine Girls U-17 National Team. He will lead the squad in Tashkent against Uzbekistan and Bangladesh in the upcoming 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers.
28 Sept 2026
14 Sept 2026
Formula 1 Confirms Milan for 2027 Season Launch Event Featuring 11 Teams
Formula 1 has announced that Milan will host its 2027 season launch event from February 18–20. The three-day festival will feature drivers and team principals across all 11 teams, headlined by a live broadcast show on opening night.
28 Aug 2026
Rangers Crash Out of Europe with Penalty Shootout Defeat to FK Jablonec
Rangers were eliminated from the UEFA Conference League qualifying play-offs following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to FK Jablonec. A 1-0 second-leg loss leveled the aggregate tie at 1-1, leaving the Glasgow side without European group-stage football for the first time since 2017.
21 Aug 2026
Rangers Secure Slender European Advantage Over FK Jablonec Amid Disciplinary Setback
Rangers claimed a 1-0 victory over FK Jablonec in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off thanks to Ryan Naderi's 50th-minute goal. Despite a red card shown to Cammy Devlin in the second half, the Scottish club will take a slender aggregate lead into the return leg in the Czech Republic next week.
18 Aug 2026
Kaya-Iloilo Dismantles FC Ilbirs 6-0 to Open AFC Women’s Champions League Campaign
Kaya-Iloilo launched its AFC Women’s Champions League campaign with a comprehensive 6-0 rout of Kyrgyz side FC Ilbirs in Bishkek. A brace from Alex Carpio alongside goals from Saki Yoshida, Maye Mendaño, Dionesa Tolentin, and Marissa Vasquez lifted the club atop Group D.
11 Aug 2026
Vasseur Outlines Ferrari’s Path to Catch Mercedes in 2026 F1 Title Fight
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur is prioritizing engine upgrades and operational execution to help Lewis Hamilton close a 50-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 F1 drivers' standings.
10 Aug 2026
Andrea Stella Signals McLaren Momentum Shift After Hungary Win
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes recent upgrades to the MCL40 have provided the momentum needed to challenge for the 2026 titles, despite significant points gaps to Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli.
10 Aug 2026
Wolff and Piastri Criticize Blue Flag System Failure at Hungarian GP
A failure in the blue flag system at the Hungarian GP led to a collision between Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz, drawing sharp criticism from team principals Toto Wolff and Andrea Stella. The incident, which disrupted lead battles, highlights a critical need for improved communication as the season resumes in August.
9 Aug 2026
Carabao Cup First Round: West Ham and Burnley Advance
West Ham and Burnley have advanced to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a busy opening round of fixtures. The second-round draw will take place on August 10, featuring the winners of these ties and the remaining non-European Premier League clubs.
7 Aug 2026
Scottish Clubs in Europe: Hearts, Hibernian, and Motherwell Results
Hearts face a difficult path after a 6-1 loss to Benfica, while Hibernian secured a 2-1 win over Shkendija and Motherwell earned a 1-1 draw against HJK Helsinki in their respective European qualifying ties.
4 Aug 2026
Celtic Secure Narrow Win Over Dundee to Open Premiership Campaign
Celtic opened their Scottish Premiership title defense with a 1-0 win over Dundee, courtesy of a Benjamin Nygren header, while rivals Rangers and Hearts dropped points elsewhere.
3 Aug 2026
Martin O'Neill's Full Season at Celtic: Tactical Shifts and European Ambitions
Martin O'Neill begins his first full season as permanent Celtic manager, focusing on tactical flexibility and Champions League qualification. The club faces pressure to justify its limited transfer activity while integrating new record signings into a revamped attacking system.
