Manchester United are through to the quarter-finals after a comfortable 3-0 win over third-tier Shrewsbury. Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard scored the goals for the Premier League side. It sets up a tie with West Ham in the next round, as United seek a record-equalling 12th title. The other last-eight matches sees Everton host Chelsea, Crystal Palace travel to Championship side Reading, and Watford go to the winner of the replay between Hull City and current cup holders, Arsenal.
Italy football federation president confirms Guardiola talks for coaching role
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy's head coach, the country's football federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago told local media.
Southampton coach Tonda Eckert charged by FA over alleged role in 'spygate' scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA for his role in the "spygate scandal".
Philipsen sprints to victory in Tour de France stage 17, Pogacar retains overall lead
Belgian Jasper Philipsen prevailed in a crowded rush to the finish line to win stage 17 of the Tour de France on Wednesday, moving within seven points of green jersey holder Mads Pedersen, while Tadej Pogacar retained his overall lead.
FIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl
World soccer's governing body FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World Cup final.
England's Bethell to miss The Hundred with knee injury
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss the 2026 edition of The Hundred due to a knee injury sustained during this month's one-day international series against India, his team Birmingham Phoenix said on Tuesday.
Etihad Rail has announced it will open Madinat Zayed and Liwa passenger stations a month ahead of schedule on November 30.
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with missiles and drones.
The UAE has launched a humanitarian project, in coordination with UN agencies, to combat the spread of rodents and insects in the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce disease transmission and protect public health.
