Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted one to lead Inter Miami to a 4-0 win over Atlanta United, extending his lead as MLS top scorer with 26 goals.

Enppi club officials have finalized the status of loan and sale offers for first-team players in the Winter 2026 transfer window, rejecting the sale of Mody Nasser and postponing offers for key players until the end of the 2025-2026 season.

UAE coach Cosmin Olariu praised his team's 2-1 win over Oman in the Asian World Cup 2026 qualifying playoffs, noting the team showed two different personalities during the match. The victory put UAE at the top of their group, and they now need to avoid defeat against Qatar to qualify.

Valentin Vacherot from Monaco, ranked 204th, won the Shanghai Masters 1000 title by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final. Vacherot is the lowest-ranked player ever to win a Masters 1000 tournament.

Ruben Neves defended Cristiano Ronaldo after he missed a penalty in Portugal's match against Ireland, stating Ronaldo played excellently and does not need to apologize. Neves scored the winning goal in added time, securing a crucial victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Undersecretaries of Education and Youth and Sports in New Valley launched a sports activities league for preparatory and secondary schools, featuring competitions in athletics, football, volleyball, and table tennis.

Messi leads the MLS scoring race this season with 26 goals and 41 goal contributions in 27 matches, nearing 900 career goals.

Hussein El Shahat has started rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring tendon tear in Al Ahly's recent match against Kahraba Ismailia. He is expected to be sidelined for at least 7 weeks and return in December.

Iraq defeated Indonesia 1-0 in the second round of the Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup qualification, with Zidan Iqbal scoring the only goal in the 76th minute in a match held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Moroccan international Brahim Diaz insists on maintaining his position at Real Madrid despite limited playing time this season, contributing three goals in 240 minutes. Coach Xabi Alonso trusts him and extended his contract until 2030, while competition with Argentine Mastantuono limits his minutes.