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Major tournaments, results and the business of sport, from outlets in the countries playing. A final looks different from each side of the pitch: we show what every account agrees on and what each national press puts first.

UEFA gives FIFA two-week deadline over World Cup investment documents

UEFA has set a two-week deadline for FIFA to hand over documents on Gianni Infantino's shelved plan to bring in outside investment for the World Cup, along with other governance questions.

Sports5 outlets · 3 regions

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out for season with blood clots in lungs

Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and will miss the rest of the season, with outlets giving varying detail on his hospitalization and prognosis.

Perspectives: US sports and business outlets · Oceania public broadcaster · International outlets outside North America

Sports5 outlets · 4 regions

Svitolina says war in Ukraine led to separation from Monfils

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her marriage to French former player Gaël Monfils, citing the emotional toll of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Sports5 outlets · 4 regions

Sanwo-Olu pledges Lagos state support for 2026 CAF Awards

Lagos State's governor has promised full government backing for the hosting of the 2026 CAF Awards, scheduled for 7 December.

Sports3 outlets · 1 regions

Nigeria's Flamingos lose U17 World Cup opener to Poland, seek first win

Nigeria's Flamingos opened their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup campaign in Morocco with a loss to Poland and now look to bounce back.

Sports5 outlets · 1 regions

Tonga beats England 30-12 at Rugby League World Cup in Perth

Tonga scored four tries to two to defeat England, putting the Mate Ma'a in a strong position in the tournament.

Perspectives: Middle East-based international outlet · Australian public broadcaster

Sports5 outlets · 5 regions

Neto double fires Chelsea past Everton as Martinez injured in clash

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 thanks to a Pedro Neto brace, but coverage worldwide centred on a serious head injury to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez that saw him stretchered off.

Perspectives: UK public broadcaster · Middle East outlets · Nigerian private press and 2 more

Sports10 outlets · 5 regions

Dubois knocks out Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a dominant second-round knockout of Fabio Wardley in London, in a rematch of their earlier bout.

Sports6 outlets · 5 regions

FIFA fines Spain, orders stadium closure over Islamophobic chants

FIFA sanctioned Spain's football federation after fans chanted Islamophobic slogans during a friendly against Egypt, with Spain appealing the ruling.

Sports8 outlets · 4 regions

Lions rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France before Champions Cup debut

Reports differ on the circumstances of Hyron Andrews's death in France, with accounts ranging from an accidental fall to suspected cardiac arrest.

Perspectives: South African outlets · European outlets · Asia-Pacific outlets and 1 more

Sports9 outlets · 4 regions

Track cycling worlds: mixed results across nations in China and elsewhere

Results from the UCI World Track Championships in China included golds, silvers and bronzes for riders from several nations, alongside other championship wins reported separately.

Sports5 outlets · 4 regions

Lyon beat Crystal Palace 3-2, Sunderland win late in Europa League

Lyon edged past Crystal Palace while Sunderland scored a late winner against Torreense in Europa League action.

Sports4 outlets · 2 regions

Council members say Infantino's apology over World Cup plan falls short

FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised to the organisation's council over his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, but council members including England and Germany said he gave no satisfactory answers and demanded further documents.

Sports20 outlets · 8 regions

PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League thriller

PSG raced to a 3-0 lead before holding off a Manchester City fightback led by Erling Haaland to win 4-2 at the Etihad.

Sports17 outlets · 7 regions

Asian Cup preparations continue in Saudi Arabia despite other event postponements

Saudi organisers say the 2027 Asian Cup remains on schedule, even as several other sporting events in the kingdom have been postponed following attacks linked to Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Sports10 outlets · 6 regions

FIFA proposes $6.35bn fund to boost global football development

FIFA is reported to be preparing a multi-billion dollar increase in funding for its member associations, with outlets citing figures between $3.4bn and $6.35bn depending on how the increase is measured.

Perspectives: Nigerian private press · UK public broadcaster · Turkish state-controlled outlet, citing The Athletic and 1 more

Sports9 outlets · 4 regions

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for record price

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from his final championship season has sold in a record private sale, though one outlet reported a different sale price than the rest.

Perspectives: BBC Sport · State-controlled outlets · ESPN and 2 more

Sports7 outlets · 6 regions

Netflix secures 2030 World Cup broadcasting rights for Spain and Andorra

Netflix will broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra, its first such deal for the tournament, as streaming platforms expand further into live sports.

Sports7 outlets · 5 regions

Formula 1 to return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix in early 2030s

Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal to hold a Grand Prix in Rwanda from the early 2030s, ending a three-decade absence from the African continent.

Sports15 outlets · 5 regions

Suspended fine for Xhaka over fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate

Outlets agree Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka received a suspended fine over a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate, though reports differ on the exact fine amount and currency conversion.

Perspectives: UK and Ghanaian outlets · Nigerian private press · Turkish state-controlled outlet and 1 more

Sports7 outlets · 4 regions