Zinedine Zidane: “For sure I’m returning to work as head coach, it’s my plan”. “My desire is to become France head coach one day… let’s see”, said at Festival Dello Sport.

Manchester United are planning to launch a £60M move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with club bosses believing a bid in that region would be good enough to tempt the Eagles to sell.

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Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan continued their stellar form on the Beach Pro Tour, winning the Elite16 title in Newport Beach with an unbeaten run. The Olympic bronze medalists have now claimed four golds in 2025. #BeachVolleyball #TeamQatar #CherifAhmed #Elite16

Qatar announces the first-ever Basketball Mini World Cup, launching in 2025 as part of the FIBA World Cup 2027 legacy. The school-level tournament will feature 32 teams, blending sport and education in a first for the Middle East. #FIBAWC2027 #Qatar #Basketball #SportsDevelopment

Zinedine Zidane is eyeing a return to management, with his sights set on leading France after the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps has confirmed he’ll step down after 14 years in charge. #Zidane #France #LesBleus #Football

Zidane Iqbal’s late strike gave Iraq a 1-0 win over Indonesia, setting up a decisive World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. Graham Arnold’s men remain on track for their first World Cup since 1986. #Iraq #FIFAWorldCup #AsianQualifiers #RoadTo26

Dustin Poirier admits he still misses fighting, saying “a part of me has died” since retiring after UFC 318. The former interim champ reflected on his two-decade career and love for the sport while engaging with fans online. #DustinPoirier #UFC #MMA #TheDiamond

Qatar’s national table tennis team has qualified for the 2026 World Team Championship in London after a 3-1 win over Sri Lanka at the Asian Team Championship in India. Mohamed and Abdullah Abdulwahab, along with Rawad Al Nasser, led the comeback. #Qatar #TableTennis #WTT2026

Qatar’s Daniel Sokolov and Saleh Al Kaabi shone at the Bahrain Open Golf Championship, finishing second and third respectively. The 14-year-old Sokolov impressed with a five-under-par total of 211, while Al Kaabi followed closely at 212. #QatarGolf #TeamQatar #BahrainOpen #Golf

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo dominated the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2:02:23—just off Kelvin Kiptum’s course record—while Kenya’s Amos Kipruto and Alex Masai followed. In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa won in 2:14:56. #ChicagoMarathon #JacobKiplimo #Marathon #Athletics

Qatar faces UAE in a crucial clash for World Cup 2026 qualification. A win is vital for Al Annabi to secure their spot. Kickoff at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at 20:00 on Tuesday, 14 October. #Qatar #UAE #WorldCup2026 #RoadTo26

Manchester United could see a new owner as a UAE-based consortium shows serious interest in buying the club. The Glazers are reportedly open to offers, potentially ending years of uncertainty at Old Trafford. #ManUtd #Glazers #UAE #PremierLeague #FootballTransfers

Juventus are prioritizing a contract extension for Turkish star Kenan Yildiz amid interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Talks aim to keep him until 2030 as part of Juve’s ambitious two-year plan to reclaim Serie A and Champions League glory. #Juventus

Arsenal are eyeing Sevilla’s Lucien Agoume for a January move amid injuries to Nørgaard and Ødegaard. The midfielder’s €40M release clause could be negotiable if he wants the transfer. #Arsenal #LucienAgoume #TransferNews #Sevilla

Kylian Mbappe says Real Madrid players are adapting to new coach Xabi Alonso, aiming to make his debut season a success. Mbappe compares Alonso to Ancelotti, praising his drive to prove himself, while leading Madrid to the top of La Liga and strong Champions League form.

Barcelona are set to make Marcus Rashford’s loan from Manchester United permanent, with the club thrilled at securing him for a low fee of around £26M. Coach Flick called for the signing, praising Rashford’s impact. #Barcelona #MarcusRashford #TransferNews #LaLiga

Mateusz Gamrot stepped in on short notice to face Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio but suffered a second-round submission loss—the first finish of his career. Despite the setback, his coach praised his courage and warrior spirit, highlighting his readiness to take big risks. #UFC

Luton Town have named Jack Wilshere as their new head coach, with Chris Powell joining as his assistant. #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Football #EFL