Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has been named the Welsh player of the year. The forward has won the accolade for a record fifth time and his six goals in Euro 2016 qualifying has helped Wales move to the brink of reaching the finals. The nation only need a point from their final two qualifiers and would be their first appearance in a major tournament since 1958. Bale also picked up the players’ player and fans' player of the year awards.
Mexico ease past Ghana in World Cup warm-up in Puebla
Mexico has beaten Ghana 2-0 in Puebla on Friday in a World Cup warm-up that offered a glimpse of the excitement building less than three weeks before the country opens the tournament.
North Korea's Naegohyang beat Tokyo Verdy to win Asian women's title
North Korea's Naegohyang has won the Asian Women's Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday in Suwon, South Korea, with forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.
Thauvin inspires Lens to maiden French Cup title with win over Nice
RC Lens claimed their first French Cup with a 3-1 victory over Nice after Florian Thauvin scored one goal and set up another to help land the trophy at the Stade de France on Friday.
Russell beats Antonelli to sprint pole in Montreal one-two for Mercedes
George Russell has grabbed a much-needed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race on Friday with Mercedes teammate and Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli alongside on the front row.
Al Ain crush Al Jazira to lift President's Cup, sealing domestic double
Al Ain put on a dominant display to lift the 49th UAE President's Cup, crushing Al Jazira 4-1 in the final at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, bringing the curtain down on the 2025-2026 football season.
