Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, opening the door to an international return after his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus, a federation source told AFP on Tuesday. ow.ly/X3pq5101j7T

Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports on Tuesday. ow.ly/qlra5101j6R

Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. ow.ly/lNfP5101j4K

Harry Kane said Tuesday that his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation. ow.ly/qhW95101j2C

Police were called to a youth soccer game in Winter Park, Florida, after a dispute involving a three-year-old boy whose impressive performances against older children attracted widespread attention on social media. ow.ly/eKJZ5101fHO

VIDEO: Too good for his age? Three-year-old's football talent turns children's game into police case standardmedia.co.ke/sports/f…

Kenya and Uganda are seeking to grow cross-border tourism through sporting events, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations offering an opportunity to attract visitors and boost business. ow.ly/3tBT5101e40

Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. ow.ly/fz7x5101e3S

The official men's #BallondOr rankings! Does Harry Kane deserve it?

Gor Mahia have made an early statement in the SportPesa Premier League, opening a four-point lead at the top after three rounds as the season begins to take shape. ow.ly/Abq45101e3w

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane last night won the men's #BallondOr for the first time, ending England's 25-year wait for the award. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, propelling the German giants to a league and cup double.

On paper, they were just underdogs who were expected to be the punching bag of every nation they faced. ow.ly/xIwP5101e3i

Kenya has bowed out of the girls title race for the 2026 International School Sports Federation (ISF) football World Cup after losing to global giants Germany in the semi-finals here in Suzhou, China. ow.ly/1lHA5100R8k

Kenya’s Junior Starlets made history yesterday by reaching the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time, after a commanding 4-0 win over Samoa in their final Group E match in Morocco on Sunday. ow.ly/KRaa5100R7t

Football teams across Mombasa County will compete for a Sh1 million prize when the second edition of the Shahbal Super Cup kicks off in November, with organisers seeking to identify emerging talent and strengthen grassroots football. ow.ly/noZr5100R73

AFC Leopards dropped two valuable points after being held to a goalless draw by Shabana FC in a day of draws in the SportPesa Premier League yesterday. ow.ly/Tzo55100R6T

Kenya’s Junior Starlets made history last night by reaching the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time, after a commanding 4-0 win over Samoa in their final Group E match in Morocco. standardmedia.co.ke/sports/f…

Kenya has bowed out of the girls title race for the 2026 International School Sports Federation (ISF) football World Cup after losing to global giants Germany in the semi-finals here in Suzhou, China. standardmedia.co.ke/sports/f…

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Olympic gold medallist and former half marathon record holder, 33-year-old Peres Jepchirchir in a move that shocked the athletics world. standardmedia.co.ke/sports/a…

Kenya faces a daunting test against the United States on Thursday as they seek to revive their FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup campaign after opening their Group E account with a 3-0 defeat to China in Morocco. ow.ly/iNjc5100nn5