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Berlin, 26 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Germany have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their Nations League clash with Greece this weekend, with Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala ruled out, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday. Arsenal forward Havertz was substituted during the first half of Germany’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday after appearing to suffer a hamstring problem. The DFB confirmed that the 27-year-old sustained a muscle strain but did not provide a specific timeframe for his return. Bayern Munich midfielder Musiala, 23, was injured during the warm-up before Thursday’s match and did not feature in the game. A scan later revealed that Musiala had suffered a muscle tear in his thigh. Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has called up Florian Wirt...

 Islamabad, 26 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League in a major development in the long-running financial regulations case. According to reports, the club was found guilty on all but one of the charges, although no punishment has yet been announced. Possible sanctions include a fine, points deduction or other sporting restrictions. Manchester City have denied all the allegations and remain committed to their defence, maintaining that the legal process is not yet complete and several important stages remain. The club is also expected to appeal the decision. The allegations relate to alleged breaches of financial regulations concerning the club’s finances, revenue, sponsor...

Islamabad, 26 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) strengthened its position against Ghani Glass on the second day of their third-round President’s Trophy Grade-I match as Hasan Raza and Abdullah Fazal shared an unbeaten 378-run opening partnership on Friday. Ghani Glass were bowled out for 322, with Ali Razzaq scoring 101 off 129 balls, including 13 fours and three sixes. Arshadullah and Shahid Aziz claimed three wickets each for SBP, while Sirajuddin took two. In reply, Hasan Raza remained unbeaten on 204 off 203 balls, including 28 fours and two sixes, while Abdullah Fazal scored 168 not out off 207 deliveries, hitting 19 fours and four sixes. SBP closed the day at 378 without loss, leading by 56 runs. At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Sarmad Bhatti scored an unbeaten...

Nagoya, 25 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan secured another medal at the Asian Games 2026 as squash players Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan reached the semi-finals of the men’s singles competition at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena. Noor defeated Hong Kong’s Chi Hin Henry Leung, while Ashab overcame India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 after losing the opening game, winning 6-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-6. Noor will face Malaysia’s Eain Yow Ng in the first semi-final, while Ashab will meet India’s Abhay Singh in the second last-four clash, with both matches scheduled for Saturday. Their victories have guaranteed Pakistan at least a bronze medal in the men’s singles event. The achievement also marks the first time since 2002 that two Pakistani players have reached the Asian Games squash semi-finals. Both pl...