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Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane scored 36 goals during the previous Bundesliga season, more than any other player in Europe. — AFP pic

Highest goalscorer: Harry Kane receives European Golden Shoe in Munich

The 30-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona, has penned a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League title-holders. — AFP pic

Out-of-favour full-back Cancelo leaves Man City for Saudi club Al-Hilal

FC Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, Pau Victor and Robert Lewandowski celebrate after the match at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, August 27, 2024. — Reuters pic

Olmo strike earns Barcelona comeback win at Rayo Vallecano

The Spain midfielder will reportedly cost the Gunners an initial €32 million with a further five million euros in add-ons.

Mikel meets Mikel: Arsenal sign Spain star Merino from Real Sociedad for €32m fee

Wojciech Szczesny won 84 international caps, the last at Euro 2024 where he started as Poland lost their first two group games but was rested for their last match, a dead rubber against France. — Reuters pic

‘My heart is not there anymore’: Poland keeper Szczesny retires from football at 34

File picture of Argentina’s Maximiliano Espinillo (centre) is tackled by Brazil’s Tiago da Silva in the football 5-a-side final match between Argentina and Brazil during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Aomi Urban Sports Park in Tokyo on September 4, 2021. The 5-a-side blind football competition in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will start from September 1, 2024 in the ideal stadium of Champ de Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, expected to attract 11,000 spectators. — AFP pic

Paris Paralympics sells two million tickets, blind football and taekwondo top the charts of games to watch

Mohamad Yusof Hafizi is one of six national para cyclists competing in Paris. — Bernama pic

From village trails to Paralympic stage: Mohamad Yusof Shaharuddin pedals toward gold

Terengganu insisted that all its Muslim athletes must cover themselves up. — Bernama pic

Putrajaya takes Terengganu female diving medallists under its wings after furore raised by PAS-led state govt

Nacional’s defender Juan Manuel Izquierdo receives medical attention after collapsing onto the ground during the Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg football match between Brazil’s Sao Paulo and Uruguay’s Nacional at the MorumBIS stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on August 22, 2024. — AFP pic

Uruguayan defender Izquierdo dies six days after collapsing on pitch

This photograph taken on Champ-de-Mars in Paris, France, on 24 July 2024, shows the ‘Stade Tour Eiffel’ ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games. — The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will begin with Wednesday’s opening ceremony in the heart of the French capital, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. — AFP pic

Paris Paralympics kick off Wednesday with opening ceremony

Osaka, back at Flushing Meadows after missing last year after the birth of her daughter Shai, turned heads when she took the court in a layered outfit featuring a bright green skirt with a stiff tulle petticoat and a jacket bedecked with a bright green bow. — AFP pic

Naomi Osaka dons ‘super suit for strength’ on US Open return

Jannik Sinner of Italy hits to Mackenzie McDonald of the USA on day two of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, New York, August 27, 2024. —  Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports pic via Reuters

Sinner, Swiatek survive US Open wobbles as Osaka weeps

Giorgi Mamardashvili shone during his nation’s first ever major tournament at Euro 2024 as Georgia reached the last 16 before bowing out to eventual winners Spain. — Reuters pic

Georgia goalkeeper Mamardashvili to join Liverpool in 2025 in €30m deal 

Young Boys’ Algerian defender Jaouen Hadjam (left) and Galatasaray’s Turkish midfielder Barış Alper Yılmaz fight for the ball during the Champions League second leg play off football match between Galatasaray and Young Boys at the Rams Park stadium in Istanbul, on August 27, 2024. — AFP pic

Uefa Champions League new format explained

Galatasaray fans cheer on their team during the Champions League second leg play off football match between Galatasaray and Young Boys at the Rams Park stadium in Istanbul, on August 27, 2024. — AFP pic

Thrilling new future in European club football? Draw marks start of Champions League’s new era

French national rugby players Oscar Jegou (centre) and Hugo Auradou (right) are escorted by members of the Mendoza prison service as they are transferred to house arrest in Mendoza, Argentina, July 17, 2024. — AFP pic

Woman who accused French rugby players of rape attempted suicide, lawyer says