Ahly coach Hossam El-Badry believes his players determination and consistency were the key to clinching the Egypt Cup title, as he dedicated his first-ever domestic Cup as a coach to the fans. The Reds scored two goals late in extra time to come from behind and earn a dramatic 2-1 victory over Masry, which gave them their first Egypt Cup title in 10 years and completed a domestic double.

Zinedine Zidane showed his anger over a five-match ban imposed on Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo for pushing the referee in Sunday s Spanish Super Cup first leg. Ronaldo scored as a substitute in Madrid s 3-1 win over Barcelona at Camp Nou, but he was sent off after he shoved official Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea. The Spanish football federation hit Ronaldo with a four-match suspension on top of the automatic one-game ban.

In an almost full stadium, hundreds of passionate fans gathered supportingly screaming the names of their favourite players, while these players families silently stood praying for their win. Only a few meters down them, fighters played for winning the title of Egypt s second Muay Thai championship. While stress dominated the scene, and second heavily passed witnessing serious injuries of some fighters, almighty cheering voices raised every few minutes to announce getting one of the players to finals.

Diego Costa has accused Chelsea of treating him like a "criminal" in a forthright newspaper interview which will deepen the breach with the Premier League club. The striker is seeking a move back to Spain in the transfer window and has not played for Chelsea since the FA Cup final in May, following which he claims manager Antonio Conte sent him a text, telling him he was not in his plans for the new season.

Egypt defender Ahmed Hegazi celebrated a memorable day at The Hawthorns on Saturday, scoring a winner in his first appearance with his new club West Bromwich Albion. Hegazie helped West Brom to a tough 1-0 win against AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League season opener.

Romelu Lukaku struck twice on his Premier League debut for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho s side made a confident start to their campaign with a 4-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Belgian striker, who was signed from Everton in a 75-million-pound ($97.58-million) move last month, began repaying that investment with two fine finishes but it was not only his imposing presence in attack that give United a very different feel from last season.

Zambia striker Emmanuel Mayuka is among a host of players that Egypt s Zamalek will offload in the summer, club chairman Mortada Mansour said on Saturday. The 26-year-old, who led Zambia to the 2012 African Cup of Nations title and finished as the tournament s top scorer, has struggled to establish himself since joining Zamalek in January 2016.

Liverpool have rejected a second bid worth 100 million euros ($117.29 million) for midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Spain s Barcelona, according to British and Spanish media reports. Barcelona are keen to sign the Brazilian playmaker, who joined Liverpool from Inter Milan for 8.5 million pounds ($11.03 million) in 2013, and have already had an initial bid worth 80 million euros rejected by Liverpool last month.

Egyptian striker Ahmed Kouka was on target in the opening day of the Portuguese league but Sporting Braga slumped to a 3-1 loss to Benfica on Wednesday. Benfica led 2-0 but Kouka reduced the arrears in superb fashion two minutes before the break. He caught his marker napping to run onto a deft through pass and lift the ball over the keeper from a tight angle.

Real Madrid dominated Manchester United for large periods of the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday before winning 2-1, confirming their position as the best team in Europe. Now Madrid s Zinedine Zidane faces a dilemma. Madrid have won consecutive Champions League trophies, retaining the cup in June with a victory over Juventus. They took the Spanish league title, too, powering over the line as Zidane switched to a 4-4-2 from a 4-3-3 after Gareth Bale s injury.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday he has had no contact with Paris Saint-Germain regarding Alexis Sanchez, who will miss the start of the season through injury. Sanchez, 28, has been linked with a move to PSG, who have just completed a world-record 222 million euros ($260 million) swoop for Barcelona superstar Neymar.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott labeled new team mate Sead Kolasinac an "absolute tank", saying the defender is well equipped to become an instant success in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Kolasinac, who joined Arsenal on a free transfer from Schalke 04, came on as a substitute for the injured Per Mertesacker and scored his first goal for the club as they beat Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday.

Egyptian winger Amr Warda is close to signing a loan deal with Feirense, Portuguese newspaper Record reported on Monday. Warda joined Greek side PAOK from Panetolikos in January after signing a three-and-a-half year contract with the club. He produced many fine displays with PAOK during the second half of last season before falling out of favour at the start of this season.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted no player is bigger than the Catalan giants on Monday in the wake of Neymar s world record 222 million euro ($264 million) move to Paris Saint-Germain. Bartomeu and his board are under pressure to wisely reinvest the huge sum, which more than doubled the previous record for a transfer fee, before the transfer window closes on August 31.

Arsenal s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny said on Sunday he would remain at the Emirates Stadium next season, ending speculations surrounding his future with the Gunners. "I will stay at Arsenal," Elneny told BeIN sports on Sunday.

Arsenal s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny said on Sunday he would remain at the Emirates Stadium next season, ending speculations surrounding his future with the Gunners. "I will stay at Arsenal," Elneny told BeIN sports on Sunday. The Egyptian international helped his side win the Community Shield following a 4-1 win over Chelsea on penalties on Sunday.

Tunisian giants Esperance were crowned Arab champions after beating Jordanian side Al-Faisaly 3-2 in a thrilling affair in the final at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday. In a game that witnessed all regular-time goals come in the second half, Esperance went two-nil up - thanks to a brace from Saad Bguir in the 47th and 54th minutes respectively. Al-Faisaly did not throw in the towel though despite going two goals down, with Akram Zuway and Khalil Beniateyah taking their side to extra-time. But eventually Esperance were to emerge winners following a debatable goal from Chamseddine Daoudi in the first half of extra time that ultimately proved the winner. The match witnessed some ugly scenes as the Jordanians remonstrated in an inappropriate manner against Egyptian referee Ibrahim Nour El-Din – who curiously opted against brandishing any red cards – following the goal.

Zamalek coach Tarek Yehia has confirmed that the team will face Port Said side Masry in the semifinal of the Egypt Cup with a squad free of injuries and players ready to achieve victory, the club s official website said on Thursday. "We are preparing well for the Masry game. The team s players are doing their best in training to be prepare for the game," Yehia said.

Spain s La Liga on Thursday rejected payment of a record-breaking release clause that would allow Neymar to leave Barcelona for Paris St Germain, a source from the national soccer league said. A group of lawyers representing Neymar visited La Liga in Madrid on Thursday to try to settle the transfer and pay the 222 million-euro ($263 million) break fee.

Barcelona confirmed Neymar s wish to leave the Catalan giants on Wednesday, but insisted the Brazilian s 222 million euro ($260 million) buyout clause must be paid as his potential world record move to Paris Saint-Germain moved a step closer. "Neymar Jr, accompanied by his father and representative, communicated to FC Barcelona this morning his decision to leave the club," Barca said in a statement.

Tunisian side ES Sahel have officially lodged an offer to sign Zamalek s Ivorian striker Razak Cisse for one season on loan, the Cairo giants announced on Wednesday. "ES Sahel offered $250,000 to sign Cisse on loan for the next season," Zamalek revealed in a statement via its official website.