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Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino icon who is the only boxer to win world titles in eight divisions, officially announced his retirement at age 42, in order to focus full-time on politics. In a 14-minute, 20-second video that was posted to his verified Facebook account on Tuesday night, Pacquiao said: “I…

The capital city of Rwanda, Kigali, will host the 2025 UCI Road World Cycling Championships, the UCI has confirmed. The African nation’s home race, the Tour of Rwanda, has gained a cult following with huge crowds flocking to watch the race, with unforgettable images emerging from the race’s cobbled ‘Wall…

Cristiano Ronaldo made a sensational switch to Manchester United this summer, returning to the club that first elevated his status to superstar level. The Portugal captain left Juventus during the summer transfer window for a £20 million ($28m) fee and has been reunited with his signature No.7 jersey after former…

Uganda’s president announced Wednesday that the country’s athletes who won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be given lifetime salaries, cars and houses. Yoweri Museveni met with the athletes who returned home with medals from the Summer Games and presented them with awards. The gold medalists will receive a…

Lionel Messi has completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain after signing a two-year contract. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in Paris on Tuesday afternoon to complete a medical and seal his move to the French club on a two-year deal – with an option for a third – worth…

Former US president Barack Obama has been named as a strategic partner of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Africa business. In his new role at NBA Africa, Obama will help advance the league’s social responsibility efforts across the continent, including programmes and partnerships that support greater gender equality and economic…

Neither Australia nor New Zealand will take part in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, with both nations announcing their decision to pull out over “player welfare and safety concerns” on Thursday. Both the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) have requested the World Cup…

Two athletes have become the first to test positive for the coronavirus in the Tokyo Olympic Village, officials said on Sunday, just days before the pandemic-delayed Games open. The cases will heighten concerns over the Olympics, which are facing opposition in Japan over fears they will bring new cases to…

Barcelona are close to announcing that Lionel Messi has signed a contract to 2026 and are in advanced talks over swapping Antoine Griezmann for Atlético Madrid’s Saúl Ñíguez. Messi has agreed a five-year deal on reduced wages rather than a two-year extension initially discussed. His partnership with Griezmann in attack…