Europe Wrap: Maeda shines as Celtic kick off title defence with win

Kuala Lumpur: Prolific Japan international striker Daizen Maeda played a hand in Scottish Premiership champions Celtic’s winning start to their 2025/26 campaign while three of his countrymen found the back of the net in the Belgian Pro League.

Kapadze: Uzbekistan’s aim is to continue creating history

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan football has been breaking new grounds in recent years, achieving historic feats with Timur Kapadze synonymous with the incredible achievements.

Australia's Miller signs for Blackburn Rovers

Kuala Lumpur: Australia international full-back Lewis Miller has signed a three-year contract with a one-year option with English Championship side Blackburn Rovers from Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian.

Saudi Arabia's Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan

Lens: Saudi Arabia international Saud Abdulhamid has moved to French club RC Lens on a season-long loan from Italy's AS Roma.

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Durand Cup delivers thrills; Arkadag, Nasaf remain unbeaten

Kolkata: Defending champions NorthEast United and 2024 finalists Mohun Bagan Super Giant made winning starts to the Durand Cup 2025, Asia’s oldest football tournament and the curtain-raiser for the Indian domestic football season.

East Asia Wrap: Shenhua drop points; Suwon upstage Ulsan

Hong Kong: Shanghai Shenhua played out an eight-goal classic against Yunnan Yukun as their lead was reduced in China PR while Shanghai Port kept the pressure on with another convincing win.