Retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently linked up with ex-German soccer star Mesut Ozil. Real Madrid superstar Antonio Rudiger reacted to the meetup.

Mixed Martial Arts is a brutal sport and that can lead to some intense rivalries between fighters. Sometimes it can be a ...

Kylian Mbappe smashed a goalscoring record of Real Madrid icon Ronaldo Nazario with a vital quickfire brace against Villarreal - and marked it by recreating Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration.

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

When you're one of the most important couples on the international scene, no luxury seems too much. Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo have acquired a new private jet to ensure that their ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Like the unbeaten Nurmagomedov, Özil is a devout Muslim and has expressed devotion to his faith on multiple occasions throughout his career and post-retirement. Nurmagomedov is known for supporting ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022 ...

Ali Turganbekov calls himself a “unique optimist” – and you’ll no doubt agree. The football-crazy 12-year-old from Kazakhstan was born without legs, but that’s never stopped him doing ...

Joel Sritharan is a freelance writer for Sporting News UK.

From the humblest cages to the brightest arenas in the world, mixed martial arts have given rise to true titans of combat. It’s not just about brute strength or refined technique—it goes beyond that.

Al-Nassr's Jhon Duran scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty as the Saudi Pro League side booked a place in the Asian Champions League Elite last eight on Monday with a 3-0 win over ...