Sport from Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

Como's Nico Paz tormented Manchester United with two goals and an assist as the Italian side swept to a 4-1 Champions League victory on Wednesday, while Galatasaray won a six-goal thriller at Lille.

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will celebrate its fifth edition when the WTA 500 tournament returns to the UAE capital from January 30 to February 6, 2027.

South Africa need six more wickets to complete a remarkable turnaround and win the second test against Australia, who were forced to follow on after being dismissed for 99 in their first innings on the fourth day at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday.

Switzerland’s Julie Derron will defend her Dubai T100 title next month as leader of the T100 Race to Qatar, heading a 20-strong professional field at Al Mamzar on November 14.

Paris St Germain have underlined their status as European champions by beating Barcelona 4-2 in a blockbuster Champions League clash on Tuesday, while Liverpool and Manchester City also claimed victories.