The CEO of Serie A on Wednesday slammed Adrien Rabiot's criticism of UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia. In an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro, Rabiot, who plays his club football for Milan, called the decision by European football's governing body to allow a 'home' match against Como to be played in Perth "totally crazy".&nbsp;Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a league meeting in Rome, Serie A boss Luigi De Siervo told Rabiot to count his money and be quiet about the decision, which gives Milan and Serie A the green light to play the February 8 fixture abroad.&nbsp;Milan's San Siro stadium is out of commission around that time because it is hosting the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6.&nbsp;"Rabiot forgets, like all players earning millions of euros, that they are paid to do something, and that is play football," said De Siervo.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;"He should have more respect for the money he earns and offer more support to his employer, Milan, who accepted and pushed for this match being played abroad."&nbsp;UEFA said on Monday that it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth and a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;European supporters' groups branded the moves "absurd, unaffordable, and environmentally irresponsible", and Rabiot made clear his feelings.&nbsp;"It's totally crazy. There are financial agreements in order for the championship to have a certain visibility. All of this is beyond us (the players)," he said.&nbsp;"It's crazy to travel so far to play a match between two Italian teams in Australia."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

UEFA said on Monday that it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth and a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida.

The CEO of Serie A on Wednesday slammed Adrien Rabiot's criticism of UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia. In an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro, Rabiot, who plays his club football for Milan, called the decision by European football's governing body to allow a 'home' match against Como to be played in Perth "totally crazy". Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a league meeting in Rome, Serie A boss Luigi De Siervo told Rabiot to count his money and be quiet about the decision, which gives Milan and Serie A the green light to play the February 8 fixture abroad. Milan's San Siro stadium is out of commission around that time because it is hosting the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6. "Rabiot forgets, like all players earning millions of euros, that they are paid to do something, and that is play football," said De Siervo. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "He should have more respect for the money he earns and offer more support to his employer, Milan, who accepted and pushed for this match being played abroad." UEFA said on Monday that it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth and a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more European supporters' groups branded the moves "absurd, unaffordable, and environmentally irresponsible", and Rabiot made clear his feelings. "It's totally crazy. There are financial agreements in order for the championship to have a certain visibility. All of this is beyond us (the players)," he said. "It's crazy to travel so far to play a match between two Italian teams in Australia." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UEFA said on Monday that it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth and a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida.

Serie A chief Luigi De Siervo blasts Adrien Rabiot's criticism of Milan match in Australia

Australia's Alex de Minaur cruised through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, ousting Portugal's Nuno Borges 7-5, 6-2. De Minaur is chasing his second title of the year and is, after Novak Djokovic, the highest ranked player left standing after a string of high-profile exits. The first set heated up when the world number seven needed five break points in the 11th game against Borges, converting the last with a backhand for a decisive advantage.De Minaur carried the momentum into the second set, breaking in the first and third games.&nbsp;"The first set was a very tight set, we both were kind of trying to figure each other out," said the 26-year-old De Minaur.&nbsp;"In the second set, I came out firing and I played some aggressive tennis... but still, it was very physical out there."&nbsp;De Minaur remained cautious about his title chances, despite the elimination of so many top seeds, including number two seed Jannik Sinner and third-ranked Alexander Zverev.&nbsp;"In our side of the draw, there's a lot of quality players, so it's still going to be a battle," he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Another top-10 player fell on Wednesday as Italy's Lorenzo Musetti lost to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-2.&nbsp;Thirteenth-ranked Auger-Aliassime looked sharp throughout, breaking in the fifth game.&nbsp;He went on to dominate the second set, breaking Musetti, the world number nine, in the fifth and seventh games.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;"I knew it was going to be the toughest match of the week so far, and I knew I was going to have to raise my level, and I did," said the 25-year-old Canadian.&nbsp;"I was able to execute my game plan almost perfectly."&nbsp;He will next meet France's Arthur Rinderknech, who reached his first Masters 1000 quarter-final after beating Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-6 (7/5).&nbsp;Rinderknech's cousin Valentin Vacherot made it to the last eight on Tuesday, and will face Denmark's Holger Rune for a place in the semi-finals.&nbsp;Djokovic will follow them on to court on Thursday against Belgium's Zizou Bergs for a place in the last four.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alex De Minaur remained cautious about his title chances, despite the elimination of so many top seeds, including number two seed Jannik Sinner and third-ranked Alexander Zverev.

Australia's Alex de Minaur cruised through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, ousting Portugal's Nuno Borges 7-5, 6-2. De Minaur is chasing his second title of the year and is, after Novak Djokovic, the highest ranked player left standing after a string of high-profile exits. The first set heated up when the world number seven needed five break points in the 11th game against Borges, converting the last with a backhand for a decisive advantage. De Minaur carried the momentum into the second set, breaking in the first and third games. "The first set was a very tight set, we both were kind of trying to figure each other out," said the 26-year-old De Minaur. "In the second set, I came out firing and I played some aggressive tennis... but still, it was very physical out there." De Minaur remained cautious about his title chances, despite the elimination of so many top seeds, including number two seed Jannik Sinner and third-ranked Alexander Zverev. "In our side of the draw, there's a lot of quality players, so it's still going to be a battle," he said. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Another top-10 player fell on Wednesday as Italy's Lorenzo Musetti lost to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-2. Thirteenth-ranked Auger-Aliassime looked sharp throughout, breaking in the fifth game. He went on to dominate the second set, breaking Musetti, the world number nine, in the fifth and seventh games. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more "I knew it was going to be the toughest match of the week so far, and I knew I was going to have to raise my level, and I did," said the 25-year-old Canadian. "I was able to execute my game plan almost perfectly." He will next meet France's Arthur Rinderknech, who reached his first Masters 1000 quarter-final after beating Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-6 (7/5). Rinderknech's cousin Valentin Vacherot made it to the last eight on Tuesday, and will face Denmark's Holger Rune for a place in the semi-finals. Djokovic will follow them on to court on Thursday against Belgium's Zizou Bergs for a place in the last four. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alex De Minaur remained cautious about his title chances, despite the elimination of so many top seeds, including number two seed Jannik Sinner and third-ranked Alexander Zverev.

Shanghai Masters: Alex de Minaur, Felix Auger-Aliassime through to quarterfinals

England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches. Norway may also be only one victory away from reaching the tournament for the first time since 1998, which would leave Italy staring at a third successive World Cup watching from the sidelines. Thomas Tuchel's England laid down a marker last month with an impressive 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in Belgrade, and are yet to concede a goal in five qualifiers.&nbsp;They are not in Group K action until Tuesday when a victory over Latvia in Riga would secure a place at next year's finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada, if Serbia do not beat Albania on Saturday.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-defender-john-stones-considers-retirement-amid-injury-woes-1759832288459">Manchester City defender John Stones considered retirement amid injury woes</a>&nbsp;England boast a seven-point lead over Albania with three matches to play, with Serbia a point further back but with a game in hand.&nbsp;Several players who were not previously considered first-choice starred in Serbia, leading Tuchel to leave out big names Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from his latest squad.&nbsp;"Keep on pushing," Tuchel, whose side play Wales in a friendly on Thursday, said as his message to those missing out. "It is a decision for this camp, it was the best camp (in September) in terms of team spirit and teamwork, this was the best camp so far.&nbsp;"We decided to invite the same group of players to make more stable what we built on."&nbsp;Serbia's clash with Albania could prove crucial in deciding which team finishes second and goes into the play-offs.<h3>In-form Portugal eye early qualification</h3>&nbsp;Portugal racked up eight goals in their first two qualifiers in September and will likely need just two more wins over this international break to wrap up top spot in Group F.&nbsp;Roberto Martinez's side will qualify with victories against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and Hungary on Tuesday, unless Armenia beat both those same opponents.&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in September, including one in a tense 3-2 success against Hungary in Budapest, sealed by a late Joao Cancelo penalty.&nbsp;Portugal are targeting a seventh successive World Cup appearance.&nbsp;Norway have enjoyed a dream start to qualifying, scoring 24 goals in five successive wins to move to the brink of the finals.&nbsp;Erling Haaland, who is yet to play at a major tournament, already has a remarkable nine goals in their group, after netting five in the 11-1 thumping of Moldova last time out.&nbsp;Norway host Israel on Saturday, knowing that victory would end their 28-year absence from the World Cup if Italy fail to beat either Estonia or Israel in Group I. But the Scandinavians will be without skipper Martin Odegaard after he suffered a knee injury playing for Arsenal last weekend.&nbsp;"We lost our captain, and we have to live with that," said coach Stale Solbakken. "Of course, you get angry and upset and those kinds of feelings, but then you quickly get into a mode where you have to think constructively."&nbsp;Four-time world champions Italy will be desperate to avoid the play-offs, after losing at that stage in qualifying for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Sweden and North Macedonia, respectively.&nbsp;France, the 2018 World Cup winners and runners-up three years ago, could also qualify with victories against Azerbaijan and Iceland, if Iceland draw with Ukraine.&nbsp;European champions Spain too have an opportunity to book a ticket to North and Central America if they defeat both Georgia and Bulgaria, but only if multiple other results go their way in Group E.&nbsp;Croatia and Switzerland could also qualify in the coming week.&nbsp;Germany, though, have little margin for error in Group A after a shock defeat by Slovakia in their opening qualifier. Julian Nagelsmann's side face Luxembourg on Friday before heading to Windsor Park to take on Northern Ireland three days later.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience

Thomas Tuchel's England laid down a marker last month with an impressive 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in Belgrade, and are yet to concede a goal in five qualifiers.

England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches. Norway may also be only one victory away from reaching the tournament for the first time since 1998, which would leave Italy staring at a third successive World Cup watching from the sidelines. Thomas Tuchel's England laid down a marker last month with an impressive 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in Belgrade, and are yet to concede a goal in five qualifiers. They are not in Group K action until Tuesday when a victory over Latvia in Riga would secure a place at next year's finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada, if Serbia do not beat Albania on Saturday. Also read | Manchester City defender John Stones considered retirement amid injury woes England boast a seven-point lead over Albania with three matches to play, with Serbia a point further back but with a game in hand. Several players who were not previously considered first-choice starred in Serbia, leading Tuchel to leave out big names Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from his latest squad. "Keep on pushing," Tuchel, whose side play Wales in a friendly on Thursday, said as his message to those missing out. "It is a decision for this camp, it was the best camp (in September) in terms of team spirit and teamwork, this was the best camp so far. "We decided to invite the same group of players to make more stable what we built on." Serbia's clash with Albania could prove crucial in deciding which team finishes second and goes into the play-offs. In-form Portugal eye early qualification Portugal racked up eight goals in their first two qualifiers in September and will likely need just two more wins over this international break to wrap up top spot in Group F. Roberto Martinez's side will qualify with victories against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and Hungary on Tuesday, unless Armenia beat both those same opponents. Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in September, including one in a tense 3-2 success against Hungary in Budapest, sealed by a late Joao Cancelo penalty. Portugal are targeting a seventh successive World Cup appearance. Norway have enjoyed a dream start to qualifying, scoring 24 goals in five successive wins to move to the brink of the finals. Erling Haaland, who is yet to play at a major tournament, already has a remarkable nine goals in their group, after netting five in the 11-1 thumping of Moldova last time out. Norway host Israel on Saturday, knowing that victory would end their 28-year absence from the World Cup if Italy fail to beat either Estonia or Israel in Group I. But the Scandinavians will be without skipper Martin Odegaard after he suffered a knee injury playing for Arsenal last weekend. "We lost our captain, and we have to live with that," said coach Stale Solbakken. "Of course, you get angry and upset and those kinds of feelings, but then you quickly get into a mode where you have to think constructively." Four-time world champions Italy will be desperate to avoid the play-offs, after losing at that stage in qualifying for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Sweden and North Macedonia, respectively. France, the 2018 World Cup winners and runners-up three years ago, could also qualify with victories against Azerbaijan and Iceland, if Iceland draw with Ukraine. European champions Spain too have an opportunity to book a ticket to North and Central America if they defeat both Georgia and Bulgaria, but only if multiple other results go their way in Group E. Croatia and Switzerland could also qualify in the coming week. Germany, though, have little margin for error in Group A after a shock defeat by Slovakia in their opening qualifier. Julian Nagelsmann's side face Luxembourg on Friday before heading to Windsor Park to take on Northern Ireland three days later. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience

Thomas Tuchel's England laid down a marker last month with an impressive 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in Belgrade, and are yet to concede a goal in five qualifiers.

Heavyweights England and Portugal in pole position to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor has been issued an 18-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a 12-month period, anti-doping authorities said Tuesday (Oct 7). Irishman McGregor, 37, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight and lightweight champion, has accepted the suspension, Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) said in a statement. CSAD said McGregor, one of UFC's most bankable fighters, missed three tests on June 13, September 19 and September 20 last year in a breach of anti-doping "whereabouts" protocols.&nbsp;The agency said McGregor had fully cooperated with its investigation, accepted responsibility and provided information that helped explain why he had missed tests.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japanese-football-official-masanaga-kageyama-jailed-for-viewing-child-pornography-photos-1759832882656">Japanese football official jailed for viewing child pornography photos</a>&nbsp;"Despite these mitigating factors, CSAD emphasises that accurate whereabouts filings and the ability to conduct unannounced testing are essential to the success of the UFC anti-doping protocol," the agency said.&nbsp;The body reduced McGregor's punishment from the standard period of two years to 18 months, backdating the suspension's start date to September 2024.&nbsp;McGregor will be free to fight again by March 20 next year, potentially leaving him free to fight at a UFC event scheduled to take place on June 14 at the White House next year to coincide with US President Donald Trump's birthday.&nbsp;McGregor has repeatedly indicated he hopes to fight on the White House card, although UFC chief executive Dana White said on Saturday that no fighters have yet been signed.&nbsp;"We have not started negotiating any fights for the White House yet," White said after an event in Las Vegas. "You can clearly see Conor is very fired up to fight on that card, but nothing is done yet."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

CSAD said McGregor, one of UFC's most bankable fighters, missed three tests on June 13, September 19 and September 20 last year in a breach of anti-doping "whereabouts" protocols.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor has been issued an 18-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a 12-month period, anti-doping authorities said Tuesday (Oct 7). Irishman McGregor, 37, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight and lightweight champion, has accepted the suspension, Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) said in a statement. CSAD said McGregor, one of UFC's most bankable fighters, missed three tests on June 13, September 19 and September 20 last year in a breach of anti-doping "whereabouts" protocols. The agency said McGregor had fully cooperated with its investigation, accepted responsibility and provided information that helped explain why he had missed tests. Also read | Japanese football official jailed for viewing child pornography photos "Despite these mitigating factors, CSAD emphasises that accurate whereabouts filings and the ability to conduct unannounced testing are essential to the success of the UFC anti-doping protocol," the agency said. The body reduced McGregor's punishment from the standard period of two years to 18 months, backdating the suspension's start date to September 2024. McGregor will be free to fight again by March 20 next year, potentially leaving him free to fight at a UFC event scheduled to take place on June 14 at the White House next year to coincide with US President Donald Trump's birthday. McGregor has repeatedly indicated he hopes to fight on the White House card, although UFC chief executive Dana White said on Saturday that no fighters have yet been signed. "We have not started negotiating any fights for the White House yet," White said after an event in Las Vegas. "You can clearly see Conor is very fired up to fight on that card, but nothing is done yet." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

CSAD said McGregor, one of UFC's most bankable fighters, missed three tests on June 13, September 19 and September 20 last year in a breach of anti-doping "whereabouts" protocols.

MMA star Conor McGregor suspended for 18 months for missed drug tests

The US Supreme Court appeared poised on Tuesday to back a challenge by a Christian therapist to a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. The case was brought by Kaley Chiles, a licensed mental health counselor who argues that the prohibition from holding such conversations with minors is a violation of her First Amendment free speech rights.Colorado's Minor Conversion Therapy Law, passed in 2019, prohibits licensed mental health professionals from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of their patients under 18 years old.&nbsp;Conversion therapy is banned in more than 20 US states and much of Europe, with both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association opposed to its use.&nbsp;"Miss Chiles is being silenced and the kids and families who want her help are unable to access it," James Campbell, her lawyer, told the conservative majority court during 90 minutes of oral arguments.&nbsp;"She's discussing concepts of identity and behavior and attractions and how they fit together," Campbell said. "That absolutely has to be protected by the First Amendment."Campbell, a lawyer with the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal advocacy group, dismissed studies showing conversion therapy can be harmful, saying they "treat voluntary conversations the same as shock therapy."&nbsp;Chiles brought her case before the nation's top court, where conservatives hold a 6-3 majority, after two lower courts ruled in favour of Colorado.<h2>‘Debunked’</h2>&nbsp;Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative, asked Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson, who was defending the law, to point to the "best evidence" that talk therapy causes harm to minors.&nbsp;"All of the theories underlying conversion therapy have been debunked," Stevenson said, adding that there is "not a single expert, not a single study, not a single mental health professional willing to endorse conversion therapy."&nbsp;"People have been trying to do conversion therapy for 100 years with no record of success," she said.&nbsp;"The harms from conversion therapy come from when you tell a young person you can change this innate thing about yourself and they try and they try and they fail," she said."And then they have shame and they're miserable and then it ruins their relationships with their family."&nbsp;Justice Samuel Alito, an archconservative, pushed back, saying medical consensus is "usually very reasonable" but there have been occasions when it "has been politicised, has been taken over by ideology."&nbsp;Alito cited "a time when many medical professionals thought that certain people should not be permitted to procreate because they had low IQs" or recommended that children with Down Syndrome be institutionalised.&nbsp;After taking office for his second term in January, President Donald Trump said the US government would henceforth only recognise two genders -- male and female -- and signed an executive order restricting gender transition medical procedures for people under the age of 19.&nbsp;In June, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to uphold a Tennessee state law banning hormone therapy, puberty blockers and gender transition surgery for minors. The court is expected to rule on the conversion therapy case in June and its decision could impact more than 20 other states with similar bans.&nbsp;The Supreme Court will also hear a challenge this term to state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender girls from taking part in girls' sports -- another issue at the heart of the American culture wars.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience. &nbsp;

Conversion therapy is banned in more than 20 US states and much of Europe, with both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association opposed to its use.

The US Supreme Court appeared poised on Tuesday to back a challenge by a Christian therapist to a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. The case was brought by Kaley Chiles, a licensed mental health counselor who argues that the prohibition from holding such conversations with minors is a violation of her First Amendment free speech rights. Colorado's Minor Conversion Therapy Law, passed in 2019, prohibits licensed mental health professionals from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of their patients under 18 years old. Conversion therapy is banned in more than 20 US states and much of Europe, with both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association opposed to its use. "Miss Chiles is being silenced and the kids and families who want her help are unable to access it," James Campbell, her lawyer, told the conservative majority court during 90 minutes of oral arguments. "She's discussing concepts of identity and behavior and attractions and how they fit together," Campbell said. "That absolutely has to be protected by the First Amendment." Campbell, a lawyer with the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal advocacy group, dismissed studies showing conversion therapy can be harmful, saying they "treat voluntary conversations the same as shock therapy." Chiles brought her case before the nation's top court, where conservatives hold a 6-3 majority, after two lower courts ruled in favour of Colorado. ‘Debunked’ Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative, asked Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson, who was defending the law, to point to the "best evidence" that talk therapy causes harm to minors. "All of the theories underlying conversion therapy have been debunked," Stevenson said, adding that there is "not a single expert, not a single study, not a single mental health professional willing to endorse conversion therapy." "People have been trying to do conversion therapy for 100 years with no record of success," she said. "The harms from conversion therapy come from when you tell a young person you can change this innate thing about yourself and they try and they try and they fail," she said. "And then they have shame and they're miserable and then it ruins their relationships with their family." Justice Samuel Alito, an archconservative, pushed back, saying medical consensus is "usually very reasonable" but there have been occasions when it "has been politicised, has been taken over by ideology." Alito cited "a time when many medical professionals thought that certain people should not be permitted to procreate because they had low IQs" or recommended that children with Down Syndrome be institutionalised. After taking office for his second term in January, President Donald Trump said the US government would henceforth only recognise two genders -- male and female -- and signed an executive order restricting gender transition medical procedures for people under the age of 19. In June, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to uphold a Tennessee state law banning hormone therapy, puberty blockers and gender transition surgery for minors. The court is expected to rule on the conversion therapy case in June and its decision could impact more than 20 other states with similar bans. The Supreme Court will also hear a challenge this term to state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender girls from taking part in girls' sports -- another issue at the heart of the American culture wars. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Conversion therapy is banned in more than 20 US states and much of Europe, with both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association opposed to its use.

US Supreme Court hears challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban for minors

A senior Japanese Football Association official has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended jail term in France after looking at images of child pornography during a plane journey, a court official said Tuesday (Oct 7). Masanaga Kageyama, the association's technical director, was arrested during a stopover at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on the way to Chile last week, according to Le Parisien newspaper. It is believed he was heading to the Under-20 World Cup in Chile.&nbsp;"The facts were discovered by the plane's flight crew, who raised the alarm after noticing that the convicted man was viewing child pornography images on the plane," the court prosecutor's office in Bobigny, north of Paris, told AFP.&nbsp;The court sentenced the 58-year-old on Monday to a suspended jail term of 18 months and a fine of 5,000 euros ($5,830) for importing, possessing, recording or saving pornographic images of a minor under the age of 15.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-defender-john-stones-considers-retirement-amid-injury-woes-1759832288459">Manchester City defender John Stones considers retirement amid injury woes</a>&nbsp;His sentence includes a ban on working with minors for 10 years and a ban on returning to France for the next decade.&nbsp;Kageyama will also be added to the French national sex offenders' register.&nbsp;Le Parisien reported that flight attendants caught him viewing the images on his laptop in the business class cabin of an Air France flight.&nbsp;He claimed to be an artist and insisted the photos had been generated by artificial intelligence.&nbsp;The report said that during his court appearance, he admitted viewing the images, that he did not realise it was illegal in France and that he was ashamed.&nbsp;He was held in police custody over the weekend until his court appearance on Monday. He was released after the hearing.&nbsp;Kageyama is responsible for implementing measures to strengthen Japan's football teams, including the national team, as well as educating coaches and nurturing youth players.&nbsp;He was a professional J-League footballer himself and also coached several J-League clubs. He had also managed Japan's under-20, under-19 and under-18 teams.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Masanaga Kageyama, the association's technical director, was arrested during a stopover at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on the way to Chile last week, according to Le Parisien newspaper.

A senior Japanese Football Association official has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended jail term in France after looking at images of child pornography during a plane journey, a court official said Tuesday (Oct 7). Masanaga Kageyama, the association's technical director, was arrested during a stopover at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on the way to Chile last week, according to Le Parisien newspaper. It is believed he was heading to the Under-20 World Cup in Chile. "The facts were discovered by the plane's flight crew, who raised the alarm after noticing that the convicted man was viewing child pornography images on the plane," the court prosecutor's office in Bobigny, north of Paris, told AFP. The court sentenced the 58-year-old on Monday to a suspended jail term of 18 months and a fine of 5,000 euros ($5,830) for importing, possessing, recording or saving pornographic images of a minor under the age of 15. Also read | Manchester City defender John Stones considers retirement amid injury woes His sentence includes a ban on working with minors for 10 years and a ban on returning to France for the next decade. Kageyama will also be added to the French national sex offenders' register. Le Parisien reported that flight attendants caught him viewing the images on his laptop in the business class cabin of an Air France flight. He claimed to be an artist and insisted the photos had been generated by artificial intelligence. The report said that during his court appearance, he admitted viewing the images, that he did not realise it was illegal in France and that he was ashamed. He was held in police custody over the weekend until his court appearance on Monday. He was released after the hearing. Kageyama is responsible for implementing measures to strengthen Japan's football teams, including the national team, as well as educating coaches and nurturing youth players. He was a professional J-League footballer himself and also coached several J-League clubs. He had also managed Japan's under-20, under-19 and under-18 teams. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Masanaga Kageyama, the association's technical director, was arrested during a stopover at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on the way to Chile last week, according to Le Parisien newspaper.

Japanese football official jailed for viewing child pornography photos

Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season as he struggled to cope with recurring injury problems. Stones spent most of the last campaign on the sidelines due to foot and hamstring injuries. The 31-year-old made just 24 appearances for City and England before his season ended prematurely in February. He is fit again and could make his first appearance under England boss Thomas Tuchel in the friendly against Wales on Thursday or next week's World Cup qualifier in Latvia.&nbsp;"Last season was tough for me, to the point where I thought about stopping," Stones told BBC Radio 5 Live. "I didn't want to do it. I had had enough of being so professional and trying to do everything right in my power, to then keep breaking down and not having the answers. It was a very difficult place to be in.&nbsp;"There comes a point where you don't know why it happens, and it's even harder when you put in so much effort, or you are ultra professional, to be able to play and be available.&nbsp;"When that time comes and something happens, it would be easier to say, 'Well, I didn't do X, Y and Z, that's why', but when you do it, it's then mentally challenging. Hopefully, I don't go back to that place."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-harry-kane-breaks-silence-on-premier-league-return-says-i-would-probably-1759823070410">Harry Kane breaks silence on Premier League return, says ‘I would probably...’</a>&nbsp;Stones has been unable to make more than 27 appearances in a league campaign for City since signing from Everton in 2016. He has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League during his time at the Etihad Stadium. And the centre-back, who has been in the England squad at five major tournaments, said he quickly realised he couldn't walk away from the sport.&nbsp;"My emotions were high. I wasn't thinking straight. I don't think deep down I would have ever done it," he said. "I said years ago when City wanted me to have a new challenge, I said, 'I am going to fight'. That's all I have known since I was a kid -- why should I stop that now?&nbsp;"So yes, there is that fight in me and that winning mentality that doesn't want to stop."&nbsp;England boss Thomas Tuchel gave Stones a watching brief as a non-playing member of his squad for the games against Andorra and Senegal at the end of last season.&nbsp;It was a gesture of faith that Stones appreciated.&nbsp;"I love England so much, and I love playing for England. Some of the best moments in my career have been playing for England at tournaments," he said. "And when he said to me, would I come out and be with the guys and continue my training, it was a no-brainer. It was a special moment."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Stones has been unable to make more than 27 appearances in a league campaign for City since signing from Everton in 2016.

Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season as he struggled to cope with recurring injury problems. Stones spent most of the last campaign on the sidelines due to foot and hamstring injuries. The 31-year-old made just 24 appearances for City and England before his season ended prematurely in February. He is fit again and could make his first appearance under England boss Thomas Tuchel in the friendly against Wales on Thursday or next week's World Cup qualifier in Latvia. "Last season was tough for me, to the point where I thought about stopping," Stones told BBC Radio 5 Live. "I didn't want to do it. I had had enough of being so professional and trying to do everything right in my power, to then keep breaking down and not having the answers. It was a very difficult place to be in. "There comes a point where you don't know why it happens, and it's even harder when you put in so much effort, or you are ultra professional, to be able to play and be available. "When that time comes and something happens, it would be easier to say, 'Well, I didn't do X, Y and Z, that's why', but when you do it, it's then mentally challenging. Hopefully, I don't go back to that place." Also read | Harry Kane breaks silence on Premier League return, says ‘I would probably...’ Stones has been unable to make more than 27 appearances in a league campaign for City since signing from Everton in 2016. He has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League during his time at the Etihad Stadium. And the centre-back, who has been in the England squad at five major tournaments, said he quickly realised he couldn't walk away from the sport. "My emotions were high. I wasn't thinking straight. I don't think deep down I would have ever done it," he said. "I said years ago when City wanted me to have a new challenge, I said, 'I am going to fight'. That's all I have known since I was a kid -- why should I stop that now? "So yes, there is that fight in me and that winning mentality that doesn't want to stop." England boss Thomas Tuchel gave Stones a watching brief as a non-playing member of his squad for the games against Andorra and Senegal at the end of last season. It was a gesture of faith that Stones appreciated. "I love England so much, and I love playing for England. Some of the best moments in my career have been playing for England at tournaments," he said. "And when he said to me, would I come out and be with the guys and continue my training, it was a no-brainer. It was a special moment." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Stones has been unable to make more than 27 appearances in a league campaign for City since signing from Everton in 2016.

Manchester City defender John Stones considered retirement amid injury woes

UEFA on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a La Liga and a Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests.&nbsp;"While it is regrettable to have to let these two games go ahead, this decision is exceptional and shall not be seen as setting a precedent," UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement.&nbsp;UEFA made its ruling after Spain's La Liga agreed to move a game scheduled for late December between champions Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami, Florida.&nbsp;Italy's Serie A also decided to stage the encounter between AC Milan and Como on February 8 in Perth, Australia, to avoid a clash with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at Milan's San Siro stadium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;But that sparked protests from European supporters groups who branded the moves "absurd, unaffordable, and environmentally irresponsible".&nbsp;In its statement, UEFA said that it had "reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country".&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;But despite "the widespread lack of support that had already been raised by fans, other leagues, clubs, players and European institutions", UEFA said that it had found no clear regulatory framework in FIFA's statutes that would allow it to oppose the moves.&nbsp;"The UEFA Executive Committee has reluctantly taken the decision to approve, on an exceptional basis, the two requests referred to it," European football's governing body said in its statement.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UEFA made its ruling after Spain's La Liga agreed to move a game scheduled for late December between champions Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami, Florida.

UEFA on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a La Liga and a Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests. "While it is regrettable to have to let these two games go ahead, this decision is exceptional and shall not be seen as setting a precedent," UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement. UEFA made its ruling after Spain's La Liga agreed to move a game scheduled for late December between champions Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami, Florida. Italy's Serie A also decided to stage the encounter between AC Milan and Como on February 8 in Perth, Australia, to avoid a clash with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at Milan's San Siro stadium. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more But that sparked protests from European supporters groups who branded the moves "absurd, unaffordable, and environmentally irresponsible". In its statement, UEFA said that it had "reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country". ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history But despite "the widespread lack of support that had already been raised by fans, other leagues, clubs, players and European institutions", UEFA said that it had found no clear regulatory framework in FIFA's statutes that would allow it to oppose the moves. "The UEFA Executive Committee has reluctantly taken the decision to approve, on an exceptional basis, the two requests referred to it," European football's governing body said in its statement. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UEFA made its ruling after Spain's La Liga agreed to move a game scheduled for late December between champions Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami, Florida.

UEFA 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement.&nbsp;Lula "requested the removal" of tariffs imposed on his country's products and sanctions against Brazilian officials.&nbsp;Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.&nbsp;Trump has imposed a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products and imposed sanctions against several top officials, including a top Supreme Court judge, to punish Brazil for what he termed a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro.&nbsp;The phone call came after what first appeared to be a chance encounter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that led Trump to hail his "excellent chemistry" with Lula. However the Estadao news site reported the brief run-in, which included a hug, was actually the result of an intensive behind-the-scenes "diplomatic operation."&nbsp;The Brazilian presidency said Lula and Trump "recalled the good chemistry they had in New York" during their phone call. The two leaders traded barbs in their UN speeches, with Lula slamming an "unacceptable" attack on the independence of Brazil's judiciary.&nbsp;Despite the political and economic pressure, Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss to Lula. Trump, meanwhile, used his UN speech to accuse Brazil of "censorship, repression" and "judicial corruption."&nbsp;He then switched tack, and recounted his run-in with Lula, describing him as "a very nice man, actually."The two men stand on polar opposite sides when it comes to issues such as multilateralism, international trade and the fight against climate change.&nbsp;Lula has repeatedly stated that Brazil was "ready to negotiate" regarding tariffs, but complained of a rebuff from US authorities.&nbsp;"We're trying to negotiate, but there's no one to talk to. No one," he said at an official ceremony in August in Brasilia. However, during the call, the two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish direct communication. The Brazilian presidency said that Lula had raised the possibility with Trump of an in-person meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October.&nbsp;He also re-iterated an invitation to Trump to attend the COP-30 climate conference in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem in November, "and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States."

Brazil's President Lula in a phone call requested Trump for "removal" of tariffs. US had imposed over 50% tariff on the country.

After months of diplomatic animosity, Lula and Trump spoke for 30 minutes in a "friendly tone" and Lula raised the possibility of an in-person meeting in Malaysia next month, the Brazilian presidency said in a statement. Lula "requested the removal" of tariffs imposed on his country's products and sanctions against Brazilian officials. Diplomatic ties have become increasingly strained between Washington and Brasilia in recent months, with Trump angered over the trial and conviction of his ally, the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump has imposed a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products and imposed sanctions against several top officials, including a top Supreme Court judge, to punish Brazil for what he termed a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro. The phone call came after what first appeared to be a chance encounter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that led Trump to hail his "excellent chemistry" with Lula. However the Estadao news site reported the brief run-in, which included a hug, was actually the result of an intensive behind-the-scenes "diplomatic operation." The Brazilian presidency said Lula and Trump "recalled the good chemistry they had in New York" during their phone call. The two leaders traded barbs in their UN speeches, with Lula slamming an "unacceptable" attack on the independence of Brazil's judiciary. Despite the political and economic pressure, Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss to Lula. Trump, meanwhile, used his UN speech to accuse Brazil of "censorship, repression" and "judicial corruption." He then switched tack, and recounted his run-in with Lula, describing him as "a very nice man, actually." The two men stand on polar opposite sides when it comes to issues such as multilateralism, international trade and the fight against climate change. Lula has repeatedly stated that Brazil was "ready to negotiate" regarding tariffs, but complained of a rebuff from US authorities. "We're trying to negotiate, but there's no one to talk to. No one," he said at an official ceremony in August in Brasilia. However, during the call, the two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish direct communication. The Brazilian presidency said that Lula had raised the possibility with Trump of an in-person meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October. He also re-iterated an invitation to Trump to attend the COP-30 climate conference in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem in November, "and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States."

Brazil's President Lula in a phone call requested Trump for "removal" of tariffs. US had imposed over 50% tariff on the country.

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call

World number three Alexander Zverev was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by France's Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Monday, leaving Novak Djokovic as the tournament's top-ranked player. In stifling conditions, the 54th-ranked Frenchman came back from a set down to stun an increasingly rattled Zverev into submission.&nbsp;The German had injured his big toe towards the end of his last match in Shanghai but on Monday seemed to show no sign of discomfort as he broke Rinderknech in the third game with a forehand.&nbsp;He nearly went ahead early in the second set, but Rinderknech recovered his cool, piling on the pressure in the fourth game to eventually break.&nbsp;"I'm not very sure (how I managed to turn the game around)," he said.&nbsp;"I fought like hell, tried everything. (Zverev) is such a good player... I knew it was going to be a battle.&nbsp;"Starting in the second set... I was able to be offensive at the right moment, in a smarter way," he said.&nbsp;Keeping up the momentum, in the third set the 30-year-old broke in the third game.&nbsp;Zverev had to pause to change his shoes because sweat was pouring out of them, as spectators wafted fans and wore cool packs on their foreheads to counter the suffocating humidity.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;But switching footwear was not enough to save the German, and a double fault in the seventh game led to Rinderknech breaking again.&nbsp;Holding with an ace to win, the Frenchman lolled his body in delighted disbelief, then danced around the court in glee.&nbsp;Zverev's exit means world number five Djokovic, who is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in the Chinese financial hub, now leads rankings-wise as the tournament heads into the last 16.&nbsp;On Sunday the competition lost both defending champion Jannik Sinner, who was forced to retire with extreme leg cramps, and 4th-ranked Taylor Fritz.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;World number one Carlos Alcaraz withdrew at the last minute to rest.&nbsp;Alex de Minaur is the next highest seed after Djokovic through to the fourth round, comfortably getting past Poland's Kamil Majchrzak 6-1, 7-5.&nbsp;"I came into this week knowing how tough the conditions were going to be," the world number seven said.&nbsp;"So the mindset ultimately is surviving, finding ways, and getting ready for battles every time you step out on the court."&nbsp;The Australian will next meet Portugal's Nuno Borges, who put an end to the hopes of home favourite Shang Juncheng 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-3.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alexander Zverev had injured his big toe towards the end of his last match in Shanghai but on Monday seemed to show no sign of discomfort as he broke Arthur Rinderknech in the third game with a forehand.

World number three Alexander Zverev was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by France's Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Monday, leaving Novak Djokovic as the tournament's top-ranked player. In stifling conditions, the 54th-ranked Frenchman came back from a set down to stun an increasingly rattled Zverev into submission. The German had injured his big toe towards the end of his last match in Shanghai but on Monday seemed to show no sign of discomfort as he broke Rinderknech in the third game with a forehand. He nearly went ahead early in the second set, but Rinderknech recovered his cool, piling on the pressure in the fourth game to eventually break. "I'm not very sure (how I managed to turn the game around)," he said. "I fought like hell, tried everything. (Zverev) is such a good player... I knew it was going to be a battle. "Starting in the second set... I was able to be offensive at the right moment, in a smarter way," he said. Keeping up the momentum, in the third set the 30-year-old broke in the third game. Zverev had to pause to change his shoes because sweat was pouring out of them, as spectators wafted fans and wore cool packs on their foreheads to counter the suffocating humidity. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history But switching footwear was not enough to save the German, and a double fault in the seventh game led to Rinderknech breaking again. Holding with an ace to win, the Frenchman lolled his body in delighted disbelief, then danced around the court in glee. Zverev's exit means world number five Djokovic, who is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in the Chinese financial hub, now leads rankings-wise as the tournament heads into the last 16. On Sunday the competition lost both defending champion Jannik Sinner, who was forced to retire with extreme leg cramps, and 4th-ranked Taylor Fritz. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more World number one Carlos Alcaraz withdrew at the last minute to rest. Alex de Minaur is the next highest seed after Djokovic through to the fourth round, comfortably getting past Poland's Kamil Majchrzak 6-1, 7-5. "I came into this week knowing how tough the conditions were going to be," the world number seven said. "So the mindset ultimately is surviving, finding ways, and getting ready for battles every time you step out on the court." The Australian will next meet Portugal's Nuno Borges, who put an end to the hopes of home favourite Shang Juncheng 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-3. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alexander Zverev had injured his big toe towards the end of his last match in Shanghai but on Monday seemed to show no sign of discomfort as he broke Arthur Rinderknech in the third game with a forehand.

Shanghai Masters: Alexander Zverev dumped out by France's Arthur Rinderknech

An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4.&nbsp;"On June 14 next year, we're going to have a big UFC fight at the White House -- right at the White House, on the grounds of the White House," Trump told a crowd of Navy sailors at the huge naval base Norfolk in Virginia.&nbsp;He did not mention that June 14 is his birthday or that next year will be his 80th.&nbsp;On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-sevilla-demolish-toothless-barcelona-as-atletico-madrid-drop-points-1759721944218">La Liga: Sevilla demolish toothless Barcelona as Atletico drop points</a>&nbsp;In August, UFC boss Dana White said the mixed martial arts bout at the White House would be held on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.&nbsp;Trump has been a regular guest at the often-bloody UFC contests, where fighters punch, kick and grapple with their opponent in a no-holds-barred battle to submission or knockout.&nbsp;Bringing the brutal combat sport to the center of US political power will mark a historic first.&nbsp;At a press conference shared on UFC's YouTube channel, White said that early next year "we'll start looking at building the White House card, which I will right now tell you will be the greatest fight card ever assembled in the history of definitely this company."&nbsp;Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest and most successful organization in the burgeoning world of MMA, a blend of martial arts disciplines like jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling.&nbsp;Bouts take place in an eight-sided ring -- dubbed "The Octagon" -- bounded by a chainlink fence.&nbsp;With few exceptions -- such as eye-gouging -- male and female fighters are allowed to employ almost any technique to attack their opponent.&nbsp;The sport's popularity with young men -- a key demographic in the 2024 US election -- and Trump's long association with the UFC, have made the president a regular fixture at some of its more high-profile events, where he is greeted like a rock star.&nbsp;Its brutal nature and high injury rate mean the sport is controversial, with doctors decrying the potential for brain damage amongst fighters who are repeatedly hit in the head, though it has gained increasing mainstream acceptance in recent years.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army.

An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4. "On June 14 next year, we're going to have a big UFC fight at the White House -- right at the White House, on the grounds of the White House," Trump told a crowd of Navy sailors at the huge naval base Norfolk in Virginia. He did not mention that June 14 is his birthday or that next year will be his 80th. On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army. Also read | La Liga: Sevilla demolish toothless Barcelona as Atletico drop points In August, UFC boss Dana White said the mixed martial arts bout at the White House would be held on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding. Trump has been a regular guest at the often-bloody UFC contests, where fighters punch, kick and grapple with their opponent in a no-holds-barred battle to submission or knockout. Bringing the brutal combat sport to the center of US political power will mark a historic first. At a press conference shared on UFC's YouTube channel, White said that early next year "we'll start looking at building the White House card, which I will right now tell you will be the greatest fight card ever assembled in the history of definitely this company." Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest and most successful organization in the burgeoning world of MMA, a blend of martial arts disciplines like jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling. Bouts take place in an eight-sided ring -- dubbed "The Octagon" -- bounded by a chainlink fence. With few exceptions -- such as eye-gouging -- male and female fighters are allowed to employ almost any technique to attack their opponent. The sport's popularity with young men -- a key demographic in the 2024 US election -- and Trump's long association with the UFC, have made the president a regular fixture at some of its more high-profile events, where he is greeted like a rock star. Its brutal nature and high injury rate mean the sport is controversial, with doctors decrying the potential for brain damage amongst fighters who are repeatedly hit in the head, though it has gained increasing mainstream acceptance in recent years. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

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Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday (Oct 5) in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez scoring against his former side and Robert Lewandowski missing a penalty for the visitors. The Catalans sit second in the table after their first league defeat of the campaign, two points behind bitter rivals Real Madrid following Los Blancos' victory over Villarreal on Saturday, while Sevilla rise to sixth.&nbsp;Real Betis moved fourth with a 2-1 win at Espanyol, thanks to a stoppage-time penalty save by their goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who formerly played for the Catalans.&nbsp;Atletico Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo after having Clement Lenglet sent off in the first half and sit fifth.&nbsp;Veteran Chilean winger Sanchez put Sevilla ahead from the penalty spot early on against Barca, and Isaac Romero doubled the hosts' lead after having already missed two good chances. Marcus Rashford pulled a goal back before half-time, but Lewandowski fired wide from the spot to spurn his team's best chance of an equaliser. Jose Carmona and Akor Adams wrapped up Sevilla's emphatic win in the final stages, as Hansi Flick's side fell to an unusually heavy defeat.&nbsp;"The team's first 45 minutes were horrendous. I think we've not played a game as bad as that, and we must be self-critical," Barca midfielder Pedri Gonzalez told the club's media channel.&nbsp;Flick defended his team despite their loss, saying that he was pleased with their reaction in the second half.&nbsp;"It's one match and we lost it, and we have to keep going," he said.&nbsp;Barcelona were still licking their wounds after Paris Saint-Germain beat them late on in the Champions League on Wednesday, and were without injured teenage star Lamine Yamal.&nbsp;"In the first half, we didn't know how to defend well or attack well," Pedri told Movistar of his team's sluggish display.&nbsp;The rout began when Ronald Araujo clumsily grappled with Romero in the box and conceded a penalty.&nbsp;Sanchez dispatched it, with the 36-year-old sending Wojciech Szczesny the wrong way to fire Matias Almeyda's side ahead.<h2>Sevilla rampant</h2>&nbsp;Romero swept into the bottom corner from Ruben Vargas's cutback for the second as Barca were opened up easily again.&nbsp;Rashford was the first Barcelona player to awake from their slumber and pulled the champions back into the game deep in first-half stoppage time, volleying home Pedri's cross for his first La Liga goal.&nbsp;Having won just one league game at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in 2025 before Barcelona's visit, the hosts' nerves began to shake.&nbsp;Sevilla substitute Adnan Januzaj conceded a penalty for felling Balde as he flew into the box, granting Barca a golden chance to level.&nbsp;Veteran Polish striker Lewandowski stuttered twice in his run-up before firing wide of the post.&nbsp;Youngster Roony Bardghji could have equalised but fired straight at the goalkeeper after Lewandowski's flick-on sent him in on goal.&nbsp;Sevilla wrapped up their win late on through full-back Carmona, who drilled a low effort past Szczesny and into the far corner, and Adams.&nbsp;"I'm very happy for the victory, we needed to win at home," said Sevilla coach Almeyda. “We couldn't give them a metre of space... we knew what we had to do and we're on a good path.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Catalans sit second in the table after their first league defeat of the campaign, two points behind bitter rivals Real Madrid following Los Blancos' victory over Villarreal on Saturday, while Sevilla rise to sixth.

Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday (Oct 5) in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez scoring against his former side and Robert Lewandowski missing a penalty for the visitors. The Catalans sit second in the table after their first league defeat of the campaign, two points behind bitter rivals Real Madrid following Los Blancos' victory over Villarreal on Saturday, while Sevilla rise to sixth. Real Betis moved fourth with a 2-1 win at Espanyol, thanks to a stoppage-time penalty save by their goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who formerly played for the Catalans. Atletico Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo after having Clement Lenglet sent off in the first half and sit fifth. Veteran Chilean winger Sanchez put Sevilla ahead from the penalty spot early on against Barca, and Isaac Romero doubled the hosts' lead after having already missed two good chances. Marcus Rashford pulled a goal back before half-time, but Lewandowski fired wide from the spot to spurn his team's best chance of an equaliser. Jose Carmona and Akor Adams wrapped up Sevilla's emphatic win in the final stages, as Hansi Flick's side fell to an unusually heavy defeat. "The team's first 45 minutes were horrendous. I think we've not played a game as bad as that, and we must be self-critical," Barca midfielder Pedri Gonzalez told the club's media channel. Flick defended his team despite their loss, saying that he was pleased with their reaction in the second half. "It's one match and we lost it, and we have to keep going," he said. Barcelona were still licking their wounds after Paris Saint-Germain beat them late on in the Champions League on Wednesday, and were without injured teenage star Lamine Yamal. "In the first half, we didn't know how to defend well or attack well," Pedri told Movistar of his team's sluggish display. The rout began when Ronald Araujo clumsily grappled with Romero in the box and conceded a penalty. Sanchez dispatched it, with the 36-year-old sending Wojciech Szczesny the wrong way to fire Matias Almeyda's side ahead. Sevilla rampant Romero swept into the bottom corner from Ruben Vargas's cutback for the second as Barca were opened up easily again. Rashford was the first Barcelona player to awake from their slumber and pulled the champions back into the game deep in first-half stoppage time, volleying home Pedri's cross for his first La Liga goal. Having won just one league game at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in 2025 before Barcelona's visit, the hosts' nerves began to shake. Sevilla substitute Adnan Januzaj conceded a penalty for felling Balde as he flew into the box, granting Barca a golden chance to level. Veteran Polish striker Lewandowski stuttered twice in his run-up before firing wide of the post. Youngster Roony Bardghji could have equalised but fired straight at the goalkeeper after Lewandowski's flick-on sent him in on goal. Sevilla wrapped up their win late on through full-back Carmona, who drilled a low effort past Szczesny and into the far corner, and Adams. "I'm very happy for the victory, we needed to win at home," said Sevilla coach Almeyda. “We couldn't give them a metre of space... we knew what we had to do and we're on a good path.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Catalans sit second in the table after their first league defeat of the campaign, two points behind bitter rivals Real Madrid following Los Blancos' victory over Villarreal on Saturday, while Sevilla rise to sixth.

La Liga: Sevilla demolish toothless Barcelona as Atletico drop points

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