Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday. The 31-year-old former Barcelona and Lyon player left Ligue 1 club Lille at the end of last season.&nbsp;"After an intense career with ups and downs, the time has come to say goodbye... I gave EVERYTHING with passion and I regret NOTHING," &nbsp;Umtiti, whose career had been plagued by injury, said in a post on Instagram.&nbsp;Born in Cameroon, Umtiti moved to France as a child living with his family in the &nbsp;Lyon where he began his professional career.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Umtiti moved to Barcelona in 2016 winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies during his seven years in Spain.&nbsp;The centre-back was one of the architects of France's 2018 World Cup title, scoring the only goal in the semi-final against Belgium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;He becomes the fifth World Cup winner in Russia to retire, after Raphael Varane, Blaise Matuidi, Adil Rami, and Steve Mandanda.&nbsp;Umtiti signed for Lille in January 2024 after a loan spell in Italy with Lecce but played very few matches due to repeated injuries and knee surgery.&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.

Samuel Umtiti moved to Barcelona in 2016 winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies during his seven years in Spain.

Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday. The 31-year-old former Barcelona and Lyon player left Ligue 1 club Lille at the end of last season. "After an intense career with ups and downs, the time has come to say goodbye... I gave EVERYTHING with passion and I regret NOTHING," Umtiti, whose career had been plagued by injury, said in a post on Instagram. Born in Cameroon, Umtiti moved to France as a child living with his family in the Lyon where he began his professional career. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Umtiti moved to Barcelona in 2016 winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies during his seven years in Spain. The centre-back was one of the architects of France's 2018 World Cup title, scoring the only goal in the semi-final against Belgium. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details He becomes the fifth World Cup winner in Russia to retire, after Raphael Varane, Blaise Matuidi, Adil Rami, and Steve Mandanda. Umtiti signed for Lille in January 2024 after a loan spell in Italy with Lecce but played very few matches due to repeated injuries and knee surgery. 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.

Samuel Umtiti moved to Barcelona in 2016 winning two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies during his seven years in Spain.

French World Cup-winning defender Samuel Umtiti calls time on club career

UK MP Danny Kruger became on Monday the first shadow minister to defect to the hard-right Reform UK party, saying the Conservatives he was leaving were "over as a national party". The decision by the MP for East Wiltshire, southwest England, was revealed at a press conference in central London. The defection represents a coup for anti-immigrant Reform leader Nigel Farage.&nbsp;Kruger will head Reform's efforts to prepare for government, Farage said. Reform now has five seats in parliament, against 399 for the governing Labour Party and 119 for the main opposition Conservatives. "The Conservative Party is over ... it is over as a national party, and over as the principal opposition to the left," said Kruger, who was considered to be an important voice in developing Tory policy while serving as shadow minister for work and pensions. "We are planning change on a scale that the system has not seen since the modern civil service was created in the 19th century," he added.&nbsp;The defection comes as a blow to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who has been unable to capitalise on the unpopularity of the governing Labour party."I hoped after our defeat last year that the Conservative Party would learn the obvious lesson," said Kruger. "But no, we've had a year of stasis and drift and the sham unity that comes from not doing anything bold or different or controversial," he added. Badenoch responded by saying that her party was "not going to get blown off course by these sorts of incidents". Reform, a populist hard-right party, leads the ruling Labour and main opposition Conservative party in national polling, although the next general election is still likely to be another four years away.

Kruger will head Reform's efforts to prepare for government, Farage said. Reform now has five seats in parliament, against 399 for the governing Labour Party and 119 for the main opposition Conservatives. 

UK MP Danny Kruger became on Monday the first shadow minister to defect to the hard-right Reform UK party, saying the Conservatives he was leaving were "over as a national party". The decision by the MP for East Wiltshire, southwest England, was revealed at a press conference in central London. The defection represents a coup for anti-immigrant Reform leader Nigel Farage. Kruger will head Reform's efforts to prepare for government, Farage said. Reform now has five seats in parliament, against 399 for the governing Labour Party and 119 for the main opposition Conservatives. "The Conservative Party is over ... it is over as a national party, and over as the principal opposition to the left," said Kruger, who was considered to be an important voice in developing Tory policy while serving as shadow minister for work and pensions. "We are planning change on a scale that the system has not seen since the modern civil service was created in the 19th century," he added. The defection comes as a blow to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who has been unable to capitalise on the unpopularity of the governing Labour party. "I hoped after our defeat last year that the Conservative Party would learn the obvious lesson," said Kruger. "But no, we've had a year of stasis and drift and the sham unity that comes from not doing anything bold or different or controversial," he added. Badenoch responded by saying that her party was "not going to get blown off course by these sorts of incidents". Reform, a populist hard-right party, leads the ruling Labour and main opposition Conservative party in national polling, although the next general election is still likely to be another four years away.

Kruger will head Reform's efforts to prepare for government, Farage said. Reform now has five seats in parliament, against 399 for the governing Labour Party and 119 for the main opposition Conservatives.&nbsp;

UK MP and shadow minister defects to Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration Reform party

Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor announced Monday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the country's presidential election, but added that his "commitment to Ireland does not end here". Nicknamed "The Notorious", McGregor is a leading figure in the anti-immigration movement in Ireland and was hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in March for St. Patrick's Day. He was convicted last November in a civil rape case and has also been sued in the US federal civil court by a woman accusing him of sexually assaulting her in Miami in June 2023.&nbsp;"Following careful reflection, and after consulting with my family, I am withdrawing my candidacy from this presidential race," McGregor wrote on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Muintir na hÉireann, a chairde Ghaeil, I recently announced my sincere and genuine intentions of running for the office of Uachtaráin na hÉireann. I am a very passionate Gael and take great pride in our Country. I have demonstrated this fighting Irish spirit on a world stage…&mdash; Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1967415396576751793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a lengthy message, he criticised Ireland's electoral law, which requires the endorsement of 20 members of parliament or four local government authorities to validate a candidacy.&nbsp;He denounced a "democratic deficit against the will of the Irish people", particularly the "'forgotten Irish' who feel abandoned and ignored by Establishment woke politics".&nbsp;"There is now a very visible and vocal movement of Irish Patriots reverting to our cultural and historical origins seeking to maintain and protect our way of life as Irish," he said, adding, "this tide cannot be held back".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/charlie-kirk-nfl-tribute-teams-pay-respect-on-sunday-night-football-1757916271670">Charlie Kirk NFL tribute: Teams pay respect to MAGA influencer on Sunday Night Football</a>&nbsp;The Irish presidential election, scheduled for October 24, will decide the successor to Michael Higgins, who has held the office since 2011.&nbsp;There are already three confirmed candidates: the left-wing Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin of Fianna Fail and Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael -- two parties in the ruling centre-right coalition.&nbsp;The largest opposition party -- the leftist-nationalist Sinn Féin -- is expected to decide on September 20 whether to nominate its own candidate or support the independent Connolly, who is backed by several leftist parties.&nbsp;A number of other independent candidates are still seeking endorsements ahead of the September 24 deadline.&nbsp;Other prominent figures expressing an interest in the mostly-honorary position included musician Bob Geldof and "Riverdance" star Michael Flatley, but both dropped out of the race.&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.

In a lengthy message, he criticised Ireland's electoral law, which requires the endorsement of 20 members of parliament or four local government authorities to validate a candidacy.

Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor announced Monday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the country's presidential election, but added that his "commitment to Ireland does not end here". Nicknamed "The Notorious", McGregor is a leading figure in the anti-immigration movement in Ireland and was hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in March for St. Patrick's Day. He was convicted last November in a civil rape case and has also been sued in the US federal civil court by a woman accusing him of sexually assaulting her in Miami in June 2023. "Following careful reflection, and after consulting with my family, I am withdrawing my candidacy from this presidential race," McGregor wrote on X.

In a lengthy message, he criticised Ireland's electoral law, which requires the endorsement of 20 members of parliament or four local government authorities to validate a candidacy.

MMA star Conor McGregor drops out of Ireland's presidential race

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 on Sunday in a scrappy rematch of last season's NFL championship game. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 101 yards and plunged over the goal line for a touchdown on a "tush-push" play in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia improved to 2-0 in the young season. The Chiefs, who lost just two games in the 2024 regular season, suffered a second straight defeat.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohamed-salah-stoppage-time-penalty-burnley-stirs-liverpool-to-top-of-premier-league-table-1757874095200">Salah’s stoppage-time penalty stirs Liverpool to top of Premier League table</a>Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 187 yards and ran for a touchdown, but he and long-time target Travis Kelce will regret an early fourth-quarter play on which the tight end couldn't control a rifle pass from Mahomes on the edge of the end zone and Eagles safety Andrew Makuba grabbed the ball for an interception.That set up Philadelphia for the scoring drive capped by Hurts's TD for a 20-10 lead. The Chiefs cut the gap on Mahomes's 49-yard touchdown pass to Tyquan Thompson with three minutes remaining but didn't get another chance.Hurts said he wasn't surprised that the game was close, despite their 40-22 Super Bowl victory."That's something in the past," he said. "We knew they were going to come in hungry today and that's something that we had to put on ourselves. We can't be casual."When you're playing against championship-level teams it's about showing up in those big-game situations. I think we did that."In Dallas, quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson dueled down the stretch but it was Brandon Aubrey who booted the game-winning field goal on the final play of overtime Sunday to give the Cowboys a 40-37 victory over the New York Giants.Aubrey, who drilled a game-tying 64-yard field goal to end regulation, nailed the 46-yard game-winner on the final play of overtime to settle an entertaining clash in which the teams combined for 41 points and five lead changes in the fourth quarter.Prescott posted a 14th straight victory over the Giants and new Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer nabbed his first win. "I know he'll never forget it -- I won't forget it," Prescott said. “An amazing game, hell of a game, fun game.” &nbsp;<h2>Lions maul Bears</h2>The narrow victory was a sharp contrast to a string of lopsided triumphs, starting with the Detroit Lions' 52-21 blowout of the Chicago Bears.The Buffalo Bills thumped the New York Jets to improve to 2-0 and the Baltimore Ravens, beaten by the Bills in a week one marquee clash, rebounded with a 41-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns.Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 23 of 28 passes for 334 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions. Three of those TD passes went to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery each ran for a touchdown.Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson threw four touchdowns as the Ravens bounced back in a big way after a season-opening loss to the Bills.The Ravens scored 21 straight points in the fourth quarter and took advantage as their former Super Bowl-winning quarterback, 40-year-old Joe Flacco, struggled in his return to Baltimore with the Browns.The Bills, who had to rally for their 41-40 win over the Ravens last week, found it smooth sailing against the Jets.Quarterback Josh Allen shook off a bloody nose from a hit in the first quarter to pilot an efficient ground offensive that included two touchdowns from running back James Cook.In Pittsburgh, the Seattle Seahawks surprised the Steelers 31-17.Their 17-point fourth quarter included an opportunistic touchdown on a gaffe by Pittsburgh rookie Kaleb Johnson -- who let a kickoff bounce over his head and left the field apparently thinking the play was dead only for Seattle's George Holani to fall on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.In Cincinnati, backup quarterback Jake Browning stepped up after the Bengals lost Joe Burrow to a toe injury, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left to secure a 31-27 win.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 101 yards and plunged over the goal line for a touchdown on a "tush-push" play in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia improved to 2-0 in the young season.

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 on Sunday in a scrappy rematch of last season's NFL championship game. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 101 yards and plunged over the goal line for a touchdown on a "tush-push" play in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia improved to 2-0 in the young season. The Chiefs, who lost just two games in the 2024 regular season, suffered a second straight defeat. Also Read - Salah’s stoppage-time penalty stirs Liverpool to top of Premier League table Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 187 yards and ran for a touchdown, but he and long-time target Travis Kelce will regret an early fourth-quarter play on which the tight end couldn't control a rifle pass from Mahomes on the edge of the end zone and Eagles safety Andrew Makuba grabbed the ball for an interception. That set up Philadelphia for the scoring drive capped by Hurts's TD for a 20-10 lead. The Chiefs cut the gap on Mahomes's 49-yard touchdown pass to Tyquan Thompson with three minutes remaining but didn't get another chance. Hurts said he wasn't surprised that the game was close, despite their 40-22 Super Bowl victory. "That's something in the past," he said. "We knew they were going to come in hungry today and that's something that we had to put on ourselves. We can't be casual. "When you're playing against championship-level teams it's about showing up in those big-game situations. I think we did that." In Dallas, quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson dueled down the stretch but it was Brandon Aubrey who booted the game-winning field goal on the final play of overtime Sunday to give the Cowboys a 40-37 victory over the New York Giants. Aubrey, who drilled a game-tying 64-yard field goal to end regulation, nailed the 46-yard game-winner on the final play of overtime to settle an entertaining clash in which the teams combined for 41 points and five lead changes in the fourth quarter. Prescott posted a 14th straight victory over the Giants and new Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer nabbed his first win. "I know he'll never forget it -- I won't forget it," Prescott said. “An amazing game, hell of a game, fun game.” Lions maul Bears The narrow victory was a sharp contrast to a string of lopsided triumphs, starting with the Detroit Lions' 52-21 blowout of the Chicago Bears. The Buffalo Bills thumped the New York Jets to improve to 2-0 and the Baltimore Ravens, beaten by the Bills in a week one marquee clash, rebounded with a 41-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 23 of 28 passes for 334 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions. Three of those TD passes went to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery each ran for a touchdown. Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson threw four touchdowns as the Ravens bounced back in a big way after a season-opening loss to the Bills. The Ravens scored 21 straight points in the fourth quarter and took advantage as their former Super Bowl-winning quarterback, 40-year-old Joe Flacco, struggled in his return to Baltimore with the Browns. The Bills, who had to rally for their 41-40 win over the Ravens last week, found it smooth sailing against the Jets. Quarterback Josh Allen shook off a bloody nose from a hit in the first quarter to pilot an efficient ground offensive that included two touchdowns from running back James Cook. In Pittsburgh, the Seattle Seahawks surprised the Steelers 31-17. Their 17-point fourth quarter included an opportunistic touchdown on a gaffe by Pittsburgh rookie Kaleb Johnson -- who let a kickoff bounce over his head and left the field apparently thinking the play was dead only for Seattle's George Holani to fall on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. In Cincinnati, backup quarterback Jake Browning stepped up after the Bengals lost Joe Burrow to a toe injury, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds left to secure a 31-27 win.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 101 yards and plunged over the goal line for a touchdown on a "tush-push" play in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia improved to 2-0 in the young season.

NFL Week 2, SNF: Eagles beat Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch, Lions maul Bears

A first group of sick and wounded children from Gaza are headed to Britain under a scheme allowing them to receive medical treatment, the UK's health ministry confirmed Sunday.Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning.The government has said the scheme is essential due to the lack of vital medicines and supplies in Gaza and medical workers being unable to do their jobs safely."We expect the children and their immediate family members to arrive in the UK in the coming weeks," said a health ministry statement, noting that no flight details would be released "for operational security reasons".In an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper on Friday, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the first group of children "have left Gaza and are on the way... to the UK".The paper reported the children are being cared for by medics in another country in the region, before coming to Britain for treatment.A small number of injured Gazan children have already been brought to Britain under a private programme, Project Pure Hope.Ministers have not said how many children will arrive under the new scheme, with reports the first cohort could comprise 30 to 50.Authorities are also working to evacuate students with places to study at British universities."It's a lot of diplomatic work in order to help them actually leave Gaza and then also travel through other countries in order to be able to get to the UK," Cooper told The Mirror."But that work is underway and I'm determined to make sure that we can do our bit to help those injured families and also to help students get into their courses this autumn."Israel launched its Gaza offensive in October 2023 in retaliation for the cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 64,756 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the UN considers reliable.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.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning.

A first group of sick and wounded children from Gaza are headed to Britain under a scheme allowing them to receive medical treatment, the UK's health ministry confirmed Sunday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning. The government has said the scheme is essential due to the lack of vital medicines and supplies in Gaza and medical workers being unable to do their jobs safely. "We expect the children and their immediate family members to arrive in the UK in the coming weeks," said a health ministry statement, noting that no flight details would be released "for operational security reasons". In an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper on Friday, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the first group of children "have left Gaza and are on the way... to the UK". The paper reported the children are being cared for by medics in another country in the region, before coming to Britain for treatment. A small number of injured Gazan children have already been brought to Britain under a private programme, Project Pure Hope. Ministers have not said how many children will arrive under the new scheme, with reports the first cohort could comprise 30 to 50. Authorities are also working to evacuate students with places to study at British universities. "It's a lot of diplomatic work in order to help them actually leave Gaza and then also travel through other countries in order to be able to get to the UK," Cooper told The Mirror. "But that work is underway and I'm determined to make sure that we can do our bit to help those injured families and also to help students get into their courses this autumn." Israel launched its Gaza offensive in October 2023 in retaliation for the cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 64,756 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the UN considers reliable. 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.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning.

First batch of sick, injured Gaza children UK-bound under govt scheme

Gaming giant Roblox Corp has agreed to curb the risk of adults grooming children on its platform in Australia, the country's online watchdog said Monday.The popular site, which lets players build their own games, has committed to bringing in new measures by the end of 2025, said eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, introducing a bar on social media access to children under 16 and other measures focused on child protection.The regulator said California-based Roblox acted after it raised concerns about child grooming risks and the platform's compliance with Australian industry codes and standards."We know that when it comes to platforms that are popular with children, they also become popular with adult predators seeking to prey on them," Inman Grant said."Roblox is no exception and has become a popular target for paedophiles seeking to groom children."The gaming platform promised a suite of measures, including switching off direct chat in Australia, unless users have had their age estimated, while also blocking adults from speaking with children under 16.Separately, the company said in a blog post this month it would set up age verification globally on its communication features by the end of this year to limit contact between children and adults."We share the eSafety Commission's mission to protect children as we remain focused on our long-term vision to connect people with optimism and civility," a Roblox spokesperson said.Inman Grant said she had been engaging with Roblox for several months, meeting with its chief legal officer and safety officer to outline her concerns.<h2>‘Remain vigilant’</h2>The regulator has introduced a number of rules taking effect in Australia in the coming months to protect children from "lawful but awful" content, including online pornography and AI chatbots capable of sexually explicit conversations.A bar on under-16s signing up to social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X will come into force in December.Inman Grant said the industry codes and standards could have a transformative effect on the protection of children from the most egregious harms online."We want platforms to view safety as a high ceiling rather than a dirt floor with companies doing more than just the bare minimum," she said in a statement.Inman Grant vowed to monitor Roblox's implementation of its engagements, noting that she had a range of enforcement powers under Australian law, including the ability to seek penalties of up to Aus$49.5 million (US$33 million)."While I welcome Roblox's commitments to improved safety, I would also urge parents and carers to remain vigilant and actively support children in navigating online environments safely," she said.An independent study ordered by the Australian government found this month that age checking can be done "privately, efficiently and effectively", though it said no single solution would fit all contexts.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.

The gaming platform promised a suite of measures, including switching off direct chat in Australia, unless users have had their age estimated, while also blocking adults from speaking with children under 16.

Gaming giant Roblox Corp has agreed to curb the risk of adults grooming children on its platform in Australia, the country's online watchdog said Monday. The popular site, which lets players build their own games, has committed to bringing in new measures by the end of 2025, said eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant. Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, introducing a bar on social media access to children under 16 and other measures focused on child protection. The regulator said California-based Roblox acted after it raised concerns about child grooming risks and the platform's compliance with Australian industry codes and standards. "We know that when it comes to platforms that are popular with children, they also become popular with adult predators seeking to prey on them," Inman Grant said. "Roblox is no exception and has become a popular target for paedophiles seeking to groom children." The gaming platform promised a suite of measures, including switching off direct chat in Australia, unless users have had their age estimated, while also blocking adults from speaking with children under 16. Separately, the company said in a blog post this month it would set up age verification globally on its communication features by the end of this year to limit contact between children and adults. "We share the eSafety Commission's mission to protect children as we remain focused on our long-term vision to connect people with optimism and civility," a Roblox spokesperson said. Inman Grant said she had been engaging with Roblox for several months, meeting with its chief legal officer and safety officer to outline her concerns. ‘Remain vigilant’ The regulator has introduced a number of rules taking effect in Australia in the coming months to protect children from "lawful but awful" content, including online pornography and AI chatbots capable of sexually explicit conversations. A bar on under-16s signing up to social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X will come into force in December. Inman Grant said the industry codes and standards could have a transformative effect on the protection of children from the most egregious harms online. "We want platforms to view safety as a high ceiling rather than a dirt floor with companies doing more than just the bare minimum," she said in a statement. Inman Grant vowed to monitor Roblox's implementation of its engagements, noting that she had a range of enforcement powers under Australian law, including the ability to seek penalties of up to Aus$49.5 million (US$33 million). "While I welcome Roblox's commitments to improved safety, I would also urge parents and carers to remain vigilant and actively support children in navigating online environments safely," she said. An independent study ordered by the Australian government found this month that age checking can be done "privately, efficiently and effectively", though it said no single solution would fit all contexts. 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.

The gaming platform promised a suite of measures, including switching off direct chat in Australia, unless users have had their age estimated, while also blocking adults from speaking with children under 16.

Roblox agrees anti-child grooming measures on its platform in Australia

Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty against Burnley on Sunday (Sep 14) as Liverpool maintained their perfect record to return to the top of the Premier League. Scott Parker's men had doggedly kept the champions at bay but a Hannibal Mejbri handball in the dying seconds gave Salah a chance to win the match and he made no mistake.&nbsp;&nbsp;Liverpool are the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive games with winning goals scored in the final 10 minutes or later -- with Sunday's coming in the 95th minute.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/erling-haaland-hits-brace-as-manchester-city-inflict-derby-demolition-on-united-premier-league-1757873502708">Erling Haaland hits brace as Manchester City inflict derby demolition on United</a>&nbsp;They are three points clear of Arsenal, who went top of the table on Saturday with a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. Arne Slot's Liverpool, chasing a record 21st English league title, have not been at their best this season but have found a way to win all four of their matches. The Dutchman said his team had struggled to create clear-cut chances against a side who defended deep.They had 27 shots at Turf Moor but just four of those were on target.&nbsp;"We kept playing, we kept moving the ball around," Slot told Sky Sports. "They got more and more tired which is normal when you have to defend for 80 percent of time and then we got as many attackers on as possible.&nbsp;"Difficult game but all of them are in the Premier League. A clean sheet and from open play we hardly concede a chance. That's a good thing.&nbsp;“It is normal and a lot of new players, we will get better and better but in the meantime we have 12 points.”<h3>Isak absent</h3>&nbsp;Slot left new signing Alexander Isak out of his squad after warning he would ease the forward into action gradually. But he could still field an impressive attacking line-up including Salah, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.&nbsp;&nbsp;Liverpool dominated from the start while Burnley sought to break quickly on the rare occasions when they won possession.&nbsp;Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate headed over from close range and Ekitike flicked a shot wide of the far post from a narrow angle. But their one shot on target in the first half came from Andy Robertson soon after he had replaced Milos Kerkez in the 38th minute. The Hungary international had been booked for diving for a penalty, and Slot removed him from the fray after another foul to avoid a potential sending-off.&nbsp;Ryan Gravenberch flashed a volley wide early in the second half and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka kept out a long-range effort from Dominik Szoboszlai.&nbsp;Slot made his first attacking change in the 72nd minute, bringing on Federico Chiesa for Ekitike.&nbsp;The move almost paid immediate dividends but the Italian international failed to direct his header from Robertson's cross on target.&nbsp;Burnley were reduced to ten men as Lesley Ugochukwu was shown a second yellow card for bringing down Wirtz on the edge of the box in the 84th minute.&nbsp;Slot threw on Jeremie Frimpong and Rio Ngumoha for Wirtz and Konate in a last-ditch bid for all three points.&nbsp;Their relentless pressure finally paid off when Mejbri handled Frimpong's cross in the penalty area and referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot.&nbsp;Salah stepped up and blasted the ball into the net, ensuring a fourth win from four matches.&nbsp;Burnley, promoted back to the Premier League in April, have one win and three defeats from their first four matches of the season.&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.

Liverpool are the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive games with winning goals scored in the final 10 minutes or later -- with Sunday's coming in the 95th minute. 

Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty against Burnley on Sunday (Sep 14) as Liverpool maintained their perfect record to return to the top of the Premier League. Scott Parker's men had doggedly kept the champions at bay but a Hannibal Mejbri handball in the dying seconds gave Salah a chance to win the match and he made no mistake. Liverpool are the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive games with winning goals scored in the final 10 minutes or later -- with Sunday's coming in the 95th minute. Also read | Erling Haaland hits brace as Manchester City inflict derby demolition on United They are three points clear of Arsenal, who went top of the table on Saturday with a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. Arne Slot's Liverpool, chasing a record 21st English league title, have not been at their best this season but have found a way to win all four of their matches. The Dutchman said his team had struggled to create clear-cut chances against a side who defended deep. They had 27 shots at Turf Moor but just four of those were on target. "We kept playing, we kept moving the ball around," Slot told Sky Sports. "They got more and more tired which is normal when you have to defend for 80 percent of time and then we got as many attackers on as possible. "Difficult game but all of them are in the Premier League. A clean sheet and from open play we hardly concede a chance. That's a good thing. “It is normal and a lot of new players, we will get better and better but in the meantime we have 12 points.” Isak absent Slot left new signing Alexander Isak out of his squad after warning he would ease the forward into action gradually. But he could still field an impressive attacking line-up including Salah, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool dominated from the start while Burnley sought to break quickly on the rare occasions when they won possession. Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate headed over from close range and Ekitike flicked a shot wide of the far post from a narrow angle. But their one shot on target in the first half came from Andy Robertson soon after he had replaced Milos Kerkez in the 38th minute. The Hungary international had been booked for diving for a penalty, and Slot removed him from the fray after another foul to avoid a potential sending-off. Ryan Gravenberch flashed a volley wide early in the second half and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka kept out a long-range effort from Dominik Szoboszlai. Slot made his first attacking change in the 72nd minute, bringing on Federico Chiesa for Ekitike. The move almost paid immediate dividends but the Italian international failed to direct his header from Robertson's cross on target. Burnley were reduced to ten men as Lesley Ugochukwu was shown a second yellow card for bringing down Wirtz on the edge of the box in the 84th minute. Slot threw on Jeremie Frimpong and Rio Ngumoha for Wirtz and Konate in a last-ditch bid for all three points. Their relentless pressure finally paid off when Mejbri handled Frimpong's cross in the penalty area and referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot. Salah stepped up and blasted the ball into the net, ensuring a fourth win from four matches. Burnley, promoted back to the Premier League in April, have one win and three defeats from their first four matches of the season. 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.

Liverpool are the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive games with winning goals scored in the final 10 minutes or later -- with Sunday's coming in the 95th minute.&nbsp;

Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time penalty stirs Liverpool to top of Premier League table

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday (Sep 14). Phil Foden opened the scoring before Haaland took centre stage with a second-half double, either side of an incredible miss from the Norwegian, as City bounced back from two consecutive Premier League defeats.&nbsp;United went into a derby ahead of City in the table for the first time in five years. But that owed more to City's early season struggles than signs of progress for Amorim's men, who have taken just four points from their opening four games and been dumped out of the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ricky-hatton-former-british-boxing-world-champion-dies-at-46-police-1757856858314">Ricky Hatton, former British boxing world champion, dies at 46: Police</a>&nbsp;To cap a fine City display, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma marked his debut with a stunning save from Bryan Mbeumo to deny United a foothold in the game at 2-0.&nbsp;City remain six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, but victory is a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of facing Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League title rivals Arsenal next week.&nbsp;Before kick-off, both sets of fans put rivalry aside to pay tribute to boxing legend Ricky Hatton, who died on Sunday at the age of 46.&nbsp;A massive City fan, Hatton's face was displayed on big screens during a minute's applause.&nbsp;Foden, a fellow boyhood City supporter, said before kick-off the news gave the home side extra motivation to win in Hatton's honour.&nbsp;And the England international was central to a much-needed victory after a difficult start to the campaign for Foden and City. The 25-year-old was the Premier League player of the season in the 2023/24 campaign, but his form dipped drastically last season. Fitness issues meant he had not started a game this season until Sunday, but took just 18 minutes to make his mark.&nbsp;United's defence allowed Jeremy Doku to bundle his way to the by-line and the Belgian's cross picked out Foden, completely unmarked, to head in the opening goal.&nbsp;Both goalkeepers were under the spotlight as Ruben Amorim kept faith with Altay Bayindir over new signing Senne Lammens.<h3>Donnarumma decisive</h3>&nbsp;Tijjani Reijnders fired straight at Bayindir when presented with the chance to quickly double City's advantage.&nbsp;Doku was the creator once more when City did double their lead on 53 minutes.&nbsp;Haaland showed his power, pace and incredible precision to dink the ball over the onrushing Bayindir.&nbsp;City's number nine went from the sublime to the ridiculous moments later when he missed an open goal with the chance to double his tally.&nbsp;United were architects of their own danger as Matthijs de Ligt's poor pass set up a City counter-attack.&nbsp;Reijnders' dummy set Haaland clear on goal, but after rounding Bayindir, he could only hit the post on the stretch.&nbsp;Moments later Donnarumma produced his moment of magic to prevent what could have been a turning point.&nbsp;Mbeumo's sweetly-struck volley was arrowing into the bottom corner until the Italian reached out a giant right hand to turn it behind.&nbsp;What could have been 2-1 was soon 3-0 thanks to another United gift.&nbsp;Harry Maguire this time gave away possession to Bernardo Silva, who set Haaland racing away into the vacant United half and he kept his cool to score for the eighth time in nine appearances against United.&nbsp;Reijnders should have rubbed further salt in the Red Devils' wounds when the Dutch international slotted wide with just Bayindir to beat.&nbsp;But that did not stop the City fans goading Amorim with chants of "sacked in the morning".&nbsp;The Portuguese is not in danger of an immediate dismissal, but his Premier League record now reads a dismal eight wins in 31 games.&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.

City remain six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, but victory is a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of facing Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League title rivals Arsenal next week.

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday (Sep 14). Phil Foden opened the scoring before Haaland took centre stage with a second-half double, either side of an incredible miss from the Norwegian, as City bounced back from two consecutive Premier League defeats. United went into a derby ahead of City in the table for the first time in five years. But that owed more to City's early season struggles than signs of progress for Amorim's men, who have taken just four points from their opening four games and been dumped out of the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby. Also read | Ricky Hatton, former British boxing world champion, dies at 46: Police To cap a fine City display, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma marked his debut with a stunning save from Bryan Mbeumo to deny United a foothold in the game at 2-0. City remain six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, but victory is a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of facing Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League title rivals Arsenal next week. Before kick-off, both sets of fans put rivalry aside to pay tribute to boxing legend Ricky Hatton, who died on Sunday at the age of 46. A massive City fan, Hatton's face was displayed on big screens during a minute's applause. Foden, a fellow boyhood City supporter, said before kick-off the news gave the home side extra motivation to win in Hatton's honour. And the England international was central to a much-needed victory after a difficult start to the campaign for Foden and City. The 25-year-old was the Premier League player of the season in the 2023/24 campaign, but his form dipped drastically last season. Fitness issues meant he had not started a game this season until Sunday, but took just 18 minutes to make his mark. United's defence allowed Jeremy Doku to bundle his way to the by-line and the Belgian's cross picked out Foden, completely unmarked, to head in the opening goal. Both goalkeepers were under the spotlight as Ruben Amorim kept faith with Altay Bayindir over new signing Senne Lammens. Donnarumma decisive Tijjani Reijnders fired straight at Bayindir when presented with the chance to quickly double City's advantage. Doku was the creator once more when City did double their lead on 53 minutes. Haaland showed his power, pace and incredible precision to dink the ball over the onrushing Bayindir. City's number nine went from the sublime to the ridiculous moments later when he missed an open goal with the chance to double his tally. United were architects of their own danger as Matthijs de Ligt's poor pass set up a City counter-attack. Reijnders' dummy set Haaland clear on goal, but after rounding Bayindir, he could only hit the post on the stretch. Moments later Donnarumma produced his moment of magic to prevent what could have been a turning point. Mbeumo's sweetly-struck volley was arrowing into the bottom corner until the Italian reached out a giant right hand to turn it behind. What could have been 2-1 was soon 3-0 thanks to another United gift. Harry Maguire this time gave away possession to Bernardo Silva, who set Haaland racing away into the vacant United half and he kept his cool to score for the eighth time in nine appearances against United. Reijnders should have rubbed further salt in the Red Devils' wounds when the Dutch international slotted wide with just Bayindir to beat. But that did not stop the City fans goading Amorim with chants of "sacked in the morning". The Portuguese is not in danger of an immediate dismissal, but his Premier League record now reads a dismal eight wins in 31 games. 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.

City remain six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, but victory is a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of facing Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League title rivals Arsenal next week.

Erling Haaland hits brace as Manchester City inflict derby demolition on United

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, Britain's Press Association news agency reported Sunday (Sep 14). Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.&nbsp;&nbsp;A police spokesman said, "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) today (Sunday) where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances."&nbsp;Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and his aggressive style made him one of the most popular British boxers of his generation. Notable opponents including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/terence-crawford-net-worth-all-you-need-to-know-about-american-boxer-who-stunned-millionaire-star-saul-alvarez-1757834925115">Terence Crawford net worth: All you need to know about American boxer who stunned millionaire star Saul Alvarez</a>&nbsp;Hatton was frank about the mental health problems he endured following his retirement from the ring.&nbsp;In July, he announced he would make a return to boxing in a professional bout against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai in December.&nbsp;Britain's former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury paid tribute to Hatton.&nbsp;"Rip to the legend Ricky Hatton may he rip," Fury posted on Instagram. "There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can't believe this so young."&nbsp;Another former world champion, Britain's Amir Khan, described Hatton on X as a "mentor, warrior and one of Britain's greatest boxers". Khan added: "As fighters, we tell ourselves we're strong -- we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind.&nbsp;"Mental health isn't weakness. It's part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other.&nbsp;"Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what's possible.&nbsp;Matchroom Boxing said: "(We are) saddened to hear the news of Ricky Hatton's passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ricky's friends and family at this tragic time. There's only one Ricky Hatton."&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.

Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and his aggressive style made him one of the most popular British boxers of his generation.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, Britain's Press Association news agency reported Sunday (Sep 14). Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesman said, "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) today (Sunday) where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances." Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and his aggressive style made him one of the most popular British boxers of his generation. Notable opponents including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Also read | Terence Crawford net worth: All you need to know about American boxer who stunned millionaire star Saul Alvarez Hatton was frank about the mental health problems he endured following his retirement from the ring. In July, he announced he would make a return to boxing in a professional bout against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai in December. Britain's former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury paid tribute to Hatton. "Rip to the legend Ricky Hatton may he rip," Fury posted on Instagram. "There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can't believe this so young." Another former world champion, Britain's Amir Khan, described Hatton on X as a "mentor, warrior and one of Britain's greatest boxers". Khan added: "As fighters, we tell ourselves we're strong -- we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. "Mental health isn't weakness. It's part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other. "Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what's possible. Matchroom Boxing said: "(We are) saddened to hear the news of Ricky Hatton's passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ricky's friends and family at this tragic time. There's only one Ricky Hatton." 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.

Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and his aggressive style made him one of the most popular British boxers of his generation.

Ricky Hatton, former British boxing world champion, dies at 46: Police

Kylian Mbappe was at his brilliant best as Real Madrid showed grit to claim a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday, despite playing for an hour with 10 men after Dean Huijsen's red card. Mbappe and Arda Guler's first-half goals were enough for Los Blancos to maintain their 100 percent record, with Mikel Oyarzabal pulling one back for the hosts from the penalty spot.&nbsp;Xabi Alonso's side top the table on 12 points from four games, three ahead of second-placed Athletic Bilbao after they fell 1-0 against Alaves to tarnish their own perfect start.&nbsp;Atletico Madrid earned their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over fourth-place Villarreal, while champions Barcelona host Valencia on Sunday.&nbsp;Madrid defender Huijsen was dismissed for pulling down Oyarzabal as he ran through on goal with Madrid leading 1-0 through Mbappe's opener, and the Frenchman set up Guler for the second.&nbsp;"The red card changed the game a bit but we weren't afraid, we scored the second... we suffered as a team, but we go home with the three points," Mbappe told Real Madrid TV.&nbsp;"The start to the season has been very good, and mine too, but the season is nine months, 11 with a World Cup, so I have to play well for a lot more time (to come)."&nbsp;Madrid lined up with Dani Carvajal at right-back, leaving Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench, while Fede Valverde was rested and Dani Ceballos came in.&nbsp;Mbappe broke the deadlock after 12 minutes when he sprinted on to a loose back-pass, beating two defenders for pace before producing a clinical finish for his fourth league goal this season.&nbsp;Madrid's task grew harder when Spanish centre-back Huijsen, signed from Bournemouth this summer, was dismissed for pulling back Oyarzabal as he ran towards goal.&nbsp;"For me it was a yellow card, (Militao) was close and the ball was not under control, and seeing the replay didn't change my mind," Alonso said.&nbsp;"I asked about it, (the referee) explained it and it didn't convince me."&nbsp;Despite their numerical disadvantage Guler doubled Madrid's lead before the break with a neat finish after a superb run from French superstar Mbappe, who teed him up after floating inside from the left.&nbsp;The hosts improved in the second half and won a penalty after a Carvajal handball, which Oyarzabal dispatched, but they could not find a way back.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Sole leaders</h2>Madrid's victory ensures they will be sole leaders, as Ernesto Valverde's Athletic stumbled in a Basque derby.&nbsp;Alejandro Berenguer's own goal, deflecting Denis Suarez's cross into his own net, split the teams at San Mames as hosts Athletic dominated but could not avoid defeat by Alaves.&nbsp;Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid suffered two defeats and a draw in their opening fixtures but produced a far more impressive display to triumph at their Metropolitano stadium against Villarreal with goals from Pablo Barrios and debutant Nico Gonzalez.&nbsp;The Rojiblancos were forced to bring off Julian Alvarez, Robin Le Normand and David Hancko with knocks, a worry ahead of their Champions League opener at Liverpool on Wednesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;"Our fans supported us today when we needed it most," Atletico skipper Koke told Movistar.&nbsp;"Hopefully the (hurt) players rest well, we have a very important game against Liverpool."Simeone said he was pleased with his team's performance and will find out more information on Sunday about the players who went off with knocks.&nbsp;"It's a shame we didn't have the calm we needed (to score more), but I'm very happy with the team," said Simeone.&nbsp;"I haven't spoken to the doctor about the players who went off hurt, but in general it's discomfort, knocks -- tomorrow we'll know more."&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.

Xabi Alonso's side top the table on 12 points from four games, three ahead of second-placed Athletic Bilbao after they fell 1-0 against Alaves to tarnish their own perfect start.

Kylian Mbappe was at his brilliant best as Real Madrid showed grit to claim a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday, despite playing for an hour with 10 men after Dean Huijsen's red card. Mbappe and Arda Guler's first-half goals were enough for Los Blancos to maintain their 100 percent record, with Mikel Oyarzabal pulling one back for the hosts from the penalty spot. Xabi Alonso's side top the table on 12 points from four games, three ahead of second-placed Athletic Bilbao after they fell 1-0 against Alaves to tarnish their own perfect start. Atletico Madrid earned their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over fourth-place Villarreal, while champions Barcelona host Valencia on Sunday. Madrid defender Huijsen was dismissed for pulling down Oyarzabal as he ran through on goal with Madrid leading 1-0 through Mbappe's opener, and the Frenchman set up Guler for the second. "The red card changed the game a bit but we weren't afraid, we scored the second... we suffered as a team, but we go home with the three points," Mbappe told Real Madrid TV. "The start to the season has been very good, and mine too, but the season is nine months, 11 with a World Cup, so I have to play well for a lot more time (to come)." Madrid lined up with Dani Carvajal at right-back, leaving Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench, while Fede Valverde was rested and Dani Ceballos came in. Mbappe broke the deadlock after 12 minutes when he sprinted on to a loose back-pass, beating two defenders for pace before producing a clinical finish for his fourth league goal this season. Madrid's task grew harder when Spanish centre-back Huijsen, signed from Bournemouth this summer, was dismissed for pulling back Oyarzabal as he ran towards goal. "For me it was a yellow card, (Militao) was close and the ball was not under control, and seeing the replay didn't change my mind," Alonso said. "I asked about it, (the referee) explained it and it didn't convince me." Despite their numerical disadvantage Guler doubled Madrid's lead before the break with a neat finish after a superb run from French superstar Mbappe, who teed him up after floating inside from the left. The hosts improved in the second half and won a penalty after a Carvajal handball, which Oyarzabal dispatched, but they could not find a way back. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Sole leaders Madrid's victory ensures they will be sole leaders, as Ernesto Valverde's Athletic stumbled in a Basque derby. Alejandro Berenguer's own goal, deflecting Denis Suarez's cross into his own net, split the teams at San Mames as hosts Athletic dominated but could not avoid defeat by Alaves. Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid suffered two defeats and a draw in their opening fixtures but produced a far more impressive display to triumph at their Metropolitano stadium against Villarreal with goals from Pablo Barrios and debutant Nico Gonzalez. The Rojiblancos were forced to bring off Julian Alvarez, Robin Le Normand and David Hancko with knocks, a worry ahead of their Champions League opener at Liverpool on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details "Our fans supported us today when we needed it most," Atletico skipper Koke told Movistar. "Hopefully the (hurt) players rest well, we have a very important game against Liverpool." Simeone said he was pleased with his team's performance and will find out more information on Sunday about the players who went off with knocks. "It's a shame we didn't have the calm we needed (to score more), but I'm very happy with the team," said Simeone. "I haven't spoken to the doctor about the players who went off hurt, but in general it's discomfort, knocks -- tomorrow we'll know more." 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.

Xabi Alonso's side top the table on 12 points from four games, three ahead of second-placed Athletic Bilbao after they fell 1-0 against Alaves to tarnish their own perfect start.

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Idan Toklomati's hat trick powered Charlotte FC over 10-man Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday as the hosts stretched their MLS win streak to a record-tying nine games.&nbsp;The 21-year-old Israeli striker scored in the 34th and 47th minutes and netted his third goal on a penalty kick in the 84th minute as Charlotte matched the non-shootout era MLS record win streak set by Seattle in 2018.&nbsp;Toklomati, who has 11 goals on the season, worked his magic while Miami went down to 10 men after Argentine defender Tomas Aviles was shown a red card in the 79th minute.&nbsp;It was Inter Miami's first match without suspended striker Luis Suarez, an Uruguayan standout for Liverpool and Barcelona before joining the MLS side.&nbsp;He was issued a three-match ban by MLS for spitting on a Seattle Sounders staff member after Inter's loss at Seattle in last month's Leagues Cup final.&nbsp;FC Cincinnati clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 home victory over Nashville on Brazilian midfielder Evander's goal in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time.&nbsp;New England eliminated visiting Toronto from playoff hope when they played to a 1-1 draw while Atlanta's hopes ended with a 5-4 home loss to Columbus.&nbsp;Uruguay striker Diego Rossi had a hat trick with goals in the 14th, 17th and 39th minutes with Wessam Abou Ali scoring in the 25th and Andres Herrera in the 30th for a 5-0 Crew lead.&nbsp;Paraguay's Miguel Almiron netted a penalty in first half stoppage time, then Portugal's Pedro Amador scored seconds into the second half and Senegalese striker Jamal Thiare scored in the 50th and 88th minutes but Atlanta could not equalize.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Norwegian midfielder Conrad Wallem scored in the 11th minute and German Marcel Hartel added another in the 55th for a 2-0 St. Louis win at Montreal that kept the US club in the playoff chase.&nbsp;South Korean star Son Heung-min, who arrived at LAFC last month from England's Tottenham Hotspur, scored in the first minute and Gabon's Denis Bouanga had a hat trick in a 4-2 triumph over San Jose.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Bouanga added goals in the ninth, 12th and 87th minutes to spark the visitors at the home stadium of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.&nbsp;LAFC's victory clinched a playoff berth for Vancouver, which got a hat trick from newly arrived Germany and Bayern Munich star Thomas Mueller in a 7-0 home rout of Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia.&nbsp;Mueller scored on penalty kicks in the 29th minute and the first minute of first half stoppage time and netted the last in the 88th minute.&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.

Idan Toklomati scored in the 34th and 47th minutes and netted his third goal on a penalty kick in the 84th minute as Charlotte matched the non-shootout era MLS record win streak set by Seattle in 2018.

Idan Toklomati's hat trick powered Charlotte FC over 10-man Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday as the hosts stretched their MLS win streak to a record-tying nine games. The 21-year-old Israeli striker scored in the 34th and 47th minutes and netted his third goal on a penalty kick in the 84th minute as Charlotte matched the non-shootout era MLS record win streak set by Seattle in 2018. Toklomati, who has 11 goals on the season, worked his magic while Miami went down to 10 men after Argentine defender Tomas Aviles was shown a red card in the 79th minute. It was Inter Miami's first match without suspended striker Luis Suarez, an Uruguayan standout for Liverpool and Barcelona before joining the MLS side. He was issued a three-match ban by MLS for spitting on a Seattle Sounders staff member after Inter's loss at Seattle in last month's Leagues Cup final. FC Cincinnati clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 home victory over Nashville on Brazilian midfielder Evander's goal in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time. New England eliminated visiting Toronto from playoff hope when they played to a 1-1 draw while Atlanta's hopes ended with a 5-4 home loss to Columbus. Uruguay striker Diego Rossi had a hat trick with goals in the 14th, 17th and 39th minutes with Wessam Abou Ali scoring in the 25th and Andres Herrera in the 30th for a 5-0 Crew lead. Paraguay's Miguel Almiron netted a penalty in first half stoppage time, then Portugal's Pedro Amador scored seconds into the second half and Senegalese striker Jamal Thiare scored in the 50th and 88th minutes but Atlanta could not equalize. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Norwegian midfielder Conrad Wallem scored in the 11th minute and German Marcel Hartel added another in the 55th for a 2-0 St. Louis win at Montreal that kept the US club in the playoff chase. South Korean star Son Heung-min, who arrived at LAFC last month from England's Tottenham Hotspur, scored in the first minute and Gabon's Denis Bouanga had a hat trick in a 4-2 triumph over San Jose. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Bouanga added goals in the ninth, 12th and 87th minutes to spark the visitors at the home stadium of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. LAFC's victory clinched a playoff berth for Vancouver, which got a hat trick from newly arrived Germany and Bayern Munich star Thomas Mueller in a 7-0 home rout of Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia. Mueller scored on penalty kicks in the 29th minute and the first minute of first half stoppage time and netted the last in the 88th minute. 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.

Idan Toklomati scored in the 34th and 47th minutes and netted his third goal on a penalty kick in the 84th minute as Charlotte matched the non-shootout era MLS record win streak set by Seattle in 2018.

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Former champions Sri Lanka launched their 2025 Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Saturday (Sep 13), cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 140, the islanders got home with 32 balls to spare. A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings.&nbsp;Mishara arrived at the crease after Kusal Mendis fell in the second over. He took time to settle but soon cut loose, cracking Shoriful Islam for three consecutive boundaries. Nissanka compiled his 16th half-century before holing out in the deep. By then Sri Lanka had the game firmly in their grip. Mishara, a newcomer to the side, remained unbeaten on 46 to see his team across the line.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-shubman-gill-suffers-injury-scare-less-than-24-hours-before-marquee-2025-asia-cup-match-1757780020220">IND vs PAK: Star Indian batter suffers injury scare less than 24 hours before marquee Asia Cup match</a>&nbsp;The platform for the win was earlier built by Sri Lanka's bowlers, who throttled Bangladesh to under 139-5 from their 20 overs.&nbsp;Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara struck with the new ball, sending down two maidens and removing both openers. By the third over, Bangladesh were nought for two and never recovered.&nbsp;Sri Lanka's fielders played their part too with Mishara's direct hit from deep square leg running out Towhid Hridoy to deepen the rot.&nbsp;At 53-5 at halfway, Bangladesh were reeling, as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, returning from injury, stamped his class with two for 25.&nbsp;A spirited unbroken 86-run stand for the sixth wicket between Jaker Ali (41) and Shamim Hossain (42) gave Bangladesh something to bowl at, but it was never enough to trouble Sri Lanka's powerful batting unit.&nbsp;Defending champions in the T20 format, Sri Lanka now head to Dubai for their next clash against Hong Kong on Monday.&nbsp;"We knew that we had to just score seven runs an over and when I walked in Pathum asked me to take my time. Once the loose balls were on offer, I played a few shots. I have been working very hard on my game. Happy to have helped my country win a game," Mishara said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This is not a 140 pitch. We should have scored much more than that. They put us under pressure during the Power Play and we never recovered. Our next game against Afghanistan is a must win clash. We will try our best," Bangladesh captain Litton Das said.<h2>Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table</h2>Group A<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+10.480</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+4.650</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-10.480</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Group B<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+4.700</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+2.595</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.650</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.889</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>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.

A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings.

Former champions Sri Lanka launched their 2025 Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Saturday (Sep 13), cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 140, the islanders got home with 32 balls to spare. A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings. Mishara arrived at the crease after Kusal Mendis fell in the second over. He took time to settle but soon cut loose, cracking Shoriful Islam for three consecutive boundaries. Nissanka compiled his 16th half-century before holing out in the deep. By then Sri Lanka had the game firmly in their grip. Mishara, a newcomer to the side, remained unbeaten on 46 to see his team across the line. Also read | IND vs PAK: Star Indian batter suffers injury scare less than 24 hours before marquee Asia Cup match The platform for the win was earlier built by Sri Lanka's bowlers, who throttled Bangladesh to under 139-5 from their 20 overs. Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara struck with the new ball, sending down two maidens and removing both openers. By the third over, Bangladesh were nought for two and never recovered. Sri Lanka's fielders played their part too with Mishara's direct hit from deep square leg running out Towhid Hridoy to deepen the rot. At 53-5 at halfway, Bangladesh were reeling, as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, returning from injury, stamped his class with two for 25. A spirited unbroken 86-run stand for the sixth wicket between Jaker Ali (41) and Shamim Hossain (42) gave Bangladesh something to bowl at, but it was never enough to trouble Sri Lanka's powerful batting unit. Defending champions in the T20 format, Sri Lanka now head to Dubai for their next clash against Hong Kong on Monday. "We knew that we had to just score seven runs an over and when I walked in Pathum asked me to take my time. Once the loose balls were on offer, I played a few shots. I have been working very hard on my game. Happy to have helped my country win a game," Mishara said. "This is not a 140 pitch. We should have scored much more than that. They put us under pressure during the Power Play and we never recovered. Our next game against Afghanistan is a must win clash. We will try our best," Bangladesh captain Litton Das said. Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table Group A Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR India 1 1 0 0 0 2 +10.480 Pakistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 +4.650 Oman 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 United Arab Emirates 1 0 1 0 0 0 -10.480 Group B Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR Afghanistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 +4.700 Sri Lanka 1 1 0 0 0 2 +2.595 Bangladesh 2 1 1 0 0 2 -0.650 Hong Kong 2 0 2 0 0 0 -2.889 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.

A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings.

2025 Asia Cup, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka begin campaign with emphatic win over Bangladesh

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