RECORD TRANSFER FEE FOR ENZO FERNANDEZ

The joint-British record transfer fee! 💰

Man City have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez worth £125m 🇦🇷🤝

RUNNING HISTORY HAS BEEN REWRITTEN AGAIN! | YOMIF KEJELCHA SETS NEW WORLD RECORD

 

Yomif Kejelcha has just broken the world half marathon record in Buenos Aires, winning in an incredible 56:51 (2'41/km or 4'19"/mile) 

The Ethiopian took a massive 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo’s previous record of 57:20, set in Lisbon, and reclaimed his place as the fastest man in history over 21K.

Kejelcha also smashed the course record, which was previously held by Kiplimo at 58:29.

And on the way to this incredible record, Kejelcha also set the fastest-ever 15K split, passing through 15K in 40:39. The previous best was also Kiplimo’s, at 40:42.

- The Running Week

MBAPPÉ BREAKS RONALDO'S RECORDS, REWRITES WORLD CUP HISTORY

Kylian Mbappé has once again proven why he is regarded as the defining footballer of his generation after smashing a string of records once held by his childhood idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, while simultaneously rewriting FIFA World Cup history.

The France captain delivered another breathtaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice in Les Bleus' commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 to become the greatest goalscorer in World Cup knockout-stage history.

His latest double took his tally to 10 goals in World Cup knockout matches, eclipsing the long-standing record of nine and moving him clear of Brazilian legends Ronaldo Nazário and Leônidas, who had each scored eight in the competition's elimination rounds.

The achievement further cements Mbappé's growing reputation as football's ultimate big-game player. Reports also noted that his overall World Cup tally had risen to 18 goals, leaving him within touching distance of the all-time tournament scoring record.

The performance against Sweden was not just another victory for France. It marked yet another milestone in a career already overflowing with silverware, individual honours and records that many believed would stand for decades.

Away from international football, Mbappé has also been rewriting the history books at Real Madrid.

In his first full calendar year with the Spanish giants, the French forward broke Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic club record by scoring 59 goals in a single calendar year, surpassing the Portuguese legend's mark set in 2013.

The symbolic moment came on his 27th birthday when Mbappé converted a late penalty against Sevilla to draw level with Ronaldo before later moving ahead, celebrating with Ronaldo's famous "Siuuu" celebration—a heartfelt tribute to the player he has long described as his inspiration.

The remarkable scoring spree has underlined just how seamlessly Mbappé has adapted to life in Madrid following his highly anticipated move from Paris Saint-Germain.

His record-breaking campaign has not been limited to domestic football.

Earlier in the season, Mbappé also surpassed another Ronaldo benchmark in the UEFA Champions League by scoring 13 goals in a single group-stage campaign, breaking Ronaldo's previous record of 11 set during the 2015–16 season.

It is another indication that the French superstar is steadily dismantling records previously considered untouchable.

For years, comparisons between Mbappé, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated football debates.

Now, rather than merely being compared with the game's greatest icons, Mbappé is beginning to replace them at the top of the record books.

Still only 27 years old, the French captain continues to add to a career that already includes a FIFA World Cup title, a World Cup Golden Boot, multiple domestic league crowns and European honours.

France's progress at the ongoing World Cup also means more records could soon fall.

With the tournament entering its decisive stages, Mbappé remains one of the favourites for the Golden Boot, while France are among the strongest contenders to lift another world title.

Should Les Bleus continue their march, the man who once idolised Cristiano Ronaldo may soon own even more of the records that made the Portuguese legend one of football's immortals.

- TONY MBALLA

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 HAS 13 RECORDS SET OR BROKEN SO FAR 👀

 

LIONEL MESSI IS THE ALL-TIME LEADIG GOAL SCORER AT THE FIFA WORLD CUP | HISTORY MADE AT 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

 

LIONEL MESSI AT FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: ALL RECORDS BROKEN WITH HAT-TRICK AGAINST ALGERIA

The world was left stunned as Lionel Messi delivered an absolute masterclass by scoring his first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener

The world was left stunned as Lionel Messi delivered an absolute masterclass by scoring his first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria on Wednesday. It was a sensational performance by the Argentine superstar as he broke a number of records during the Group J clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. On a day that saw young sensations Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland score two goals each, Messi's hat-trick was a reminder of his brilliance and what made it even more special was the fact that it came 20 years to the day that he made his first ever World Cup match.

A look at all the records that Messi broke with his hat-trick:

- The three goals took Messi's World Cup goal tally to 16 - the joint-most by any player in the history of the competition. He is currently tied with Germany's Miroslav Klose, and one more goal will earn him the goal-scoring crown.

- Messi now holds the record of being both the oldest and the youngest scorer for Argentina in World Cups. At 18, he scored his first World Cup goal against Serbia and Montenegro back in 2006. Now, at 38, he became the oldest scorer for his country in a World Cup match as he scored his first goal against Algeria.

- Messi became the first footballer ever to play in six World Cups as he has featured constantly for Argentina since 2006. Cristiano Ronaldo will have the chance to achieve a similar feat if he plays against DR Congo on Wednesday.

- Speaking of Ronaldo, Messi shattered the record held by the Portuguese superstar by becoming the oldest footballer to score a World Cup hat-trick. At 38 years and 357 days old, Messi claimed the huge record that once belonged to Ronaldo.

- Besides Ronaldo, Messi also became the second player to score in five World Cups - 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has started on the brightest note possible for Messi. As Argentina aim to become the first team since 1962, Messi's form and contributions on the field are going to be key in La Albiceleste's hopes of making history.

- NDTV

IPL 2026 ELIMINATOR: RECORDS BROCKEN BY RR'S SOORYAVANSHI DURING 29-BALL 97

The 15-year-old fell a few runs short of scoring the fastest century, but broke or equalled numerous other IPL records

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot against Sunrisers Hyderabad during the Eliminator IPL T20 match at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Punjab on May 27, 2026 | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy

Rajasthan Royals (RR) prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle for most sixes in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) edition and in a T20 tournament.

Sooryavanshi achieved this milestone during his side’s IPL eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), slamming a stormy 97 in just 29 balls, with five fours and 12 massive sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 334.48.

He's always aiming for the stars 💫

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 27, 2026

Sooryavanshi has smashed 65 sixes so far in the ongoing IPL season, outdoing Gayle’s tally of 59 sixes in the 2012 edition.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, left, returns to the dugout after his dismissal as players and staff in the dugout applaud him | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy

Sooryavanshi has also levelled with Gayle for most instances of hitting 10-plus sixes in an IPL innings, a total of four times. Three of these occasions have come this season, making him the first batter to hit 10-plus sixes in three IPL innings in a season.

The 15-year-old’s take down of cricket legends one by one continues as he also surpassed Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya’s tally of seven powerplay sixes during the IPL 2008 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with eight sixes in the powerplay at Mullanpur.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, left, returns to the dugout after his dismissal as players and staff in the dugout applaud him | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy

Sooryavanshi is the batter with the most runs coming in the powerplay during an IPL season, with 490 runs, overtaking Australian legend David Warner, who scored 467 runs for SRH in the 2016 edition.

This is also his fifth fifty-plus score in the power play in IPL, with only Warner (six such scores) ahead of him.

He has also joined Suresh Raina (87 against Punjab Kings in 2014) and Adam Gilchrist (74 against Delhi Daredevils in 2009) for fifty-plus scores made during powerplay in an IPL knockout/playoff match.

This is Sooryavanshi’s fifth fifty in less than 20 balls, with only Abhishek Sharma (six) above him.

Sooryavanshi establishes new IPL playoff records

A generational IPL season

In this season, Sooryavanshi has smashed 680 runs in 15 innings at an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 242.85, including a century and four fifties, with a best score of 103. He has smashed 55 fours and 65 sixes in 280 balls faced. His balls per boundary shot ratio is 2.3, and balls per six ratio is 4.3.

The 15-year-old’s 16-ball half-century tied with Raina’s 16-ball fifty (against PBKS in 2014) for the joint-fastest fifty in an IPL knockout/playoff match.

Twelve sixes smashed by him are also the most in an innings by a batter in IPL knockouts/playoffs, outdoing Shubman Gill’s 10 sixes against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2023. Sooryavanshi has the most sixes in an IPL inning by an Indian as well.

Ninety-seven runs by Sooryavanshi is the second-highest individual score for RR in an IPL knockouts/Playoffs game, behind 106* runs by Jos Buttler against RCB in the qualifier 2 of IPL 2022.

A generational IPL season

In this season, Sooryavanshi has smashed 680 runs in 15 innings at an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 242.85, including a century and four fifties, with a best score of 103. He has smashed 55 fours and 65 sixes in 280 balls faced. His balls per boundary shot ratio is 2.3, and balls per six ratio is 4.3.

This is the most runs an uncapped batter has scored in an IPL season, overtaking his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal’s tally of 625 runs in the 2023 season. Also, he is the youngest to complete 600 runs in an IPL season.

Before the left-handed sensation arrived to the scene, no other batter in T20 history had smashed 600+ runs in a T20 tournament while also striking at 200-plus.

- ANI

MAGNUS CARLSEN BREAKS THE WORLD RECORD | CHESS

MARATHON RECORD-BREAKER SEBASTIAN SAWE GIFTED A CAR BY KENYAN PRESIDENT AS HE RETURNS HOME TO HERO'S WELCOME

Sabastian Sawe has returned to Kenya following his historic run at the London Marathon

President William Ruto with record breaking marathoner Sebastian Sawe in State House, Nairobi on April 30, 2026.

Sabastian Sawe, the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in a marathon, has been welcomed home to Kenya with a hero’s reception, including a water cannon salute for his arriving aircraft.

The record-breaker was subsequently awarded $61,000 (£45,000) and a new car by the president.

Mr Sawe’s return on Wednesday saw him greeted by his parents and Sports Minister Salim Mvurya, who lauded the runner’s achievement at the London Marathon as "a win for Kenya."

On Thursday, President William Ruto hosted a formal ceremony, describing Mr Sawe’s victory as "a defining moment in the history of human endurance."

During the event, Mr Sawe presented President Ruto with an autographed Adidas Adizero shoe, worn during Sunday’s race, along with a signed photograph commemorating his world record moment.

Sawe was given a hero's welcome (Getty)

Mr Sawe made history on Sunday by completing the marathon in an astonishing 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, shaving 65 seconds off the previous men’s world record.

Upon his arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, he expressed his pride at having "made a great achievement in life" and vowed to "try and lower the record further."

The athlete was adorned with a traditional wreath of twigs, symbolising victory, as traditional dancers celebrated his return. He was then escorted into a luxury government vehicle, part of the "heroic welcome" orchestrated by the sports minister.

His parents shared their long-held belief in their son’s destiny for greatness. His mother, Emily Sawe, recalled his childhood speed: "He would run too fast. So, I would say to myself, this boy will shine for me one day."

His father, Simion Kiplagat Sawe, recounted the tension of watching Sunday’s race due to a poor television signal.

"The moment my son pulled in front, I walked out and didn’t see him finish the race. I watched the replay afterwards. I was so happy, extremely happy. We screamed so much that now it is hard to swallow anything," he said.

Sawe’s introduction to professional running came through his uncle, Abraham Chepkirwok, an 800-metre Olympian for Uganda at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Having won the Valencia Marathon in 2024 with a time of 2:02:05, Sawe entered Sunday’s London race as the defending champion.

His father affirmed his son’s unwavering determination, stating: "Even now, he still says that record was not enough; he wants to lower it further."

- Evelyne Musambi

SEBASTIAN SAWE PUTS ADIDAS ON THE MAP AFTER NEW WORLD RECORD AT THE 20269 LONDON MARATHON | ADIZERO ADIOS PRO EVO 3

YOUNGEST PLAYER COOPER FLAGG IS THE YOUNGEST PLAYER HISTORY TO SCORE 50 POINTS 🔥

 

FULL NBA TODAY | LUKA BREAKS KIBE BRYANT'S RECORD

 

FINAL 4:42 INSANE HISTORIC ENDING CELTICS VS. THUNDER

 

SHAI-GILGEOUS ALEXANDER BREAKS WILT CHAMBERLAIN'S RECORD 63-YEAR-OLD NBA SCORING RECORD

The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has recorded 127 consecutive games with at least 20 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to set a new NBA scoring record

The reigning MVP scored at least 20 points for the 127th straight regular-season game during a recent victory over the Boston Celtics

The historic milestone breaks a legendary mark that had remained untouched in the professional history books since 1963

The basketball world is witnessing history as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially breaks Wilt Chamberlain‘s 63-year-old NBA scoring record. Surpassing a legendary milestone that has stood untouched since 1963, the reigning MVP has successfully recorded his 127th consecutive regular-season game with 20 or more points.

The historic achievement unfolded on Thursday night during the Thunder’s dramatic 104-102 victory over the Boston Celtics. Entering the matchup tied with Chamberlain’s 126-game streak, Gilgeous-Alexander steadily found his rhythm after a slow first-quarter start. With 7:04 remaining in the third period, the guard sank a 20-foot midrange jumper over defender Baylor Scheierman to reach 21 points, officially eclipsing the historic mark as the Paycom Center crowd erupted into a massive standing ovation.

Gilgeous-Alexander concluded the record-breaking night with an impressive 35 points, nine assists, and six rebounds while shooting 13-of-18 from the field. His unmatched run of offensive consistency originally began on November 1, 2024, and has since included 85 games with at least 30 points alongside five distinct 50-point performances. Following the game, the superstar characteristically deflected the individual praise to focus on his roster’s success, highlighting the Thunder’s dominant 103-24 record throughout the duration of his monumental streak.

- HypeBeast

BAM ADEBAYO PASSES KOBE BRYANT FOR SECOND-MOST POINTS IN NBA HISTORY

 

A RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE | #AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026

 

THE NRL MAKES HISTORY WITH LAS VEGAS THRILLER - AS ONE STAR HAS A NSFW MOMENT ON LIVE TV

Canterbury skipper Stephen Crichton stood up like only he can to land a field goal with six seconds of golden point remaining to sink a gallant St George Illawarra 15-14.

A record Las Vegas crowd of 45,719 got their first taste of golden point footy and it took 89 minutes and 54 seconds of a cracking, old-fashioned arm wrestle to split the teams.

Crichton set himself in position from right in front to snap his left-footer straight through after playing a great match on Saturday (Sunday AEDT).

The Dogs led 10-8 at the break and went further ahead with a try to winger Jacob Kiraz after a trademark Crichton left-hand flick.

Dragons debutant winger Setu Tu, at the age of 27, capped a stellar match with a try in the 59th minute to reduce Canterbury's lead to just two.

The Red V defended like demons to scramble and deny the favourites on numerous occasions.

Stephen Crichton (pictured) starred as the Canterbury Bulldogs claimed a thrilling 15-14 victory against St George Illawarra 

With Valentine Holmes limping, Kyle Flanagan nailed a 30m penalty and it was 14-all with six minutes on the clock.

It was a thriller right to the end. With less than 40 seconds on the clock, Holmes looked to win the match for the Dragons, booting a drop goal from the halfway line. The ball agonisingly dropped short and the Doggies rebounded. Kiraz ran the ball up and offloaded to Marcelo Montoya, who broke through the Dragons’ line.

Defenders scrambled to bring the 189cm winger down, with Christian Tuipulotu grabbing the back of his shorts.

A record Las Vegas crowd of 45,719 got their first taste of golden point footy and it took 89 minutes and 54 seconds of a cracking, old-fashioned arm wrestle to split the teams

An embarrassing moment followed, as Montoya’s backside was exposed on live television. The Bulldogs went coast to coast, sending the ball wide as they attempted to touch down for another try but agonisingly knocked on, sending the match to extra time.

In the first segment of golden point, Jaydn Su'A charged down a Matt Burton shot. Connor Tracey did the same to deny Daniel Atkinson, while Valentine Holmes had another crack from 45m that failed.

Atkinson went for a failed 50m shot with 90 seconds to go and the Bulldogs received a penalty. Crichton then stood up to cap a man-of-the-match display.

The two sides have a fierce rivalry and there was niggle and flair-ups, particularly when Crichton caught Tu high.

There was a bizarre moment just before full-time as Marcelo Montoya's backside was exposed during a tackle

Dragons firebrand Luciano Leilua gave away a penalty in possession when he had a disagreement with Jacob Preston. Both captains were told to tell their players to cool it.

St George Illawarra prop Toby Couchman was put on report in the first half for a shoulder to the head of Sitili Tupouniua. Minutes later Red V winger Christian Tuipulotu was also booked for a shoulder charge on Connor Tracey.

The Dragons showcased resilience in defence in the opening half to thwart slick Canterbury attack, orchestrated by half Lachlan Galvin.

The Bulldogs winger had broken through the St George defence, but was humorously pulled down by his shorts

The 20-year-old has clearly upped his passing precision and decision making in the off-season and his confidence, execution and running game impressed.

St George Illawarra also got a controlled display from new half Atkinson, who called the plays and took most of the long kicks.

The Dogs scored the first try when Galvin spied a chance on the right side, skipped across and threw a slick pass to put storming back-rower Jacob Preston through.

The two sides have a fierce rivalry and there was niggle and flair-ups, particularly when Crichton caught Setu Tu (front left) high

Preston, a sublime hole runner, stepped fullback Clint Gutherson with ease.

The Dragons hit back with creative hooker Damien Cook dinking a slick left-foot grubber through for rampaging prop Emre Guler to plant it.

The Dragons were ultimately penalised for dissent, with Crichton making them pay with a try-assist and the magic moment at the death

After the break the Dragons blew up when Moses Suli went off for an HIA after they claimed he had been head-slammed by Bailey Hayward.

They were penalised for dissent and Crichton made them pay with a try-assist and the magic moment at the death.

- AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA: KON KNUEPPEL SETS ROOKIE 3-POINT RECORD AS HORNETS ROLL PACERS

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Kon Knueppel set the NBA single-season rookie record for 3-pointers and Brandon Miller matched a season high with 33 points, fueling the Charlotte Hornets to a 133-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday in Indianapolis.

Knueppel highlighted his 28-point performance by matching his own franchise rookie record with eight 3-pointers, boosting his season total to 209 -- three more than Keegan Murray's mark in 2022-23.

Knueppel was the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Hornets, who have 22 games remaining on their regular-season schedule.

Miller, who scored 19 points in the third quarter, made 11 of 19 shots from the floor for the game and 6 of 11 from 3-point range. His point total on Thursday matched his output on New Year's Eve, set in Charlotte's 132-125 setback to the Golden State Warriors.

LaMelo Ball collected 20 points and eight assists and Moussa Diabate contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets, who extended their franchise-best road winning streak to nine games.

Charlotte, which has won three in a row overall and 13 of its last 16 games, shot a robust 55.8% from the floor (48 of 86) and 47.8% from 3-point range (22 of 46). The Hornets also held a decisive 46-37 advantage in rebounds.

Indiana's Andrew Nembhard contributed 20 points and seven assists and Micah Potter added 19 points off the bench.

Jarace Walker added 16 points for the free-falling Pacers, who have dropped five in a row and nine of their last 11 games.

Indiana played without Pascal Siakam (left wrist sprain) and Aaron Nesmith (sprained right ankle).

The Pacers claimed a 34-31 lead after the first quarter before the Hornets responded with a dominant display in the second. Grant Williams sank a 3-pointer on consecutive possessions at one point before Knueppel drained his fifth 3-pointer to cap the scoring and give the Hornets a 67-46 advantage at halftime.

Knueppel etched his name into the record book by using a brilliant pump fake before calmly sinking a 3-pointer late in the third quarter to push Charlotte's lead to 103-77. He capped the Hornets' 40-point quarter with a turnaround jumper with 1.7 seconds to play.

Knueppel added his seventh and eighth 3-pointers early in the fourth as Charlotte coasted to victory.

—Field Level Media/Reuters

DIFFERENCE IN ATHLETICS WORLD RECORDS

 

LAMINE YAMAL TAKES ANOTHER RECORD OFF KYLIAN MBAPPÉ WITH CHAMPIONS LEGUE GOAL FOR BARCELONA VS COPENHAGEN

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Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal added a few more records to his collection on Wednesday night after scoring and assisting in the Champions League win over Copenhagen.

Yamal’s goal means he’s now the youngest player to reach eight goals in the Champions League at the age of 18 years and 199 days, beating the record previously held by Mbappe (18 years and 302 days), per Mister Chip.

It’s not the first time Yamal has taken a record off Mbappe. The Barca youngster became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final at the age of 17 years and 291 days last season.

Yamal’s efforts against Copenhagen also mean he has now scored and assisted in a Champions League game for the third time. That’s a record he now shares with Mbappe - for now at least.

Yamal now has 13 goals and 13 assists in 28 appearances in all competitions so far this season for Hansi Flick’s side.

His performance on Wednesday night was also key as Barcelona managed to secure a top eight finish in the Champions League and automatic qualification to the last 16 of the competition.

- Gill Clark