Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, became Al-Nassr’s all-time Saudi league top scorer on 78 goals, took his career tally to 946, and lifted his international haul to 149 in a prolific September.
- Manchester City beat Burnley 5-1, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to reach eight Premier League goals and open a four-goal lead in the scoring race.
- Bani Yas slumped to a fifth straight league loss without scoring, extending a 450-minute drought, after which Ivaylo Petev was replaced by returning coach Daniel Isaila.
- Godolphin’s Rebels Romance captured the G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Aqueduct, securing a 20th career victory and underscoring his status as the stable’s winningest horse.
- Sharjah lost 36-26 to European champions Magdeburg to finish group play second at the IHF Super Globe and now depends on other results to determine advancement.