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Summer Transfer Fails: Were Cunha, Isak Among the Riskiest Moves of 2025?

This summer transfer window had its share of good moves, but we're ranking the 13 worst ones. Did Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal mess up?

European Football Transfer Frenzy: Key Deals and Major Moves of the Summer Window

European football clubs finalized major transfer deals, reshaping team rosters across various leagues. Serie A saw Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric move as free agents, while Real Madrid acquired Dean Huijsen. Bayern Munich signed Luis Diaz, and PSG secured Illia Zabarnyi, impacting the competitive landscape for the upcoming season.

Shubman Gill 'heartbroken' by devastating floods in Punjab: 'Standing strong with my people'

Shubman Gill and Harbhajan Singh have voiced their concerns and support for Punjab as devastating floods impact over 2.56 lakh people across 12 districts. The floods have caused widespread displacement and damage, prompting the state government to establish relief camps and mobilise multiple agencies for rescue operations. Support and resources are being directed to aid affected communities.

'Mere liye unse baat...': Jitesh Sharma on sharing dressing room with Virat Kohli at RCB

Jitesh Sharma's dream of lifting the IPL trophy alongside Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik materialized after RCB's victory. His impactful performance, particularly his impressive strike rate while batting in the lower order, earned him a spot in India's Asia Cup squad. Despite Kohli's desire to see Jitesh's fun side, Jitesh maintained a respectful distance due to his small-town upbringing.

Naomi Osaka beats Coco Gauff to reach US Open quarterfinals

Naomi Osaka eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open on Monday to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021.

Starc announces retirement from T20Is to focus on Tests, 2027 ODI World Cup

The left-arm quick was part of the Australia side that won the 2021 T20 World Cup

Newcastle transfers: Striker Yoane Wissa completes £55m move

Newcastle United have signed Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after completing a £55 million ($74.4m) deal, the club announced after Monday's deadline.

Alexander Isak joins Liverpool from Newcastle in record deal

Liverpool have completed the signing of striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record deal.

Premier League teams clear £3B, smash record transfer spend

Premier League clubs spent a record £3 billion ($4 billion) in a summer transfer window that finished with a bang thanks to Liverpool's £125 million ($169 million) signing of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

Asia Cup: 'They have caused an issue by bringing Shubman Gill into T20' – Ex India star drops bombshell

Robin Uthappa suggests Shubman Gill's selection for the T20I Asia Cup and his vice-captaincy might be influenced by star power and marketing considerations, despite his recent strong Test performance. Uthappa believes that India has a history of backing superstars, and Gill's inclusion aligns with this trend, especially after a successful IPL 2025 season.

Alexander Bublik calls Jannik Sinner an 'AI' after being thrashed at US Open

Jannik Sinner dominated Alexander Bublik at the US Open, securing a swift victory in just 1 hour and 21 minutes. Sinner's relentless baseline power and athleticism neutralized Bublik's game, extending his hard-court Grand Slam winning streak to 25 matches. He will now face Lorenzo Musetti in an all-Italian quarter-final, continuing his pursuit of another title.

Rashid Khan scripts history; Creates unforgettable record in T20Is

Rashid Khan etched his name in T20I history, becoming the highest wicket-taker as Afghanistan defeated UAE by 38 runs. Khan's 3/21 restricted UAE to 150/8, surpassing Tim Southee's record. Afghanistan posted 188/4, fueled by Ibrahim Zadran's 63 and Sediqullah Atal's 54. Despite Muhammad Waseem's 67, UAE faltered. This victory marks Afghanistan's comeback in the tri-series after losing to Pakistan.

Exclusive | 'I tried to live as a man but couldn't': First-ever trans chess player to reach WIM, now French women's champion

Yosha Iglesias, 37, made history as the first transgender chess player to earn the WIM title and win the French women’s championship. From battling depression, financial struggles, and online hate to embracing her identity in 2020, her journey reflects resilience.

Jitesh Sharma Exclusive: A small-town boy, who keeps and is blooming in the finisher's role

Jitesh Sharma scored only 261 runs in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) title-winning season, but it was not the runs that caught the selectors’ eyes, it was his 176.35 strike rate while batting at 6 and 7. Jitesh, who never had a coach, learnt cricket by watching YouTube videos of his childhood heroes Adam Gilchrist and Sourav Ganguly. Making a comeback into the Indian team at the age of 31 is as breathtaking as his cricketing sojourn.

'Cheteshwar Pujara overextended his stay' – Former India star drops shocking statement

Robin Uthappa suggests Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement might have been delayed, pointing to his exclusion from the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad as a potential turning point. Despite this, Uthappa lauded Pujara's unwavering dedication, recalling a Ranji Trophy match where Pujara's commitment to batting was evident. While the timing may be debated, Pujara's significant contribution to Indian Test cricket remains undeniable.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir gives Virat Kohli a brand new tag at DPL 2025 final

Gautam Gambhir was celebrated at the DPL 2025 final, where he playfully tagged cricketers with fitting descriptions. West Delhi Lions, led by Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79, clinched the title by defeating Central Delhi Kings. Rana's consistent performance throughout the playoffs and Gambhir's presence added excitement to the event.

Mitchell Starc bids farewell to T20Is; eyes long Test and ODI journey ahead

Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 Internationals to prioritize Test and ODI cricket, finishing as Australia's second-highest T20I wicket-taker. He aims to stay fresh for upcoming Indian Test tour, Ashes, and 2027 ODI World Cup. Australia named their squad for the T20 series against New Zealand, with Ben Dwarshuis joining the pace attack.

The VAR Review: Fulham fume while Man United get late penalty

Fulham were furious when Josh King's goal was ruled out at Chelsea, while Manchester United's late victory over Burnley came courtesy of a VAR penalty.

India vs Iran in CAFA Nations Cup; India vs Kazakhstan in Hockey Asia Cup; PKL 12 continues: Indian Sports LIVE, September 01

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on September 01, 2025.

Liverpool and Arsenal look incomplete, Fulham VAR drama, more

Liverpool and Arsenal wasn't a classic by any means as both teams clearly need to figure things out. "Works in progress" was a recurring theme as Marcotti recaps the weekend