Sports News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire, says report

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.
Former Barcelona defender Alba to retire at end of season

Former Spain and Barcelona defender Jordi Alba will retire from football at the end of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season, the Inter Miami player said on Tuesday.
Djokovic survives leg injury, heat exhaustion to beat Munar in Shanghai

Novak Djokovic battled through a left leg injury and heat exhaustion to beat Jaume Munar 6-3 5-7 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month suspension for missed doping tests

Irish MMA champion Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month suspension for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy after missing three attempted tests in 2024, Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) announced Tuesday.

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