In February, Serie A still plan to hold a match between AC Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, despite a similar backlash from both fans and players.

Veteran Angelo Que said that the high quality of the field for this week's Asian Tour event made it "like a major" for him and his fellow Filipino golfers.

Veteran Pakistan spinner Asif Afridi took five wickets on debut before South Africa battled to 285-8 at lunch on the third day of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic announced he would miss the upcoming Paris Masters, but added he hoped to compete at the tournament next year.