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Infantino Confident Iran Will Compete at World Cup Despite Political Tensions
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that Iran will participate in this summer’s FIFA World Cup, despite escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty…
New Trial Opens in Argentina Over Death of Football Icon Diego Maradona
A new trial has begun in Argentina examining the circumstances surrounding the death of football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away at the age of 60 in November 2020 after…
Havertz nets late winner as Arsenal edge Sporting in Lisbon
Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time winner as Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon.
The second-half substitute slotted past…
Türkiye and Sweden Qualify for 2026 World Cup as Kosovo, Poland Exit Playoffs
Turkey and Sweden have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following hard-fought playoff victories over Kosovo and Poland.
Türkiye edged Kosovo 1-0 in Pristina to…
Hakimi Rejects AFCON 2025 Title After CAF Ruling, Backs Senegal as Deserved Winners
Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco’s national team, has publicly rejected the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a controversial ruling, insisting that his side did…
Messi Hits 900 Career Goals, Joins Ronaldo in Historic Milestone
Lionel Messi has reached another historic milestone, scoring the 900th goal of his career to become only the second player in elite men’s football to achieve the feat after Cristiano…
CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in January and declared Morocco champions.
Several Senegalese players…
FIFA Fines Nigeria, DR Congo Over World Cup Qualifier Incidents
World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Association Football Federation over incidents that occurred during their…
France Beat D’Tigress 93–86 in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
World number three, France women's national basketball team, defeated reigning African champions Nigeria women's national basketball team, popularly known as D’Tigress, 93–86 in a…
3 Iranian Women Footballers Withdraw Asylum Bid, Plan Return from Australia
Three members of the Iran women's national football team who previously sought asylum in Australia have decided to withdraw their applications and return to Iran, the Australian…