CAIRO — In a competition defined by power, precision and relentless grit, Egypt delivered a tour de force at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria. The hosts stamped their authority on the tournament, both on and off the mat. From the opening contests to the final medal bouts, Egypt set the pace and never…

Iran are moving their World Cup training base to Mexico after football's world governing body FIFA approved a request to transfer it from Tucson, Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturday. The Iranian team will be based in Tijuana on the border of Mexico and the United States, federation president Mehdi Taj…

Al-Ahly’s first football team concluded its season after playing Al-Masry on Wednesday evening in the seventh and final round of the league championship playoffs. The Red Devils won 2-0, finishing the season in third place with 53 points. Following the Masry match, several Ahly players left due to the expiration of their contracts. Among them…

Egypt will host the 2027 World Junior Artistic Gymnastics Championships for men and women in Cairo after an official contract was signed in Sharm El-Sheikh, attended by Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Watanabe and President of the Egyptian and African Gymnastics Federations Ihab Amin took to the stage…

    The Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Championships concluded at Giza’s Palm Hills Club in Egypt on Saturday, 16 May, with two thrilling all-Egyptian finals that showcased both the depth of Egyptian squash and the intensity of competition at the sport’s highest level. In the women’s final, Amina Orfi overcame eight-time world champion Nour…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) AFP Johannesburg: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won ...

RABAT — The Egyptian U-17 national team has completed its final preparations for a tough CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for 10:00 pm Cairo local time on Sunday in Morocco. The team has already locked in a spot at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, which runs…

(MENAFN - The Rio Times) Forty-eight hours after his name was read out at the Museu do Amanha~, Neymar's calf reminded Brazilian football why his World Cup place has been a debate for the past year. ...

Football fans are early awaiting the highly anticipated clash between Al-Ahly vs. Al-Masry, coming as part of the 2025-26 Egyptian Premier League season Ahly’s first team, led by Danish coach Jess Thorup, is preparing for this crucial and challenging match in the 2025-26 Egyptian Premier League. Ahly will rely on their talented squad, buoyed by…

Egypt has completed logistical preparations to host 2,000 athletes from 25 countries for the 12th Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) Games this August, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced. The Cairo 2026 games, scheduled for August 9 to 16, will feature competitions across 18 sports. Currently, 45 universities from 16 African…

Egypt’s national Wushu Kung Fu team delivered a standout performance at the 11th Sanda World Cup, which was held from 11 May until 16 May in Macau, China, securing three medals in one of the sport’s most prestigious international competitions. Leading the Egyptian charge was wushu player Hosseiny Wahdan, who captured the gold medal in…

It was an unforgettable week of highs and lows for Zamalek SC.  The Egyptian giants bounced back from a painful continental defeat to clinch the Egyptian Premier League title in dramatic fashion, sending their fans into raptures. The week began on a sour note at Cairo International Stadium. In front of a passionate full house, Zamaleksurrendered their CAF…

At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said. The squad arrived in Turkey's southern Antalya resort on Monday for a training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament that is being co-hosted by United…

World No. 1 Mostafa Asal has captured the PSA World Squash Championship title, held at the Palm Hills courts, after defeating his compatriot and World No. 7 Youssef Ibrahim in the final. Asal secured his victory on Saturday evening with a commanding 3-0 performance in a match that lasted 56 minutes. The game scores were…

Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and under the effective Presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association are organizing the 50th edition of the Hassan II Trophy, which will take place from May 21 to 23, 2026,…

LONDON — Hull City was promoted to the English Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie’s last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in Saturday’s Championship play-off final. McBurnie punished a mistake from Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn to bag the lucrative winner in the final moments of the second half at Wembley. Hull…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Egypt News Zamalek SC have been crowned Egyptian Premier League champions for the first time since 2022 after edging past Ceramica Cleopatra 1–0 at Cairo Stadium on Wednesday, sealing the title on a dramatic final day of the season. A decisive first-half goal from Palestinian striker Oday Dabbagh proved…

Eighteen-year-old Egyptian squash prodigy Amina Orfi captured the women’s senior World Squash Championship title on Saturday evening, defeating her compatriot and defending champion Nour El Sherbini in a monumental upset. With this historic victory, Orfi etches her name into the record books as the youngest female player ever to be crowned senior world champion, achieving…

LONDON — Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton on Sunday to guarantee their place in the English Premier League next season as Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola prepare for emotional farewells. Liverpool and Bournemouth could both secure places in the Champions League, while European football is also on the line for Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and…

(MENAFN - EQS Group) Haier / Key word(s): Contract/Agreement Haier Signs Four-Year Sponsorship with Al Ahly FC, Becoming the Club's Second Main Sponsor 20.05.2026 / 15:40 CET/CEST The ...

Egyptian weightlifter Nora Essam secured three silver medals at the African Senior Weightlifting Championships held in Ismailia. Nora claimed silver in the snatch with a lift of 87 kg, silver in the clean and jerk at 108 kg, and silver in the total with 195 kg in the under-58 kg category. Egypt is hosting the…

LONDON — Arne Slot said on Friday he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after the Egyptian appeared to take aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah’s storied nine-year spell at Anfield will come to a close after Sunday’s clash against Brentford. Liverpool still needs a…

The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States. Iran's national team arrived in Turkey for a pre-tournament training camp on Monday. The players are to stay several weeks before heading to the World Cup that…

LONDON — Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as their permanent manager on a contract until 2028, the English Premier League club said on Friday, rewarding the former midfielder for the club’s turnaround in fortunes in less than half a season. The 44-year-old Englishman has guided United to 11 victories in 16 matches, including wins…

Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported. The team plan to participate in the tournament despite co-host Washington having launched a war against Iran with a massive wave…

LONDON — Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving “extraordinary talents” out of England’s World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament. The German coach omitted a clutch of big names for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent…

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Egypt celebrated a landmark evening in world squash as teenage prodigy Amina Orfi and World No.1 Mostafa Asal emerged victorious at the 2026 CIB Palm Hills ...

BERLIN — Hosts Wolfsburg were held to a scoreless draw by second division Paderborn in the first leg of their relegation playoff, inching the Wolves closer to the drop. Bundesliga champions in 2009, Wolfsburg have been in the top flight since their first promotion in 1997. They will now need to win away at Paderborn…

The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday. "The next phase of the national team's preparation is set to be hosted in Antalya, Turkey," Iranian Football360 website reported, adding that the squad would then travel to their…

MONTEVIDEO — Marcelo Bielsa hinted that he may not remain as manager of Uruguay beyond July, saying that his job with the team ends with the World Cup. “Our job ends with the World Cup,” Bielsa said according to Reuters at an event organised by the Uruguayan Football Association. Although he did not elaborate on…

(MENAFN - APO Group) – Collaboration Supports BAL's Social Impact and Court Development Programming Across Africa – – 2026 BAL Season Will Continue with Playoffs and Finals in Kigali, Rwanda ...

MADRID — Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season. “Yes,” Arbeloa said at a press conference when asked to confirm that he would not be coaching the team next season, amid widespread reports that veteran manager Jose Mourinho is returning to the…

Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The players, dressed in red and black tracksuits, were presented at a stage in the central Tehran square of Enghelab, where crowds of people cheered for…

LONDON — Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade in charge, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in English soccer and one of the most influential managerial reigns of all time. Guardiola, who took charge of City in…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports Egyptian club Ismaili SC suffered one of the darkest moments in its history on Tuesday after officially being relegated from the Egyptian Premier League following a 2-1 defeat against Wadi Degla SC in the tenth round of the relegation stage. The loss confirmed Ismaili’s drop from Egypt’s top…

Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan has outlined how the Pharaohs are getting ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The players started training at the National Teams Centre on Thursday. Hassan said the camp forms part of an intensive preparation programme designed to ensure the team reaches peak condition ahead of the tournament. The…

Israeli media outlets on Monday criticised Lamine Yamal, the Spanish football star of FC Barcelona, after he waved a Palestinian flag while celebrating his team’s Spanish league title victory. Yamal, 18, drew widespread attention during the team’s open-top bus parade through the Catalan city, where he was seen waving the Palestinian flag in scenes that…

PARIS — Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in opposite halves of the men’s draw, while Coco Gauff could face Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s semis. Sinner, the red-hot men’s title favourite in the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz,…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Xinhua Mexico City: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium ...

LONDON — Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands to celebrate the English side’s Europa League final triumph — their first silverware in 30 years. Supporters decked out in the club’s claret and blue colours waved flags and let off flares as they lined the streets of Birmingham to watch their heroes parade the…

LONDON — Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his final appearance at his home Grand Slam. The popular Frenchman took centre stage on Court Philippe-Chatrier for ‘Gael & Friends’, an evening that blended tennis, music…

TEXAS (United States) — Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Moore, who won his lone PGA Tour title at the 2023 Valspar Championship, teed off on 10 at TPC Craig…

MONTREAL — George Russell said there was no need to panic ahead of a Canadian Grand Prix that could see championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli take his fourth Formula One win in a row. Russell, 20 points off the championship lead, arrives at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with Mercedes bringing their first major upgrade of…

LONDON — Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has been named the Europa League Player of the Season after inspiring his side to a 3-0 victory over German team Freiburg in the final, UEFA said. The 23-year-old England international capped a stellar continental campaign by scoring the third goal and providing an assist in the Istanbul…

RIYADH — A trademark free-kick and a close-range finish, both in the final half-hour, sealed the win Al Nassr needed on the last night of the season, with Al Hilal finishing just two points behind. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, who was without a major club trophy since winning Serie A with Juventus in 2020, arrived in…

BRUSSELS — Club Brugge was crowned Belgian champions for the 20th time – their fifth title in seven years – following a 2-2 draw away at Mechelen. Brugge capitalised on a slip-up by their closest rivals and reigning champions, Union Saint-Gilloise who drew 0-0 at Ghent, to maintain a four-point lead with one matchday remaining…

MONTREAL – Lewis Hamilton spoke out against Formula One retirement speculation on Thursday and said he ​had a contract at Ferrari for 2027 and would be around for ‌some time. The seven-times world champion has yet to win a race for the Italian team since joining from Mercedes last year and will be 42 next…

Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has posted a heartfelt message on social media proclaiming his love for his country and wishing the World Cup squad well at the tournament without him.Azmoun, who ​is his country’s second-leading scorer of all time, was left out of coach Amir Ghalenoei’s ‌preliminary squad for the tournament on Saturday.State news…