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Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

By Rohith Nair Aug 5 (Reuters) - FIFA apologised to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup as the body's leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. The proposal to sell a 20% stake in a…

Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on Portugal's training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said the star forward would not start the game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday.

By Rohith Nair Aug 5 (Reuters) - Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup. The FIFA president has been the subject…

Lamine Yamal led World Cup winner Spain on Tuesday as it defeated Croatia in the Nations League to add to its record unbeaten streak in its homecoming game, while England rebounded from its opening loss to the world champions with a victory over 10-man Czechia.

Fans of nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup –co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico — have been showing support for Palestine in public squares before matches and in stadiums during matches, Anadolu reports. Throughout the World Cup, fans are displaying Palestinian flags, demanding freedom for Palestine and opposing the genocide in the…

FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European football body's request for evidence discovery about a World Cup private investor plan that has rocked the sport.

TEHRAN – Iran swept past Lebanon in straight sets (25-9, 25-8, 25-15) at the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Cup on Tuesday.

Zinedine Zidane was asked if taking charge of his first France game on Friday will feel just as special as his playing debut for Les Bleus more than 30 years ago.

(MENAFN) Iran's national football team touched down at Tijuana International Airport in Mexico at 5 a.m. Sunday, completing a cross-border relocation forced by mounting logistical obstacles, visa ...

England would be making a mistake by trying to replicate Spain's successful style of play in a bid to win major tournaments, winger Anthony Gordon said ahead of Saturday's match between the European giants.

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha: Qatar successfully hosted the decisive AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifier between Lebanon and Yemen at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, with Yemen ...

Cole Palmer was among five players to withdraw from the England squad on Monday because of injuries, denying the Chelsea playmaker an opportunity to prove his worth again to coach Thomas Tuchel after a World Cup snub.

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on ...

Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medalist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she headlines China's bid for Asian Games domination and has Olympic glory in her sights.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Mohammad Yahya returns to fight on home soil as rising Emirati talent Zamzam Al Hammadi joins fighters from 11 nations at Coca-Cola Arena By: Waad Barakat Dubai is ...

The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera cruised to a comfortable victory at the Jordan Rally yesterday. The Autotek Motorsport S?koda Fabia ...

Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia have confirmed their pivotal refusal to sing the national anthem during the Women's Asian Cup in March was a protest against Tehran.

(MENAFN - IANS) Beirut (Lebanon), May 13 (IANS) India will host the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad from August 13 to 23, 2026. The FIBA Regional Office-Asia confirmed on Wednesday that this ...

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year's Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation but tells The Associated Press that drivers and team staff will not be put "at risk."

(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 11 (IANS) India's run in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarterfinals at the Suzhou ...

The Champions League starts this week with five Premier League clubs in the 36-team lineup, chasing a first title for England in four seasons after yet another transfer window of heavy spending amid an affordability crisis for most of European soccer.

(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) India's run in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarter-finals at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on ...

France's financial prosecutor's office has asked that four people, including disgraced former Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam, be sent to trial for corruption in connection with the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) India's U17 women's team will face hosts China in the high-stakes quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Monday. ...

Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March and had his driver's license suspended for five years.

(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 8 (IANS) India kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 4-0 win against Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 here at the Suzhou Taihu ...

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World Cup in 2022 to secure his place in the pantheon of the game's greatest ever players.

(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The India U17 women's national team went down 0-3 to Japan in their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Group B match at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on ...

Novak Djokovic grinded through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated under the lights against tennis' most decorated player.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Alex Zanardi, a Formula 1 driver who became a Paralympic gold medalist after losing his legs in a crash, has died at 59.The inspirational Italian passed away on Friday night ...

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 2 (IANS) India marked their return to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 after a 21-year gap with a 0-2 loss to Australia in a Group B match at Pitch 8 of the ...

One month into a crisis for FIFA provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan, Gianni Infantino finally got some public backing from a key nation Thursday — 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA's leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.Mehdi Taj, president of Iran's soccer ...

LeBron James' growing passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour announced Tuesday that will bring a two-day tournament to Firestone Country Club in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, next summer to connect youth with aspiring professionals.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) After similar challenges in a business suit and coveralls, Sedique Ahamed says the kandura was the toughest By: Haneen Dajani Running a marathon is hard enough and ...

Serena Williams getting back on the court at the U.S. Open after a four-year absence and Carlos Alcaraz returning to competitive tennis after being out the past four months with injury brought cheers and nostalgia to the Grand Slam tournament.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A disciplined Mirra Andreeva saw off a late challenge from Hailey Baptiste to prevail 6-4 7-6(8) in a battle of nerves on Thursday to reach the final of the Madrid ...

Ferran Torres scored twice in his Paris Saint-Germain debut to help the French defending champion draw 2-2 at Rennes in its league opener on Sunday, while Barcelona began its defense of the Spanish league title in style with a 5-0 rout of Elche.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Having played a key role in Hyderabad Kingsmen's stunning run to the Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), young pace bowler Hunain Shah is now enjoying the ...

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he won't run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino but warned the beleaguered head of world soccer that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Sparkling cameos by skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler complemented a stellar display with the ball and in the field, carrying Gujarat Titans to a four-wicket victory over ...

Paris Saint-Germain's opening game of its title defense in the French league against Rennes has been relocated at short notice because of damage to the champion's pitch following a heatwave this summer.

A collection of football fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

One of FIFA's vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body's embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the "unexpected dismissal" of critic Kevin Lamour was the "final straw".

FIFA's removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders.