Sports / Football

FIFA chief Infantino confirms Iran playing at World Cup in US 30 Apr 2026 - 09:24 pm

Vancouver: FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play at this year's World Cup on Thursday as he addressed the global football...

Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historical moment' 30 Apr 2026 - 11:50 am

Kirsty NEEDHAM Sydney: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida...

Teams set sights on Amir Cup glory ahead of quarters 30 Apr 2026 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar: Three days after an eventful final round of the Qatar Stars League (QSL), the country’s top clubs will return to action...

Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw 30 Apr 2026 - 12:15 am

Madrid: Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash yesterday. Viktor...

FIFA, LOC announce tournament dates for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 29 Apr 2026 - 03:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: FIFA and the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) have announced that the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 will...

Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires 29 Apr 2026 - 02:02 pm

London: Chelsea captain and former England international Millie Bright announced her immediate retirement from football on Wednesday. Signed from Doncaster Belles, the 32-year-old...

FIFA increases financial distribution of World Cup by 15 percent 29 Apr 2026 - 12:56 pm

Geneva: The FIFA Council has agreed to increase the resources to be distributed to all 48 participating teams at the 2026 World Cup...

New QSL season to get underway on August 20 29 Apr 2026 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday announced that the 2026–2027 season of the top flight will kick off on August 20....

Al Sadd relish QSL triumph, eye Amir Cup next 29 Apr 2026 - 09:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd are relishing their Qatar Stars League (QSL) triumph, with their sights now firmly set on Amir Cup glory as...

PSG edge Bayern Munich in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic 29 Apr 2026 - 12:15 am

Paris: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their...

John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years 28 Apr 2026 - 04:13 pm

London: John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-filled years at the Etihad, the Premier League...

Algeria's Luca Zidane doubt for World Cup after jaw fracture 28 Apr 2026 - 01:28 pm

Madrid: Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is a doubt for the World Cup after suffering a jaw and chin fracture while playing for his...

Modric suffers fractured cheekbone, will go under the knife: AC Milan 27 Apr 2026 - 06:38 pm

Milan, Italy: Luka Modric fractured his cheekbone in a clash of heads during AC Milan's goalless draw with Juventus and will undergo surgery,...

'Nobody is better than us' says Luis Enrique as PSG prepare for Bayern 27 Apr 2026 - 04:46 pm

Paris, France: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Monday that no team in Europe could claim to be better than his right now...

Mbappe doubt for Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury 27 Apr 2026 - 03:22 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the Clasico on May 10 after his club confirmed Monday he has sustained...

Salah will get fitting Liverpool farewell despite injury, says Van Dijk 27 Apr 2026 - 02:02 pm

Liverpool: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is certain Mohamed Salah will get the send-off his glittering career deserves, even if injury prevents the...

Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight 27 Apr 2026 - 01:11 pm

London: Tottenham confirmed on Monday that "heartbroken" Xavi Simons had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament, forcing him out of the club's relegation scrap...