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Former India hockey player PR Sreejesh slammed the Indian team management for both the men’s and women’s hockey units as they failed to reach the semifinals of their respective World Cups.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' football from the 1986 World Cup win over England has sold for £2.5m at auction, despite being expected to fetch nearer £10m.
Germany's hockey men have secured a spot in the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Australia 4:2 in the last round-robin game. The team, led by coach André Henning, needed a win to advance to the next round.
India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey World Cup, but Argentina's win over England has given them a semifinal lifeline. If India beat Argentina on Monday and England lose to the Netherlands, they can still qualify for the semifinals.
Pakistan finally ended a 16-year wait for a Hockey World Cup victory after producing a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Japan in the 9th–16th place classification match at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has risked alienating numerous Concacaf nations by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region.
Andy Burnham, the UK prime minister, has expressed his desire to bring the men's World Cup back to the UK in 2042. This would be the first time the tournament has been held in Britain in almost eight decades.
Iran's national basketball team has traveled to Manila to participate in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers. They will play two important games against New Zealand and the Philippines.
Retail sales fell in July after a bumper period the previous month, despite the World Cup luring punters into pubs and the hot weather boosting alcoholic drink sales in supermarkets. The total volume of goods sold in stores and online fell 0.5% in July, according to the O…
Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their second World Cup group match, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring both goals, including the injury-time winner, after an initial struggle.
FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has left his post after criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors.
The World Cup has reignited the debate over playing surfaces in the NFL, with many players preferring grass fields but only half of teams playing on them. The participating stadiums in the World Cup had to put grass in instead of their usual turf.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces widespread criticism for his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, but has received support from Andrew Giuliani, who attributes the backlash to jealousy and politics.
Barcelona is aiming to win their third consecutive La Liga title, with their dominance of Real Madrid in the last two seasons clear. The team's players performed a major part in Spain's World Cup win last month, and oddsmakers are predicting a Blaugrana three-peat. The la…
New Zealand has withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election and called for a review following the scrapping of the governing body's plan to bring private equity into the World Cup.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Indian pacer, has expressed his readiness to play in the 2027 World Cup, despite not being selected for the Indian ODI squad since 2022. He has been performing well in the 2026 Indian Premier League and has been called upon by several former cricket…
FIFA warns of efforts to undermine Gianni Infantino amid leadership crisis
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a leadership crisis after a proposal to raise $4.2 billion by selling commercial rights to the World Cup and other tournaments was met with criticism from UEFA, national associations, and senior FIFA officials.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a British newspaper on Friday that he paid off a lover while at European governing body UEFA.
Women's AFCON 2026: Algeria and Morocco Advance to Semi-finals and Qualify for 2027 World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have secured their places in the semi-finals of the Women's AFCON 2026 by defeating Ivory Coast and South Africa, respectively. Both nations also clinched direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.
Players use football to champion Afghan women's rights
Afghanistan's women's football team, banned from playing at home, has travelled to New Zealand for a training camp and two unofficial friendly games against the Cook Islands.
The quarter-final fixtures for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been confirmed, featuring a highly anticipated match between defending champions Nigeria and Cameroon. These crucial matches will determine which four teams qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women…
UEFA Stands Firm Against Infantino While Conmebol Supports Him
The UEFA has maintained its position against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite his organization's recent apology for a proposed privatization plan for the World Cup. Meanwhile, the Conmebol has expressed its support for Infantino, citing the need for responsible in…
FIFA has apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup. The governing body's leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco.
South Korea's football association was raided by police as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign. Police conducted 'search and seizure operations' at the Korea Football Association (KFA) offices, probin…
FIFA apologized to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last Friday after a fierce backlash.
Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organization's leadership have presented a united front after a crisis meeting in Morocco over the abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last…
FIFA Backs Infantino but Apologises Over World Cup Investment Plan
FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of a proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup.
England Leads a Handful of European Federations Opposed to Infantino's Re-election as FIFA President
A group of European football federations, led by England, have begun to withdraw their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The move comes after Infantino's plan to privatize the World Cup was exposed by The Times. The UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC have already expresse…