FIFA World Cup
Brazil federation defends ref criticised by Trump in Balogun storm
Brazil's football federation on Monday defended the integrity of a referee who US President Donald Trump said was "a little bit suspect", amid a furore over...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 9 months agoGoal-shy Salah seeks change as Egypt eye World Cup place
Mohamed Salah wants to put a disappointing start to his season with Liverpool behind him on Wednesday and help Egypt beat...
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Football
/ 9 months agoSpain, Inter Miami star Alba retiring at end of season
Inter Miami’s former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from football at the end of...
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Football
/ 9 months agoJapanese football official sentenced for viewing child sexual abuse images
A senior Japan Football Association official has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended jail term in France after viewing images of...
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Football
/ 9 months agoItaly’s Gattuso expresses Gaza heartache ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel
Gennaro Gattuso said on Tuesday that that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World...
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Football
/ 9 months agoSwiatek coasts through Wuhan debut while heat wilts players
World number two Iga Swiatek enjoyed a victorious debut at the Wuhan Open on a scorching Tuesday that saw Emma Raducanu...
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Africa Cup of Nations
/ 9 months agoCAF ‘absolutely confident’ Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in protest-hit Morocco
African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is “absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead...
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Football
/ 9 months agoManchester City star Stones considered retiring after injury woes
Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season as he struggled to cope with recurring injury problems. Stones...
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Football
/ 9 months agoKane could extend Bayern stay as interest in Premier League cools
Harry Kane is considering extending his stay at Bayern Munich after the England captain claimed his interest in returning to the...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 9 months agoDe Leo finalises Malta squad for Netherlands qualifier, Bosnia and Herzegovina friendly
National Teams Head Coach Emilio De Leo has finalised the 28-man Malta squad for the upcoming October international window, featuring a...
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Football
/ 9 months agoTalking points: Fixture pile-up hurts Ħamrun Spartans, Abdilla eyes Gżira revival
After an intense fortnight of non-stop matches, the YoHealth Malta Premier League heads into a well-deserved international break with some major...
FIFA World Cup
UK PM steps in over change to England-Mexico kick-off time
FIFA World Cup
Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is ‘independent’
FIFA World Cup
When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
