Iranian U17 footballers stun Brazil’s in 2023 World Cup
Iran makes history in 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup, beating Brazil at Jakarta International Stadium.
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Matildas star Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis confirm they are engaged
The pair confirmed the news in a US magazine after weeks of speculation fuelled by Mewis wearing a large diamond ringGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian football star Sam Kerr is engaged to her partne…
Rebel group claims military action delaying release of Luis Díaz’s father
Liverpool player’s father kidnapped in ColombiaGroup warns military in local area putting him at riskThe rebel group holding Luis Díaz’s father claims military action in the local area is not only delaying the release of their hostage but putting him a…
Leeds University looks into postponed football match between Jewish and Arab societies
Some players in Arab team allegedly felt uncomfortable playing during Israel-Hamas warA university is investigating allegations that a football match between its Jewish and Arab societies was postponed after some players in the Arab team felt uncomfort…
Saudi Arabia confirmed as sole bidder for 2034 men’s football World Cup
Fifa urged to pull plug if human rights commitments not metSecond World Cup in the Gulf in 12 years all but a formalitySaudi Arabia was confirmed on Tuesday as the sole bidder to host the 2034 men’s World Cup, raising concerns over Fifa’s ability to de…
Father of Liverpool’s Luis Díaz missing in Colombia amid kidnapping reports
Mother rescued but father still missing, says Colombia presidentDíaz left out of Liverpool squad for Nottingham Forest match Liverpool have confirmed an “ongoing situation” involving the family of Luis Díaz amid reports the forward’s parents were kidna…
Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre impresario dies aged 78
Kenwright was diagnosed with cancer in 2015Boyhood Everton fan joined club’s board in 1989Bill Kenwright, Everton’s chairman for the past 19 years who was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre impresarios, has died aged 78.Kenwright was diagnose…
Mohamed Salah makes donation and calls for aid to be allowed into Gaza
Striker said to have made significant donation‘The people of Gaza need food and supplies urgently’Mohamed Salah has appealed for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza after making a donation to help those affected by Israeli air strikes.The Egypt an…
Swedish and Belgian PMs lay wreaths for Brussels terror victims
Questions raised about how attacker slipped through net to attack two football fans heading to Euro 2024 qualifierThe Swedish and Belgian prime ministers have paid tribute to two Swedish men shot dead by a gunman in Brussels on Monday night, as authori…
AirAsia boss criticised for ‘unprofessional’ massage photo during meeting
Former Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes posted picture on LinkedIn AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes has faced a backlash for posting a picture of himself receiving a topless massage during a management meeting.The former Queens Park Rangers football…