Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup
German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
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Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf
Brazil’s record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.
Bafana Bafana World Cup squad: South Africa names two uncapped players
South Africa’s 26-man World Cup 2026 squad includes 19 local players, five who play in Europe, and two in the US.
World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says
‘The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the US will embrace this team,’ DRC’s ambassador to the US says.
A rich man’s game? How Roland Garros host France turned its back on clay
Efforts to expand tennis in France have seen hard courts gradually replace clay in the land of Roland Garros, leaving the iconic slippery surface to a select few – and, according to some, contributing to the home players’ miserable run at the Paris Gr…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime talent after IPL blitz
Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
Fifa to be investigated over ticketing practices for 2026 World Cup
The attorneys generals of New York and New Jersey insist Fifa must answer allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans”.
Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs
Imitation versions of Shakhtar and Zorya in RussiaUkrainian FA urged Uefa to take action last yearUefa is yet to take action against the integration of clubs from illegally occupied parts of Ukraine into Russia’s football system despite being urged to …
FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation
US States react following increasing criticism of football’s global governing body for the pricing of 2026 World Cup.
New York and New Jersey subpoena FIFA in World Cup ticket sales investigation
The US states of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday launched an investigation into FIFA over its ticket sales for the World Cup, with officials alleging the international football association of “fake scarcity and impossibly high prices”.