FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and ‘multiple’ discrimination breaches
Following Palestine allegations, FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines Israel FA for discrimination breaches.
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FIFA insists World Cup will proceed as planned despite Iran uncertainty
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body’s commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead “as scheduled” with “all teams” taking part amid doubts about Iran’s presence at the tournament.
Senegal instruct lawyers, while CAF’s Motsepe defends Morocco’s AFCON award
Senegal football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.
Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision after team stripped of title
Senegal’s football federation said Thursday that it would appeal the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to strip the country’s team of its Africa Cup of Nations and award the title to Morocco. Senegal beat Morocco in Rabat on January 18,…
The hottest sports ticket in the land? It’s the UFC fight at the White House
Even well-connected MAGA politicians haven’t been able to secure tickets, according to a report
Morocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win ‘upholds rights and integrity’
The football federation of Morocco welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title.
Nigeria’s Osimhen tried to defy broken arm in Galatasaray loss at Liverpool
Liverpool came from behind to eliminate Galatasaray from the Champions League but injury for star striker revealed.
Are Iran’s athletes political pawns?
Samantha Johnson looks at how Iran’s women footballers became caught in the middle of geopolitics.
Iran to ‘boycott’ World Cup in US but will not withdraw from 2026 event
Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA
Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.