Women’s Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women’s football team.

Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.

Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai’s ‌ruler.

Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.

The NBA’s leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.

Senegal were stripped of the AFCON crown with Morocco awarded the title, a move that divides two closely knit nations.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s pay boost revealed in latest accounts that target $14bn in revenue for 2027-30.

Following Palestine allegations, FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines Israel FA for discrimination breaches.

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 football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.