First Iraq footballers granted visas by Mexico for FIFA World Cup qualifier
Mexico issues visas to some Iraq footballers so they can play in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Monterrey.
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Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino
FIFA’s Infantino says US president ‘reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome’ to participate in the tournament.
ICC rejects bias claims from stranded South Africa, West Indies cricketers
Frustrated players say they were left in the dark for days over their travel while England flew out within two days.
Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea FC sale cash may be under investigation as ‘proceeds of crime’
Documents filed at Companies House over 2022 deal could complicate row with UK over how money will be usedJersey authorities may be investigating whether cash raised by Roman Abramovich’s 2022 sale of Chelsea FC amounts to the proceeds of crime, accord…
Infantino says Trump assured him Iran are welcome at World Cup
Iran are scheduled to play three matches in the United States
LeBron, NBA social media react to Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game
Star NBA players like LeBron James take to social media to praise the Miami player’s incredible scoring achievement.
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant for second-most in NBA
Miami Heat player’s historic night is second behind the famous Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points back in 1962.
Late Yamal penalty earns Barcelona draw at Newcastle in Champions League
Barcelona needed Lamine Yamal’s penalty with the last kick of the game to cancel out Harvey Barnes’s opener.
LIVE: Newcastle United vs Barcelona – Champions League last 16
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Newcastle face Barcelona for a first-leg clash.
Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham festival promising ‘glamour and glory’
Jockey Club says aim is to get more women watching racing and revival is not a response to ‘woke’ jibesFirst and foremost, it is a huge sporting event, billed by its fans as the Olympics of jump racing – but it can also act as a social barometer, givin…