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.
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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.
Lionel Messi scores 900th goal as Nashville oust Miami in Champions Cup
Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in the 900-goal club as Nashville eliminates Miami from CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Liverpool to face PSG in Champions League quarter-finals after Galatasaray rout
Liverpool stormed into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to set up a last-eight clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned
An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco.
Trump faces potential Los Angeles Olympics ban over anti-doping funding battle
A decision over potentially banning Trump from the LA Olympics is set to be made after the World Cup
Venezuela defeat USA, win first World Baseball Classic championship
Venezuela upset the star-studded host nation to win a politically charged showdown in Miami.
Fifa responds to Iran request to move their World Cup games from United States
President of Iranian football federation previously said Iran was ‘negotiating’ with Fifa to move games to Mexico
Andy Burnham tees off bid to bring Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton
Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built £250m course could provide ‘lasting legacy’ for north of EnglandFrom the fairways of Rome to the greens of Versailles, could the world’s most prestigious golf tournament be heading to Bolton?Andy Burnham, …
Paris Saint-Germain crush Chelsea to reach Champions League quarter-finals
The French team swept into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-0 win at Chelsea FC, sealing an emphatic 8-2 aggregate victory in their last-16 tie.