FIFA Rule Change Lets Afghan Women’s Team Compete
A recent rule change by FIFA allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official matches has been described as a “historical moment” by former national team captain Khalida Popal. Under the new arrangement, Afghanistan’s women’s team will be eligible to participate in international competitions, including qualification pathways for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympic […]
Dalić Confident Modrić Will Recover for World Cup
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić has expressed optimism that captain Luka Modrić will recover in time to lead the national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite undergoing surgery for a serious facial injury. Modrić sustained a broken cheekbone following a head collision during a match between AC Milan and Juventus that ended goalless. […]
Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier as Assefa Sets New London Marathon Record
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday at the London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to officially run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, clocking 1:59:30 to claim victory. Sawe surged ahead of Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in the closing stages, with Kejelcha also dipping under two hours in 1:59:41 during his marathon debut. Uganda’s […]
Osimhen Returns From Injury as Galatasaray Crash Out of Turkish Cup
Victor Osimhen made his return from injury, but Galatasaray S.K. were eliminated from the Turkish Cup after a 2–0 quarter-final defeat to Gençlerbirliği S.K. on home soil. The Nigerian striker, who had been sidelined for several weeks with an arm injury, came off the bench late in the match but could not prevent the defending […]
Trump Envoy Suggests Italy Replace Iran at World Cup
An envoy to Donald Trump has urged FIFA to consider replacing Iran with Italy at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to a report by the Financial Times. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli said it would be a “dream” to see the four-time world champions included in the tournament, which will be hosted by the […]
Chelsea Hold Talks Over Rosenior’s Future
Chelsea FC are holding internal meetings to decide the future of head coach Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results in the Premier League. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed on Wednesday that discussions were ongoing within the club’s hierarchy as they consider whether to make a managerial change. The talks come a day after […]
Hudson-Odoi Ruled Out for Season After Surgery
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on a leg injury sustained during Nottingham Forest’s Europa League quarter-final second-leg victory over FC Porto last week. The 25-year-old winger missed Forest’s 4–1 Premier League win over Burnley on Sunday before the club confirmed on Tuesday that he had […]
Ndidi Returns to Training Ahead of Cup Clash
Wilfred Ndidi has returned to full training with Beşiktaş after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during last month’s away defeat to Fenerbahçe. The Super Eagles captain was seen training with his teammates on Monday, raising hopes of his availability for the club’s upcoming quarter-final fixture in the Turkish Cup. Beşiktaş are scheduled to face […]
PSG, Atletico Reach Champions League Semi-Finals
Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid secured places in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday following the conclusion of their quarter-final second-leg matches. PSG advanced after protecting a 2–0 first-leg advantage against Liverpool, completing the job away from home to confirm their place in the last four. After a goalless first half, Ousmane […]
Mbappé, Bellingham Among Stars Facing Champions League Suspension Risk
Several key players from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Sporting CP risk suspension ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg fixtures, with another booking set to rule them out of the semi-final first leg if their teams progress. The players are currently one yellow card away from suspension, meaning any caution in today’s […]
