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Members of Afghan Women United soccer team celebrate after scoring a goal against Chad, in their first international tournament since fleeing their country, in Casablanca, Morocco, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) The Afghan women’s national football team, forced into exile after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, has been given a formal…

President Donald Trump, center, speaking to members of the media during his arrival with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, at the Kennedy Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The FIFA World Cup 2026 is just weeks away, but behind the scale of a 48-team…

Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, walks away unhurt after horror crash at Rallye de Wallonie as car flips dramatically/ Image: Instagram father of Max Verstappen, Jos Verstappen walked away from a violent crash during the Rallye de Wallonie in Belgium, after his car flipped onto its roof following a high-speed incident on a tree-lined…

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates his team victory during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Barcelona in Villarreal, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) Reports across multiple outlets suggest Robert Lewandowski is set to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season, with the Polish veteran’s contract at Camp Nou…

San Marino players celebrate during their victory over Liechtenstein on September 5, 2025. Two months ago, the team’s record stood at one win, nine draws, and 195 losses. Photo: Luka Kolanovic/IMAGO/Steinsiek.ch via Reuters Connect San Marino’s men’s team sits last in the FIFA rankings, 211th in the world, but that label only tells part of…

Bruno Fernandes backs Ronaldo’s final World Cup push, pledging full support to help him win the missing title/ Getty Images For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has collected almost everything the game can offer, league titles across countries, Champions Leagues, Ballon d’Ors, international records, and a career that has stretched into a 25th professional…

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, slaps hands with guard Bronny James during the first half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston Rockets, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) An alley-oop from LeBron James to Bronny James in a playoff game is…

Mendes urges Lamine Yamal to copy Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s discipline, mindset, and consistency on and off the pitch. Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes, best known for guiding Cristiano Ronaldo’s career and Lamine Yamal’s agent since 2023, has issued a pointed reminder about discipline and lifestyle following the Barcelona forward’s recent injury. Speaking about the…

Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola walks off the pitch after the Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Manchester City in Burnley, England, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) Pep Guardiola has emerged as a genuine target for Italy as the federation looks to rebuild after a run of results that has left…

Over 60 Serie A footballers were named in an Italy prostitution case involving an escort network, with Rs 13.2 crore seized/ © Serie A An ongoing investigation in Milan into an alleged prostitution ring has brought Italian football into focus, with reports stating that more than 60 current and former Serie A players have appeared…