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FIFA, Netflix sign deal for women’s World Cup broadcasts

Netflix plans to produce a documentary series

Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:02am

Sports

Saudi Arabia awarded hosting rights for FIFA World Cup 2034

FIFA also confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be a multi-continental event

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:41pm

Sports

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw: Here’s who will face off in the tournament

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will kick off the tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:37pm

Sports

FIFA ban Argentina goalkeeper Martinez for ‘offensive behaviour’

32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of 'violating principles of fairplay' in two separate episodes

Published 28 Sep, 2024 06:32pm

Sports

Saudi Arabia beat Pakistan in FIFA qualifier

Over 20,000 people turn up to see match at Islamabad's Jinnah stadium

Published 06 Jun, 2024 10:54pm

Sports

Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup as Gaza overshadows FIFA meeting

Delegates meeting in Bangkok voted by 119 votes to 78 to send the 10th Women’s World Cup to the land of samba football

Published 17 May, 2024 04:02pm

Sports

FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey to host final game

As many as 16 cities in US, Mexico and Canada will host the tournament games

Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:37pm

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Saudi Arabia beats Pakistan by 4-0

FIFA ranking indicates that Saudi Arabia at 57 and Pakistan at 193

Published 17 Nov, 2023 12:55pm

Sports

Ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales banned three years over kiss scandal

Rubiales had resigned in September from his position as RFEF president

Published 30 Oct, 2023 06:38pm

Sports

Pakistan reaches second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Harun Hamid scores for Pakistan to secure historic win

Published 17 Oct, 2023 04:33pm

Sports

Spain beats England to win FIFA Women’s World Cup for first time

Runner-up England has now suffered back-to-back defeats in the final

Published 20 Aug, 2023 06:06pm

Sports

Messi calls adapting to PSG ‘very tough’, speaks of a ‘rupture’ with fans

Messi admits that Champions League losses to Real Madrid in 2022, Bayern Munich this season were a 'massive disappointment'

Published 25 Jun, 2023 06:10pm

Sports

Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last

'I will see how things go but in theory I don't think I will be around for the next World Cup,' says Argentine striker

Published 13 Jun, 2023 09:36pm

Sports

Slow Women’s World Cup ticket sales prompt concern in New Zealand

New Zealand will stage 29 matches, including all pool games of defending champions the US

Published 02 Jun, 2023 01:54pm

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Former World Cup winner Mesut Ozil retires

34-year-old helped Germany to glory in Brazil in 2014

Published 23 Mar, 2023 11:08pm

Sports

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

Infantino's first three years at the helm did not count as a full term

Published 16 Mar, 2023 03:14pm

Pakistan

Qatar vows to continue supporting Pakistan in its development agenda

Amir commends services of Pakistani workforce in Qatar

Published 06 Mar, 2023 09:33am

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Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best award

Argentina's Scaloni is up for men's coach's honour along with Real's Ancelotti and City's Guardiola

Published 26 Feb, 2023 05:54pm

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Lionel Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup

He led Argentina to lift the trophy in 2022

Published 03 Feb, 2023 02:05pm

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Ronaldo, Messi roll back the years in nine-goal thriller

We saw lots of goals in a magnificent stadium with an incredible atmosphere, says PSG coach Cristophe Galtier

Updated 20 Jan, 2023 09:35am

Sports

France head coach Deschamps extends contract until 2026

His contract expired after the 2022 World Cup

Published 07 Jan, 2023 04:23pm

Sports

Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling

Ronaldo will appear at Al Nassr's 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh

Published 03 Jan, 2023 10:53am

Pakistan

Pakistan aims for stability as world welcomes 2023

PM Shehbaz’s New Year resolution is to alleviate sufferings of people of Pakistan

Updated 01 Jan, 2023 10:33am

Sports

Top teams visits put Pakistan back on World map in 2022

Australia, England, New Zealand toured the country

Updated 31 Dec, 2022 01:41pm

Sports

Factbox: A glimpse into Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s career

Former Manchester United player joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-year contract

Published 31 Dec, 2022 11:07am

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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on two-year deal

I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country, says Portuguese captain

Published 31 Dec, 2022 08:48am

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French minister calls Argentina ‘inelegant winners’ after FIFA World Cup victory

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was seen in the victory parade in Buenos Aires holding a baby doll with its face covered with a photo of Mbappe

Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:04pm

Sports

French minister calls Argentina ‘inelegant winners’

Oudea-Castera singles out goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Published 23 Dec, 2022 04:20pm

Life & Style

#saltlife: Turkish celebrity chef at centre of FIFA probe

Nusret Gokce somehow fought his way to Messi for a picture despite being brushed away initially

Published 23 Dec, 2022 03:47pm

Sports

Mbappe returns to training days after World Cup defeat

The club had offered players 10 days off

Published 21 Dec, 2022 05:34pm