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Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, concerns over racism in football have once again come into focus. Vinícius Júnior has backed young Spain star Lamine Yamal after he called out anti-Muslim chants during a recent match. Vinícius, who has himself faced repeated racist abuse, emphasised the importance of players using their voice against discrimination….
Last Updated:April 01, 2026, 07:01 IST Italy miss a third straight World Cup after Bosnia penalty loss, while Turkey, Sweden and the Czech Republic qualify FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Bosnia beat Italy (AP) Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after a play-off defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina on…
Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 3:04 PM IST Infantino revealed that FIFA will not be accommodating Iran’s request to move their World Cup group matches to Mexico from USA amid the ongoing military attacks. Gianni Infantino. (Picture credit: AP) FIFA boss Gianni Infantino reiterated that the world governing body will not be accommodating Iran’s request to…
Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 08:13 IST Mexico offers to host Iran’s FIFA World Cup matches amidst US-Iran tensions. President Sheinbaum supports the move if FIFA approves. Iran men’s football team have qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup (AP) The Mexican government is willing to host Iran’s FIFA World Cup games, after the latter refused to…
Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 09:51 IST The Iran Football Federation is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup games from the United States to Mexico because of the ongoing war. Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup is now shrouded with uncertainty (Picture credit: AFP) The Iran Football Federation is in talks with FIFA…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 9:03 PM IST Lionel Messi had no role in the cancellation of the Argentina vs Spain Finalissima, with reports saying the Argentine captain actually wanted the match to go ahead. Lionel Messi (X) Lionel Messi had no role in the cancellation of the much-anticipated Finalissima clash between Argentina and Spain, according…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM IST Marc-André Ter Stegen was barred from voting in Barcelona elections because of club membership problems. Joan Laporta won the presidency with 68.18% of the vote. Marc-André Ter Stegen and Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender #04 Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva (CL) raise their trophy as they celebrate with teammates after…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 08:22 IST Neymar wants to rejoin Brazil’s national team for the FIFA World Cup despite a subdued match for Santos FC against Corinthians. Neymar hasn’t played for Brazil in over two years (Picture credit: AFP) Star Brazil forward Neymar has said that he definitely wishes to go back into the national…
Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 09:15 IST Trump stated that Iran is welcome at the quadrennial spectacle slated to begin in June in North America, however added that it wouldn’t be safe for the players travelling. US President Donald Trump (Image Courtesy: AP) The President of the United States of America, Donald J Trump, opined that…
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Iranian men’s national soccer team was welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup but that he believed it was not appropriate that they be there “for their own life and safety.” “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t…