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'It's a mess!': China World Cup hopes left on knife edge

AFP · 1 day ago

Chinese football fans and pundits were left with a familiar sinking feeling Friday after a disappointing home draw with Thailand left their country's World Cup hopes on a knife edge.

Hong Kong arrests three for 'insulting' anthem at World Cup qualifier

AFP · 1 day ago

Three people were arrested for turning their backs and remaining seated when China's national anthem was played prior to Hong Kong's home World Cup qualifier against Iran, police said Friday.

Trezeguet strikes twice as Salah-led Egypt win World Cup qualifier

AFP · 1 day ago

A whirlwind start in which Mahmoud Trezeguet scored twice propelled Mohamed Salah-led Egypt to a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in a World Cup matchday three showdown in Cairo on Thursday.

Late winner keeps Tunisia on course for World Cup finals

AFP · 2 days ago

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane converted an 82nd-minute penalty to keep Tunisia on track for a third straight World Cup appearance with a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in Rades on Wednesday.

Spalletti's revamped Italy defend Euros crown where World Cup dreams were made

AFP · 3 days ago

Luciano Spalletti leads a new-look Italy to Euro 2024 as the Azzurri defend their continental crown in Germany and try to emulate World Cup heroes past.

India's Chhetri says farewell as Palestine eye World Cup landmark

AFP · 4 days ago

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri will say farewell to international football on Thursday while Palestine are on the brink of reaching the final stage of Asian World Cup qualifying for the first time.

European club finals heroes adjust sights to World Cup in Africa

AFP · 5 days ago

European club finals match-winners Ademola Lookman and Ayoub el Kaabi turn their attention to 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa from Wednesday with 52 fixtures scheduled over seven days.

FIFA extend rules on maternity and adoption

AFP · 1 week ago

FIFA issued new rules on Friday to help female players and coaches during pregnancy by extending maternity cover to adoptive parents while encouraging national teams to facilitate contact with families during major tournaments.

Strike threat over football calendar with players at 'breaking point'

AFP · 1 week ago

Players could strike in their bid to cut down on the number of matches they play, England's Professional Footballers'

Maradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale

AFP · 1 week ago

Diego Maradona's heirs on Thursday lost their legal bid in France to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball'

The world's most valuable players revealed as Real Madrid and Man City dominate top 10

Live Soccer TV · 1 week ago

Los Blancos and the Premier League champions have three representatives each in the top 10 while fellow English giants Arsenal have two.

Atalanta star Lookman headlines Nigeria World Cup squad

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Ademola Lookman fresh from a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final will hope to make a similar impact for Nigeria in June's 2026 World Cup qualifiers after being named in new head coach Finidi George's squad.

Lyon 'best in the world': coach ahead of women's Champions League final

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor said her side are "the best team in the world" in terms of success and that will remain true if Barcelona defeat them in the women's Champions League final on Saturday.

Maradona family bid to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale in France

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Diego Maradona's heirs have taken legal action in France to block the controversial sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball'

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

AFP · 3 weeks ago

The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday marked by debate about the war in Gaza.

Premier League in the US? FIFA weighs allowing overseas games

AFP · 3 weeks ago

FIFA is to consider allowing domestic leagues to play matches overseas, opening the door to money-spinning English Premier League or Spanish La Liga clashes being staged in the United States, the Middle East or Asia.

FIFA meets to award 2027 Women's World Cup under Gaza cloud

AFP · 3 weeks ago

Football's world governing body FIFA will decide the hosts for the 2027 Women's World Cup at its congress in Bangkok on Friday, where the war in Gaza will also rear its head.

Five years after 13-0 World Cup mauling, Thai women look to future

AFP · 3 weeks ago

Thai women's goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying will never forget her World Cup debut five years ago -- a record 13-0 defeat to the USA.

18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup 'fairytale' with Euro 2024

AFP · 3 weeks ago

As Germany prepares to host Euro 2024, the 2006 World Cup -- the last major international football tournament on German soil -- still plays a formative role in the nation's collective consciousness.