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Safety for hire: security firms cash in on World Cup in Mexico
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Gunshots rang out in a Mexico City warehouse as Leopoldo Cerdeira emptied a cartridge into a car door propped up on a stand.
England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» PARIS - Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.
Trump says Fifa chief would back moving World Cup games
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Fifa chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.
Fifa 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» LAUSANNE - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.
US adds new $250 visa fee for travellers
Published on 30/08/2025
» NEW YORK - A new $250 “visa integrity fee” imposed on travellers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
Angels and Rabbits set for big battle
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 29/08/2025
» Bangkok United and BG Pathum United will face off in the big match of the Thai League 1 this weekend.
Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
AFP, Published on 23/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 -- and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy.
Easy King's Cup opener for Thailand
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/08/2025
» Hosts Thailand will kick off the defence of their King's Cup crown against Fiji on Sept 4 at Kanchanaburi's Kleeb Bua Stadium.
Mexican president backs threatened female football referee
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» MEXICO CITY - A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men’s match between Monterrey and Cincinnati received the backing of her country’s president on Wednesday.
Las Vegas to host 2026 Fifa World Cup Draw
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2025
» LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas is set to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup draw, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.