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War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
PM presides over MotoGP season opener
Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will preside over the opening ceremony of the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026 on Sunday at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram, marking the first race of the MotoGP World Championship season.
Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.
Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.
Probe into alleged inflated ice hockey budget at SEA Games
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Anti‑corruption officials on Wednesday inspected an ice hockey rink in Bangkok used for the SEA Games last year, following a report of irregularities in invoices it issued to the Ice Hockey Association of Thailand that showed claimed amounts higher than actual expenses during the event.
China issues 73 life bans, punishes top football clubs for match-fixing
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» BEIJING - China's football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and punished 13 top professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption, it said Thursday.
Senegal poised to party with parade for Afcon champs
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» DAKAR - After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal’s football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their long journey to victory at the country’s presidential palace.
Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» RABAT - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.
National Sports Day celebration set for Feb 9
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thai athletes and sports figures with outstanding achievements in 2025 will be honoured during the 2025 National Sports Day, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 9 at Huamark Indoor Stadium, the Sports Authority of Thailand announced.
Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020, citing "concerns regarding transparency and governance" within the body.