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US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.
ONE Championship: Takeru’s farewell fight lands Fuji TV broadcast as Samurai 1 goes mainstream
Nick Atkin, Published on 23/04/2026
» Takeru Segawa’s retirement fight will air on national television in Japan, giving ONE Championship’s April 29 card another major platform as it looks to launch its new Samurai series with maximum reach.
Iran will be at World Cup, Fifa president reaffirms
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Fifa president Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran would “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite the Middle East war.
LIV Golf denies rumours of Saudi funding withdrawal
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» LOS ANGELES - LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse due to the possible withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financing.
Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» MADRID - Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat.
Thitiphan fires brace, takes Angels past Sukhothai
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 05/04/2026
» Bangkok United secured a valuable three points in Thai League 1 on Friday night as Thitiphan Puangchan struck twice in a 2‑0 victory over Sukhothai at the Thunder Dome Stadium.
‘Tarnished’ Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
AFP, Published on 02/04/2026
» MADRID - Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the prime minister said “tarnish” the country.
Fifa chief says Iran will be at World Cup in US
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» ANTALYA, Turkey - Iran “will be at the World Cup” and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war, Fifa president Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday.
Teerasil turns down recall offer
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 27/03/2026
» Veteran striker Teerasil Dangda has declined an invitation to rejoin the Thailand national team, citing injury concerns.
Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» MEXICO CITY - Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.