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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.
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.
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.
ONE Championship: Asadula Imangazaliev calls for Rodtang title fight after brutal Nong-O knockout
Nick Atkin, Published on 21/03/2026
» Asadula Imangazaliev could not leave Lumpinee Stadium with the vacant ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai title.
Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» NICOSIA - Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.