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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.
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.
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
AFP, Published on 15/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport's governing body the FIA announced on Saturday.
No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» DUBAI - India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military conflict between them in May, but tensions simmered after the match as India's players left the field without shaking hands.
France needed a great Mbappe and got him, says Deschamps
Reuters, Published on 05/12/2022
» DOHA: Olivier Giroud scored a historic goal for France in their 3-1 last-16 win over Poland at the World Cup on Sunday but it was a pair of Kylian Mbappe screamers that left Al Thumama stadium gasping and coach Didier Deschamps hailing his greatness.
Iran and USA clash in winner-takes-all contest
Sports, Reuters, Published on 29/11/2022
» Doha: The United States and Iran, diplomatic rivals for more than 40 years, clash on the football pitch on Tuesday, their places at the World Cup on the line in a fitting finale for the most politically charged group at this year's tournament.
Football icon Shevchenko feels pain and pride in Ukraine's resilience
AFP, Published on 19/10/2022
» PARIS - Ukrainian football legend Andriy Shevchenko has admitted in an interview with AFP he cried when he "saw children running through a field strewn with missile craters" in Irpin, a commuter town outside Kyiv which was liberated from Russian control.
Roman Abramovich: Former symbol of Russia's oligarchy faces uncertain future
AFP, Published on 27/02/2022
» LONDON: Roman Abramovich rose from a penniless background in Russia's frozen north to become a multi-billionaire and a celebrity football tycoon, but his empire is teetering over his alleged Kremlin links.
Cavendish equals Merckx Tour de France record
AFP, Published on 09/07/2021
» CARCASSONNE (FRANCE) - Mark Cavendish equalled the all-time tally of Tour de France stage wins when he sped over the finish line at Carcassonne on Friday for a landmark 34th victory in the race.
Jaguars and underpants: when Olympic torch relays go wrong
AFP, Published on 24/03/2020
» TOKYO: From a jaguar on the loose to an elaborate hoax involving burning underwear, the Olympic torch relay has had its fair share of mishaps.