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‘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.
Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) — The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.
Thai e-sports cheats sentenced to detention
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/03/2026
» A former Thai national team e-sports player and a gamer who conspired to cheat during the SEA Games in Thailand last year were both sentenced to three-months detention by the Pathumwan Kwaeng Court on Tuesday, avoiding a prison term.
Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» MADRID - Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".
Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» MADRID — Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.
World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on Fifa resale site
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on Fifa’s official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have only recently been distributed following the end of the main sales phase in January.
Ratchaburi eye ACL Two progress, face stiff Persib test
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/02/2026
» Ratchaburi host Indonesia's Persib Bandung in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two Wednesday night in a clash which has been billed as an Asean derby.
Ageless Lindsey Vonn passes first test at Winter Olympics
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Lindsey Vonn passed a key test of her damaged knee on Friday after she completed her first downhill training run for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk-off protest
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» RABAT - Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over the hosts after a chaotic end to the match marred by the eventual champions storming off the pitch in a lengthy protest following a controversial late penalty award.