Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico
The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
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Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US
Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina
World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 to tighten hold on third place
Bruno Fernandes reaches 100 assists in all competitions after setting up two goals in crucial 3-1 win over Villa.
Spain vs Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled because of war
Fixture, part of Qatar Football Festival, cancelled after alternative dates and venues could not be agreed, UEFA says.
Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media
Zahra Ghanbari is fifth football player to withdraw her request after seven squad members sought asylum in Australia.
Keisuke Honda loses US advertising deal over Iran support at World Cup
Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 race cancellations confirmed due to Iran war
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia's Formula One Grands Prix races will not be held in April on safety grounds due to the war.
Man City held at West Ham to lose ground on Premier League leaders Arsenal
Manchester City draw 1-1 with relegation-threatened West Ham to fall nine points behind Arsenal in Premier League race.
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war
Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US base
Races unlikely to be replaced because of logistics
Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.
The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on cancellation needed to be made to prevent more freight being sent to Bahrain.
Continue reading...Real Madrid beat Elche to pressure Barcelona for La Liga title
Federico Valverde scores his fifth goal in three games as Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 to move one point behind Barcelona.
Three members of Iranian women’s football team pull Australia asylum bids
Seven members of the Iranian football delegation sought asylum, with four now known to have withdrawn applications.
Arsenal beat Everton as Dowman makes Premier League history
Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 in a nervy match in the Premier League as they continue their pursuit of the title.
Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed
Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners.
Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled due to Middle East conflict
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races unlikely to be rescheduled but WEC's Qatar round moved to October.
Former Arsenal player Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges
Ghana international Thomas Partey faced initial charges of rape just days after leaving Arsenal last summer.
Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal
Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.
Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup
Taiwan face China in a tense Women's Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
‘He looked devastated’: club tells of Barcelona fan who ended up in Exeter
Supporter mistakenly travelled to St James Park ground instead of Newcastle namesake (save for an apostrophe)
The two stadiums are 366 miles apart. One holds more than 50,000 people, the other less than 10,000. The buzz as you walk up to the two grounds is a little different.
But nevertheless, one Barcelona fan appeared not to have realised that he was at the wrong ground and tried to get through the turnstiles at Exeter City’s modest stadium (St James Park), rather than Newcastle United’s hulking one (St James’ Park).
Continue reading...How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next
Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players' escape.