Mohamed Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot
Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms.
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‘Don’t fall!’: foil boarders describe hair-raising shark chase caught on video off California coast
Foil boarders were pursued by shark – likely a great white – off Santa Barbara before it lost interest and swam away
Ron Takeda and Tavis Boise were a few miles off the coast of Santa Barbara when they noticed the large mass trailing behind them.
“Tavis, is it a dolphin?” asked Takeda as he stood on his foil board, a specialized form of surfing, propelling himself through the waves. Boise, who was filming their run, recognized the question as an ominous sign – the veteran surfers are familiar enough with dolphins that Takeda should have recognized one immediately.
Continue reading...Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham.
Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress
Palestine and Israel representatives had been lined up close together at the FIFA Congress in Canada.
Trumps says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President.
Iran will play World Cup games in US according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
Arsenal cruelly denied penalty by VAR in Champions League draw at Atletico
Arsenal scored one penalty, but VAR controversially denied them another in a 1-1 semifinal draw at Atletico Madrid.
Veteran goalkeeper, 70, to return to pitch for official game in Spain
Ángel Mateos González due to play for CD Colunga, making him oldest player to take part in official match
At an age when many veteran footballers might prefer to be regaling grandchildren, friends and assorted barflies with slightly embroidered tales of their former sporting prowess, 70-year-old Ángel Mateos González is heading back on to the pitch.
The Spaniard, who retired from competitive football 27 years ago, is due to play in goal for the Asturian team CD Colunga in a fifth-tier match this Sunday. If all goes to plan and he pulls on his gloves, he will reportedly become the oldest player to take part in an official match in Spain.
Continue reading...Thousands of US hockey fans sing Canadian anthem amid tensions between neighbor countries
Fans in Buffalo, only a few miles from Ontario, filled the silence when a microphone cut out at the start of a match
The Electric City. Nickel City. Queen City. City of No Illusions.
Buffalo, New York, has accrued many nicknames over the years but, in an age of growing tensions between two traditional allies, one among them has taken on extra resonance: the City of Good Neighbors.
Continue reading...World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals
Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.
Sri Lanka’s government ‘temporarily’ takes over cricket board
Government says it will oversee the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket until reforms are implemented.
Qatar to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 in November–December
The tournament will be held from November 19 to December 13 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.
Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court
Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.
LIVE: PSG vs Bayern Munich – Champions League semifinal first leg
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the semifinal first leg from Parc des Princes in Paris.
LIVE: PSG vs Bayern Munich – Champions League semifinal first leg
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the semifinal first leg from Parc des Princes in Paris.
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.