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.
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‘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.
North Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women’s Asian Cup
North Korea face Australia in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.
FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Champions League last 16
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City for last 16, first leg showdown.
Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest
Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.
Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea FC sale cash may be under investigation as ‘proceeds of crime’
Documents filed at Companies House over 2022 deal could complicate row with UK over how money will be used
Jersey authorities may be investigating whether cash raised by Roman Abramovich’s 2022 sale of Chelsea FC amounts to the proceeds of crime, according to documents filed at Companies House on Wednesday, potentially complicating a row with the UK government over how the money will be used.
Accounts for Fordstam Ltd, the company through which the billionaire Russian oligarch owned Chelsea, show that the proceeds of the sale – currently frozen and gathering interest in a Barclays Bank account – have risen to £2.4bn.
Continue reading...ICC rejects bias claims from stranded South Africa, West Indies cricketers
Frustrated players say they were left in the dark for days over their travel while England flew out within two days.
LeBron, NBA social media react to Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game
Star NBA players like LeBron James take to social media to praise the Miami player's incredible scoring achievement.
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant for second-most in NBA
Miami Heat player's historic night is second behind the famous Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points back in 1962.
LIVE: Newcastle United vs Barcelona – Champions League last 16
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Newcastle face Barcelona for a first-leg clash.
Women’s football team to be welcomed home with open arms, Iran says
Iran's Foreign Ministry and general prosecutor say the team is invited to return home 'with peace and confidence'.
Roman Abramovich ready to fight UK government over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale
Russian oligarch says money is his to allocate despite international sanctions imposed on his assets
The Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has stepped up his row with the British government over the £2.5bn proceeds of his sale of Chelsea FC, insisting that the money is his to allocate despite the international sanctions imposed on his assets.
The UK and EU imposed sanctions on Abramovich in 2022, freezing his assets in response to Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, citing his ties to Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Continue reading...Fear, uncertainty surround Iran women’s football team’s return home
Players body and activists say the team must be protected while head coach insists the players are eager to return.
Newcastle United vs Barcelona: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
The Magpies face a formidable task as they host star-studded Barcelona for the first leg of their last 16 clash.
Iraq coach urges FIFA to delay World Cup playoff amid US-Israel war on Iran
Graham Arnold says a delay to the March 31 fixture would allow the scattered members of his team to gather and prepare.
Rangers vs Celtic turns ugly as fans clash on pitch after Scottish Cup tie
Scottish FA launches investigation after fans fought on the pitch following the Scottish Cup quarterfinal in Glasgow.
T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title
Bumrah's stunning bowling sealed India's record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek's batting fireworks.
Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic
Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 win
Naruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseball
Masataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday, with Emperor Naruhito making a rare appearance.
The underdog Aussies struck first in the sixth inning of the group stage game when outfielder Aaron Whitefield came home after a throwing error by Japan’s catcher, Kenya Wakatsuki. But in the seventh, Yoshida connected with a two-run shot over right centre field. Japan put on two more insurance runs in the eighth, and hung on for the 4-3 victory.
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