FIFA World Cup

RIYADH: Al-Hilal president Fahd Bin Nafel refused to comment on the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, insisting his Saudi Arabian side is "more important than just one player", as fans clamour for the World Cup winner."Don't ask me about…

Four contenders are competing to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA confirmed on Monday, days after the joint United States-Mexico bid entered the race. Brazil, South Africa and the European project teaming Belgium, Germany and the…

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugalthrashed Liechtenstein 4-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. With this win, Ronaldo broke the men's international appearance record. The 38-year-old, who was dropped from the Portuguese…

Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president during the 73rd Congress in Rwanda on March 16, 2023 | Photo Credit: AP Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president during the 73rd Congress in Kigali on Thursday, promising record…

The trophy of the Women’s FIFA World Cup seen during the 73rd FIFA Congress at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda | Photo Credit: Reuters The Women’s World Cup is getting 300% increase in prize money for this year’s tournament.The $150…

The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games due to the expanded format with 48 teams taking part, global soccer governing body FIFA said on Tuesday after its Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The 2026 edition,…

France defender Raphaël Varane’s (seen here with Hugo Lloris) decision to end his national team career last month at the age of 29 was a warning sign, FIFPRO general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann said | Photo Credit: Reuters Most of the…

NEW DELHI: The final draw for the next AFC Asia Cup will be held on May 11, 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha, Qatar, the Asian Football Confederation(AFC) announced on Friday. The AFC informed that Qatar will host the upcoming…

By Associated Press GENEVA: FIFA's choice of Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima as its first global fan ambassador five months before the Women's World Cup was described Tuesday as "tone deaf" by the former leader of…

Lionel Messi's most-desired wish to win the FIFA World Cup for Argentina came true last year, and on Monday he was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2022, while Alexia Putellas of Spaincontinues to be in possession of women's award for…