AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar to host the event as China pulls out due to COVID

World Cup hosts Qatar will stage the 2023 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday, after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid. China in June 2019…

Reece James to miss England squad for FIFA World Cup 2022

James, who had established himself as Gareth Southgate’s first-choice right wing-back at international level, limped off during Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win at AC Milan on Tuesday. “Following the knee…

Neymar goes on trial ahead of 2022 Qatar World Cup

A month before the World Cup begins in Qatar, Brazilian superstar Neymar goes on trial in Spain over alleged irregularities in his transfer to Barcelona nearly a decade ago. The…

Fans will be facing long Queues at Qatar World Cup

Qatar World Cup organisers on Wednesday warned fans to brace for “congestion” in the first two weeks of the tournament when the peak number of supporters will be packing the…

“World Cup in Qatar will be my last event”, says Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has confirmed that the World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of his career. The 35-year-old Argentina star will play in his fifth World Cup…

2030 FIFA World Cup: Ukraine to join Spain-Portugal for hosting bid

Ukraine is set to join Spain and Portugal in a combined bid to host the 2030 World Cup. A person familiar with the project told The Associated Press on Tuesday…

Hazard still one of the Best in the world, says Belgium coach Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says he believes Eden Hazard is still “one of the best in the world” at his position despite the forward’s injury-plagued spell at Real Madrid. Hazard…

Qatar airways promote 2022 FIFA World Cup among fans in Mumbai

In celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, the official airline partner of the mega event, Qatar Airways on Saturday organised an interactive Pop-up to promote the event among…

2022 World Cup: France’s Frappart among among one of 3 women referees in the event

The presence of women referees at the 2022 World Cup will send “a strong sign”, said trailblazing French referee Stephanie Frappart on Thursday, one of three women officials selected for…

Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Jamaica in friendly clash ahead of FWC 2022

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina edged closer to Italy’s world record unbeaten streak with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up friendly in New Jersey…