FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia
ZURICH -- Two months before FIFA is set to confirm Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host, the soccer body was urged again ...
He was an Australian legend at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar - here is why this Socceroo is now fighting just to make the squad
Mathew Leckie hasn't given up hope of a Socceroos recall, but knows he must start the A-League season well to force his way ...
Iran's World Cup qualifier against Qatar is switched to Dubai after security concerns
The Asian Football Confederation says an upcoming World Cup qualifying game won't take place in Iran because of escalating tensions in the region.
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Sri Lanka seeks to match success in W.Indies T20s
After celebrating victories in Test and ODIs, Sri Lanka hopes to extend its run of success to T20s, with their first showdown ...
First Sports: AFC favours Iran and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr over Mohun Bagan, questions of 'bias' arise
While Mohun Bagan have been penalised by the Asian Football Confederation for refusing to travel to Iran for a football game, ...
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Security issues prompt relocation of Iran-Qatar World Cup qualifier to Dubai
The Asian Football Confederation says an upcoming World Cup qualifier won`t take place in Iran because of escalating tensions in the region. The AFC switched the venue for the Oct. 15 soccer game ...
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Mancini says 'don't live in the past' as Saudi Arabia look to bounce back in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Saudi Arabia manager Roberto Mancini has urged his players to forget about the past and focus on the task at hand as he looks ...
Saudi players cannot live in the past, warns coach Roberto Mancini
He saw his side slip to a 2-0 loss on Oct 10 against a Japan side that has dominated Asia’s third round of preliminaries.