Football

RIYADH : Saudi Arabia were drawn in an all-Arab Group A for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, while two-time defending champions Qatar will meet Japan after the tournament draw was...

KOCHI  : Mohammedan Sporting Club will look to build on their recent fighting display when they face Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru...

LIVERPOOL, England  :  Enzo Fernandez scored from a first-half free kick as Chelsea F.C. ended their six-game Premier League losing run with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool F.C. at Anfield...

Lionel Messi has backed former Barcelona teammate Neymar to be included in Brazil’s squad for this year’s World Cup, saying the forward remains one of the world’s best despite concerns...

MADRID :  Real Madrid fined midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni 500,000 euros ($567,000) each on Friday following a dressing-room altercation at the club’s training ground that reportedly left Valverde...

Rio de Janeiro: Colombian singer Shakira offered a taste of the official song for the 2026 football World Cup in a short Instagram video on Thursday. At the start of...

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association Referees Committee has appointed Abdullah Al Athba to officiate the 2026 Amir Cup final between Al Sadd SC and Al Gharafa SC on Saturday at...

Ireland : Prominent Irish footballers and celebrities have urged the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to boycott the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel over the...

FIFA has extended the suspension of Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect, putting his potential World Cup debut at serious risk. The 20-year-old winger, who plays for SL Benfica, was...

Doha : Al Gharafa SC booked their place in the final of the Amir Cup 2026 after edging past Al Wakrah SC 3-2 on penalties. The semi-final clash at Jassim...