Businessman and West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his role at the Premier League club after allegations of inappropriate conduct were detailed in a joint investigation by the BBC’s Panorama programme and The Times. The investigation includes claims from several former models who allege they experienced inappropriate behaviour while seeking work with publications …
Comoros have set up a second-round Olympic qualifying clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons after recording a staggering 30–0 aggregate victory over Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Coelacanths delivered one of the most dominant performances in the competition’s history, thrashing Sudan 17–0 in the first leg on …
Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of revoking its allocation of World Cup tickets for group-stage matches, alleging that Iranian supporters are being blocked amid escalating diplomatic tensions. In a statement on Tuesday, the federation claimed the US had imposed a series of bureaucratic obstacles on Iran ahead of the 2026 FIFA World …
Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of preventing Iranian supporters from attending the country’s World Cup matches after allegedly revoking its official ticket allocation for the tournament. The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) said the move would leave many fans unable to attend matches despite already making travel arrangements for the …
Lionel Messi is set to return to action for Argentina in their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Lionel Scaloni confirming the captain will feature against Iceland on Tuesday in Auburn, Alabama. Messi missed Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win over Honduras on June 6, despite taking part in the …
A Somali referee has been removed from the FIFA World Cup officiating list after being denied entry into the United States and returned to Turkey following his arrival at Miami International Airport. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, had his travel arrangements supported by the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, which said it issued him a diplomatic …
Donald Trump made history on Monday night, June 8, by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, as he watched Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. According to a video shared by Fox News on X …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is not only expected to showcase football’s traditional powerhouses but also introduce a new generation of talent eager to make their mark on the global stage. From teenage prodigies breaking into senior football to young stars enjoying breakthrough seasons at club level, national teams across the world are placing their …
Negotiations between Chelsea FC and Manchester City over the possible appointment of Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola’s successor have reportedly stalled due to disagreements over compensation. Manchester City identified Maresca as a leading candidate to take over at the Etihad Stadium following Pep Guardiola’s announcement that he would step down after a decade in charge of the club. However, discussions …
Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. The Belgian forward confirmed his decision in an emotional statement, bringing an end to a career that saw him win major honours and become a fan favourite at Liverpool. Reflecting on his journey in the game, Origi expressed gratitude for …
