FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament. Infantino is likely to face tough questions about sky-high ticket…
MEXICO CITY: Iran’s football federation announced on Tuesday that the country’s World Cup team will fly to Los Angeles the day before their opening group stage match against New Zealand. The Iranian team will be based in Tijuana in Mexico throughout the tournament, despite playing their three first round matches in the United States. Iran…
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement. Photo: AFP LONDON: Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday. Four years after appearing to end her glittering career, Williams and…
Journalists, staff, officials and thousands of fans faced US entry barriers ahead of the FIFA World Cup USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson signs autographs during a community team training session in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium. REUTERS Football legend Ian Wright criticised the United States on Tuesday for…
England captain Ben Stokes in action against New Zealand. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales…
The World Cup will kick off in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and…
Omar Artan says, despite the circumstances, I am in a positive mood, and I am focused on the next challenges in my refereeing career. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on…
Shaheen Afridi’s Test selection in doubt. Photo: PCB KARACHI: A speed breaker appears to be emerging in Shaheen Afridi’s Test career, as the chances of him being overlooked for the tours of the West Indies and England have increased. According to details, the selection committee recently announced a 22-player squad for the red-ball camp, and…
India’s batting depth and the emergence of left-arm spinner Manav Suthar headlined a dominant second day in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, as the hosts tightened their grip on the match. India, resuming on a commanding 368 for three, continued their batting onslaught as Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100) anchored…
Gus Atkinson takes a five-for to seal England’s low-scoring win over New Zealand by 8 wickets at Lord’s. Photo: ICC/FILE Gus Atkinson produced another incisive spell at Lord’s as England completed a comprehensive victory over New Zealand on the fourth morning, though the home side were left with mixed feelings after a match dominated by…