Tag: football
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Four Teams Secure Quarter-Final Spots
Key Developments: France, Morocco, Norway and England have secured places in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Four remaining Round of 16 fixtures will determine the final quarter-final lineup. Quarter-finals are scheduled to begin on 9 July, with several high-profile clashes expected. July 6, 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive knockout phase,…
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South Korea Coach Resigns as President Orders Probe into Football Federation After World Cup Exit
Key Developments: South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned following the team’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. President Lee Jae Myung has ordered an investigation into the Korea Football Association’s management and decision-making. The team’s group-stage elimination has triggered widespread public debate over coaching appointments and football governance. Seoul (Deccan Herald/BBC)…
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TikTok to bring FIFA World Cup 2026 closer to fans as FIFA’s first Preferred Platform
Pakistan (Press Release) — 14 January 2026: TikTok has partnered with FIFA under a global agreement that will see TikTok become FIFA’s first-ever Preferred Platform, enabling expanded official coverage, behind-the-scenes access, and interactive fan experiences around the FIFA World Cup 2026. Running until the end of 2026, the partnership marks a new phase in how football’s biggest…
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Pakistan Football League set for Launch Next Month
LONDON: Pakistan Football League (PFL) is set to be launched next month on 4th of June in Lahore where English legend footballer Michael Owens will be the chief guest. The PFL launch in Lahore will see the participation of more than 25-member foreign delegation including Mike Farnan, CEO Redstrike, Davide Gomes of SL Benfica, Luis…
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PSG suspends Lionel Messi for ‘unauthorized’ trip
Lionel Messi has been suspended by the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after going on an allegedly “unauthorized” trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) without permission from the club. According to Geo News, the PSG not only suspended Messi for two weeks but also imposed a fine on the athlete for traveling to Saudi Arabia…
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Russia stripped of hosting duties by UEFA amid Ukraine crisis
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Executive Committee on Friday held an extraordinary meeting following the grave escalation of the security situation in Europe. According to details, the UEFA Executive Committee decided to relocate the final of the 2021/22 UEFA Men’s Champions League from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The game…
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Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool after AFCON heartache
Mohamed Salah is expected to return to training with Liverpool on Tuesday as he looks forward to recover from the defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Egypt. According to the details, Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp is delighted to welcome the football star back on the team along with Sadio Mane. Both…
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Shoaib Akhtar collaborates with GSV, Kamyab Jawan for football talent hunt
Shoaib Akhtar kicked off a life-changing career opportunity for 20 super talented Pakistani football players in collaboration with Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) and Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive.
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India: Goa residents object to statue of Cristiano Ronaldo
Residents object to a footballer from Portugal, that once colonised Goa, being honoured instead of a player from India
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Vincent Kompany claims that football boardrooms are victims of inequality
Vincent Kompany says football boardrooms are a ‘hotbed of inequality’ in new FIFPro anti-racism report With “no clear indication” that recent measures implemented by governing bodies and social media companies have done anything to tackle racism in football, worldwide players’ union FIFPro wants to help set up an independent research center to gather data on…