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FIFA announces largest prize in football for Club World Cup

FIFA announces largest prize in football for Club World Cup

The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the US between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Messi named in provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Messi named in provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi is among 33 players included in a provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers.
Tue Mar 04 2025
Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent

Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent

Court also acquits Luis Rubiales' three co-defendants accused of attempting to coerce Jenni Hermoso into saying the kiss was consensual.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says

Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says

Plenty of fun can be had without alcohol, says Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the host country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point

Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point

Malaysia, in their World Cup debut, conceded in the 10th minute as Seyedmohammad Ghoreishiroudbaraki scored from a penalty corner.
Thu Feb 06 2025
FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

FIFA gave the bid a high technical score, a move Amnesty calls an "astonishing whitewash" of the country's human rights record.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Soccer - Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to stage 2034 edition

Soccer - Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to stage 2034 edition

The World Cup's 100th anniversary in 2030 will be celebrated in six countries, in three continents, with 48 teams and 104 epic matches
Thu Dec 12 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia celebrated remarkable achievements at the ICU World Cup in Korea, with the Junior Team clinching first place and the Senior Team earning a well-deserved second place.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Soccer - Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in World Cup quest

Soccer - Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in World Cup quest

Palestines push for a first-ever World Cup qualification highlights their resolve to overcome the devastation of the Gaza conflict.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Soccer - Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Soccer - Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Soccer - Injured Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers squad

Soccer - Injured Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers squad

Lionel Messi was not included in the 28-man squad following an ankle injury sustained during Copa America final.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Soccer - Southgate leaving role as England boss after Euros final defeat

Soccer - Southgate leaving role as England boss after Euros final defeat

It's time for change and for a new chapter, says Gareth Southgate.
Tue Jul 16 2024
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip

Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria

Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump

Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war

Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned

A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings

With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary

Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says

Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025