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Football observer Akmal Marhali has sparked debates by suggesting that the recent 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup was organized in a way that heavily favored a title victory for Indonesia. Indonesia lift the trophy after the FIFA ASEAN Cup final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia on Oct. 5, 2026 Pointing to the group stage draw and the commercial appeal of the Indonesia national team, Marhali argued that the tournament was arranged for the host nation to emerge as champions

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his support and love for Saudi Arabia in a gesture following Al Nassr's 3-1 victory over Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after Al Nassr's victory over Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 12, 2026 The match at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh on Monday was delayed by an hour due to a security alert across the city. The incident occurred following

Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4. Zheng Qinwen poses with the trophy after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the women's singles final of the China Open on the Capital Group Diamond Court, National Tennis Center, Beijing, China, Oct. 11, 2026 The former world number four and current Olympic champion was a wildcard entry in Beijing, having struggled with form and fitness after elbow surgery in

American ultramarathon runner Megan Eckert has set a world record by covering 1,024.319 kilometers in 144 hours, becoming the first female athlete in history to surpass the 1,000km mark in a six-day race. Megan Eckert sets a historic record at the GOMU 6-Day World Championships in Balatonfured, Hungary on Sept. 9, 2026 Before competing in the GOMU 6-Day World Championships in Balatonfüred, Hungary, Eckert set two ambitious goals. She aimed to break her own world record of 970

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire a 100% stake in CD Eldense, a club currently competing in Spain's second division. Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina's 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Kansas City, USA, on July 11, 2026 Messi is set to purchase the entirety of Deportivo Eldense from the Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group. The deal is not yet legally finalized and remains subject to due diligen

Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organizers said Thursday. Japan's Kaishu Sano scores their first goal against Brazil at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the U.S., June 29, 2026 Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final moments in Houston to give Brazil a 2-1 win and knock out Hajime Moriyasu's side at the last 32 stage. Paraguay and Singapore will als

In the early hours of September 2, the transfer window across Europe's premier leagues slammed shut, punctuated by several notable developments. Enzo Fernandez has departed Chelsea to join Manchester City for a staggering €146 million, shattering the previous €140 million transfer record set by Alexander Isak following his move to Liverpool last summer. Highly-rated young prospect Claudio Echeverri has been sent on a season-long loan to Benfica by Man City in order to accrue

Promising teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand, her family and tour officials said. Jessica Bang wins her first professional event in 2026 The 18-year-old, who won her first professional event in just her fifth start earlier in 2026, collapsed on Aug 1 and was rushed to a hospital in Bangkok, where she underwent emergency brain surgery. She did not recover and died on Aug 13. "We are truly

Social media star Ines Garcia took to the pitch to celebrate with her boyfriend Lamine Yamal after Spain defeat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. Ines Garcia and Lamine Yamal celebrate with the World Cup trophy after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on July 19, 2026 Following the final whistle at MetLife Stadium on July 19 (local time), García went onto the field to join the celebration with Yamal. She later

Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, with captain Lionel Messi overcoming an early penalty miss to provide an assist and score the equalizer. Image of Lionel Messi dribbling the ball The defending champions looked set for a shock exit after Egypt built a 2-0 lead, but three goals in the final 11 minutes secured Argentina a place in the quarterfinals. Egypt made an energetic start and took th

FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump, plunging the World Cup into uproar as Norway scored a stunning upset to send Brazil crashing out of the tournament. Erling Halaand celebrates a goal during Norway's victory over Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 5, 2026 A day of extraordinary drama both on and off the pitch began with FIFA

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time. Morocco players celebrate after winning on penalties in their World Cup Round of 32 match against the Netherlands, at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico on June 29, 2026 Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before

South Korea's turbulent World Cup ended at the group phase on Saturday and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min. South Korea's forward #07 Son Heung-min applauds the fans at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026 After three days of anxious waiting to see if they would squeeze into the knockout rounds as one of the eight third-place

Following two underwhelming performances, Son Heung-min has an opportunity for redemption as he leads South Korea into their crucial final World Cup 2026 Group A fixture against South Africa. Son Heung-min and his teammates are considered the favorites against South Africa While Mexico secured early qualification for the round of 32 with back-to-back victories, the remaining spot alongside third place in the group remains a fierce battle among South Korea, the Czech Republic,

The final round of Group C fixtures at the 2026 World Cup promises plenty of drama as Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland battle it out for a spot in the knockout stages, while Haiti exits early after back-to-back defeats. Brazil has yet to convince the fans Slated for 5:00 AM on June 25, the final matchday of Group C shapes up to be a highly tactical affair. While Haiti has been officially eliminated following consecutive losses, the race for qualification remains a fierce three-w

With a clinical brace against Uzbekistan, Cristiano Ronaldo has officially surpassed Eusebio to become Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. Cristiano Ronaldo shone in the match against Uzbekistan In the early hours of June 24, Ronaldo etched his name even deeper into Portuguese football folklore by setting yet another historic milestone. Finding the back of the net twice against Uzbekistan in their Group K clash, the 41-year-old forward took his overal

Veteran number 10 Luka Modric continues to rewrite the history books, becoming the first player to reach the historic milestone of 200 caps for the Croatian national team. His teammates wore shirts honoring Modric's historic milestone Luka Modric has once again left an extraordinary mark on his illustrious career by hitting the 200-match milestone for Croatia during their World Cup 2026 clash against Panama on the morning of June 24. At 40 years old, the talismanic number 10

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. Saudi Arabian defender Al Amri (in green) scores a rebound goal, beating Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera in their opening match of Group H at the 2026 World Cup, in Miami, USA, on June 15, 2026 The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by d

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece. Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. Mexico's Julian Quinones, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026 The extravaganza hoste

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to attend the World Cup, as the global football tournament prepares to kick off. "I will, I will," Trump said when an AFP reporter asked him in the Oval Office if he planned to be at any World Cup matches. He did not give any details, but FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has said he expects Trump to present the trophy to the winning team at the final on July 19. Last year Trump did the honors - and was booed - at the FIFA Club W