Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war
Sports Ministry says ban for ‘security’ of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.
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Benfica fined for fans’ racism at Real Madrid game with UEFA investigation
European football’s governing body fines Portuguese club Benfica for racist abuse by its fans in Champions League game.
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Intercontinental playoffs: Which teams can still qualify for the World Cup?
A breakdown of the intercontinental tournament that will determine two of last six teams to qualify for World Cup 2026.
Is Salah at the end of road or can Egypt glory be a spur at 2026 World Cup?
With his time at Liverpool, and apparently the world’s most elite league, coming to an end, what is left to drive Salah?
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Why is Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, and where will he go next?
Al Jazeera explains the Liverpool and Egypt icon’s departure from the Premier League and what happens next.
Asian Champions League quarterfinal sends Iran’s Tractor FC to Saudi Arabia
Draw for AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals sees Tractor FC play Dubai’s Shabab Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
New Zealand footballers willing to play Iran World Cup match outside US
The teams are set to play on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its matches due to the war.
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Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season after 9-year stay
The former Chelsea and Roma forward has been linked with a move from Premier League champions to Saudi Pro League.
Palestinian FA calls for Israeli ban after FIFA discrimination report
The Israel Football Association was fined by FIFA for racism and discrimination breaches following Palestinian report.
Supporter groups file lawsuit against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices
Euroconsumers and FSE file a lawsuit with the European Commission against the sport body over World Cup ticket prices.
Eritrea to end 18-year AFCON isolation by playing Eswatini in qualifier
Eritrea vs Eswatini on Wednesday will serve as the first AFCON qualifier for the east African nation since 2008.
