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FIFA to debut body cameras for referees at Club World Cup
FIFA unveiled its team of 117 match officials on Monday for the inaugural Club World Cup and said referees would wear body cameras and enforce stricter goalkeeper time-wasting rules at the tournament to be staged across the United…
Ronaldo’s ‘incredible’ influence driving Haqawi’s World Cup ambitions
Under the mentorship of Portuguese megastar Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, rising Saudi talent Saad Haqawi is preparing for the next major milestone in his career -- the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025.
The 19-year-old forward, who…
Kohli becomes first player to hit 1000 boundaries in IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star man Virat Kohli continues to register new records as he became the first player in Indian Premier League history to smash 1000 boundaries.
Kohli, who already is IPL's all-time highest run-getter and…
State leagues prove to be talent hotbed for Indian Premier League
The new Indian Premier League season has had a distinctly local flavour so far with uncapped players overshadowing established internationals and highlighting the importance of lower level Twenty20 leagues in nurturing talent.…
Brazil women beat USA for first time since 2014
An injury-time goal from substitute Amanda Gutierres gave Brazil a 2-1 friendly victory and their first win over the United States in more than a decade in San Jose on Tuesday.
In the second of two international friendlies between…
Captains’ photoshoot ahead of ICC Women’s WC Qualifier
Captains pose with the trophy ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan. The qualifier tournament will take place in Pakistan from 9 April, featuring six teams — Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and…
Alcaraz admits pressure to take Sinner’s number one ranking ‘killed’ him
Carlos Alcaraz said Sunday that the pressure to reclaim the world number one ranking from the suspended Jannik Sinner has had a negative impact on his form this season.
"A lot of people are asking me, or are telling me, that I have…
Ronaldo brace powers Al-Nassr to 3-1 victory over Al-Hilal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half, including a penalty, to guide Al-Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al-Hilal in the race for the Saudi Pro League title on Friday.
Al-Nassr remain in the third place with 54 points but they are…
Pollard backs Rohit Sharma to rediscover form
Rohit Sharma has had a patchy record so far in the Indian Premier League in the first three fixtures. The Indian skipper has scored 21 runs from three innings with a highest score of 13.
However, Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron…
2014 World Cup winner Hummels to retire at season’s end
Roma defender Mats Hummels, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is set to retire at the end of the season, he announced on social media on Friday.
In an emotional video posted to Instagram, the 36-year-old referenced "a moment…