Fallen soldiers' parents to honour sons at Remembrance match
The parents of two soldier killed in Afghanistan will walk “with love and pride” alongside each other when they lay a wreath in memory of their...
Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 3-2 Bangladesh; Philippines 2-0 Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan sealed their berth at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after coming from behind to defeat Bangladesh 3-2 in their...
Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 3-2 Bangladesh
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan sealed their berth at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after coming from behind to defeat Bangladesh 3-2 in their...
Qualifiers - Group B: Bangladesh 7-0 Macau; Cambodia 1-3 Afghanistan
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan defeated Cambodia 3-1 on Friday to move within touching distance of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.
Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 9-0 Macau; Bangladesh 1-0 Philippines
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan boosted their chances of qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after cruising 9-0 past Afghanistan in...
Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 9-0 Macau
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan boosted their chances of qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after cruising 9-0 past Afghanistan in...
Qualifiers - Group B: Philippines 0-8 Afghanistan; Macau 0-1 Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan produced a clinical display to defeat Philippines 8-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group B tie...
Qualifiers - Group B: Philippines 0-8 Afghanistan
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan produced a clinical display to defeat Philippines 8-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group B tie...
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stuns with his unbelievable speed as he darts to stop pitch invader
Lionel Messi is in safe hands if recent images are anything to go by.
The Argentine has worked wonders for Inter Miami who are eyeing their first...
Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-0 Palestine; Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia
Abha: Saudi Arabia and Australia both qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 despite having to share the spoils in a goalless draw on...
Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-0 Palestine
Abha: Afghanistan and Palestine settled for a goalless draw in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.
New York City coach reveals surprising side affect of Inter Miami employing Lionel Messi bodyguard
Lionel Messi has made a profound impact on US soccer since joining Inter Miami in 2023.
Despite an injury layoff, the Argentine sensation is...
Qualifiers - Group D: Australia 2-0 Macau; Saudi Arabia 4-0 Afghanistan
Abha: Australia earned a second win in Group D after they defeated Macau 2-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers match on Wednesday.
Plans for world’s newest COUNTRY the size of just 14 football pitches with ‘ultra tolerant’ rules on booze and clothes
PLANS to establish a tiny country – the size of just 14 football pitches – aims to promote a version of Islam that is “tolerant” on clothing and...
Plans for world's newest COUNTRY the size of just 14 football pitches with ‘ultra tolerant' rules on booze and clothes
PLANS to establish a tiny country – the size of just 14 football pitches – aims to promote a version of Islam that is “tolerant” on clothing and...
R16: Afghanistan's adventure ended by Paraguay
Tashkent: Afghanistan's valiant run in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Paraguay in the Round of...
Emmerdale finally reveals identity of mystery Aidan Moore as John Sugden is forced to make heartbreaking confession
EMMERDALE has finally revealed the identity of the mystery Aidan Moore.
Fans of the ITV soap opera have long been aware of a mystery Aidan ever...
Sponsor Spotlight: Ahmad Shah Janbaz, founder of Super Pizza
One of DFC’s most recent sponsors, Ahmad Shah Janbaz of Super Pizza, has built up his pizza empire from a single restaurant to 28 restaurants...
Preview - R16: Paraguay v Afghanistan
Tashkent: Afghanistan will bid to keep their dream alive when they face Paraguay in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Round of 16 tie on...
Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-2 Australia; Macau 1-1 Palestine
Abha: Australia left it late before securing a 2-0 win against Afghanistan in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D match on...
Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-2 Australia
Abha: Australia left it late before securing a 2-0 win against Afghanistan in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D match on...
Asian trio set for knockout stage
Tashkent: Afghanistan joined Islamic Republic of Iran and Thailand in the knockout stage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 following the...
‘Milan’s maternity policy is a big thing. It gives you an opportunity to not have to make a big sacrifice’
NADIA NADIM hopes AC Milan's move to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant, can be adopted by other elite sides.
The Milan...
Qualifiers - Group D: Macau 0-1 Afghanistan; Palestine 0-1 Saudi Arabia
Abha: Ten-man Afghanistan edged Macau 1-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D clash at the Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium...
Group C: Ukraine 4-1 Afghanistan
Tashkent: Afghanistan's FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 campaign was left in the balance after a 4-1 defeat to Ukraine in their final Group C...
Qualifiers - Group D: Macau 0-1 Afghanistan
Abha: Ten-man Afghanistan edged Macau 1-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D clash at the Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium...
Group C: Argentina 2-1 Afghanistan
Tashkent: Afghanistan played with plenty of heart but eventually had to concede defeat as they fell 2-1 to Argentina in Group C of the FIFA Futsal...
Afghanistan vs Angola Highlights | Futsal World Cup
Afghanistan vs Angola Highlights | Futsal World Cup#Afghanistan #Angola #FutsalWC
Women’s Sport Leadership Academy praised as ‘life changing’ by participants and past graduates
The co-founder of the Afghanistan Women’s Football Team and a leading advocate for women’s rights, Khalida Popal, was the special guest speaker at...
Group C: Afghanistan 6-4 Angola
Tashkent: Afghanistan produced a sparkling display to defeat Angola 6-4 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Group C opener at the Humo...
Know your team: Afghanistan
Kuala Lumpur: Afghanistan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they compete in Group C of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.
Westwood takes charge of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China have appointed former Afghanistan coach Ashley Westwood to replace Jorn Andersen as the representative team's new head...
Meet Team USA's Paralympic stars: Hunter Woodhall hopes to replicate his wife's success, while Afghanistan refugee Abbas Karimi, army veteran Bobby Body and former US soccer star Nick Mayhugh look to win gold in Paris
The Games will begin on Wednesday and run through September 8 featuring 22 sports, including most-popular wheelchair basketball, track and field,...
Afghanistan edge Uzbekistan to emerge champions
Dushanbe: Afghanistan lifted the 2024 CAFA U-17 Championship trophy after defeating Uzbekistan 1-0 in the final on Saturday.
Glenn Morris thought career was over when he joined Crawley as coach but is still going strong aged 40 at Gillingham
GLENN MORRIS thought his career was over when Gillingham released him EIGHT years ago.
But today he is set to become the club’s oldest-ever...
Chilling remote island home to US military ‘Black Site’ where visitors are BANNED & dozens shipwrecked people are stuck
IN the depths of the Indian Ocean lies an island home to a secretive military base believed to be one of the CIA’s notorious Black Sites.
Diego...
Chilling remote island home to US military ‘Black Site' where visitors are BANNED & dozens shipwrecked people are stuck
IN the depths of the Indian Ocean lies an island home to a secretive military base believed to be one of the CIA’s notorious Black Sites.
Diego...
PS1: Abdysh-Ata seal berth in style
Jala-Abad: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic produced a dominant performance to beat Afghanistan's Attack FC 2-0 in their AFC Challenge League™...
Preview - PS1: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ) vs Attack FC (AFG)
Jalal-Abad: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic are seeking another extended run on the continental stage but know Afghanistan's Attack FC will...
From Covid-inspired tag in Mexico to soccer with no ball in Iraq: Francis Alÿs on his joyous films of children's games
The artist has travelled the world documenting the way children play. As he puts his films on display, he talks about the way conkers cross...
Brit war hero ‘Rambo’ on Ukraine frontline says Putin ‘won’t bring us down’ as defiant fans pack out pubs for Euros
A BRITISH war hero on Ukraine’s frontline has hailed the spirit of the country as fans pack out pubs to cheer on their national squad at the...
Group A: Late strike confirms Kuwait's spot
Kuwait City: Eid Al Rashedi struck an 81st minute winner as Kuwait edged Afghanistan 1-0 in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round...
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face uphill task against Qatar
India are tied on five points with Afghanistan. Kuwait are one adrift, but India have a superior goal difference. A win will be enough, but given...
How I fell in love with football – and the Taliban couldn't stop me
In an extract from her autobiography, the founder of the Afghanistan women's team how she overcame violence to build a fledgling network of girls'...
Preview - Group A: Qatar v India; Kuwait v Afghanistan
Doha: Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is set for an...
Former Manchester United academy talent is now trying to lead Afghanistan to World Cup glory
Manchester United have always had an abundance of players coming through the academy, which includes the name Ashley Westwood. In November 2023,...
Khalida Popal: ‘I was accused of wanting to brainwash women to play football'
Founder of Afghanistan women's national team on fearing assassination and fleeing country then aiding 500 players and their families evacuate when...
Westwood's Afghanistan focused on making history; India's Stimac looking ahead
Al Hasa: Ashley Westwood believes the point Afghanistan earned against Qatar in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World...
Group A: Afghanistan 0-0 Qatar
Al-Hasa: A compact Afghanistan put up a stubborn performance to hold Qatar 0-0 in their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group A match for...
India play out draw vs Kuwait in Chhetri's last int'l match
India's 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait ended in a disappointing goalless draw, failing to provide a fitting farewell for the...
I played for Sir Alex Ferguson and told him I knew more than him, now I’m trying to take Afghanistan to the World Cup
FORMER Manchester United prospect Ashley Westwood has revealed he once told Sir Alex Ferguson ‘I know more than you’.
The ex-Crewe and Sheffield...
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Thursday 6 June
The international break continues to bring out intriguing and unique encounters and we have a trio of tips on what we believe could be entertaining...
Preview - Group A: Afghanistan v Qatar; India v Kuwait
Kuala Lumpur: Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is set for...
Preview: Afghanistan vs. Qatar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Afghanistan and Qatar, including predictions, team news and possible...
How Man Utd’s tearful security guard inspired FA Cup final victory over Man City after Erik ten Hag’s genius trick
MANCHESTER UNITED were inspired to FA Cup glory after receiving a heartfelt message from a club security guard.
The Red Devils clinched a shock 2-1...
Central & South Asia Wrap: Exciting race continues in IR Iran; Attack Energy clinch Afghanistan title
New Delhi: Esteghlal and Persepolis remain in a neck and neck race for the Iran Pro League title while in Afghanistan, Attack Energy emerged...
Chelsea owners set out list of FOUR demands including warning to Pochettino as difficult season comes to an end
CHELSEA’S OWNERS have published a list of demands as they gear up for a big summer at Stamford Bridge.
And one of the objectives is a warning to...
Tyson Fury's warrior rival Usyk was taught to fight with a knife by soldier dad & is haunted by missing final moments
WHEN Oleksandr Usyk steps in the boxing ring with Tyson Fury on Saturday night he will carry with him the fight of his dead soldier dad and a boxer...
Sarah Watts Inspiration Award: Efrem Brynin
#brightonandhovealbion James Brynin's dad Efrem, who set up the Strongman charity after his son died on active service in Afghanistan, won the...
Terror group linked to Islamic State names three German cities as targets ahead of Euros
Host cities Berlin, Dortmund, and Munich were listed by “Voice of Khorasan,” based in Afghanistan. A disturbing montage included a fighter in...
Afghanistan women's national team exiled in Yorkshire call on FIFA to stop cowering to the Taliban
The Afghan women’s national team fled the country when the Taliban took over in 2021. FIFA, yielding to the country's football federation, no...
Under-fire Mauricio Pochettino hints he could choose to QUIT Chelsea after the season despite Todd Boehly praise
MAURICIO POCHETTINO hinted he could choose to QUIT Chelsea at the end of the season and it “won’t be the end of the world”.
The Blues manager...
Todd Boehly drops hint over Mauricio Pochettino’s future as he reveals major change in last two Chelsea games
TODD BOEHLY has dropped a major hint over Mauricio Pochettino’s future after revealing the huge change he’s seen in Chelsea’s last two...
ISIS-K threatens attacks on Bayern Munich & Dortmund matches ahead of Champions League with image of gunman in stadium
CHILLING terror squad ISIS-K has threatened to attack Champions League matches tonight after posting an image of a gunman in a football stadium...
Jose Mourinho reveals he refuses to attend Chelsea games despite living ‘two minutes from Stamford Bridge’
CHELSEA icon Jose Mourinho has revealed the reason he feels he cannot attend games at Stamford Bridge.
The self professed Special One is the...
How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poet
IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical...
Afghanistan's Mortezaei shifts focus to world challenge
Bangkok: Afghanistan will start preparing immediately for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after sealing a historic appearance in the...
Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket
Bangkok: Afghanistan booked their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in their AFC Futsal Asian...
Preview - Playoff 3: Afghanistan v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: Either Afghanistan or Kyrgyz Republic will qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian...
Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq; Kyrgyz Republic edge Vietnam
Bangkok: Afghanistan and Kyrgyz Republic will square off in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq and Vietnam...
Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq
Bangkok: Afghanistan came from a goal down to advance to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq 5-3 at the Hua Mark...
Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will compete for the sole remaining spot in the FIFA Futsal...
Tajikistan edge Afghanistan to create history
Bangkok: Fayzali Sardorov’s extra-time winner saw Tajikistan edge out Afghanistan 2-1 in Wednesday’s AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024...
Preview - Q-final: Tajikistan v Afghanistan
Bangkok: Tajikistan and Afghanistan are ready for their moment of destiny with both on the brink of a first-ever AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ semi-final,...
Group D: Afghanistan book historic berth
Bangkok: Afghanistan made history by reaching the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage in their debut after defeating Bahrain 3-2 at...
Group D: IR Iran eyeing perfect record; Afghanistan seeking to create history
Bangkok: Already qualified Islamic Republic of Iran face second place Kuwait in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 on Monday.
Group D: Afghanistan 3-3 Kuwait
Bangkok: Afghanistan picked up their first point of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after holding Kuwait in a 3-3 thriller in a Group D tie...
Matrix IT backs British Army's 'Tigers' with new football kits
Matrix IT has helped to kit out a football team of a British Army Unit, composed of active-duty soldiers with service backgrounds in Iraq and...
Group D: IR Iran, Kuwait take early control; Afghanistan and Bahrain seek revival
Bangkok: Afghanistan and Bahrain are braced for tough encounters in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Saturday.
Group D: IR Iran 3-1 Afghanistan
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran got their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group D campaign off to a strong start at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium...
PSG victim of cyber-attack amid terrorist threats
PSG are on high alert after the terrorist group ISIS issued a bomb threat for the Wednesday Champions League quarter final clash with Barcelona.
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Top anti-terror unit packing shotguns & battering rams deployed to PSG v Barcelona Champions League QF after ISIS threat
FRANCE’S most elite anti-terrorist unit has been drafted in for tonight’s Champions League clash in Paris following ISIS’ threat to attack the...
ISIS-K brings terror to European football: How ruthless Afghan off-shoot of extremists behind Moscow massacre has set its eyes on the West
The Al Azaim Foundation, a media channel used to spread messages from the ISIS-K affiliate of the notorious terror group, shared a post threatening...
Cops scouring from rooftops & prowling bomb dogs…Inside huge security op guarding Champions League QFs after ISIS threat
A MAMMOTH security operation will be taking place at Champions League games this week – with armed cops stationed on roofs and packs of prowling...
Indian team drops four places to 121 in latest FIFA rankings
This decline in rankings follows a disappointing 1-2 defeat against Afghanistan in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers held in...
AIFF technical committee feels coach Stimac should be sacked
On Thursday, an online meeting was convened to evaluate the recent string of disappointing performances by the Indian men's football team, notably...