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...
Time running out for ‘sorry’ Stimac
Fans, who had braved difficulties on Holi to watch India’s reverse fixture against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier and had hoped to see...
India's World Cup dream fading after shock home defeat to Afghanistan
Expanded 2026 World Cup finals have given hope to Igor Stimac's side but the Lions of Khorasan had other ideas
Perhaps the one positive for India...
Afif delighted with Qatar's qualification; Westwood targets bigger things for Afghanistan
Kuwait City: Captain Akram Afif was proud to see Qatar pass a tough Kuwait test to secure a 2-1 win that clinched their spot in the third round of...
Rangers reject marks 150th international cap with a goal 13 years after failed Ibrox move
HE DIDN’T make the grade at Rangers.
But he’s just won his 150th international cap – and scored as he did.
AFPSunil Chhetri (right) fights...
WC Qualifier: Afghanistan shock India in Chhetri's 150th intl match
In a surprising upset, Afghanistan, ranked lower than India, secured a 2-1 victory, marking one of the home team's most humiliating defeats in...
Group A: India 1-2 Afghanistan
Guwahati: An inspired Afghanistan came from behind to beat India 2-1 in Group A of Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
Sunil Chhetri felicitated ahead of landmark 150th match
Indian football sensation Sunil Chhetri was honoured by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for his remarkable achievement of playing in his...
India look to overcome scoring woes against Afghanistan
Sunil Chhteri is expected to be the first Indian to play his 150th international match for the Blue Tigers. To put it into perspective, only 40...
Preview - Group A: Kuwait v Qatar; India v Afghanistan
Kuwait City: Kuwait stand in Qatar's way in their bid to confirm early progression when the two sides meet in Group A of the Preliminary Joint...
Preview: India vs. Afghanistan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between India and Afghanistan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
10 Premier League icons managing in bizarre places – like ex-Man Utd star in Afghanistan
Football is an industry which can take you anywhere in the world - just ask these former Premier League icons who have ended up coaching in some...
India, Afghanistan play out goalless draw in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
India and Afghanistan played a goalless draw in a Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Damac Stadium. The match was marked by...
Group A: Afghanistan 0-0 India
Abha: Afghanistan held India to a goalless draw in a Group A match of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and...
Brit soldier who survived Taliban siege in Afghanistan offers £10,000 worth of prizes to raise cash for Help For Heroes
A SOLDIER who survived a Taliban siege in Afghanistan is offering thousands of pounds worth of flights, designer handbags and signed football...
World Cup Qualifiers: India take on Afghanistan
Following a disappointing performance at the AFC Asian Cup, during which India suffered defeats in all three matches and were one of only two teams...
Preview - Group A: Qatar v Kuwait; Afghanistan v India
Kuala Lumpur: Qatar will be the team to beat when Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC...
Preview: Afghanistan vs. India - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Afghanistan and India, including predictions, team news and possible...
FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers: March Match Schedule
During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...
Ireland claim first Test victory with six-wicket win over Afghanistan
Skipper Andy Balbirnie took charge in the run chase with an unbeaten half-century
Taliban execute killers on football pitch with machine guns in packed stadium
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The Taliban executed two men in an Afghani football stadium this week, with thousands packed in to watch the murderers be...
‘We’ve been binned and left to rot’, say veterans who will be forced out of their homes by Chelsea stadium expansion
ANGRY armed forces veterans say they are being “left to rot” by Chelsea’s £2billion stadium plans.
The Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions overlook...
Afghanistan football president and coach forced me to fix matches, claims banned player
Kohistani alleges he had ‘no choice' but to email match-fixer
Keram and Kargar deny claims; Fifa yet to reopen investigation
A former Afghanistan...
Charles Barkley will never root for Alabama 'under any circumstances' even if they 'played Afghanistan' as NBA legend pledges loyalty to alma mater Auburn
Before Charles Barkley was an NBA legend for entertained the masses as a broadcaster, he wowed fans as a standout at Auburn. That's a loyalty...
Afghanistan players urge Fifa to look at match-fixing claims against president
AFF chief Mohammad Yousef Kargar accused of corruption
He has denied claims he ordered players to fix matches in 2008
Leading players from...
Sir Bobby Charlton remembered by Giles Duley
11 October 1937 – 21 October 2023The photographer who worked closely with Charlton to campaign against landmines recalls the football legend's...
‘I need mum and dad here': the charity helping young Afghan footballers reunite with relatives
The Refugee Council is welcoming those who fled the Taliban and providing legal advice on resettlement in the UK
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Afghanistan football head involved in match-fixing, former players claim
FA president Mohammad Kargar accused over games in 2008
He denies claims and says people with agenda are targeting him
Several former Afghanistan...
Round 2 - Group A: Afghanistan 0-4 Kuwait
Dammam: A strong second half display saw Kuwait march to a 4-0 win over Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for...
‘I achieved glory at Man Utd, now I manage Afghanistan amid a toxic 18-player boycott’
Ashley Westwood started his career at Manchester United but is now overseeing Afghanistan's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Preview - Group A: India v Qatar; Afghanistan v Kuwait
Bhubaneswar: India will face a test of their credentials when they host Qatar in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...
Round 2 - Group A: Qatar 8-1 Afghanistan
Al Rayyan: Four goals from Almoez Ali helped Qatar cruise 8-1 past Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...
Preview - Group A: Qatar v Afghanistan; Kuwait v India
Doha: Qatar will begin their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on merit for the first time when they kick off their Preliminary Joint...
Preview: Qatar vs. Afghanistan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Qatar and Afghanistan, including predictions, team news and possible...
Ex-Man Utd talent who Sir Alex let go baffles fans as he's named Afghanistan manager
In one of the more bizarre footballing stories of 2023, Ashley Westwood – who won the FA Youth Cup with Manchester United – has taken over as...
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford City and Wrexham man lands shock role as manager of Afghanistan
Former Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City defender Ashley Westwood has been appointed manager of the Afghanistan national team.
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham news and links for Thursday, November 9
Where's your happy place? Folks, I'll be honest. I've spent the past eight hours in Zoom training about Title IX in order to become a hearing panel...
Former Sheffield Wednesday defender who left in 2003 now takes on daunting international job
Ashley Westwood left Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 and today he has been appointed as the new manager of Afghanistan. It looks like a thankless...
Former Manchester United youth player becomes Afghanistan manager
A former Manchester United youth player Ashley Westwood has been named manager of the Afghanistan national team. The surprise move comes amid...