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Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for a third successive tournament but have been mooted by Donald Trump's envoy as a potential...

New Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has opted for continuity within his technical team, retaining several key figures from the previous setup as part of...

Paolo Zampolli's proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup raises questions about politics in football and a bid to repair strained...

Veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz says he will rely on his vast coaching experience as he begins his new role as head coach of Ghana,...

Veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz is prepared for the challenge that awaits him as he begins Black Stars coaching job.The former Real...

America and Israel's joint attack on Iran in February and the subsequent war that has broken out has plunged the Middle Eastern country's place at...

Special envoy to Donald Trump suggested the idea‘Firstly not possible … secondly not appropriate'The Italian sports minister, Andrea Abodi, has...

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying...

Iran have qualified for the World Cup this summer - but US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has suggested Italy should take their place in Group G.

Donald Trump's envoy has suggested that Italy could step in for Iran amid their ongoing conflict with the US

An Iranian government spokesperson says the men's national team is preparing for "proud and successful participation" in its World Cup games in the...

An envoy to US President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran be replaced by Italy at the World Cup in North America this summer and now governing...

Middle East tensions cast shadow as doubts remain over Iran's participation at tournament

US envoy Paolo Zampolli to Donald Trump has asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup which does not look like it will go ahead.

Donald Trump's special envoy has formally asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup

An envoy to United States President Donald Trump has suggested Italy should replace Iran at this summer’s World Cup.

Rumours that four-time champions Italy, who were knocked out in the play-offs, might replace the qualified team Iran at the World Cup have gained...

Iran's participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US

A US special envoy for sports diplomacy is urging FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran are uncertain to play at this summer's FIFA World Cup amid ongoing political tension with the United States

London house prices declined 3.3 percent in the year to February 2026 according to UK House Price Index data published by HM Land Registry, marking...

Paolo Zampolli's suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump...

A remarkable diplomatic intervention has thrust Italian football back into the World Cup conversation, with...

Our man Gavin Berry has his say on the wild proposition for the Azzurri to be handed a reprieve

The World Cup is now just 49 days away and, despite Iran qualifying and continually stating their intention to play, there has been a call for the...

According to a latest report from Financial Times, a US special envoy to Donald Trump is actively pushing an explosive idea: kicking Iran out of...

America and Israel's joint attack on Iran back in February and the subsequent war that has broken out has plunged the country's place at this...

An envoy to US President Donald Trump is pushing for Italy to replace Iran at this year’s Fifa World Cup, which would pit the All Whites up against...

US special envoy Zampolli hopes for Italy involvementDoubts remain over Iran's participationAn envoy to the US President Donald Trump has asked...

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have been urged to kick out Iran from the forthcoming World Cup to be replaced by...

The new head coach of the Black Stars, Carlos Queiroz, has arrived in Ghana ahead of his official unveiling on Thursday, April 23.The veteran...

Incoming Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa says the technical team is focused on delivering a performance that will make Ghana proud at the...

Ghana's newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz is on the verge of being joined by his long-time trusted lieutenant Roger De Sa, as the Black...

Two Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia - and didn't return home with their teammates - have revealed their future plans.

Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup has been in doubt due to the ongoing Middle East conflict

Concerns over the Iranian players' safety surfaced after several players did not sing the national anthem

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reportedly relieved Black Stars high-performance coach John Paintsil of his duties as part of an ongoing...

Former Iranian women's team players ‘overwhelmed' by supportRamezanisadeh and Pasandideh have trained with Brisbane RoarThe two members of the Iran...

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will come to the World Cup this summer

It's not the smoothest of introductions to a career in football management - dodging Iranian drone attacks while managing a second-tier side in Dubai.

Iran are still scheduled to play at this summer’s World Cup and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has offered a fresh update on their place amid the...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is 'sure' Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup despite military conflicts with the U.S. and Israel.

Iran is scheduled to play its three Group G matches in the United States — two in Los Angeles, one in Seattle.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing football's separation from politics despite...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran would "for sure" be at the World Cup this summer, despite the ongoing war with the United...

Iran releases assets of women's football captain [...] The post Iran releases assets of women’s football captain in asylum-row development appeared...

The league's emphasis on youth development has seen its place in the careers of US national team players shift dramaticallySign up for the World...

Chairman of Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has expressed strong confidence that the vast...

Jeddah: Shabab Al Ahli booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Tuesday with a 3-0 win...

Jeddah: Shabab Al Ahli booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Tuesday with a 3-0 win...

With tension still existing in the Middle East due to the conflict amongst Israel, the USA, and Mexico, Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule came...

Communications Director of Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has hinted that the FA will review the performance of...

Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed admiration for Ghana’s rich football heritage and its long-standing...

Zahra Ghanbari had been on list of ‘traitors' whose assets were frozenLatest move taken ‘following her change in behaviour'Iran's judiciary said on...

Iranian club Tractor arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the war in the Middle East and confirmed Monday it will play in the AFC Champions League Elite...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has handed Carlos Queiroz a short-term mandate to lead the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with...

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced the appointment of Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars on Monday,...

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has vowed to meet the expectations of Ghanaians, promising commitment and discipline as he begins his...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026...

A new chapter has begun for the Ghana following the appointment of seasoned tactician Carlos Queiroz, a man now entrusted with the ambitious task...

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed admiration for Ghana’s football identity, describing the country as a nation...

The Ghana Football Association has officially appointed experienced Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team,...

The Ghana Football Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars, confirming a major decision in the...

The captain of Iran's women's soccer team, Zahra Ghanbari, has been featured on a list by the Iranian government.

The FTSE 100 ended the week to April 10 with a gain of approximately 1.6%, closing at 10,595, having navigated one of the most volatile sequences...

As the days near for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, several Middle Eastern states find themselves in a bit of turmoil....

Italian Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi admits that seeing Italy replace Iran at the World...

Journalist Walid Al-Faraj has made a sensational claim that Iranian club Tractor could pull out of their AFC Champions League round of 16 clash.

Journalist Walid Al-Faraj has made a sensational claim that Iranian club Tractor could pull out of their AFC Champions League round of 16 clash.

Many Iranian soccer fans living in the US are torn over how to feel about the national team ahead of the World Cup

Iran's status for the World Cup remains unclear.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the world is experiencing a number of conflicts. For the past month, the Middle East has found itself in a...

undefined Iran's government will only decide on the national team's participation in the World Cup once ⁠they receive a response from FIFA over the...

Ahmad Dania Mali, 66, Iran’s Minister of Sport, made further comments on Tuesday regarding the national team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup,...

Iran wants their World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico

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As the world looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, the crisis surrounding the Iranian national team’s participation in the United States stands out as...

A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28 made genuine...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will compete at the World Cup despite ongoing conflict with the United States and President Donald...

Iran honoured the victims before their friendly with Costa Rice (Picture: Getty) Iran’s men’s football national team held up pictures of children...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the US despite the ongoing war and Donald Trump's comments.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino told AFP today that Iran “will be at the World Cup” and will play their group matches in the United States as...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as...